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Kwankwaso Hosts Obi, Makinde, Dickson in Kano for Sallah Celebration

By Elizabeth Ugbo Former Kano State governor and leader of the Kwankwasiyya movement, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, hosted Peter Obi, Seyi…

Tinubu Meets Governors, Prioritises Security and Economic Relief

By Elizabeth Ugbo President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Sunday met with state governors in Lagos during the Eid al-Fitr celebration,…

Federal Government Declares March 19 and 20, 2026 Public Holidays for Eid-ul-Fitr

By Elizabeth Ugbo The Federal Government of Nigeria has declared Thursday, March 19, and Friday, March 20, 2026, as public…

Tinubu UK Visit: Nigeria and Britain Move to Reset Strategic Partnership

By Elizabeth Ugbo A Historic Visit to Redefine Nigeria–UK Relations This week, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, President of Nigeria, will travel…

Abuja–Kaduna Train Incident Leaves Several Passengers Injured

By Elizabeth Ugbo Several passengers sustained injuries on Monday morning when a train traveling from Kaduna to Abuja suddenly stopped…

Ngoshe Attack: Defence Minister Assures Nigerians of Victory Over Terrorists

By Elizabeth Ugbo On March 3, armed fighters attacked Ngoshe in Gwoza Local Government Area, Borno State. The insurgents overran…

Turkish Airlines Operations Disrupted by NUATE Protest at Lagos Airport

By Elizabeth Ugbo Turkish Airlines’ operations were disrupted on Tuesday when aviation workers under the National Union of Air Transport…

Tinubu Says Nigeria’s Economy Recovering as States Stop Borrowing for Salaries

By Elizabeth Ugbo President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Monday in Abuja said Nigeria has overcome major economic challenges and state…

Senate Probes NNPCL Over ₦210 Trillion Financial Discrepancies

By Elizabeth Ugbo The Senate Committee on Public Accounts, led by Aliyu Wadada, is investigating alleged ₦210 trillion discrepancies in…

Ministers Eye 2027 Governorship, Senate Races as Resignations Loom in Tinubu Cabinet

By Elizabeth Ugbo Fresh political manoeuvring ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 general elections could trigger a cabinet shake-up in the administration…