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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has declared full support for Nigeria’s official bid to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games, describing the effort as a “dream that must become reality.” In a statement shared on his official X account on Wednesday, the President emphasized the historic significance of bringing the Games to…
The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) says its preliminary investigation into the Abuja–Kaduna train derailment at Asham Station has revealed that poor maintenance practices and a faulty track switch were central causes of the accident. The incident, which occurred on August 26, 2025, left 21 passengers injured but no fatalities…
A Special Court-Martial of the Nigerian Army sitting in Maiduguri has sentenced three soldiers to life imprisonment and another to 15 years for illegally selling arms and ammunition to criminals and terrorist groups, in collaboration with rogue police officers. The ruling was delivered under the leadership of Brigadier General Mohammed…
The Federal Republic of Nigeria and the Republic of Namibia have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral ties for mutual benefit, during a high-level engagement on the sidelines of the ongoing 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 80) in New York. The renewed diplomatic momentum came as Namibia’s President, Netumbo…
The Minister of State for Education, Suwaiba Said Ahmad, has praised the National Library of Nigeria as an essential pillar of the country’s intellectual infrastructure, describing it as the “apex repository of knowledge” and a guardian of Nigeria’s educational heritage. Ahmad made this statement via her official X (formerly Twitter)…
In a major fiscal breakthrough, Nigeria’s monthly revenue collection has surged by over 411%, rising from N711 billion in May 2023 to N3.64 trillion as of August 2025, according to the Chairman of the newly renamed Nigerian Revenue Service (NRS), Zacch Adedeji. The sharp rise reflects the impact of comprehensive…
Former Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN), has confirmed that he honoured an invitation from the Department of State Services (DSS) in connection with the September 1, 2025 attack on his convoy in Kebbi State. In a statement shared via his personal social media…
Global Afrobeats superstar David “Davido” Adeleke has been officially inducted as a Voting Member of the Recording Academy, the organization behind the Grammy Awards. The announcement was made in a video posted on the Recording Academy’s official Instagram page on Tuesday, confirming Davido’s eligibility to participate in selecting winners for…
The planned trial of suspended Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has been adjourned to October 27 by the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court in Maitama, following a pending motion challenging the court’s jurisdiction. Akpoti-Uduaghan was arraigned on June 19, 2025, on a three-count criminal charge bordering on defamation and…
Governor Siminalayi Fubara has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to revamping and fully utilizing the seaports in Rivers State, vowing to partner with the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) to boost economic activity, create jobs, and enhance regional development. The governor made this pledge in Port Harcourt on Monday during a courtesy…
