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Nigeria is mourning the passing of one of its most revered Christian leaders, Rev. Dr. Uma Ukpai, who died on October 6, 2025, at the age of 80. The news was confirmed in an official statement by his family on Monday, describing his death as a “glorious transition” from a…
The Federal Republic of Nigeria has extended heartfelt congratulations to the Republic of Equatorial Guinea as the Central African nation celebrates its Independence Anniversary. In a statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Abuja, Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, conveyed warm wishes to his…
The Federal Government has directed the immediate commencement of the long-awaited reconstruction of the 137-kilometre Keffi–Nasarawa–Toto–Abaji road, in a renewed push to boost regional connectivity and infrastructure under President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda. The directive was announced by the Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, during an inspection tour…
The Federal Ministry of Livestock Development has successfully contained an outbreak of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) reported at a farm in Birnin Kudu Local Government Area, Jigawa State, as part of ongoing efforts to safeguard livestock health in Nigeria. An eight-member rapid response team, led by Dr. Adeniyi Adedoyin,…
In a bid to enhance the efficiency and accountability of health commodity distribution, the Kano State Ministry of Health has convened a high-level review meeting to assess the current Integrated Last-Mile Delivery (iLMD) system. The strategic meeting, held at Tahir Guest Palace Hotel, focused on evaluating and improving the supply…
In a swift and coordinated diplomatic effort, the Nigerian Mission in Luanda, Angola, under the directive of the Honourable Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, has successfully facilitated the timely return of the Super Eagles to Uyo ahead of their crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Benin…
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Council, has called on key service providers in Abuja — the Abuja Environmental Protection Board (AEPB) and the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) — to improve their service delivery, citing growing public dissatisfaction over poor sanitation and unfair electricity practices.…
The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives and Chairman of the House Committee on Constitution Review, Dr. Benjamin Kalu, has reiterated the commitment of the National Assembly to deliver a Constitution that truly works for all Nigerians. Dr. Kalu made the remarks during his opening address at the 3rd…
Stakeholders have called on the Federal Government to take decisive steps to ensure full compliance by state governments with the recent Supreme Court ruling granting financial autonomy to local governments across the federation. The call was made during a National Dialogue on Local Government Autonomy held in Abuja and organized…
Nigeria and the United Kingdom have signed a series of strategic agreements aimed at strengthening cooperation on migration, justice, and organised crime prevention during the 2025 edition of the Nigeria-UK Migration, Justice, and Home Affairs (MJHA) Dialogue, held in Abuja. The high-level meeting was co-chaired by Ambassador Asari E. Allotey…
