On August 16, 2025, Dada Olusegun, Special Assistant to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Social Media, announced a significant educational intervention aimed at improving primary schools in Ikorodu. The announcement, made via X (formerly Twitter), is part of Olusegun’s birthday celebrations and serves as a tribute to his late mother, who was a lifelong dedicated teacher. In his post, Olusegun stated, “As part of my birthday celebrations this year, and in honor of my late mother a lifelong, dedicated teacher, I am pleased to announce the release of crucial intervention funds for several primary schools in Ikorodu.” Emphasizing the importance…
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After months of hardship for travelers and residents, the Federal Government has announced the release of N16.7 billion for the reconstruction of the collapsed Mokwa Bridge in Niger State. President Bola Tinubu granted the approval following appeals from relevant ministries after the flooding incident in May destroyed the vital link. Information Minister Mohammed Idris disclosed the approval during a press engagement in Abakaliki on Saturday. He was in the state as part of a federal delegation assessing projects and interacting with citizens across the South-East. Idris explained that the approval shows Tinubu’s administration “remains sensitive to the plight of Nigerians…
Nigeria has stepped into the global spotlight with the inauguration of its first National Digital Museum, designed to preserve the nation’s cultural wealth while making it available to global audiences. Unveiled on August 15 in Lagos, the museum was launched by the Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism, and the Creative Economy, Hannatu Musa Musawa, who hailed it as a groundbreaking step in the evolution of Nigeria’s cultural sector. “Today, we stand at the threshold of a new era for Nigeria’s cultural heritage,” Musawa proclaimed. “This event is not merely a celebration of technological achievement; it is a testament to our…
Donald Trump’s first face-to-face meeting with Vladimir Putin in years ended in Alaska on Friday with no ceasefire agreement in Ukraine, though both leaders signaled cautious optimism. The summit ran for three hours, after which Trump described the engagement as “extremely productive” while cautioning, “There’s no deal until there’s a deal.” He hinted at progress on “many points” but declined to reveal details. Putin added: “We hope that the understanding we have reached will… pave the way for peace in Ukraine.” The Russian president further praised Trump, saying the war would not have begun had he, and not Joe Biden,…
The Anambra State Police Command has assured the public that the upcoming bye-elections scheduled for this weekend will be peaceful and secure. The elections, which will hold in Anambra South Senatorial District and Onitsha North 1 constituency, have prompted a comprehensive security operation across sensitive areas in the state. Police spokesperson, Tochukwu Ikenga, disclosed in a statement that reinforcements have been rolled out in anticipation of potential disturbances. He said the measures were meant to safeguard both voters and electoral staff. Ikenga stressed, “As part of the build-up to the forthcoming bye-election in the state, massive deployment of personnel and…
The Federal Government has issued a stern rebuke to Canada after a Federal Court ruling in Ottawa categorised Nigeria’s major political parties—the APC and PDP—as terrorist organisations. According to details, the ruling arose from the asylum case of Douglas Egharevba, a Nigerian politician who argued for refugee protection. Justice Phuong Ngo dismissed his plea, ruling that his affiliations with the two parties tied him to political violence. This prompted outrage from Nigeria’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Spokesperson Kimiebi Ebienfa denounced the ruling as “reckless, baseless, and a gross interference in Nigeria’s democratic institutions.” He warned that such sweeping labels endangered…
In a bid to re-open high-level channels over the protracted Ukraine war, US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin met in Anchorage, Alaska, on Friday for their first stand-alone summit in seven years. The two leaders arrived at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson to a red-carpet welcome before leaving together in the presidential limousine. The 2018 Helsinki summit was their last exclusive encounter. Plans for an intimate one-on-one were altered, bringing in US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and special envoy Steve Witkoff to join Trump. “My objective is to bring Putin back to the negotiating table,” Trump told journalists…
Nigeria’s annual inflation rate has experienced a notable drop, falling to 21.88 percent in July 2025 from 33.40 percent recorded in the same month last year, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). The latest CPI data released Friday showed this is also the fourth consecutive monthly decline this year, following a June 2025 rate of 22.22 percent. The NBS said the 0.34% monthly decrease in July represents a continued easing of inflationary pressures. Despite the year-on-year improvement, monthly figures reveal a different trend. “On a month-on-month basis, the Headline inflation rate in July 2025 was 1.99%, which was…
The Federal Government, key aviation regulators, and Fuji music star King Wasiu Ayinde Marshal are among 14 respondents in a ₦500 billion lawsuit filed at the Federal High Court in Lagos by public interest lawyer Ayodele Ademiluyi, who alleges systemic safety lapses and unequal application of aviation laws. The suit, registered as FHC/L/CS/1632/25, also lists the President of Nigeria, the Attorney-General of the Federation, Minister of Aviation Festus Keyamo (SAN), the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Ibom Air, ValueJet, the Nigerian Correctional Service, the Nigerian Police Force, the Governor of Akwa Ibom State,…
Nigeria’s President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Friday departed Abuja for a strategic diplomatic tour of Japan and Brazil, aimed at boosting trade relations and courting foreign investors. A brief stop in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, is also part of the itinerary. The departure, which took place at 11:15 a.m., was marked by a send-off from key officials, including Senate President Godswill Akpabio; Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun; National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu; and Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila. The President took time to greet each dignitary before boarding. According to Special Adviser Bayo Onanuga,…