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FG Set to Receive 268 Nigerians Evacuated From South Africa Over Xenophobic Attacks
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Defense Headquarters Intensify Efforts For Release Of 39 Students, 7 Teachers In Oyo State
ABUJA, NIGERIA – MAY 27, 2026 The Defence Headquarters says it has intensified efforts to secure the release of the 39 students and seven teachers kidnapped in Ahoro Esinle community, Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State. The Director of Defence Media Operations, Major General Michael Onoja, disclosed this during the monthly briefing on ongoing…
AMAECHI REJECTS ADC PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARIES RESULTS, CITES WIDESPREAD DISENFRANCHISEMENT AND ELECTORAL MALPRACTICES
ABUJA, NIGERIA — MAY 27, 2026 Former Rivers State Governor and immediate past Minister of Transportation, Rt. Hon. Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi, has rejected the results of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential primaries, alleging widespread disenfranchisement and electoral irregularities during the exercise.In a strongly worded statement issued on Tuesday, Amaechi described the results being announced…
FG Approves 50% Train Fare Discount For Eid-el-Kabir
Abuja, Nigeria — May 26, 2026 The Federal Government has approved a 50 percent reduction in train fares across the country ahead of the Eid-el-Kabir celebration, in a move aimed at easing transportation costs for Nigerians traveling during the festive season.The announcement was disclosed in a statement issued by Osima Gift Seddon on behalf of…
Illegal Mining: Court Orders Final Forfeiture of Mining Site, Trucks, Lithium Stones to FG
LAGOS, NIGERIA – MAY 25, 2026 Justice Daniel Osiagor of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos, has ordered the final forfeiture of properties recovered from Chinese nationals and Nigerians involved in illegal mining activities in Ogun State to the Federal Government of Nigeria. The ruling, delivered on Friday, May 22, 2026, affected assets…
FEDERAL GOVERNMENT PARTNERS COURSERA TO EQUIP NIGERIAN YOUTHS WITH GLOBAL DIGITAL SKILLS
LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM – MAY 22, 2026 The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to equipping Nigerian youths with globally relevant digital skills through the Digital Training Academy (DTA) programme under the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, made this known during the signing ceremony held on the sidelines…
FG Deepens Livestock Reforms with Ranching Policy and Tracking System
ABUJA, NIGERIA – MAY 22, 2026 The Federal Government has intensified ongoing reforms in the livestock sector with the introduction of a national ranching policy and a comprehensive livestock tracking system aimed at boosting productivity, enhancing security, and modernizing animal husbandry practices across the country. The Minister of Livestock Development said the initiative forms part…
FG TO DEPLOY AI-POWERED “INTELLIGENCE SHIELD”
Monaco / Abuja, Nigeria, Friday, May 15, 2026 The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced plans to deploy a new AI-driven security architecture known as the Multi-domain Hybrid Intelligence Shield (HIS), a cutting-edge system designed to strengthen national defence and combat terrorism, piracy, and illegal mining across the country. The initiative signals a major step…
INEC trains political parties, EPM heads on finance reporting system ahead of 2027 elections
Lagos, Nigeria, May 12, 2026 The Independent National Electoral Commission has commenced training for political party leaders and Heads of Department, Election and Party Monitoring (EPM), on the Political Finance Reporting and Audit System (PFRAS) as part of preparations for the 2027 General Elections. The training programme, held at Bon Hotel Ikeja Residence, brought together…
Olukoyede charges Guinness management on regulatory compliance
Abuja, Nigeria, May 12, 2026 The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Ola Olukoyede, has charged the management of Guinness Nigeria Plc to sustain strict compliance with rules and regulations in the conduct of its business operations in Nigeria. Olukoyede gave the charge on Tuesday while receiving the management team of the…