By Seun Ibiyemi The Federal Government has declared Thursday, October 1, 2026, a public holiday to commemorate Nigeria’s 66th Independence Anniversary. The Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, announced the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government while congratulating Nigerians at home and abroad on the anniversary. Tunji-Ojo called on Nigerians to use the celebration…
By Seun Ibiyemi President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has returned to Nigeria after spending about four weeks in Europe, assuring Nigerians that he is healthy and ready to resume his official duties. Tinubu arrived in Lagos on Tuesday evening from Paris, where he spent the latter part of his working vacation. Speaking to journalists upon arrival,…
By Seun Ibiyemi Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has met with security chiefs in the state to review ongoing operations and strengthen the state’s security arrangements ahead of the end-of-year festivities and other major activities. The meeting, held on Tuesday at the State House, Marina, focused on the current security situation in Lagos and measures…
The Rivers State House of Assembly has unanimously endorsed the constitutional amendment seeking to establish State Police Services in Nigeria, becoming one of the state legislatures to back the proposed decentralised policing system. All 25 lawmakers present at Monday’s plenary voted in favour of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (Sixth Alteration)…
By David Oluwatosin President Bola Tinubu has disclosed that the National Credit Guarantee Company (NCGC) facilitated N46.95 billion in loans for 67,512 Nigerians and businesses within its first year of operation. Tinubu, who disclosed this on Monday through his verified X handle, said the loans were backed by N21.59 billion in guarantees issued by the…
By Seun Ibiyemi African Democratic Congress presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has urged the Federal Government to account for Nigeria’s existing public debt before proceeding with proposed $1.5 billion World Bank financing. Atiku made the demand in a statement issued on Monday by his Director of Strategic Communications, Phrank Shaibu, following reports that the Federal Government…
By Seun Ibiyemi Vice-President Kashim Shettima has returned to Nigeria after representing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York, United States. Shettima departed Abuja on September 20 with a mandate from President Tinubu to lead Nigeria’s delegation to the annual global gathering of world…
By David Oluwatosin President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is expected to return to Nigeria on Tuesday, September 29, after spending about four weeks on a working vacation in Europe. The President is expected to arrive through Lagos, where he will spend the Independence Day period before returning to Abuja next weekend. The development marks the end…
…Adeniyi pledges deeper use of AI in Customs communication By Seun Ibiyemi The Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Adewale Adeniyi, has received a Special Award of Excellence at the 2026 International Public Relations Association (IPRA) Golden World Awards in Athens, Greece. Adeniyi received the recognition on Friday, September 25, 2026, in honour of…
…Senate President urges Nigerians to reject tribalism, religious division …Says 27 years of uninterrupted democracy must be protected …Cites 4.43% Q2 GDP growth, student loans, road projects, gas investments By Seun Ibiyemi President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has assured Nigerians that the country will overcome its current security and economic challenges and emerge as…
