Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu has paid tribute to Oba Abdulrasheed Akanbi, the Oluwo of Iwoland, as the monarch celebrated 10 years on the throne, applauding what he called the ruler’s “dynamic and purposeful leadership”. Tinubu, represented at the ceremony by senior government official Joseph Tegbe, told attendees in Iwo, Osun State, that the town’s centuries-old…
President Bola Tinubu has sent a five-member delegation to attend the burial of American civil rights leader, Rev. Jesse Jackson. This is contained in a statement issued by Presidential Spokesperson, Mr Bayo Onanuga, on Wednesday in Abuja. Jackson died on Feb. 17 at the age of 84 in Chicago. The Secretary to the Government of…
IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva delivered a speech at the China Development Forum in Beijing, calling for greater vigilance over the global financial system. She highlighted the increased risks to financial stability, citing the recent banking crisis, and the need for continued collaboration among major central banks to ease market stress. While acknowledging the uncertainty…
The people of Benue State, the Igede Nation, and Nigerians nationwide are grieving the loss of Honourable (Mrs.) Comfort Agbo Agogo (née Ochuokpa), who passed away on July 6, 2025. Her departure marks the end of a remarkable era in public service, characterised by unwavering integrity, duty, and grace that influenced both governance and daily…
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has began its 61st anniversary celebrations, aimed at strengthening civil-military relations and showcasing its evolving role in national security and community engagement. Speaking at the flag-off ceremony in Bauchi on Monday, the Air Officer Commanding (AOC), Special Operations Command, Bauchi, AVM Usman Abdullahi, underscored NAF’s dedication to transparency and public…
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike has declared that he will spearhead President Bola Tinubu’s re-election campaign in 2027, directly challenging critics questioning his commitment to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Wike while speaking during a media chat in Abuja, dismissed repeated inquiries about his role in the upcoming election cycle, asserting…
The Zamfara Good Governance Forum has raised fresh concerns over the security situation in Zamfara State, urging stronger leadership action and greater accountability in tackling violent attacks across communities. In a statement issued on Tuesday and signed by its Chairman, Kabir Ibrahim Gusau, the group said residents were increasingly worried about persistent insecurity, which it…
Insp. El-John Nwonke, on Wednesday, told the Federal High Court in Abuja how the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA)’s officers aided the two convicts in the ongoing trial of suspended DCP Abba Kyari over alleged cocaine deal to beat security checks at Enugu International Airport. Nwonke, the 2nd defence witness (DW-2), told Justice Emeka…
Humanitarian aid is once again being allowed into the Gaza Strip after Israel briefly halted deliveries in response to an attack that left two of its soldiers dead. Israeli security sources confirmed on Monday that the government had instructed that aid should resume through the Kerem Shalom Crossing. They also indicated that other crossings may…
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has urged Nigerian pilgrims to avoid carrying money exceeding 60,000 Saudi Riyals or its equivalent to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for the 2025 Hajj exercise. NAHCON gave the advice in a statement by its Principal Information Officer, Malam Shafil Mohammed, in Abuja on Wednesday. Mohammed cautioned the…
