Nigeria, Cuba Move to Strengthen Bilateral Relations
By Oluwakemi Kindness Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to deepening diplomatic and economic ties with Cuba, with a strong focus on healthcare, trade, agriculture, education and tourism. He made the remarks in Abuja on TuDeputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment […]
Democracy Day: Institutions Stronger After 27 Years – Kalu
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, says Nigeria’s democratic institutions have grown stronger despite economic pressures, security challenges, and political tensions over the past 27 years. He stated this at the weekend in Abuja during the 27th Democracy Day Inter-Denominational Church Service. Kalu said democracy has taken firm […]
NCPC Boss Seeks Support For Tinubu’s Administration
By Chinedu Echianu The Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC), Bishop Stephen Adegbite, has congratulated President Bola Tinubu on the third anniversary of his administration, commending his leadership and resilience in the face of the nation’s challenges. In a statement issued on Friday in Abuja, Adegbite, on behalf of the commission’s board […]
Eid-el-Kabir: Nigerians Embrace Sacrifice Amid Hardship
By Chinedu Echianu As Muslims across Nigeria join millions around the world to celebrate Eid-el-Kabir, clerics, scholars, and community leaders have called on citizens to embrace the enduring lessons of sacrifice, compassion, tolerance, and unity embedded in the sacred festival. Popularly known as the Feast of Sacrifice, Eid-el-Kabir commemorates the unwavering obedience of Prophet Ibrahim, […]
NDLEA Arrests 63-Year-Old Chinese Woman Over 31kg Cannabis
By Oluwakemi Kindness Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a 63-year-old Chinese national, Ting Hung Kiong, over an alleged attempt to smuggle 31 kilograms of cannabis into Nigeria. Kiong, was intercepted on Sunday, 17th May 2026, at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos, shortly after arriving from Thailand via […]
Tinubu Vows Renewed Push to Restore National Security
By Oluwakemi Kindness President Bola Tinubu has assured Nigerians that his administration will continue to intensify efforts to restore peace and security across the country amid rising concerns over attacks in parts of the nation. Speaking in Abuja on Sunday after emerging as the winner of the All Progressives Congress presidential primary election, Tinubu said […]
ATAF Audit Drive Yields $907.8m Across Africa
By Oluwakemi Kindness The African Tax Administration Forum says tax audit interventions it supported across member countries generated $907.8 million in tax assessments in 2025, with governments successfully recovering $685.8 million. According to the ATAF’s 2025 Annual Report released on Friday, the revenue came from transfer pricing audits, digital services taxes, and cross-border Value Added […]
NDLEA Smashes Nigerian–Mexican Meth Cartel
By Oluwakemi Kindness, The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) says it has dismantled a highly sophisticated Nigerian–Mexican methamphetamine production syndicate. The agency said it also arrested the cartel kingpin, three Mexican nationals, and six other suspects, while recovering drugs and precursor chemicals valued at over ₦480 billion from a clandestine laboratory in Ogun State. […]
Tinubu Hails Gowon’s Memoir as ‘Compass for Nigeria’s Future’
By Chinedu Echianu President Bola Tinubu has described the autobiography of former Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon, as a vital national document that offers direction for Nigeria’s future, regional cooperation and the preservation of national unity. Speaking on Tuesday at the public presentation of Gowon’s memoir, My Life of Duty and Allegiance, held at […]
Wike Seals Abuja Building Collapse Site,orders probeI
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has ordered a full investigation into the building collapse in Abuja that claimed four lives and left several others injured, directing authorities to seal off the premises and arrest those responsible for the project. The incident, which occurred at a construction site in […]