Bola Tinubu, President of Nigeria, received a United States military delegation at the presidential villa in Abuja. The meeting occurred on February 8, 2026. Delegation Composition General Dagvin R. Anderson, Commander of United States Africa Command, led the delegation. Other members included Keith Heffern, Charge d’Affaires of the U.S. Embassy in Nigeria; Garric M. Banfield,…
Bello Matawalle, Minister of State for Defence, hosted the wedding of his 10 children in Abuja on February 6, 2026. The event took place at the National Mosque. Five daughters and five sons tied the knot in a joint ceremony. Ceremony Details The wedding Fatiha began after Jumu’ah prayers. Professor Luqman Zakariyah officiated the solemnization….
The Federal Government has introduced a new online platform, the Happy Woman App. To promote greater economic inclusion for women in Nigeria. According to a statement from the Presidency, the app provides a secure digital space. It’s designed to connect women with financial resources, skills development opportunities, markets, essential services, and government support. However, The launch…
Godswill Akpabio, who is the Senate President, announced during plenary on Wednesday that President Bola Tinubu assented to two bills passed by the national assembly. Akpabio stated, “President Bola Tinubu has assented to two new bills. He assented to the export prohibition repeal and re-enactment bill 2025.” This move followed the legislature’s approval of the…
Terrorists attacked Woro and Nuku communities in Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State late Tuesday. They killed at least 75 residents and set several houses ablaze. The victims, local Muslims, refused to adopt the extremists’ perverted form of Islamic doctrine, which triggered the massacre. Authorities reported that the assault marked a shift from previous…
Dr. Bello Matawalle, the Minister of State for Defence, affirmed his strong support for President Bola Tinubu. Matawalle appointed as minister of state for defence under Tinubu He predicted a convincing win for the president in the 2027 election. Matawalle made this statement at his residence in Abuja on January 31, 2026. He urged Nigerians…
President Bola Tinubu departed Abuja on January 26, 2026. He traveled to Ankara for a state visit to Turkiye. The trip followed an invitation from Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. Officials aimed to strengthen ties between Nigeria and Turkiye. They focused on trade, investment, security, energy, education, and defence. Tinubu led a delegation that included…
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says Türkiye aims to reach a $5 billion trade volume with Nigeria.He spoke on Tuesday in Ankara. According to Bayo Onanuga, President Bola Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Erdogan made the statement during a joint press briefing with Tinubu. The briefing took place during Tinubu’s state visit to…
Abba Atiku, son of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, formally joined the All Progressives Congress (APC). He received his membership card at Gwadabawa Ward in Yola North Local Government Area, Yola, Adamawa State. Abba Atiku made a strong declaration during the event. He stated that no political party or individual could defeat President Bola Tinubu…
A significant political youth movement announced its commitment to support President Bola Tinubu’s anticipated re-election bid. The Northern Youth Alliance for Asiwaju (NOYAA) declared in early 2026 that it would mobilize resources and personnel for the 2027 presidential campaign. Northern Youth Mobilization Strategy The group’s coordinator, Muhammad Isa, outlined a detailed plan for Northern support….
