The Nigerian presidency has officially dismissed the recent criticisms made by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar against President Bola Tinubu’s administration, stating that it will not engage in further responses to his remarks. Atiku, who has frequently criticized the president, had previously advised President Tinubu to focus on governance rather than directing attacks at political…

The Nigerian Military Deploys Troops in Ondo Ahead of Gubernatorial ElectionOn Thursday, the Nigerian Military announced it will deploy troops to Ondo State in preparation for the governorship election scheduled for November 16. This move aims to strengthen security measures in collaboration with the Nigeria Police Force to maintain peace and order during the electoral…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to fostering dialogue, reconciliation, and healing among all ethnic nationalities that make up our great nation. In a special message commemorating the 2024 Ogoni Martyrs Remembrance Day, President Tinubu stands in solidarity with the National Youth Council of Ogoni People (NYCOP) and all Ogoni citizens to…

The Federal Government announced on Thursday, November 14, that it has secured a $134 million loan from the African Development Bank (AfDB). Chief Information Officer of the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, Anthonia Eremah, stated that the loan will be directed toward supporting farmers in enhancing seed and grain production nationwide. In a statement…

The Special Court of Appeal Panel established to hear political cases in Rivers State has reserved its judgment in the consolidated appeals challenging the ruling of Justice Peter Lifu of the Federal High Court in Abuja. The three-member panel, led by Justice Onyekachi Otisi, announced that judgment would be reserved after counsel for all parties…

The Nigerian Governors’ Spouse Forum has risen from its 2024 Annual Retreat in Abakaliki, the Ebonyi State capital in the South East region of the country, with a call on State lawmakers to promote the policy of Six-month of pay maternity leave. This was part of the resolutions reached at the meeting attended by 23…

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited says it has not stopped the importation of petroleum products into the country. NNPC spokesperson, Olufemi Soneye, disclosed this in a statement on Thursday. Soneye said the state-owned petroleum company would still source for products from outside the country when there is a need for that. Soneye confirmed that…

The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved a proposed national budget of ₦47.9 trillion for the 2025 fiscal year. Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Atiku Bagudu, made the announcement on Thursday, speaking to State House correspondents after the FEC meeting, which was presided over by President Bola Tinubu. The proposed budget is part of…

President Bola Tinubu has appointed Daniel Bwala as his Special Adviser on Media and Public Communication. The appointment was announced in a statement by presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga, who also revealed that Tinubu had named three other individuals as director-generals. “The Special Adviser on Public Communications and Media, Mr. Daniel Bwala is a lawyer and…

South African pay-TV operator MultiChoice Group disclosed that its Nigerian unit, MultiChoice Nigeria, lost 243,000 subscribers on its Digital Satellite Television (DStv) and General Entertainment on Television (GOtv) services from April to September this year. The company revealed these figures in its Interim Financial Results for the period ending 30 September 2024, which were released…