Tinubu Leaves for Landmark UK State Visit, First by Nigerian Leader in 37 Years
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will depart Abuja on Tuesday for a historic state visit to the United Kingdom, marking the first such trip by a Nigerian leader in 37 years and signalling a renewed phase of diplomatic, economic and cultural relations between…
International Women’s Day: Oluremi Tinubu urges empowerment of women for stronger Nigeria
Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, has called for sustained efforts to advance the rights, opportunities and empowerment of women and girls, stressing that their progress is vital to national development. In a message marking the International Women’s…
National Drug Law Enforcement Agency Arrests Fugitive Drug Lord Wanted by Nigeria, UK
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has confirmed the arrest of a long-wanted drug kingpin, 58-year-old Uzoma Valentine Ilomuanya, marking what it described as a major breakthrough in the fight against international narcotics trafficking.…
Tinubu unveils Nigeria Industrial Policy 2025
President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday unveiled Nigeria’s Industrial Policy 2025, urging relevant ministries, departments and agencies (MDAs) to ensure its swift and effective implementation. The policy was launched in Abuja by Vice President Kashim Shettima,…
Dutch Police Arrest 15 Over ISIS TikTok Posts As Terrorists Exploit Social Media Freely In Nigeria
Fifteen persons have been arrested across the Netherlands over allegations of spreading propaganda linked to the Islamic State (ISIS) terrorist group on social media platform TikTok. According to a report by DW, the arrests were carried out on Tuesday…
Nigeria’s Future Anchored on Gas as Bridge to Clean Energy, Export Growth — NNPCL GCEO
The Group Chief Executive Officer of NNPC Ltd, Engr. Bashir Bayo Ojulari, has said Nigeria’s long-term prosperity depends on effectively harnessing its vast natural gas resources, describing gas as the country’s transition fuel to cleaner energy and a…
No Southern Politician Better Suited to Lead Nigeria Beyond 2027 Than Tinubu – Ganduje
Former National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi Ganduje, has declared that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu remains the most qualified Southern politician to lead Nigeria beyond 2027. Ganduje made the statement in Abuja while…
Turkey Pledges Support for Nigeria’s Anti-Terrorism Efforts — Erdogan
Turkey has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Nigeria as it confronts persistent security challenges, with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan pledging stronger cooperation in counterterrorism efforts. Speaking at a joint press briefing with President…
Nigeria’s Power Grid Fails Again, Plunges Country Into Nationwide Blackout
Nigeria experienced another nationwide blackout on Friday afternoon after the national electricity grid collapsed, cutting power supply across the country. Data from the Nigerian Independent System Operator showed that the failure occurred at about 1:00…
Visa Bans: Nigeria Must Stand Tall, Not Beg — Fashola
Former Lagos State Governor and Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Babatunde Raji Fashola, has urged the Federal Government to respond firmly to international visa restrictions, warning that Nigeria must not approach such matters from a position of weakness or…