The All Progressives Congress (APC) has postponed the reception for Gov. Agbu Kefas of Taraba, which was initially scheduled for Wednesday. The party’s National Publicity Secretary, Mr. Felix Morka, announced the postponement on Tuesday in Abuja, stating that a new date would be communicated later. Kefas had previously declared his defection from the Peoples Democratic…
Lawmakers in Sokoto State have cleared a ₦38.8 billion adjustment to the 2025 budget, following a request by Governor Ahmed Aliyu to reallocate funds toward priority projects. Vice Chairman of the Finance and Appropriation Committee, Kabiru Ibrahim, told colleagues that the revised allocations would strengthen infrastructure delivery and expand social services. Majority Leader Bello Idris…
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) says it was welcoming for the United States (U.S) Government to decide to help Nigeria fight and end killings and insecurity in the country. The CAN President, Archbishop Daniel Okoh, in a keynote address at the opening of the association’s Fourth Quarterly National Executive Council meeting in Jos on…
Bello Matawalle, Nigeria’s Minister of State for Defence, has denounced the attack on Government Girls’ Comprehensive Senior Secondary School in Maga, Kebbi State, which resulted in the abduction of 25 students and the death of Vice Principal Malam Hassan Makuku. Speaking in Abuja on Monday, Matawalle said President Bola Tinubu had instructed security agencies to…
The Saudi Ministry of Commerce has announced that over 234 million commodities and food products were supplied to pilgrims at holy sites during this year’s Hajj season. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the essential items included beverages like juices and soft drinks as well as dairy products like milk and other dairy…
Justice Obiora Egwuatu of the Federal High Court Abuja has recused himself from the case filed by the Senator Representing Kogi Central District, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. At the proceedings on Tuesday, Justice Egwuatu announced his decision to withdraw from the matter after the usual court appearances. He cited the allegation of bias from the third…
The Vatican has announced that Pope Francis died of “Cerebral stroke and subsequent irreversible heart failure”. The Catholic Pontiff passed away on Easter Monday morning at the age of 88 after leading the 1.4 billion strong global Catholic Church for 12 years (2013 to 2025). The death of Pope Francis, the first Latin American leader…
Nigeria’s Senate has granted an extension for the implementation of capital expenditures in the 2024 national budget, shifting the deadline from 30 June to 31 December 2025 to allow for the completion of critical infrastructure and public service projects. The bill amending the 2024 Appropriation Act was passed during Tuesday’s plenary session after being read…
Dr Joe Okei-Odumakin, President, Centre for Change, has urged Ghana President, John Mahama to deliver dividends of democracy to the people. Okei-Odumakin gave the advice in a statement on Tuesday in Lagos. The human rights activist said Mahama’s second tenure provided an opportunity for him to continue his good works and translate his noble vision…
The Executive Director of the Institute of Negotiators, Community and Social Development Experts (INCOS-DE), Dr Kunle Yusuff, has warned that Nigeria and other developing countries may miss out on over $40 trillion in global development and climate financing due to a shortage of certified professionals required to access such funds. Speaking in Abuja at the…
