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Nigeria Targets Responsible Gemstone Sourcing to Boost Global Competitiveness

By: Julian Osamoto The Federal Government says responsible sourcing and full certification of Nigeria’s gemstone, jewellery value chains are critical to strengthening the country’s economic diversification agenda. Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Dele Alake, stated this in Abuja at a news briefing ahead of the Africa Gem and Jewellery Exhibition scheduled to hold in Lagos. Dr Alake said Africa must leverage its mineral wealth more strategically to maximise gains from the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) and take […]

November 18, 2025

General

APC Slams PDP Factional Chairman Over Call for Foreign Intervention

By Chinedu Echianu The All Progressives Congress (APC) has condemned a call by factional Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Tanimu Turaki, urging foreign powers to intervene in Nigeria’s affairs. Turaki reportedly made the appeal on Tuesday while addressing journalists on the internal crisis bedevilling his party. In a strongly worded statement issued in Abuja, APC National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, described Turaki’s comments—framed as a response to alleged “Christian genocide” and threats to democracy—as “reckless, unpatriotic and a […]

November 18, 2025

Business

Tinubu Opens C-PACT Summit, Says Africa Must Dismantle Inefficient Borders

By Oluwakemi Kindness President Bola Tinubu has called on African nations to tear down inefficient borders, harmonise Customs processes and build a unified trade system capable of transforming the continent’s economic future. Speaking through Vice President Kashim Shettima at the maiden Customs Partnership for African Cooperation in Trade (C-PACT) Summit in Abuja, Tinubu said Africa must convert its population and market size into “a functional economic bloc” driven by technology, political will and coordinated policies. He said ongoing Nigerian reforms, […]

November 18, 2025

Local News

DG NILDS Calls for Constitutional Role for Traditional Rulers in National Security

By Chinedu Echianu Director General of the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), Professor Abubakar Sulaiman, has called for traditional rulers to be granted constitutional recognition and formally integrated into Nigeria’s national security framework. Professor Sulaiman made the call during a one-day Policy Dialogue on Regional Security in North Central Nigeria. The event was organised by the Legislative Centre for Security Analysis (LeCeSA) in collaboration with the House of Representatives Committee on Traditional Institutions and UFUK Dialogue. A […]

November 18, 2025

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Sport

Beach Volleyball: 2025 Star-Open Tour Serves Off in Yola

By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The 2025 Beach Volleyball Star/Open Tour officially served off on Monday in Yola, the Adamawa State capital, marking another major step in Nigeria’s growing beach volleyball calendar. This year’s edition, the third in the national series, is organised by the Nigeria Volleyball Federation (NVBF) with strong backing from the Adamawa State Government. The tournament is being staged at the world-class beach volleyball courts of the Adamawa State Polytechnic (SPY), Yola. Speaking during the opening ceremony, President of […]

November 18, 2025 4

General

NIcki Minaj to Address UN over Alleged Christian Genocide

By: Aremu Toyeebaht American rapper Onika Maraj-Petty, popularly known as Nicki Minaj, is set to speak at a United Nations event in New York today, focusing on reported jihadist attacks on Christians in Nigeria. Minaj will appear alongside US Ambassador to the UN, Michael Waltz, and Alex Bruesewitz, adviser to former US President Donald Trump and convener of the event. The development was first reported on Sunday evening by Time magazine’s senior political correspondent Eric Cortellessa via his X handle. […]

November 18, 2025

General

Speaker Abbas Condemns Kebbi Schoolgirls’ Abduction, Demands Swift Rescue

By Oluwakemi Kindness Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, has strongly condemned the attack on Government Girls Comprehensive Senior Secondary School, Maga, in Kebbi State, where about 25 schoolgirls were abducted by bandits. Describing the incident as “unfortunate, gruesome and despicable,” Speaker Abbas said the killing of school officials and the kidnapping of innocent students represents a dangerous escalation that must be urgently addressed. Reports say bandits invaded the school in Danko–Wasagu Local Government Area on Sunday night, […]

November 18, 2025

General

NASS Reaffirms Commitment to Judicial Reforms

By Oluwakemi Kindness Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abass Tajudeen, has reaffirmed the National Assembly’s commitment to far-reaching judicial reforms aimed at strengthening the independence, efficiency, and credibility of Nigeria’s justice system. Speaking through the Deputy Speaker, Benjamin Kalu, at the opening of the Conference of All Nigerian Judges of the Superior Courts in Abuja, the Speaker said the legislature is advancing reforms that will modernise the courts and guarantee judicial autonomy. Tajudeen disclosed that the House has already […]

November 18, 2025

General

FCTA Pledges Safer Business Environment as Abuja Deepens Ties with Turkey

By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, has reaffirmed the FCT Administration’s commitment to deepening economic cooperation between Abuja and Turkey, particularly with its commercial hub, Istanbul. Wike made this known on Monday, when he received the Turkish Ambassador to Nigeria, Mehemet Poroy, during a courtesy visit to his office in Abuja. The Minister highlighted the longstanding cordial relations between Nigeria and Turkey, noting the growing presence of Turkish nationals engaged in legitimate business activities across […]

November 17, 2025