By Adeniyi Yusuf On Thursday, the Senate confirmed Dr. Bernard Doro, a dedicated Nigerian, as a minister of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. The confirmation came after a brief yet confident screening session, during which lawmakers expressed approval of his credentials and vision. Hailing from Plateau State, Doro, a seasoned technocrat, pledged to establish an inclusive, transparent, and efficient humanitarian system if appointed to lead the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs…

The Deputy Speaker of the Kebbi House of Assembly, Muhammed Bagudo, has been abducted by unidentified gunmen in his hometown of Bagudo on Friday night. The lawmaker had gone to mosque to observe the Isahi prayer in the evening when he was taken away by the gun men. Kebbi Police spokesperson, CSP Nafiu Abubakar, confirmed the incident in a statement. READ ALSO: APC national chair arrives Kebbi for PGF meeting Abubakar…

The Oyo State Government has formally handed over 90 hectares of land to the Federal Government for the construction of the proposed Moniya Inland Dry Port in Ibadan, the state capital. The handover ceremony, held on Friday along the Ibadan–Oyo Road in Moniya, Akinyele Local Government Area, saw the state’s Deputy Governor, Mr Bayo Lawal, present the land documents to the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Mr Gboyega Oyetola,…

The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has pledged a steady nationwide supply of petrol and diesel throughout the upcoming Christmas and New Year festivities, assuring Nigerians that there will be no fuel shortages during the busy holiday period. According to the Group Chief Branding and Communications Officer of Dangote Industries Limited, Mr Anthony Chiejina, the refinery’s current output exceeds Nigeria’s total consumption. In a statement released on Saturday, he revealed that the…

Honourable Dr. Bernard Mohammed Doro, Minister of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, has expressed profound appreciation to members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the diaspora, especially those in the United Kingdom, for their unwavering support and sacrifices during his nomination and confirmation process. Addressing party members at a dinner following his Senate confirmation as Minister, he described the occasion as “a great day,” acknowledging the dedication of APC members…

The Federal High Court in Abuja has stopped the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) from holding its planned national convention in Ibadan, ruling that the party failed to follow constitutional and electoral procedures. Delivering judgment in suit number FHC/ABJ/CS/2120/2025, Justice James Omotosho ordered that the exercise be suspended until the PDP fulfils all statutory obligations required by its constitution, the 1999 Constitution, and the Electoral Act. The case was brought by…

The detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, has filed a fresh motion before the Federal High Court in Abuja, seeking the dismissal of all charges against him and his immediate release from custody. In the motion, dated 30 October 2025 and titled “Motion on Notice and Written Address in Support,” Kanu argued that there is no valid charge against him under any existing law…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced that eight political associations have successfully completed the initial stage of the political party registration process, while six others were disqualified for failing to meet the required criteria. The development was confirmed in a statement issued on Thursday by Sam Olumekun, National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee. According to Olumekun, the commission reviewed the progress of the…

Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, on Thursday presented brand-new Toyota SUVs to traditional rulers across the state, in what he described as a gesture to enhance the welfare and dignity of the traditional institution. The event, held in Akure, the state capital, was attended by prominent monarchs, government officials, and community leaders. Governor Aiyedatiwa noted that the initiative marked a “historic milestone” in the administration’s commitment to strengthening the role…

The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye, will on Sunday, 2 November 2025, lead a global prayer session dedicated to singles, matured singles, waiting mothers, expectant mothers, and their families. The special thanksgiving service, themed “A Morning of Divine Visitation,” will take place at the RCCG National Headquarters, The Throne of Grace, Ebute-Metta, Lagos, beginning at 8:00 a.m. Worshippers from across the world…

The Federal Government has commenced the disbursement of funds under the Tertiary Institution Staff Support Fund (TISSF), an initiative aimed at improving staff welfare, institutional productivity, and innovation across Nigeria’s tertiary education sector. In a statement released in Abuja on Thursday, the Director of Press and Public Relations at the Federal Ministry of Education, Mrs Folasade Boriowo, announced that the programme had formally moved from the planning stage to full-scale…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has charged the newly appointed service chiefs to intensify efforts to defeat terrorism, banditry, and other criminal activities across the country, emphasising that Nigerians expect results, not excuses. President Tinubu delivered this charge on Thursday at the Presidential Villa, following the decoration of the service chiefs with their new ranks. “We cannot allow the crisis that began in 2009 to persist any longer. I charge you,…