Tinubu Celebrates Ex-Osun Governor Bisi Akande on 87th Birthday President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has paid tribute to elder statesman and former Osun State Governor, Chief Bisi Akande, as he marks his 87th birthday on January 16, 2026, describing him as a key figure in Nigeria’s democratic development and the progressive political movement. In a statement […]
FG Establishes National Task Force on Clinical Governance, Patient Safety The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare has established a National Task Force on Clinical Governance and Patient Safety to strengthen quality standards and accountability in Nigeria’s health system. The ministry said the initiative aligns with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda and […]
Justice Andraeus Maikai Elevated to Plateau State High Court, Receives Lawmaker’s Praise Hon. Justice Andraeus Maikai has been elevated to the position of Judge of the Plateau State High Court, a development celebrated by Rt. Hon. Yusuf Adamu Gagdi, member of the House of Representatives for Pankshin/Kanke/Kanam Federal Constituency. In a statement issued from Abuja, […]
Shettima to Represent President Tinubu at Guinea-Conakry Presidential Inauguration, Attend World Economic Forum Vice President Kashim Shettima has left Nigeria to represent President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the inauguration of President Mamadi Doumbouya in Guinea-Conakry, scheduled for Saturday, January 17, at the GLC Stadium in Nongo, Conakry. Shettima will from there travel to Davos, Switzerland, […]
Venezuelan opposition leader, María Corina Machado has said she presented her Nobel Peace Prize medal to United States President Donald Trump, a symbolic move she described as a gesture of respect amid shifting U.S. policy toward Venezuela. Machado disclosed this on Thursday after meeting Trump at the White House, where she later proceeded to […]
Nigeria’s Inflation Rate Rises First Time in 8 Months to 15% Nigeria’s headline inflation climbed to 15.15% in December 2025, ending a consistent eight-month period of decline. Data released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) on Thursday confirmed this slight rise, up from the 14.45% recorded the previous month. The NBS […]
My Son’s Defection to APC is ‘Personal Choice’, says Atiku Former Vice President and 2023 presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, has reacted to the defection of his son, Abba Abubakar, to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). In a statement released on Thursday via his official X handle, […]
FG Welcomes EU Decision to Delist Nigeria from High-Risk Financial Category The Federal Government on Wednesday welcomed the European Commission’s decision to remove Nigeria from the European Union’s list of high-risk third countries for Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism, saying the decision follows recent financial sector reforms and strengthens Nigeria’s global financial […]
‘I’m Not Your Father’, Davido Rejects Alleged Daughter’s DNA Appeal Davido has publicly rejected a fresh plea for a DNA test from a 12-year-old girl, Mitchelle Anuoluwapo, who claims to be his biological daughter. The singer addressed the situation on social media after the teenager shared an emotional video detailing the psychological toll […]
Abba Atiku Abubakar Joins APC Abba Atiku Abubakar, son of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, has officially joined the All Progressives Congress (APC) to support President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s 2027 reelection bid. He was formally received in Abuja on Thursday by the Deputy President of the Senate, Barau Jibrin, and APC National […]