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President Tinubu to Sign National Digital Economy Bill This Week, Says Minister Bosun Tijani @bosuntijani Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani, has announced that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is expected to sign the National Digital Economy…

President Tinubu Receives Ministers and Regional Development Commission Leaders President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Monday, 10 November 2025, received Abubakar E. Momoh, Minister of Regional Development, and Uba Maigari Ahmadu, Minister of State, at the State House in Abuja. The…

President Tinubu Pledges Full Support for Presidential Power Initiative to Improve Electricity and Livelihoods President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on Monday in Abuja, assured Siemens Energy, the contractor handling the Presidential Power Initiative (PPI), of the government’s commitment…

Trump Threatens Billion-Dollar Lawsuit Against BBC Over Edited Capitol Riot Footage U.S. President Donald Trump has issued a blistering legal warning to the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), demanding a retraction and public apology over what he claims was a “deceptive and…

President Tinubu Felicitates Former Kano Governor Ibrahim Shekarau at 70 President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated former Governor of Kano State, Senator Ibrahim Shekarau, on the occasion of his 70th birthday. In a statement issued by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the…

President Tinubu Receives Siemens Energy Delegation at State House President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, accompanied by Vice President Kashim Shettima, received a delegation from Siemens Energy at the State House. The delegation was led by Mr. Dietmar Siersdorfer, Managing Director for…

EFCC Declares Former Minister Timipre Sylva Wanted Over Alleged $14.8 Million Fraud The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has declared Timipre Sylva, a former Minister of State for Petroleum Resources and ex-Governor of Bayelsa State, wanted over allegations of…

Air Peace Receives First Dry-Lease Boeing 737-700 NG in Nearly a Decade Air Peace, Nigeria’s largest airline, has taken delivery of a dry-leased Boeing 737-700 NG, marking the first such lease in the country in almost ten years. The aircraft arrived at Murtala Muhammed…

APC National Chairman Consults Former Leader Chief Bisi Akande on Party Matters Today, the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Chairman, Prof. Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda, held a consultation with elder statesman and former APC National Chairman, Chief Bisi Akande, to discuss…

High-Level Nigerian Delegation Meets UK Officials Over Senator Ike Ekweremadu’s Detention A high-level delegation from Nigeria, sent by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, held discussions with officials at the UK Ministry of Justice concerning the ongoing detention of Senator Ike…

Earlier today, a high-level delegation sent by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu met with officials at the UK Ministry of Justice to discuss the case of Senator Ike Ekweremadu, who has been detained in Britain since March 2023. The delegation, which included Nigeria’s Minister of…

President Tinubu Condoles with Ex-Bauchi Governor Ahmed Muazu on Mother’s Passing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has extended his condolences to his former colleague and ex-Bauchi State governor, Alhaji Ahmed Adamu Muazu, following the passing of his mother, Hajiya Halima Suleiman…

Soludo Says His Victory Signals Improvement in Nigerian Elections Anambra State Governor Chukwuma Soludo has stated that his recent electoral victory demonstrates progress in Nigeria’s electoral process. Speaking on his win, Soludo highlighted the peaceful conduct of the…

Tim Westwood Granted Bail After Court Appearance Over Rape and Assault Charges Former BBC Radio 1 DJ Tim Westwood has been granted conditional bail after appearing in court to face multiple charges of rape and sexual assault. The 68-year-old music figure stands accused of…

Vice President Shettima Launches New iDICE Investment Funds to Support Nigerian Startups Vice President Kashim Shettima, Chair of the iDICE Steering Committee, has formally launched additional investment initiatives under the Investment in Digital and Creative Enterprises…

FG Launches Reforms to Digitalise Nigeria’s Education Sector The Federal Government has unveiled landmark reforms aimed at digitalising Nigeria’s education sector and professionalising teaching. The initiative seeks to create a data-driven, technology-enabled, and globally…

Nigeria-Russia Collaboration Set to Boost Animal Health and Livestock Productivity Nigeria and Russia are deepening their collaboration in the livestock sector, with a focus on veterinary vaccines and modernising animal husbandry. The Russian Ambassador to Nigeria, Andrey…

Paris Court Frees Sarkozy Early — Former French Leader Wins Temporary Reprieve Amid Libya Funding Scandal In a stunning turn of events, a Paris court has granted former French President Nicolas Sarkozy early release from jail, just weeks into his five-year sentence for…

Strike Will Continue Until Government Takes Action - Resident Doctors The nationwide strike by the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors @nard_nigeria entered its tenth day. The strike, which began on 1 November, stems from years of unmet demands, including unpaid arrears…

Breaking: Regina Daniels’ Brother, Sammy, Granted Bail Amid Family Drama In a dramatic new twist to the ongoing Daniels–Nwoko family saga, Nollywood star Regina Daniels’ brother, Sammy, has been granted bail after days in custody. His release comes amid social media uproar and…