President Bola Tinubu has directed the Federal Ministry for Works to repair the damaged bridge linking the north and southern parts of the country washed away by recent flood in Mokwa, Niger state. Malam Bello Goronyo, Minister of State for Works, disclosed this on Tuesday when he led a delegation from the ministry on a…
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, has directed security agencies to monitor the influx of people that could pose security threats into FCT. The Commissioner of Police in the FCT, Olatunji Disu, disclosed this while briefing journalists on the outcome of the FCT Security Committee meeting in Abuja on Tuesday….
High Chief Government Oweizide Ekpemupolo, popularly known as Tompolo, has denied reports claiming he issued a 21-day ultimatum to the Federal Government to release the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu. In a statement dated 26 October 2025 and signed by his media consultant, Dr. Paul Bebenimibo, Tompolo said he…
The Executive Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), Dr Zack Adedeji, has restated commitment to supporting initiatives that drive tax policy development and capacity building in Nigeria, and across the West African region. “We recognise the importance of domestic resource mobilisation in achieving economic development and growth,” Adedeji said, at the West African…
The First Lady, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu on Sunday in Abuja, commended Nigeria mothers for their pivotal roles and support to their families. The first lady’s commendation is contained in a special message to all mothers in the country on the occasion of the Mother’s Day celebration. She appreciated all women in the country for their…
The Governing Council of Usmanu Danfodio University Sokoto (UDUS), has approved the promotion of nine academic staff to the rank of professors. This is contained in a statement on Monday in Sokoto signed by the UDUS Director of Information, Mr Sama’ila Yauri. Yauri said the approval was sequeled to presentation of promotion exercise results during…
BUA Foods has approved the payment of a final dividend of N13 per share to its shareholders, subject to withholding tax and shareholder approval. The company disclosed this in a corporate filing with the Nigerian Exchange Ltd. on Tuesday. The statement reads “A final dividend of N13.00 per ordinary shares of 50 kobo each, subject…
Hezbollah has strongly criticised the Lebanese government’s decision to instruct the army to prepare a plan to disarm the Iran-backed movement, calling it a “grave mistake” that undermines Lebanon’s sovereignty and benefits Israel. In a statement issued on Wednesday, the group said it would treat the decision as “non-existent,” warning that it weakens Lebanon and…
About 53 percent young Africans won’t mind military intervention if elected leaders abused their offices, Afrobarometer Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Joseph Asunka has told German leaders. The Republican Interest reports that the report is a wake-up call to leaders around Africa to ensure that they did not abuse the privileges bestowed on them. …
Dr Mohammed Shehu, the Chairman, Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC), has charged newly appointed members of the commission to exude diligence and patriotism in the discharge of their duties. Shehu made the call on Tuesday at the ongoing three-day retreat for new members of the commission holding in Uyo. He urged the new…
