Nigerian government has secured Agreements for Ambassador-Designates from 10 countries. They are: United Kingdom, Senegal, Qatar, Ireland, France, United States of America, Benin Republic, Sierra Leone, Ethiopia and Djibouti. The federal government is still awaiting responses from other countries. According to a statement by the spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kimibie Ebienfa, the…
Hundreds of angry residents in Plateau State on Monday morning defied the state-imposed curfew and flooded the streets to protest the deadly Palm Sunday attack that claimed several lives in Jos North Local Government Area. The protest took place at Anguwan Rukuba, the community where the attack occurred on Sunday evening. Videos from the protest…
Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, has sacked all commissioners and dissolved the State Executive Council immediately. Newsmen reports that the move is intended to allow Commissioners who wish to run for elective offices in the 2027 general elections to step down from executive roles without conflict. Governor Zulum has instructed all former Commissioners to transfer…
By Babatunde Tiamiyu The All Progressives Congress APC in Oyo state has disclosed that actions and performance of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the last 34 months in office have indicated that he was the best man for the job of leading Nigeria even beyond 2027 “since he (Tinubu) has demonstrated capacity, competence and character…
By Micheal Adeyemo The National President of the Ansar-Ud-Deen Society of Nigeria ADS, Prince Musediq Kazeem, SAN, has appealed to the Oyo State Government to support the allocation of land for the establishment of a comprehensive Islamic centre in the state. Prince Kazeem made the appeal during a courtesy visit on Deputy Governor of Oyo…
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals has reduced its gantry price for premium motor spirit (PMS), popularly known as petrol, to ₦1,200 per liter. According to him, the price adjustment represents a downward review in the refinery’s pricing template. This comes at a time of heightened uncertainty in the global oil market, driven by geopolitical…
The Defence Headquarters, DHQ, has dismissed as misleading and distorted, claims circulating on social media concerning remarks by the Chief of Defence Staff, CDS, Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, on the military’s deradicalisation initiative, Operation SAFE CORRIDOR. This is contained in a statement released on Friday in Abuja by the Director of Defence Information, Maj.-Gen. Samaila Uba….
The Academic Staff Union of Universities has warned the Federal Government of Nigeria to immediately implement the newly approved salary structure for university lecturers or face a possible nationwide shutdown of public universities. The union issued a four-day ultimatum on Thursday, with its president, Christopher Piwuna, saying failure to act within the deadline would trigger…
United States President, Donald Trump United States President, Donald Trump United States President, Donald Trump, has spoken on turning down Iran’s request to become their Supreme Leader. Newsmen reports that Trump made the claim on Wednesday during the National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) annual fundraising dinner in Washington, D.C. Trump said Iran wanted him to…
By Michael Adeyemo The President of the Association of Yorubas in Diaspora, South Africa (AYIDSA), Dr. Olusola Agbeniyi, has called for improved cooperation and stronger ties between Nigeria and South Africa. He made this known while speaking with a Pensioners FM correspondent ahead of the association’s 8th Annual Heritage Day, scheduled for September 19, 2026,…