‘A very respected woman’ – Trump Praises First Lady Remi Tinubu at US Prayer Breakfast

US President Donald Trump on Thursday described Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Remi Tinubu, as a very respected woman. Trump gave the acknowledgement while speaking at the National Prayer Breakfast in Washington, DC. The annual event, attended by members of the US Congress, religious leaders and international guests, featured Trump eulogising Mrs Tinubu in the audience … [Read more…]

Abaribe says Senate didn’t reject e-transmission of results

The Senate Minority Caucus clarified on Thursday that the Senate did not reject the electronic transmission of election results before passing the Electoral Act (Amendment) Bill, contrary to widespread media reports. The clarification comes barely 24 hours after the upper chamber came under fire on Wednesday following reports that lawmakers had rejected proposals for the … [Read more…]

Nnamdi Kanu Appeals Conviction, Sentencing

The leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, has appealed the judgment of the Federal High Court in Abuja, which convicted and sentenced him to life imprisonment for terrorism. In the appeal dated February 4, 2026, signed by Kanu himself, and publicised by his legal consultant, Aloy Ejimakor, he is asking … [Read more…]

JUST-IN: INEC Chairman announces registration of two new political parties

The Independent National Electoral Commission disclosed that it has approved the registration of two new political parties, the Democratic Leadership Alliance and the Nigeria Democratic Congress, as it intensifies preparations for the 2027 General Election. INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, SAN, announced the decision in Abuja on Thursday at the commission’s first regular consultative meeting … [Read more…]

SEDC Pushes for Common South-East Market as VP Shettima Launches Vision 2050 Blueprint for Region’s Economic Development

  …Lauds Tinubu for Establishing SEDC as Catalyst for Regional Development   The South East Development Commission (SEDC) has called for the creation of a common market and stronger cooperation among the five South-East states as Vice President Kashim Shettima launched the Vision 2050 blueprint aimed at accelerating the region’s economic development. The South East … [Read more…]

Customs intercepts rice, cannabis, cars worth N3.3bn

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has lIsted seizure of 6,954 bags of foreign parboiled rice and interception of 1,431 kg of cannabis and other seizures value at N3.3bn in the among recent achievements of its operatives in Federal Operations Unit (FOU) Zone ‘A’ Eight suspects were also apprehended eight along with the seizure, the Customs … [Read more…]

Emefiele Obeyed Buhari’s ‘Produce Naira Locally’ Order, Witness Tells Court

An investigator with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has testified that former Central Bank Governor, Godwin Emefiele, followed a specific directive from late President Muhammadu Buhari to have the redesigned Naira notes printed within Nigeria. The revelation came on Wednesday at the Abuja High Court in Maitama, where Emefiele is being tried on … [Read more…]

Enugu State, UNDP Sign MoU to Deliver Accelerated Development

…As UNDP lauds Mbah’s leadership, reform drive, vision clarity The Enugu State Government and the United Nations Development Programme, UNDP, Nigeria, on Tuesday, signed a Memorandum of Understanding, MoU, to anchor the state into the UNDP Nigeria’s Integrated Smart States Programme, ISSP. This was even as the UNDP commended Mbah’s “leadership, reform drive, and vision … [Read more…]

Minister Udeh Explains Nigeria–Türkiye STI Agreements Secured Under Tinubu

Dr Kingsley Tochukwu Udeh, SAN

…Says Nigeria Has Repositioned Innovation Sector on Global Stage The Honourable Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Dr. Kingsley Udeh, SAN, has explained that the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Science, Technology and Innovation signed between Nigeria and Türkiye will enhance the productivity of Nigeria’s STI ecosystem. Dr. Udeh made this known during a television … [Read more…]

Presidency says FG disbursed ₦2.45trn to States, FCT for infrastructure, security

The Federal Government disbursed a total of ₦2.45 trillion to the 36 States of the Federation and the Federal Capital Territory between March 2024 and August 2025 to support infrastructure development and security interventions nationwide. The Special Adviser to the President on Policy Communication, Daniel Bwala, announced this in a post on his verified X … [Read more…]

Nigeria–Türkiye Deal Will Not End on Paper, Says Minister Udeh

Dr. Kingsley Udeh

…Assures Nigerians of Swift, Effective Implementation The Honourable Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Dr. Kingsley Udeh, SAN, has emphasised the importance of the effective and timely implementation of the Nigeria–Türkiye Agreement, describing it as critical to national development across multiple sectors. Dr. Udeh made this known during an appearance on the ‘Good Morning Nigeria’ … [Read more…]