Kaduna State Government has unveiled plans to train and graduate approximately 32,000 learners annually through its newly established Institute of Vocational Training and Skills Development. The initiative aims to tackle unemployment and build a skilled workforce to support the state’s economic growth. Commissioned by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in June, the Institute operates across three campuses located in Rigachikun, Soba, and Samaru Kataf. Each campus is equipped with modern facilities…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called on the family of the late Chief Audu Ogbeh to emulate the outstanding qualities that distinguished the former politician as an exceptional statesman and dedicated servant of the nation. Represented by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, President Tinubu delivered a heartfelt tribute during the burial ceremony of the former Minister of Agriculture held on Friday in Otukpa,…

Oba Adetokunbo Tejuosho, the Olu of Kemta Orile in Odeda Local Government Area, Ogun State, has publicly condemned popular Fuji musician Taye Currency for performing what he described as “disgusting and uncultured lyrics” during the installation of Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadan, Oyo State, last Friday. A viral video of the performance has sparked widespread controversy after Taye Currency was heard singing the Yoruba phrase…

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) has announced a substantial contribution of N8.86 trillion to the Federation Account between January and July 2025. The disclosure was made yesterday, marking one of the largest remittances by the national oil company in recent years, as the country continues to rely heavily on oil revenues for national development. In a related development, the NNPC has also highlighted its return to Ogoniland as…

The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) has directed its members to immediately cease the supply of gas and crude oil to the Dangote Petroleum Refinery. This follows allegations that the refinery’s management has unlawfully terminated employees who are union members. The directive was issued in a formal letter signed by the union’s General Secretary, Comrade Lumumba Ighotemu Okugbawa. In the letter, PENGASSAN accused the refinery’s…

Tinubu’s engagements in Lagos and Imo are expected to reinforce his government’s agenda of economic recovery and cultural preservation.

At least 20 Nigerian states collectively borrowed nearly N458bn in the first half of 2025, despite enjoying a surge in federal allocations within the same period. Fresh loans were taken against the backdrop of worsening debt servicing costs. States spent about N235.6bn on external debt repayments between January and June, a 68 per cent jump from the N139.9bn recorded a year earlier. The increase reflects the burden of dollar-denominated obligations…

President Bola Tinubu has extended heartfelt congratulations to Bishop David Oyedepo, founder of Living Faith Church Worldwide, as the prominent cleric celebrated his 71st birthday on Friday. In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, President Tinubu lauded Bishop Oyedepo’s enduring influence on Nigeria’s spiritual and educational spheres over several decades. Describing the presiding bishop of Winners Chapel as “a towering figure of influence…

Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 general elections, has sharply criticised the recent trip taken by the wives of 21 local government chairmen in Adamawa State, which was allegedly funded by public money under the pretext of leadership training. In a statement posted on his verified X (formerly Twitter) handle on Friday, Obi described the development as a blatant abuse of public resources and a direct…

Oba Akinyemi further suggested that Mandy Kiss be subjected to rehabilitation

The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has charged 404 passing-out cadets to embody integrity and discipline as they begin their careers in the anti-graft agency. Speaking at the Passing out Parade on Friday at the Nigeria Police Mobile Force Training College in Akwanga, Nasarawa State, Olukoyede stressed that rectitude is the foundation of their work. The new batch comprises 294 detective superintendents and 110…

President Bola Tinubu celebrated the coronation of Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland on Friday, describing the new monarch as a “rare gem in history.” The President attended the ceremony in Ibadan and praised the former governor for his resilience and reliability throughout his public life. “Today is an exciting day. It’s a great honour to witness your coronation, to witness history,” the President said. READ…