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Minister of Interior urges Nigerians to uphold patriotism, unity, and faith in the Renewed Hope Agenda The Federal Government has officially declared Wednesday, October 1, 2025, as a public holiday to commemorate Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary. The announcement was made by the Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, in a…
The Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria, Yu Dunhai, has reiterated China’s unwavering position on the Taiwan issue, dismissing what he termed “several common fallacies” propagated by separatist forces and some foreign governments. His remarks came in the wake of discussions during the recently concluded 80th United Nations General Assembly. Speaking to…
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced the death of Ambassador Stephen Ojo Ogidan, a distinguished career diplomat and Director of the Ministry’s West African Affairs Division (WAAD). He passed away in Abuja on Saturday, September 27, 2025, after a brief illness. In an official statement signed by Ministry Spokesperson,…
The Federal High Court in Abuja has issued a restraining order against Professor Pat Utomi and his associates, effectively halting their plans to establish a shadow government in Nigeria. Justice James Omotosho delivered the judgment on Monday in response to a suit filed by the Department of State Services (DSS).…
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Council, has extended warm congratulations to its former Chairman, Malachi Uzendu, on his successful graduation from the Nigerian Law School and subsequent Call to the Nigerian Bar. In an official statement released on Friday in Abuja, the Council described Uzendu’s…
The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has announced that the Abuja-Kaduna train service will resume operations next week, following the successful completion of extensive repairs and safety checks on the railway track at Asham, the site of the recent disruption. This comes after the temporary suspension of services due to the…
The President of the ECOWAS Parliament, H.E. Hadja Mémounatou Ibrahima, has officially closed the Second Extraordinary Session of the Sixth Legislature, highlighting key achievements including the adoption of the 2026 budget and groundbreaking deliberations on Artificial Intelligence (AI) in governance. The four-day session, held in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, brought…
The ECOWAS Parliament has officially adopted a budget of 19,636,030 Units of Account (UA) for the 2026 financial year, representing a 5% increase from the previous year. This development marks a renewed commitment by the regional legislature to enhance legislative effectiveness, especially in harnessing Artificial Intelligence (AI) for good governance…
The Association of West African Legislative Correspondents (AWALCO), the official press corps of the ECOWAS Parliament, has paid a heartfelt condolence visit to Hon. Awaji Inombek Abiante, a Nigerian representative in the ECOWAS Parliament, following the tragic passing of his beloved wife. The condolence visit took place at Hon. Abiante’s…
Ruben Amorim admits he is still unsure what to expect from his inconsistent Manchester United side, ahead of Saturday’s crucial Premier League clash against Brentford in London. The Portuguese manager, under pressure following a turbulent 10-month tenure at Old Trafford, stressed the need for urgency and momentum as United aim…
