News as it breaks
First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has announced that more than ₦20 billion has been raised for the construction of a state-of-the-art National Library, through a public goodwill initiative tied to her 65th birthday celebration. Speaking at an interactive session with State House Correspondents at the Presidential Villa, Abuja,…
U.S. President Donald Trump made a provocative return to the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday, using his first appearance since his White House comeback to sharply criticize the global institution, attack international migration policies, and dismiss climate change concerns as a “con job.” In his signature confrontational style, Trump…
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has officially resumed legislative duties at the National Assembly, following the unsealing of her office on Tuesday, marking the end of a six-month suspension. The senator, who represents Kogi Central Senatorial District, arrived at the Senate complex to a warm reception from her supporters. Her office, Suite…
he Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has reduced its Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) by 50 basis points, bringing it down from 27.5% to 27%, in a strategic move to support Nigeria’s sustained economic recovery and disinflation trajectory. This decision was announced following the conclusion of the 302nd meeting of the…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called for a comprehensive restructuring of the global financial system as it relates to Africa’s mineral resources, urging African nations to take full control of financing and managing their critical minerals sector. Speaking through Vice President Kashim Shettima at the Second Africa Minerals Strategy Group…
The U.S. Embassy has encouraged Nigerian students to seize opportunities for higher education in the United States, highlighting innovation and leadership as central to this year’s EducationUSA College Fair held at Shehu Musa Yar’adua Center, Abuja. Speaking at the event, Brian Neubert, the Public Diplomacy Officer at the US Embassy,…
The House of Representatives has directed the Accountant-General of the Federation (AGF), Shamsuldeen Ogunjimi, to provide a detailed breakdown of payments made to contractors under the federal government’s recent N2.4 trillion project disbursement. This directive follows the confirmation by the Office of the Accountant-General that N2.4 trillion was approved for…
Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State on Monday paid a surprise visit to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the Presidential Villa in Abuja — his first official trip to the State House since the lifting of emergency rule in the oil-rich state. Fubara arrived the Villa at exactly 6:20 p.m.…
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has pledged that Abuja will undergo a major infrastructural transformation before the end of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s first term in 2027, positioning the capital to compete with some of the world’s most developed cities. Speaking on Monday during the…
The Nigeria Police Force has confirmed the arrest of six suspects in connection with a deadly ambush on a Police Tactical Team by suspected armed herdsmen and local militias in Agu Centre, located within the Katsina-Ala/Ukum Local Government Area of Benue State. According to a statement issued by Force Public…
