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GOVERNOR ALIA CONDOLES WITH SENATOR ABBA MORO OVER DEATH OF SONS
Makurdi, October 22, 2025 Benue State Governor, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Iormem Alia, has expressed deep sorrow and extended heartfelt condolences to the Senator representing Benue South Senatorial District, Senator Patrick Abba Moro, following the tragic loss of his son, Peter Moro, and his grandson, Abba Moro Jnr. In a statement issued by the Chief Press…
Heavy Congestion on the Kugbo‑Nyanya Expressway Amid Protest Preparations
Abuja, October 20, 2025 A major traffic gridlock has paralyzed movement on the Kugbo‑Nyanya stretch of the Abuja‑Keffi Expressway early Monday morning, as thousands of commuters struggle to make their way into the Federal Capital Territory. The congestion appears to be linked to preparations for a planned protest calling for the release of detained Indigenous…
POLICE WARN PROTEST GROUPS TO RESPECT COURT ORDER
Abuja, Nigeria – 8:30 AM, October 20, 2025 The Nigeria Police Force has issued a stern warning to protest groups and the general public to strictly adhere to a subsisting court order restricting demonstrations in key areas of the Federal Capital Territory. This comes in response to a ruling by the Federal High Court, Abuja…
PRESIDENT TINUBU PAYS TRIBUTE TO SIR ADEMOLA OSINUBI AT 70TH BIRTHDAY
Lagos, Nigeria – October 20, 2025 President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has paid glowing tribute to renowned media executive and former Managing Director/Editor-in-Chief of Punch Nigeria Limited, Sir Ademola Osinubi, on the occasion of his 70th birthday. In a personally signed statement released on Monday, the President described Osinubi’s life as one marked by professional excellence,…
President Tinubu Felicitates with Oba of Benin on 9th Anniversary of Ascension
Benin City, Edo State – October 20, 2025 President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has extended warm congratulations to His Royal Majesty, Oba Ewuare II, Omo N’Oba N’Edo, Uku Akpolokpolo, on the occasion of the 9th anniversary of his ascension to the revered throne of the Benin Kingdom, marked on Monday, October 20. In a statement issued…
Osinbajo to Lead ECOWAS Election Observation Mission in Côte d’Ivoire
Abuja, Nigeria – October 20, 2025 The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has appointed former Nigerian Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, to lead its Election Observation Mission (EOM) to Côte d’Ivoire ahead of the country’s presidential election scheduled for October 25, 2025. As head of the ECOWAS mission, Prof. Osinbajo will oversee…
FG Deploys Four TAC Volunteers to Sierra Leone
Freetown, Sierra Leone | October 20, 2025 In a continued demonstration of Nigeria’s commitment to regional cooperation and development, the Federal Government of Nigeria has officially deployed four skilled volunteers to the Republic of Sierra Leone under the Nigerian Technical Aid Corps (TAC) scheme.The handover ceremony, held in Freetown, marked the formal introduction of the…
Nigeria Signs MOU with Angola on Technical Cooperation
Washington D.C., October 18, 2025 Nigeria and Angola have taken a significant step toward strengthening bilateral relations with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) focused on technical cooperation between their central banking institutions.The agreement was formalized in Washington D.C. by the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr. Olayemi Michael Cardoso,…
Nigeria Pledges Stronger South-South Cooperation in Rome
Rome, Italy Friday, October 18, 2025 Nigeria has reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to strengthening South-South and Triangular Cooperation (SSTC) as a strategic pathway to transforming agrifood systems and accelerating sustainable development across the Global South. Speaking at the World Food Forum’s Ministerial Dialogue in Rome, held in commemoration of the 80th anniversary of the Food…
ASUU Opens Up to Senate on Day Five of Warning Strike
Abuja , Friday, October 18, 2025 As the two-week warning strike by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) enters its fifth day, the union has engaged the Nigerian Senate in critical discussions, restating its core demands centered on adequate funding for the nation’s public universities. In a meeting held at the National Assembly complex…