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National Commission for Almajiri and Out-of-School Children Education Distributes 600 Bags of Rice as Ramadan Palliatives in Jigawa State
In a strategic move to alleviate the economic pressures currently facing vulnerable populations across Nigeria, the National Commission for Almajiri and Out-of-School Children Education (NCASE) has successfully distributed 600 bags of rice to Islamic scholars and Tsangaya schools within Jigawa State. The distribution exercise, which took place at the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ) Secretariat […]
Tinubu begins state visit to UK Tuesday
President Bola Tinubu is scheduled to depart Abuja for London this Tuesday, marking the commencement of a landmark state visit to the United Kingdom at the formal invitation of His Majesty King Charles III. This diplomatic mission represents a significant milestone in Nigeria-UK relations, as it is the first state visit by a Nigerian head […]
Federal Government Reinforces Digital Sovereignty Through Robust Cybersecurity Frameworks and Legislative Reform
The Federal Government of Nigeria has reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to the protection of citizen rights and the preservation of privacy within the increasingly complex digital ecosystem. This strategic pivot, aimed at fortifying the nation’s cyber-resilience, centers on the development and rigorous implementation of comprehensive policy and regulatory frameworks designed to mitigate the rising tide […]
Federal Government Dismisses Criticism of President Tinubu’s Upcoming State Visit to the United Kingdom as Misinformed and Mischievous
The Federal Government of Nigeria has launched a robust defense of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s impending state visit to the United Kingdom, categorizing the prevailing public skepticism as a product of either genuine misinformation or deliberate, politically motivated mischief. As preparations for the high-profile diplomatic mission reach their zenith, the Minister of Information and Orientation, […]
Federal High Court Bars Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa from 2028 Re-election Bid in Landmark Constitutional Ruling
The political landscape of Ondo State has been fundamentally altered following a landmark judgment by the Federal High Court in Akure, which effectively barred Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa from contesting the 2028 gubernatorial election. This judicial intervention serves as a definitive interpretation of the tenure provisions enshrined in the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of […]
Nasarawa State Police Command Apprehends Notorious Kidnapper and Seizes High-Grade Weaponry in Keana Operation
The Nasarawa State Police Command has successfully dismantled a kidnapping cell operating within the Keana Local Government Area, marking a significant tactical victory in the ongoing campaign against organized crime in North-Central Nigeria. In a strategic raid executed on Sunday, police operatives apprehended a 43-year-old suspect, Jibril Yunusa, and seized an array of lethal weaponry, […]
Anambra First Lady Nonye Soludo Celebrates Divine Significance of Motherhood on World Mothering Sunday
The First Lady of Anambra State, Nonye Soludo, has joined the global community in marking Mothering Sunday, delivering a poignant message that frames motherhood not merely as a biological role, but as a “divine responsibility” of immeasurable value. As nations across the world paused to honor the maternal figures who form the bedrock of societal […]
Chief of Army Staff Lt Gen Waidi Shaibu Champions Troop Welfare and National Unity Amid Ongoing Security Operations During Ramadan and Lenten Seasons
In a powerful display of institutional cohesion and spiritual reflection, the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has called upon the Nigerian Army to reinforce its commitment to national security through the tenets of discipline, unity, and unwavering professional integrity. Speaking during a combined Iftar and Lenten fellowship in Abuja this past […]
Veteran Nollywood actor Femi Durojaiye addresses critical mentorship gap in the Nigerian film industry
The Nigerian film industry, colloquially known as Nollywood, has evolved from a low-budget home video market into a global powerhouse contributing significantly to Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Product. Despite this exponential growth, veteran actor and filmmaker Femi Durojaiye has highlighted a structural deficiency that continues to threaten the industry’s long-term sustainability: the lack of formal mentorship […]
APC Stakeholders Laud Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu for Galvanizing South-East Political Influence and Driving Electoral Success in the FCT
The political landscape of the South-East region is undergoing a significant transformation, marked by a deliberate shift toward increased alignment with the All Progressives Congress (APC). This evolution in the region’s political orientation is being credited largely to the strategic leadership and legislative influence of the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Okezie […]
