Category: News
African Union Hails South Africa’s Historic G20 Presidency
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia – November 10, 2025 The African Union Commission (AUC) has extended warm congratulations to the Republic of South Africa as it assumes the rotating presidency of the Group of Twenty (G20), marking the first time the prestigious global forum will be hosted on African soil. In a statement issued on Monday, the…
#AnambraDecides2025 elections, a 73-year-old resident, Mr. Chukwuemeka Ifedigbo, from Ezeagha Ward 3, Nnewi North Local Government Area, has expressed deep frustration over his inability to cast his vote due to issues with his voter identification.
Nnewi, Anambra State — November 8, 2025 As voting continues across Anambra State in the ongoingMr. Ifedigbo, who spoke to reporters at his polling unit, lamented that he was denied the opportunity to vote because he misplaced his Permanent Voter Card (PVC) and only had a temporary voter slip. Electoral officials at the unit reportedly…
The Nigerian Senate has officially confirmed the appointment of Dr. Kingsley Tochukwu Udeh, SAN, from Enugu State, as a Minister of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
Abuja, Nigeria — November 8, 2025 Dr. Udeh’s confirmation followed a rigorous screening process at the National Assembly earlier this week, after his nomination by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.Before his nomination, Dr. Udeh served as the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice of Enugu State, where he was widely recognized for his reforms in the…
EFCC Trains Staff on Public Sector Fraud Investigation
Abuja, Nigeria – November 6, 2025 The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has successfully concluded a four-day intensive training programme on “Public Sector Fraud Prevention, Detection and Investigation” for its officers at the EFCC Academy, Karu, Abuja. The capacity-building initiative, held from November 3 to 6, 2025, was aimed at equipping EFCC personnel with…
COAS STORMS MAIDUGURI ON MAIDEN OPERATIONAL TOUR, CHARGES TROOPS TO ANNIHILATE INSURGENCY IN NORTH EAST
Maiduguri, Borno State | 6 November 2025 In a bold demonstration of renewed strategic resolve to stamp out insurgency and restore enduring peace to the North East, the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, Nigerian Army Medal, on Thursday, 6 November 2025, embarked on his maiden operational visit to the Joint Task…
NIGERIA SETS TO STAGE LONGEST DINING TABLE FOR ORIKI FESTIVAL
Abuja, Nigeria – December 6, 2025 The Nigerian Institute for Hospitality, Tourism Operators and Regulators is set to launch its flagship gastronomy festival, “ORIKI”, a grand celebration of Nigeria’s rich culinary heritage, cultural pride, and royal traditions. The event aims to spotlight the essence of Nigerian royalty through food, storytelling, and community engagement, while promoting…
Gov. Ododo Unveils ₦820.49bn Draft Budget for 2026
Lokoja, Kogi State | November 7, 2025 Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, has unveiled a ₦820.49 billion draft budget for the 2026 fiscal year to the State Executive Council for consideration and subsequent approval. The proposal, tagged “Budget of Shared Prosperity: Driving Sustainable Growth for All,” represents an increase of ₦215.96 billion, or…
NISO Announces Total Power Outage in Maiduguri from November 6th to 9th, 2025
Maiduguri, Borno State, November 7, 2025 Residents of Maiduguri and surrounding communities in Borno State are currently experiencing a total power outage following a scheduled maintenance exercise at the Maiduguri Emergency Power Plant. In a statement issued by the Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO), the agency announced that the outage, which began on Thursday, November…
FEC Approves Concessioning of Port Harcourt International Airport
Abuja, Nigeria, November 7, 2025 The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has given its approval for the concessioning of the Port Harcourt International Airport, Rivers State — a move aimed at enhancing efficiency, boosting revenue, and improving service delivery in Nigeria’s aviation sector. The approval was granted during the FEC meeting held on Wednesday, November 6,…
PRESIDENT TINUBU FELICITATES WITH FORMER PRESIDENTIAL ADVISER, DR. REUBEN ABATI, @ 60
Abuja, Nigeria | November 7, 2025 President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has extended his warmest felicitations to Dr. Reuben Abati, celebrated journalist and former Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to ex-President Goodluck Jonathan, on the occasion of his 60th birthday. In a personally signed statement, President Tinubu described Dr. Abati as “a public intellectual, author,…