The Federal Government (FG) is poised to sign more than 30 Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) as the second Nigeria-Brazil Strategic Dialogue Mechanism (SDM) kicks off in Abuja on Monday, 23 June 2025. The high-level engagement, centred on agriculture, energy, defence, innovation, the creative economy, and other strategic sectors, aims to drive investment, deepen bilateral cooperation, and expand Nigeria’s global partnerships under President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda. Speaking at a press conference on Wednesday at the Presidential Villa, Deputy Chief of Staff to the President (Office of the Vice President), Ibrahim Hadejia, described the visit of Brazilian Vice President Geraldo…
Author: Friday Omosola
President Bola Tinubu has instructed that all sanctioned infrastructure projects across the country be executed without delay. The directive was conveyed by Vice President Kashim Shettima during the 2025 Nigeria Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Summit, held in Abuja. Themed “Unlocking Nigeria’s Potential: The Role of Public-Private Partnerships in Delivering the Renewed Hope Agenda,” the event was organised by the Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission (ICRC). READ ALSO: Tinubu: Nigerians want infrastructure, not promises Delivering the President’s remarks, Mr Shettima stated that the Mr Tinubu-led administration was committed to ensuring the delivery of inclusive and long-lasting infrastructure. He also urged government agencies to eliminate…
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has announced that it had reinforced its aerial presence under Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), deploying more aircraft to support ongoing security efforts in the North-Central region, especially Benue State. This reinforcement, according to the force, underlines its continued dedication to stabilising the region, aiding ground troops, and providing relief to communities grappling with the impacts of banditry, abductions, and inter-communal violence. In a statement, the NAF’s Director of Public Relations and Information, Air Commodore Edward Ejodame, said the Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Hasan Bala Abubakar, had visited the area to assess…
The Senate has voiced serious alarm over the recent surge of violent attacks in Benue State, affirming its commitment to tackling the growing insecurity in the region. During a Tuesday press briefing, Senate spokesperson Yemi Adaramodu emphasised the urgent need for a coordinated and enduring strategy to end the violence. He disclosed that lawmakers, in collaboration with the executive arm, would soon dispatch a delegation to the affected areas to console victims and consult with key local stakeholders. READ ALSO: Visit Niger flood victims too, Obi tells Tinubu after Benue trip announcement “We’re weary of continually paying condolences. The killings must…
President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to fast-tracking approvals for viable infrastructure projects across Nigeria, stressing that citizens care more about access to basic services than political promises. He spoke through Vice President Kashim Shettima at the 2025 Nigeria Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Summit held at the State House Conference Centre in Abuja. Mr Tinubu urged the private sector to prioritise innovation, efficiency, and integrity over capital alone. READ ALSO: Tinubu urges joint action, strategic use of sovereign wealth for Africa’s growth “What matters to the average Nigerian is not promises, but power in their homes, roads to their…
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has stressed the need to improve working conditions for Nigerian-trained medical professionals to curb their growing migration abroad. Mr Obasanjo, who spoke during the commissioning of the upgraded Yariman Bakura Specialist Hospital in Zamfara State on Tuesday emphasised that many doctors and nurses are leaving Nigeria in search of better opportunities overseas—a trend commonly referred to as ‘Japa’. The term, popular among young Nigerians, captures the widespread exodus driven by the pursuit of economic stability and career growth in countries across Europe, the Americas, and Asia. Hosted by Governor Dauda Lawal, the former president insisted that…
Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has applauded President Bola Tinubu’s decision to visit Benue State after recent mass killings but urged him to extend the same gesture to Niger State, where devastating floods have claimed over 200 lives. The New Daily Prime earlier reported that Mr rescheduled his official visit to Kaduna State and decided to travel to Benue State on Wednesday as part of renewed efforts to foster peace and address the persistent conflict affecting communities in the state. In a statement released on his X page Monday, Mr Obi described Mr Tinubu’s planned visit…
The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, have met with the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Yemi Cardoso, as part of efforts to strengthen the alignment between fiscal and monetary policies. In a statement signed by Mohammed Manga, Director of Information and Public Relations, the meeting, which took place in Abuja, came on the heels of a positive development in the economy, with Nigeria’s inflation rate easing to 22.97% in May 2025. The discussions between both economic managers centred on maintaining and accelerating this progress. READ ALSO: Edun backs private sector as World…
Bode George, a former Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has rejected claims suggesting that the party’s structure in Lagos has disintegrated. He described the PDP as deeply rooted and resilient, both within the state and nationally. The New Daily Prime earlier reported that the PDP was hit by a wave of defections, with several prominent members joining the All Progressives Congress (APC). READ ALSO: ‘Political tyranny’ – Bode George condemns Tinubu over Rivers state emergency Speaking to journalists after a PDP stakeholders’ gathering in Lagos yesterday, Mr George dismissed assertions that the party had collapsed. His comments…
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has revealed that ongoing violence in Benue State has forced 6,527 people to flee their homes. In a statement shared on its official X account on Monday, the agency said thousands of displaced residents – many of them women and children–urgently require food, clean water, medical supplies, and other relief materials. Among those affected, NEMA identified 82 pregnant women, 252 nursing mothers, and 657 minors. READ ALSO: ‘It’s insane’, Odumodublvck reacts to Benue killings “As of last night, displacement figures stood at 1,069 households, comprising 6,527 individuals. Among them are 1,768 females, 759 males, 657…
