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Lagos State Government Allocates N8.5 Billion to Arts and Culture

  • May 28, 2025
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The Lagos State Government has allocated approximately N8.5 billion to sponsor over 143 festivals and events within the past year, as reported by the Lagos State Commissioner for Tourism, Arts, and Culture, Mrs. Toke Benson-Awoyinka.   Benson-Awoyinka revealed that the ministry has broadened its scope, fortified strategic alliances, and executed impactful initiatives that highlight the […]

Israeli Airstrike Kills Top Hamas Leader Mohammed Sinwar

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed on Tuesday that senior Hamas commander, Mohammed Sinwar was killed in an Israeli airstrike earlier this month, marking a significant development in Israel’s ongoing campaign against Hamas leadership in the Gaza Strip.   Sinwar, the younger brother of former Hamas military leader Yahya Sinwar, who was also killed by […]

FG’s Sukuk Offer Oversubscribed by 735%, Rakes in N2.205 Trillion 

    The Federal Government of Nigeria’s Series VI Sovereign Sukuk has been oversubscribed by an unprecedented 735%, attracting a record N2.205 trillion in total subscriptions.   This was disclosed in a circular released on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, by the Debt Management Office (DMO), which has been managing the issuance since its inception.   […]

House of Reps Orders Probe Into Deteriorating State of Nigeria’s Diplomatic Mission in the U.S.

The House of Representatives has ordered an immediate investigation into the declining condition of Nigeria’s diplomatic mission in the United States, expressing strong concerns over the state of the facilities and operations. During plenary on Tuesday, lawmakers described the situation as a “national embarrassment” and a significant threat to Nigeria’s international reputation. The resolution followed […]

Wike Disputes NEMA’s Suicide Bombing Claim on Abuja Explosion

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has challenged the National Emergency Management Agency’s (NEMA) claim that Monday’s explosion near the Mogadishu Barracks in Abuja was the result of a suicide bombing attempt. The explosion occurred at a bus stop along the Mararaba-Nyanya expressway, directly opposite the Mogadishu Army Cantonment. It resulted […]

Kaduna Witnesses Transformational Development Under Gov Sani

  Kaduna State has witnessed significant infrastructure development under the leadership of Governor Uba Sani, with the recent completion of a major road project in Unguwan Sarki, a community in Kaduna North local government area.   The newly tarred road, which was previously in a state of disrepair, has brought relief to residents and businesses […]

President Tinubu Signs ECOWAS 50th Anniversary Card in Historic Chamber, Reaffirming Regional Unity 

  President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has signed the ECOWAS 50th Anniversary Card at the historic Conference Chamber where the founding treaty of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) was originally inked in 1975.   The event marks a powerful reflection on five decades of regional cooperation, integration, and collective progress. Standing in the […]

TINUBU GETS BUHARI’S PRAISE, ADVICE AT MIDTERM

PRESS STATEMENT   TINUBU GETS BUHARI’S PRAISE, ADVICE AT MIDTERM   Former President Muhammadu Buhari congratulates President Bola Ahmed Tinubu @officialABAT on his mid-term, saying that as the party and the government celebrate, the country should be reminded that leadership is a continuous journey.   Muhammadu Buhari called for steadfast support for the APC government […]