The Nigerian Senate on Wednesday dismissed claims of an alleged plan to remove Senate President Godswill Akpabio, describing the reports as false and misleading. Senate Leader, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, addressed the rumors during plenary in Abuja, emphasizing that no discussions or attempts to oust the Senate President had occurred. Leadership Stresses Legislative Priorities Bamidele reassured…
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has announced a landmark investment partnership between the Zimbabwean government and the Dangote Group, led by Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote. This deal aims to accelerate industrialisation and boost economic growth in the country. Focus on Key Sectors The agreement, signed during Dangote’s visit to Harare, targets energy, cement, fertiliser, and infrastructure projects….
Prince Nduka Obaigbena, Chairman and Editor-in-Chief of THISDAY Media Group and ARISE News Channel, has cautioned that Nigeria risks losing its voice in global media due to the rising influence of artificial intelligence and foreign dominance in digital content and distribution. Speaking at the 21st All Nigeria Editors Conference (ANEC) 2025 in Abuja, Obaigbena highlighted…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called on Nigerian editors to maintain professionalism, fairness, and national interest in their reporting. Speaking at the 2025 All Nigeria Editors Conference (ANEC) in Abuja, he described the media as a cornerstone of democracy and national cohesion. “Freedom secured through struggle is not self-sustaining. It requires constant vigilance and responsible…
The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) has urged stronger collaboration between state governments and Nigerians in the diaspora. This partnership aims to drive sustainable development and inclusive growth. The call came during the 8th Nigeria Diaspora Investment Summit (NDIS) in Abuja. The summit, themed “Fast-Tracking Regional and National Development by Mobilising Diaspora Investment,” gathered government officials,…
The Coalition of Federal Pensioners of Nigeria warned it will hold a nationwide protest on November 24 if the government fails to release unpaid pension arrears. National Chairman Mukaila Ogunbote made this announcement during a press conference in Lagos on Tuesday. Arrears Details and Planned Protest Ogunbote, also chairman of the Nigeria Union of Pensioners…
The Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru, assured that the Federal Government will protect every soldier carrying out lawful duties. He spoke on Wednesday during a ministerial press briefing in Abuja, part of preparations for the 2026 Armed Forces Remembrance Celebration and Remembrance Day. Minister Responds to Wike–Navy Officer Clash Badaru addressed Tuesday’s clash between FCT…
The Nigerian Senate has approved President Bola Tinubu’s ₦1.15 trillion loan request from the domestic debt market to fund the 2025 budget. The Tinubu loan aims to cover the current budget deficit and ensure continuous implementation of critical national projects. The approval followed the adoption of a report by Senator Manu Haruna (APC–Taraba), Vice Chairman…
The Media Rights Agenda (MRA) has revealed that state actors were responsible for about 74% of all attacks on journalists in Nigeria between January and October 2025. In its 129-page report titled “When Protectors Become Predators: The State Against Freedom of Expression in Nigeria,” the group stated that the Nigeria Police Force was the worst…
The Federal Government has appointed Dr. John Nwabueze as the Tax Ombudsman, in accordance with the Joint Revenue Board of Nigeria (Establishment) Act, 2025. This appointment aligns with President Bola Tinubu’s commitment to implementing sustainable reforms in Nigeria’s tax and revenue administration system. Nwabueze’s Experience and Background Before his appointment, Dr. Nwabueze served as Managing…
