Vice President Kashim Shettima has reaffirmed the commitment of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration to safeguarding press freedom and advancing the journalism profession in Nigeria. Shettima gave the assurance on Wednesday when he received the leadership of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. He noted that President Tinubu has always…
The Petroleum Training Institute (PTI) has called for the expedited inauguration of the Africa Energy Bank (AEB) to improve access to affordable energy financing and drive sustainable development across the continent. Dr. Samuel Onoji, Principal and Chief Executive of PTI, made the call on Wednesday in Abuja at the opening ceremony of the 4th Biennial…
Ahead of the 2027 general election, leaders from Northern Nigeria under the umbrella of the Northern Bridge Builders Forum have declared support for the continuation of the presidency in the South, throwing their weight behind President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election bid. The group made this known on Wednesday in Akure, Ondo State, during a visit…
The Chief of Staff to the President, Mr. Femi Gbajabiamila, on Wednesday inaugurated the first-ever secondary school in Itire-Ikate Local Council Development Area (LCDA) of Surulere, Lagos State. The school, named Gbajabiamila Junior and Senior Secondary School, was built and donated to the community by the Chief of Staff. Speaking at the inauguration, Gbajabiamila—represented by…
The International Court of Justice (ICJ) ruled that Israel must allow sufficient humanitarian aid into the Gaza Strip and cooperate with the UN’s Palestinian aid agency. The ICJ on Wednesday ruled this in an advisory opinion. The ruling from the UN’s highest court in The Hague, which is not binding, states that Israel, as an…
An investigator with the Department of State Services (DSS) on Wednesday told the Federal High Court in Abuja that alleged terrorist negotiator, Mr. Tukur Mamu, betrayed the Federal Government committee set up to secure the release of victims of the Abuja-Kaduna train attack in 2022. The DSS operative, testifying as the sixth prosecution witness (PW-6)…
The Federal Government has unveiled plans to invest $220 million to create employment opportunities for young Nigerians under the Nigeria Jubilee Fellows Programme (NJFP) 2.0. Vice-President Kashim Shettima made this known on Wednesday during the launch of the programme’s second phase at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The initiative, implemented in partnership with the European Union…
The Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE) has launched a $17.4 million partnership with Indian software company MIDAS IT to boost engineering education in 15 Nigerian universities. Dr. Felicia Agubata, NSE Vice President (Corporate Services), disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday in Lagos. She said the partnership will support civil, structural, and geotechnical engineering education…
Former President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Dr Olisa Agbakoba (SAN), has warned that the 2027 general elections represent Nigeria’s last peaceful opportunity to reorganize and save the country from deepening instability. Speaking to journalists in Lagos, Agbakoba said Nigeria’s current governance structure — which he described as a “unitary-federal system” — is flawed…
The Nigerian Senate has passed for second reading a bill seeking to repeal the Electoral Act 2022 and enact a new Electoral Bill 2025. Senate President Godswill Akpabio announced the development during Wednesday’s plenary, following majority support through a voice vote. The bill was subsequently referred to the Senate Committee on Electoral Matters for further…
