Category: News
FG Launches African Centre of Excellence (ACE) Alliance to Boost Research and Innovation
Abuja, Nigeria – November 3, 2025 The Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, has officially launched the African Centre of Excellence (ACE) Alliance, a landmark initiative designed to strengthen research capacity, innovation, health information and communication technology (ICT), and regional collaboration across higher education institutions in Africa. Speaking at the launch ceremony in Abuja, Dr….
FG Partners Oyo State on Dry Port Development
Ibadan, Nigeria – November 3, 2025 The Federal Government’s determination to transform Nigeria into a leading maritime and logistics hub has gained new momentum with the official handover of the Certificate of Occupancy (C of O) for 90 hectares of land by the Oyo State Government for the development of the Moniya Inland Dry Port….
FG Sympathizes With Caribbean Nations After Hurricane Melissa
Abuja, Nigeria – November 3, 2025 The Federal Government of Nigeria has expressed deep sympathy and solidarity with Cuba, Haiti, and Jamaica following the devastating impact of Hurricane Melissa, which left a trail of destruction across several Caribbean nations. In a statement released by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the government described reports of widespread…
TRAIN DERAILMENT IN AGBOR LINKED TO VANDALISM; ALL PASSENGERS EVACUATED WITHOUT HURT
Agbor, Delta State – Saturday, November 1, 2025 The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has confirmed that a train operating along the Warri-Itakpe rail line derailed near Agbor, Delta State, on Saturday, November 1, 2025. In an official statement, the Managing Director of the NRC, Kayode Opeifa, disclosed that preliminary investigations point to suspected track vandalism…
PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE AKPABIO CALLS ONLINE STATEMENT FALSE CLAIMS
Abuja, Nigeria – November 3, 2025 President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has firmly denied making a statement attributed to him by an online media platform, Rant HQ, alleging that Nigerians are satisfied with the country’s conditions amid ongoing killings.In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Eseme Eyiboh, Akpabio described…
41st ADIPEC OPENS IN ABU DHABI
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates | 3 November 2025 AqThe 41st Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition and Conference (ADIPEC) has officially opened in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE), drawing participation from over 45 energy ministers and 250 chief executives representing leading global energy companies. The event, renowned as one of the world’s largest and…
TROOPS OF 12 BRIGADE RESCUE TWO KIDNAPPED VICTIMS AND RECOVER RANSOM IN KOGI STATE
Oguma, Kogi State | 2 November 2025 In a sustained effort to rid Kogi State of criminal activities, troops of 12 Brigade, Nigerian Army, deployed at Forward Operating Base (FOB) Oguma, have successfully rescued two kidnapped victims and recovered the ransom money meant for their release. The operation, which led to the successful rescue of…
AU Commission Congratulates Ouattara on Re-Election in Côte d’Ivoire
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia – November 3, 2025 The African Union (AU) Commission has extended its congratulations to President Alassane Ouattara on his re-election, following the announcement of results in Côte d’Ivoire’s presidential election. In an official statement, the Chairperson of the AU Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, praised the Ivorian people for their active participation…
EFCC Arraigns Fake Contractor for N111m Fraud in Kaduna
Kaduna, November 1, 2025 The Kaduna Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned one Bashir Bello Ibrahim, a former Kaduna State government contractor and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Formal Act Legacy Limited, before Justice A. M. Aikawa of the Federal High Court sitting in Kaduna, for alleged involvement in…
EBONYI STATE POLICE COMMAND FOILS KIDNAP ATTEMPT, NEUTRALISES CRIMINAL GANG MEMBERS
Abakaliki | November 1, 2025 The Ebonyi State Police Command has successfully foiled a kidnap attempt and neutralised members of a notorious criminal gang in separate operations across the state.According to a statement signed by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Joshua Ukandu, operatives attached to the Anti-Kidnapping Unit of the Command rescued the mother…