President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s determination to defeat terrorism and deepen Nigeria’s diplomatic relations with international partners. “We are engaging the world diplomatically, and we assure all of you that we will defeat terrorism. The task ahead is to move forward with clarity of purpose, guided by the Renewed Hope Agenda to build…
Kaduna State has secured a $450 million agricultural investment from the Chinese government to establish the Nigeria–China Poultry Project, a landmark initiative expected to create more than 350,000 jobs, strengthen food security, and spur industrial growth. According to a statement posted on X by the Kaduna State Ministry of Information on Thursday, the state will…
President Bola Tinubu has ordered a total ban on the sale or transfer of properties owned by the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) located within or around airport premises. The directive was disclosed on Thursday by the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, during a briefing with State House correspondents after the…
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved over ₦43 billion for the completion of Phase II, Section II of the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway. Briefing journalists after Thursday’s meeting at the State House, Abuja, the Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, said the approval is part of a series of fresh and revised contracts nationwide aimed at accelerating…
President Bola Tinubu has sworn in two newly appointed ministers, Bernard Doro and Kingsley Ude, during a brief ceremony on Thursday at the Council Chamber of the State House, Abuja, just before presiding over the weekly Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting. Doro, a pharmacist and lawyer from Plateau State, replaces former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs…
The Senate has directed the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) and other relevant regulatory bodies to strictly enforce the ban on high-strength alcoholic beverages packaged in sachets, effective December 2025. Lawmakers further resolved that no additional extension should be granted beyond the current moratorium. The resolution followed the adoption of…
Some members of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) held a peaceful protest on Thursday at the United States Embassy in Abuja, calling for international support to protect Nigeria’s democracy and prevent the nation from drifting toward a one-party system. The protesters also delivered letters to the US Embassy, the European Union complex, and the Federal…
The Senate has confirmed Dr. Kingsley Ude, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) from Enugu State, as a Minister of the Federal Republic following his screening on Thursday. Born in 1978, Ude previously served as the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice in Enugu State. During his screening, lawmakers questioned him on a range of…
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has reported that at least 176 people have died from Lassa fever in 21 states. According to the agency’s latest Lassa Fever Situation Report, 955 confirmed cases have been recorded from 8,367 suspected infections across 102 Local Government Areas (LGAs). While the total number of infections…
Victor Osimhen delivered a masterclass performance as Galatasaray eased to a 3–0 victory over Ajax at the Johan Cruyff Arena on Wednesday, with the Nigerian striker netting a brilliant hat-trick, including two penalties. The Turkish champions dominated proceedings from start to finish, overwhelming their Dutch hosts with clinical precision and relentless attacking play. After a…
