Former Kaduna Central Senator, Shehu Sani, has said that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu bears a historic responsibility to redefine Nigeria’s future, warning that his failure to deliver could make governance even more difficult for those who follow him. Speaking during an interview on TVC, Sani described the Tinubu administration as a defining moment in the country’s political evolution, stressing that the president’s leadership will have long-term implications for Nigeria’s stability…

The Federal Government, FG, has announced a plan to invest $220 million to generate job opportunities for young citizens through the second phase of the Nigeria Jubilee Fellows Programme (NJFP) 2.0. This major initiative is a collaboration with the European Union (EU) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). Vice President Kashim Shettima launched the NJFP 2.0 at the Presidential Villa in Abuja on Wednesday. READ ALSO: FG unveils cancer immunotherapy…

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In a strategic move to deepen youth involvement in politics, entrepreneurship, and national development, Seyi Tinubu, son of President Bola Tinubu, recently met with some of Nigeria’s most prominent young Igbo billionaire businessmen under the ‘Change Nigeria’ initiative. The high-profile meeting took place at The Delborough Lagos, an award-winning luxury venue located in Victoria Island, Lagos. Present at the gathering were Obi Cubana, Stanley Uzochukwu (CEO of The Delborough and…

Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has concluded a private legal consultation with his defence team, led by former Attorney General of the Federation, Chief Kanu Agabi, SAN, in preparation for the commencement of his defence in his ongoing terrorism trial. Kanu, who is currently in custody of the Department of State Services (DSS), was brought to the Federal High Court headquarters in Abuja under tight…

The Ondo State Government has acknowledged the existence of a recently leaked security memo from the State Security Services (SSS) to the 32 Artillery Brigade of the Nigerian Army in Akure, which suggested a possible terrorist attack in certain parts of the state. The New Daily Prime gathered that SSS alerted the Nigerian Army to an alleged planned attack to be launched on communities in Ondo and Kogi States by…

Nnamdi Kanu, the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, has listed Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, former Justice Minister, Abubakar Malami as witnesses to testify in his favour in the ongoing terrorism charges against him at a Federal High Court, Abuja. Others persons he wants to court to subpoenaed to appear and testify on his behalf include the Imo…

The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has announced an institutional overhaul, dissolving its longstanding volunteer wing, the War Against Indiscipline (WAI) Brigade, and replacing it with the new Citizens Values Brigade. This change follows the approval of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) and aligns with a September 2024 resolution and a proposed amendment to the NOA’s Establishment Act. Lanre Issa-Onilu, the Director-General of NOA, explained that the move is necessary because…

The House of Representatives has resolved to intervene in the ongoing dispute between the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) and the Dangote Refinery, which has severely impacted the distribution of petroleum products across the country. The decision was taken during Tuesday’s plenary session following the adoption of a motion of urgent national importance co-sponsored by Alhassan Doguwa (Kano) and Abdussamad Dasuki (Sokoto), titled “Need to…

By Yunusa Umar At least 40 people have been killed and many others injured after a tanker loaded with petrol exploded along the Essa axis of the Agaie–Bida highway in Katcha Local Government Area of Niger State, central Nigeria. According to witnesses, the explosion occurred after the vehicle overturned, spilling fuel onto the road. Residents from nearby villages rushed to the scene with jerrycans to collect the leaking petrol despite…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has nominated Dr Bernard Doro from Plateau State as a Minister of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, forwarding his name to the Senate for confirmation. His nomination follows the election of Prof Nentawe Yilwatda, former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, as National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in July — a move that left a vacancy in the Federal Executive Council. Here are 10 key things to…

The Senate has unanimously approved a bill that eliminates the option of a fine and mandates life imprisonment for any person convicted of defiling a minor. This decisive action is considered a powerful commitment to safeguarding children’s rights and welfare across the country. This proposed change is part of extensive amendments to the Criminal Code Act, formalised under the Criminal Code Act (Amendment) Bill, 2025, which originated as a concurrent…