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The Federal Republic of Nigeria has extended heartfelt congratulations to the Republic of Guinea on the occasion of its Independence Anniversary, reaffirming its commitment to strengthening bilateral relations and regional cooperation in West Africa. In a formal message delivered by Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, the…
As Nigeria celebrates its 65th Independence Day anniversary, President Bola Tinubu has called on all citizens to unite in rebuilding the nation’s economy and global standing. In his nationwide broadcast on Wednesday, the President emphasized the need for collective effort to reposition Nigeria among the world’s leading nations. “Let all…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has arrived in Owerri, the Imo State capital, for a one-day official visit focused on commissioning major infrastructure projects executed by Governor Hope Uzodimma. The presidential aircraft touched down at the Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport at exactly 12:52 p.m., where the President was received by…
The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced the cancellation of the 2025 Independence Day parade, which was scheduled to take place on Wednesday, October 1, as part of the nation’s 65th Independence Anniversary celebrations. The announcement was made in an official statement released on Monday by Segun Imohiosen, Director of…
As Nigeria prepares to celebrate its 65th independence anniversary, the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has called on Nigerians to remain hopeful and rally behind President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration as it continues to roll out reforms under the Renewed Hope Agenda. Speaking during an inter-ministerial world…
Vice President Kashim Shettima has reaffirmed the commitment of the Tinubu administration to meaningfully engage Nigerians in the diaspora in the country’s developmental agenda, assuring them that Nigeria is firmly on the path to global relevance and economic revival. Speaking during a meeting with the Nigerian community in the United…
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 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…
Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, has commended the national statement delivered by Vice President Kashim Shettima at the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), describing it as both “forward-looking and deeply rooted in Africa’s realities.” Speaking on behalf of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the Vice President’s…
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has announced a $10,000 reward for credible information leading to the arrest and conviction of Nigerian fraud suspect, Olumide Adebiyi Adediran. According to the FBI, 56-year-old Adediran is wanted in connection with multiple financial crimes, including bank fraud, identity theft, and credit card fraud…
