Politics

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has ordered a Federal Executive Council (FEC) committee to urgently work on reducing food prices across the country. The directive was disclosed in Abuja by the Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Aliyu Sabi Abdullahi, during a capacity-building workshop for members of the […]

The immediate past Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Mele Kyari, on Wednesday appeared before the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in Abuja for questioning over refinery turnaround maintenance and contract-related matters. A senior EFCC official confirmed that Kyari honoured the commission’s invitation and […]

The National Orientation Agency (NOA) on Wednesday marked the 2025 World Suicide Prevention Day by urging Nigerians to break the stigma around suicide and promote mental health awareness. Speaking in Dutse, Jigawa State, NOA Director Ahmad Tijjani stated that over 720,000 people die by suicide globally each year and emphasized […]

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) is urging international investors to capitalize on Nigeria’s vast energy resources, positioning the country as Africa’s leading oil and gas investment hub. At the 2025 Gastech Conference in Milan, NNPC’s CEO, Bayo Ojulari, outlined plans to boost natural gas production to 12 […]

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, on Wednesday called for a common air defence system with European allies following overnight Russian drone attacks that violated Poland’s airspace, which Poland said it successfully repelled. Zelensky accused Russia of “deliberately targeting” Poland, calling the incident a dangerous escalation and a “deliberate” act to humiliate […]

The Kwara State Government has released the results of the 2025 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE), reflecting improved student performance in key subjects and higher enrolment levels compared to previous years. Data from the Ministry of Education and Human Capital Development showed notable gains in pass rates for Mathematics, English, […]

The Kwara State Environmental Protection Agency (KWEPA) has conducted a hands-on training exercise for students from the Kwara State College of Health Technology, Offa, and the University of Ilorin, as part of efforts to strengthen capacity in public health management and environmental protection. The exercise was designed to bridge the […]

Nigeria’s Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, has said the country’s ongoing economic reforms are beginning to deliver measurable gains, with debt sustainability improving and investor confidence returning. Speaking at the 11th Annual Conference and General Assembly of the West Africa Association of Public Accounts […]

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has approved the appointment of Mrs. Nancy Sabanti Nathan as the acting Head of Service of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA). Her appointment follows the death of the former Head of Service, Mrs. Grace Adayilo, who passed away last Monday. […]

The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), George Akume, has reaffirmed that the Federal Government will continue to explore traditional institutions as instruments for peace-building and national development. Akume gave the assurance on Saturday at the annual Igede Agba Festival in Oju Local Government Area of Benue State. […]