FG Pledges Swift Resumption of Bida–Lambata Road Project
By Mardiyyah Abubakar The Federal Government has assured residents of Niger State that work will soon resume on the Bida-Lapai-Lambata Road project to improve transportation, protect lives and property, and address insecurity along the route. The assurance followed a meeting between the Minister of Works, David Umahi, and a delegation from the Coalition of Niger […]
Eid ul Mawlid: FG Declares August 25 Public Holiday
By Zainab Bakare The Federal Government has declared Tuesday, August 25, 2026, a public holiday to mark this year’s Eid ul Mawlid, commemorating the birth of the Holy Prophet Muhammad. The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, announced the holiday on behalf of the Federal Government in a statement issued on Friday by the ministry’s Permanent […]
Defence Minister promises action on veterans’ welfare
By Zainab Bakare The Federal Government says it is committed to addressing the welfare, remuneration and pension concerns of military veterans. According to a statement by the Director Information and Public Relations, H.O Ogubike, the Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (Retd.), gave the assurance during a meeting with representatives of military veterans at the […]
Nigeria, UAE push stronger trade, investment ties
By Zainab Bakare Nigeria and the United Arab Emirates UAE, have agreed to strengthen bilateral cooperation in trade, investment, aviation, technology and people-to-people relations. Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Sola Enikanolaiye, disclosed this when the UAE Ambassador to Nigeria, Salem Saeed Alshamsi, paid him a courtesy visit in Abuja. According to a statement […]
FG confirms return of 83 Nigerians from South Africa
by Zainab Bakare The Federal Government has confirmed the return of 83 Nigerians from South Africa, following their arrival at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos. The returnees arrived aboard a South African Airways flight from Johannesburg, accompanied by two officials from the Nigerian Consulate-General. A statement by the spokesperson for the Ministry of […]
Nigeria must honour football heroes – Bonfrere
By Anayo Akwitti The Federal Government should urgently review its welfare policies for former national team coaches and football stars whose contributions helped build Nigeria’s reputation in international football. Media aide to former Super Eagles coach Bonfrere Johannes, Eze Okechukwu, made the call while accusing successive governments of failing to adequately honour the Dutch coaches […]
Pension Row: Ex-Servicemen Suspend Protest After FG Assurance
By Mardiyyah Abubakar Retired military personnel have suspended their planned protest after the Minister of Defence, Christopher Musa, assured them that the Federal Government would address their concerns over pension adjustments and other welfare issues. The decision followed a meeting between representatives of the ex-servicemen and officials of the Ministry of Defence at Ship House, […]
Adeleke Gets Certificate, Unveils N500m Fund After Osun Poll
By Mardiyyah Abubakar Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has received his Certificate of Return from the Independent National Electoral Commission and announced a N500m endowment fund for victims of election violence. The INEC National Commissioner representing the South-West, Prof. Kunle Ajayi, presented the certificate to Adeleke on Wednesday at a ceremony attended by members of […]
FG Spends N30.6tn, Saves N15.8tn After Subsidy Removal
By Mardiyyah Abubakar The Federal Government generated N20.4tn in additional resources between June 2023 and December 2025 but spent N30.64tn on additional obligations during the period, leaving about N10tn to be funded from its existing revenue base. Finance Minister and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, disclosed this on Wednesday while presenting the Federal […]
Nigerian dies after detention at Indian railway station
By Mardiyyah Abubakar A Nigerian national has died after he was detained and questioned by Railway Protection Force (RPF) officials at Surat Railway Station in India. The Government Railway Police (GRP) has launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding his death. The man, whose identity has not been disclosed, was travelling from Mumbai to Delhi […]