Ozoro festival: Other nations invest in women, Nigeria focus on trivialities – Peter Obi
Former Peter Obi has criticised Nigeria’s development focus, urging greater investment in women as a strategy for national growth. Obi shared his views on X, highlighting that countries like Indonesia and Bangladesh successfully leverage women’s economic contributions, while Nigeria lags behind. He noted that women in Indonesia own over half of SMEs generating most jobs, […]
Seven toll gate sites handed over to contractors in Kano
The Kano State Government has officially handed over seven toll gate project sites to contractors for construction across Kano. The move signals the start of work on the planned infrastructure aimed at improving road management and boosting internally generated revenue. Officials said the projects are part of broader efforts to modernise transport systems and enhance […]
National Fire Academy At 65% Completion, Says Minister
The Federal Government has announced that the National Fire Academy project has reached 65 percent completion. The update was given by the Minister, who explained that the facility is expected to improve training standards and strengthen emergency response services across the country. The academy is designed to serve as a central hub for professional development […]
Nigerian govt released N2.45trn to states, FCT between March 2024 to August 2025 – Tinubu’s aide
The Federal Government has released a total of ₦2.45 trillion to Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) between March 2024 and August 2025. This was disclosed by President Bola Tinubu’s spokesperson, Daniel Bwala, who said the funds were provided to support key infrastructure and security projects across the country. According to Bwala, […]
Ebonyi community backs land acquisition for expansion of federal varsity
A community in Ebonyi State has expressed strong support for the federal government’s plan to acquire more land to expand the Federal University located in the area. Community leaders and residents say the expansion will bring more development, create jobs, and lead to better opportunities for young people. They believe the growth of the institution […]
Tinubu’s govt has changed dynamics of NDDC – Ohanaeze
The youth group of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, a top Igbo cultural organization, has praised President Bola Tinubu’s government for bringing back hope to the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC). They said the new NDDC Board, which President Tinubu formed earlier this year, has been a major turning point for the commission that has existed for 25 […]
Tinubu hails Gov Sani for restoring peace, stability in Kaduna
President Bola Tinubu has praised Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State for working hard to bring back peace and unity to the state. He said he was happy to be associated with the governor’s efforts to make Kaduna safer and more stable. During his visit to Kaduna, President Tinubu opened several new projects. These include […]
President Tinubu Confers Nigeria’s Top Honour On Bill Gates (Photos)
During his recent trip to Nigeria, billionaire philanthropist Bill Gates was honoured by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu with one of the country’s highest awards. A short ceremony was held at the President’s private home in Lagos on Tuesday evening. At the event, President Tinubu presented Gates with the national title of Commander of the Order […]
India’s development took 50 years – Tinubu’s aide calls for patience
Aliyu Audu, the Special Assistant to the President on Public Affairs, has asked Nigerians to stay patient and support each other as the country works towards long-term economic improvement. During an interview on Channels Television’s The Beam on June 2, he said that real development takes time, proper planning, and cooperation from everyone. He gave […]
True progress comes from unity – Doagara tells Nigerians
Former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, recently shared an important message about what really drives progress in a country. He said that true progress does not depend on how big a community or country is, but on how united its people are. Speaking in Adamawa State during a cultural event, Dogara explained […]