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President Bola Tinubu is set to commission the highly anticipated Section I of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway on Saturday, May 31, as part of his official visit to Lagos, according to a statement from the Presidency on Monday. The Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway stands as one of the flagship infrastructure projects…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s unwavering commitment to protecting the rights, welfare, and future of Nigerian children, describing them as the “pride and future of our great nation.” This declaration came in a special address marking the 2025 International Children’s Day. In a heartfelt message personally signed…
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) on Monday sealed off an Access Bank branch and a Total petrol station in Wuse Zone 6, Abuja, for failing to settle ground rent arrears spanning an astonishing 34 years. According to official documents obtained by [Your News Outlet], the property housing the Access…
In a terrifying overnight raid, a group of heavily armed kidnappers stormed Grow Homes Estate in the Chikakore area of Kubwa, Abuja’s largest suburban town, holding residents hostage for over an hour and abducting two individuals. The attack, which occurred between midnight and 1:30 a.m. on Monday, sent shockwaves through…
In a significant development for transatlantic trade relations, US President Donald Trump announced on Sunday that he would delay his proposed 50% tariffs on European Union goods until July 9, following what he described as a “very nice call” with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. The decision came…
The African Development Bank (AfDB) is set to elect a new president this week as incumbent Akinwumi Adesina prepares to step down after serving the maximum two five-year terms. The high-stakes election comes at a pivotal moment for Africa’s largest development finance institution. Candidates from South Africa, Senegal, Zambia, Chad,…
The Honourable Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, has extended heartfelt congratulations to His Excellency Ayman Safadi, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, as the country marks its Independence Anniversary. In a message celebrating…
Nigeria’s delegation to the 2025 First Ordinary Session of the ECOWAS Parliament has reaffirmed the nation’s unwavering commitment to democratic governance, regional security collaboration, human rights protection, and climate resilience initiatives. Presenting the Nigeria Country Report, delegation leader and Deputy Senate President, Senator Barau Jibrin, conveyed warm greetings from President…
Nigeria has joined fellow African nations in commemorating Africa Day 2025, marking the 62nd anniversary of the founding of the Organisation of African Unity (OAU), now known as the African Union (AU). In a statement released by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Nigeria reaffirmed its solidarity with AU member states…
In a vibrant display of cultural diplomacy and economic partnership, the Chinese Cultural Centre in Abuja recently hosted the “Tea for Harmony Yaji Cultural Salon”, an event dedicated to celebrating the rich heritage of Chinese tea while nurturing bilateral relations with Nigeria through agro-processing initiatives and cultural exchange. Held in…
