STATEHOUSE PRESS RELEASE Nigeria took a significant step towards hosting the 2030 Commonwealth Games, as it welcomed the Commonwealth Sport Bid Evaluation Committee to Abuja on Thursday. President Bola Tinubu, represented by his Chief of Staff, Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila, formally received the delegation at the Presidential Villa. President Tinubu reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment […]
Germany has called on the United States to uphold the freedom of the press, warning that recent visa restrictions targeting foreign journalists could undermine media independence and democratic values. German Foreign Minister, Johann Wadephul made the appeal on Wednesday, September 17, stressing that journalists must be able to work without fear of restrictions or […]
A vibrant oil painting measuring 80 by 60 centimetres (31 by 24 inches) has been valued at around eight million euros as it heads to auction, with experts suggesting the final price could rise significantly once bidding begins. The colourful work, painted on canvas, carries a reserve price of €8 million. Auctioneers believe its […]
Maryamu Idris, the Managing Director of NNPC Trading Limited, has been appointed as Nigeria’s National Representative to the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC). The announcement was made on Thursday, September 18, 2025. Idris will serve as Nigeria’s chief technical liaison within OPEC, particularly on the Economic Commission Board, which reviews oil market […]
Kano State has emerged as the best-performing state in the 2025 Senior School Certificate Examination conducted by the National Examinations Council. According to the results, 68,159 candidates from Kano State scored five credits and above, including Mathematics and English. The state’s governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, attributed the success to his administration’s education reforms. […]
Marketers Urge Dangote Refinery to Raise Pump Price by N75 The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has disclosed that members of the Depot and Petroleum Products Marketers Association of Nigeria (DAPPMAN) have asked it to increase the price of petrol and diesel by ₦75 per litre before they can buy products directly from the refinery’s […]
The Lagos State Ministry of Environment and Water Resources has suspended all reclamation projects across the state due to environmental concerns. The ministry cited the proliferation of reclamation activities on wetlands, floodplains, and lagoons without requisite Environmental Impact Assessment approvals and drainage clearance. The affected areas include Parkview, Banana Island, Osborne, Ikoyi, Victoria Island Extension, […]
When Bola Tinubu assumed office as the Governor of Lagos State in 1999, he appointed a team of dedicated and talented individuals to help him govern the state. Fifteen years later, many of these commissioners have gone on to achieve great things in their respective careers. Some notable commissioners who have made significant contributions […]
Cairo authorities have confirmed the theft and destruction of a 3,000-year-old bracelet once belonging to Pharaoh Amenemope, a ruler of Egypt’s 21st Dynasty. The priceless artefact, made of solid gold and inlaid with lapis lazuli beads, was stolen from the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir Square and later melted down in a gold foundry, erasing […]
Nigeria’s Super Eagles have fallen to 45th place in the latest FIFA/Coca-Cola Men’s World Rankings, marking a setback that also sees them drop out of the top five teams on the African continent. The rankings, released on Thursday by the world football governing body, showed Nigeria slipping one place from their previous 44th position. […]
