Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, has invited all Senators to a dinner at the Aso Rock Presidential Villa on Friday. Senate President Godswill Akpabio announced during Wednesday’s plenary session. Akpabio informed lawmakers of the invitation and jokingly wished them a “sumptuous meal,” adding that they would all meet at the event. The dinner invitation comes

For many years, people have noticed that doctors often write in a way that is hard to read. Their messy handwriting has confused patients, caused problems for pharmacists, and even led some governments to create new rules.  In some places, doctors are now required to type their prescriptions or write them clearly so mistakes do

The Federal Government has reaffirmed that its Presidential Initiative on Compressed Natural Gas (Pi-CNG) and ongoing energy sector reforms are aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s economic ecosystem. Mohammed Idris, Minister of Information and National Orientation, stated this at the 8th Value Chain Energy Magazine Annual Lecture in Abuja on Tuesday. Idris, who was represented by Mohammed

The National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has approved the appointment of Francis Orogu as the Acting National Vice Chairman (North Central). Ini Ememobong, the National Publicity Secretary of the PDP, said in a statement on Tuesday that the appointment follows the expulsion of Hon. Abdulrahman Mohammed, the former National Vice

Governor Umar Namadi of Jigawa State on Tuesday presented a proposed 2026 budget of N901.8 billion to the State House of Assembly in Dutse. Namadi, beaming with confidence, handed over the document and declared, “This N901.8 billion blueprint isn’t just numbers; it’s our roadmap to transform Jigawa through infrastructure, education, and jobs, ensuring no one

The 17 Governors in the region had set the deadline during their July 5 meeting in Lagos State, which was a follow up to the announcement of a total ban on open-grazing during an earlier meeting on May 12 in Asaba, Delta State capital. The Federal Government has dismissed media reports claiming that open grazing

Musa Sarkin Adar has assumed office as the new Executive Secretary of the Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI), promising a reform-driven tenure focused on strengthening transparency, compliance, and sector-wide accountability. Addressing management and staff at NEITI House, Adar said he would deploy his legislative and oversight experience to enhance the agency’s visibility and deepen

The Federal Government is set to establish an Emergency Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Response Fund to close Nigeria’s widening financing gap in prevention, protection, and survivor support services. Minister of Women Affairs, Hajiya Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, announced the initiative in Abuja during a high-level event marking the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, organised in partnership

With the festive season fast approaching, many Nigerians are feeling the pressure of rising expenses, from travel plans and Christmas shopping to school fees waiting just around the corner in January.  When unexpected bills collide with holiday spending, the need for quick and reliable cash becomes even more urgent. In moments like this, knowing where

The countdown to the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations has started, and all eyes are now on the Nigeria Football Federation as they prepare to release the Super Eagles preliminary squad. The list, which fans have been waiting for, will give everyone the first real picture of the team Nigeria hopes to take to Morocco.

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has presented a record-breaking ₦4.2 trillion budget proposal for the 2026 fiscal year to the Lagos State House of Assembly, the largest in the state’s history and a major jump in spending over the past five years. The new proposal underscores Lagos’ rapid financial expansion under Sanwo-Olu. The state’s budget has grown

President Bola Tinubu has appointed Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State as the Renewed Hope Ambassador, signaling a fresh push to strengthen political mobilisation ahead of the 2027 general elections.  The announcement was made on Tuesday, ahead of the national launch of the Federal Government’s Ward Development Programme. Governor Uzodimma, who also serves as Chairman