Abuja, Nigeria — 9th December, 2025 …As Stakeholders Set for Abuja BriefingThe Federal Government has granted approval for the establishment of the Kogi–Hunan Free Trade Zone, marking a major milestone in the development of the Ajaokuta Economic City and boosting Kogi State’s drive toward large-scale industrialisation. The approval paves the way for the commencement of…

Cotonou, Benin — 9th December 2025 An attempted coup against President Patrice Talon’s democratic government collapsed on Sunday after mutineers in military uniform failed to gain control of key state institutions in the Republic of Benin.According to reports, the group first attempted to enter President Talon’s residence but was unsuccessful. Following the failed entry, the…

Cotonou, Benin — 9th of December 2015. The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has ordered the immediate deployment of elements of its regional Standby Force to the Republic of Benin, a move aimed at strengthening the country’s security posture amid escalating threats posed by extremist groups operating across the Sahel. The directive, announced…

Beijing, China — December 8, 2025 The Kaduna State Government is ramping up efforts to secure major international investment for its proposed 200 million dollars poultry development project, as Governor Uba Sani continues a high-level working visit to Beijing, China. As part of the visit, Governor Sani toured top-tier agricultural and livestock facilities, including CP…

Abuja, Nigeria — December 2, 2025 The International Press Institute (IPI) Nigeria has announced plans to immortalise its late Treasurer, Rafat Idris Salami, by endowing a journalism prize at the University of Abuja (UniAbuja) in her honour.In a statement released on Friday, the institute said the prize is intended to instil in students the enduring…

Abuja, Nigeria — December 6, 2025 …Appoints Chairmen, Executive Directors, Zonal RepresentativesPresident Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the constitution of the governing boards of three key national institutions—the National Agricultural Development Fund (NADF), the Bank of Agriculture (BOA), and the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC). The appointments, according to the Presidency, reflect a balanced consideration…

ABUJA, Friday, December 6, 2025 – According to a report released by the APC Governorship ScreeningCommittee, seven aspirants— Sen. Iyiola Omisore, Babatunde Haketer Oralusi, Mr. Oyedotun Babayemi, Dr. Akinade Akanmu Ogunbiyi, Benedict Olugboyega Alabi, Adegoke Rasheed Okiki Adekunle, and Sen. Babajide Omoworare — failed to meet the mandatory nomination requirement stipulated by the party. The…

Abuja, Nigeria — December 4, 2025 Of the noble men and women who stood firm for our liberty and freedom from repressive colonial subjugation, Alhaji Tanko Yakasai remains the last man standing. Born a hundred years ago in Kano City, he exemplifies a purposeful life—one defined by courage, conviction, and an unyielding dedication to the…

Agbede, Kabba-Bunu LGA, Kogi State 1 December 2025 Troops of the 12 Brigade, Nigerian Army, have successfully intercepted a vehicle conveying substances suspected to be Cannabis Sativa during a routine operation in Agbede, located within the Kabba-Bunu Local Government Area of Kogi State. In a press statement, the Acting Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, 12…

KADUNA, December 4, 2025 Kaduna State Governor, Senator Uba Sani, has congratulated General Christopher Gwabin Musa (rtd.) on his nomination by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as Nigeria’s new Minister of Defence. In a statement issued on Thursday, the Governor expressed profound appreciation to President Tinubu for what he described as a “clear vote of confidence”…