Former Senator Jibril Aminu dies at 85
Former Nigerian senator and ambassador, Professor Jibril Aminu is dead. He died at the age of 85. His death occurred on Wednesday in Abuja after a long illness. Professor Aminu…
Take care of yourself first— Prince Onwa Nwafor-Orizu urges Nigerians to prioritise their wellbeing
Prince Onwa Nwafor-Orizu, a senatorial hopeful for Anambra South and son of Nigeria’s first Senate President, Akweke Nwafor Orizu, has shared a heartfelt message urging Nigerians to prioritise their health,…
INEC publishes final list for Anambra governorship, says campaign starts June 11
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), on Wednesday published final list of 16 candidates for Nov. 8 Anambra governorship election. The commission stated that electioneering campaigns would begin on June…
FG launches scheme to deploy CNG buses in universities
The Federal Government has flagged off the deployment of compressed natural gas (CNG)-powered buses in Nigerian universities. In a statement on Friday, Louis Mbah, spokesperson for Ekperikpe Ekpo, minister of…
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FULL TEXT: Tinubu speaks on his mid-term performance, says security, economy improving
To mark the second anniversary of his administration, President Bola Tinubu issued a statement to say indices on key sectors are looking good. Below is the full text. Fellow Nigerians,…
Tinubu says no child in Nigeria goes hungry
President Bola Tinubu says his administration is committed to protecting children from all forms of bullying and violence. In a message to commemorate Children’s Day, Tinubu said his administration is…
Speaker Abass withdraws mandatory voting bill amid controversy in Nigeria
Speaker of the Nigerian House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, has withdrawn the controversial Compulsory Voting Bill to amend Electoral Act 2022. The bill withdrawal was disclosed in a statement on…
2027: APC fidgets as Atiku, Obi, Amaechi, El-rufai, others unite against Tinubu
As the coalition drive to unseat President Bola Tinubu in 2027 continues to gain momentum across the country, the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) seems unsettled. Gong-news reports that some…
NELFUND begins disbursement of April upkeep for students
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has commenced the disbursement of April 2025 upkeep payments to eligible student beneficiaries across the country. The Fund said while most payments have been…
Lagos to enforce single-use plastics ban from July
The Lagos State Government will begin full enforcement of a ban on single-use plastics (SUPs) starting July 1, 2025. Lagos State Commissioner for Environment, Tokunbo Wahab, made the announcement via…
