Politics

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced the death of former President Muhammadu Buhari, who passed away in London at 4:30 p.m. following a prolonged illness. In response, Tinubu has directed Vice President Kashim Shettima to travel to the United Kingdom to accompany Buhari’s body back to Nigeria. Buhari, who previously […]

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed profound sorrow over the death of the Awujale of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona, describing it as both a personal and national loss, especially as it coincided with the passing of former President Muhammadu Buhari. He hailed the monarch’s over six-decade reign as a […]

U.S. President Donald Trump has announced a 35% tariff on Canadian goods starting August 1, along with threats of broader tariffs on other trade partners, citing trade imbalances and issues like fentanyl smuggling. The move comes as the U.S. and Canada approach a July 21 deadline for a new trade […]

The National Orientation Agency (NOA) and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have announced a nationwide sensitisation campaign to combat the rising threat of virtual asset and investment fraud. Unveiled during the African Union Anti-Corruption Day lecture, the initiative will focus on digital awareness in states with high fraud […]

Vice President Kashim Shettima has urged both current and former public officials to embrace transparency by documenting their service, emphasizing that public life is an ongoing reckoning judged by conscience and posterity. Speaking at the launch of former Attorney General Mohammed Bello Adoke’s memoir, OPL 245: The Inside Story of […]

The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has suspended operations on several routes due to rising insecurity, banditry, vandalism of rail infrastructure, and erosion damage in key locations across Niger and Kaduna states. Officials noted that while the narrow gauge lines from Lagos to Kano remain intact, operations have been disrupted in […]

The Nasarawa State Universal Basic Education Board (NSUBEB) has partnered with the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) to boost security in public primary schools across the state. The collaboration, under the NSCDC’s Safe School Program, aims to protect pupils, school facilities, and government investments from threats such as […]

Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has mourned the passing of the Oludofian of Idofian, Oba Muhammed Jamiu Omikunle II, who passed away on Thursday, July 10, 2025, after a brief illness. According to a statement by Rafiu Ajakaye, the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, AbdulRazaq, while commiserating with the […]

Kwara State Commissioner for Tertiary Education, Hajia Sa’adatu Modibbo Kawu, has emphasized the need for a cultural shift to eliminate societal barriers limiting women’s involvement in politics and leadership. Speaking on a UN Women-supported radio programme aimed at promoting gender inclusion, she urged greater political participation by women and praised […]

Nigeria’s Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to press freedom and responsible journalism during a meeting with the Nigerian Guild of Editors in Abuja. He emphasized the importance of a collaborative relationship between the media and government for national development, highlighting the […]