Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has defended the controversial ₦63.4 billion earmarked for the renovation of the Government House, attributing the high cost to Nigeria’s volatile exchange rate and broader economic instability. The figure, which has sparked criticism and debate among citizens and stakeholders, was addressed by the governor during a special session of the State House of Assembly to commemorate its second anniversary. Governor Makinde explained that the project’s…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is set to attend the West Africa Economic Summit (WAES) today, Saturday, 21 June 2025, at the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Centre in Abuja. The summit, now in its second and final day, precedes the 67th Ordinary Summit of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), scheduled for Sunday, 22 June 2025, at the State House Conference Centre, Abuja. The Special Adviser to the…

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede, has assured Nigerians that the military is resolutely committed to bringing to justice those responsible for the recent surge in violence across Benue, Plateau, and other troubled regions. Speaking on Saturday during the Nigerian Army Headquarters’ Second Quarter 2025 Media Chat held in Akure, the COAS reiterated the army’s determination to restore peace, particularly in the volatile North-Central states. The…

The Chief Corporate Communications Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Femi Soneye, has officially resigned from his position. In a statement released personally on Saturday, Soneye explained that his decision to leave was driven by a desire to focus on family and personal ventures. “I wish to inform you that I have stepped aside from my role as Chief Corporate Communications Officer of NNPC Ltd. This decision…

A prominent chieftain of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kaduna State, Mallam Suleiman Salisu, has voiced strong disapproval over the conduct of certain former public officials who, despite their “woeful” records in office, now openly criticise the current administration. Speaking in Kaduna, Salisu expressed “great concern” regarding the recent comments made by former Kaduna State Governor, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, accusing him of hypocrisy and stirring disunity during his…

Lagos State First Lady, Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, led a high-profile campaign against drug abuse and illicit substance use at Lagos State University (LASU), Ojo, in commemoration of the 2025 International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking. The sensitisation event, organised by the Office of the First Lady, brought together key stakeholders including the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), LASU’s War Against Drug Abuse (WADA) team, Lagos State Ministries of…

Political drama has deepened in Rivers State following the sudden resignation of Goodluck Ihemnacho, the recently appointed head of Ahoada East Local Government Area. Mr Ihemnacho, among the 23 council heads appointed by the state’s Interim Sole Administrator, Retired Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas, tendered his resignation via a letter dated 20 June 2025. The letter, now circulating widely online, cited a desire to return to private life as the reason…

The International Organisation for Migration (IOM) has commended Nigeria’s progress in migration governance and disaster preparedness, as Vice President Kashim Shettima called for deeper partnerships to address humanitarian and ecological challenges across the country. During a courtesy visit to the Presidential Villa on Friday, IOM’s Chief of Mission in Nigeria, Sharon Dimanche, praised the government’s efforts, particularly the launch of the State Action Plan on Floods and the Framework for…

Delegates from over 50 African countries are expected to gather in Abuja from June 23 to Friday, June 27, 2025, for the 4th African Union (AU) Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) Forum. The forum focus on improving access to affordable financing, promoting digital transformation, and enhancing market access for small businesses. The forum, hosted by the African Union Commission in partnership with the Nigerian government, aims to foster strategic…

Peter Obi, former Anambra State Governor and 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, has criticised President Bola Tinubu for failing to visit Yelwata in Benue State because of poor road conditions. Mr Obi who described this as an unacceptable excuse in a statement posted on his X page on Friday stressed that true leadership demands sacrifice, presence, and the willingness to offer solutions during difficult times—not excuses. “One of the consistent…

A prominent member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Ibrahim Kalgo, has accused the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of deliberately stalling efforts by a coalition of political groups aiming to register new parties ahead of the 2027 elections. Speaking on Channels Television’s The Morning Brief on Friday, Kalgo alleged that the electoral body was acting in concert with the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) to suppress political alternatives and…

President Bola Tinubu has commended Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State for his efforts in restoring peace and driving infrastructure development across the state. Mr Tinubu, during an official visit, pledged continued federal support and announced plans for a light rail project in the state. The President inaugurated several key projects, including the Institute of Vocational Training and Skills Development in Rigachikun (Igabi Local Government Area), the 300-bed Bola Ahmed…