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Information Minister mourns Gombe journalists lost in road accident
30/12/2025

Information Minister mourns Gombe journalists lost in road accident

The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, has expressed deep shock and sorrow over the tragic death of seven journalists who were confirmed killed in a lone road crash in the Gombe South area of Gombe State on Monday. The incident occurred on Monday evening as the

FG dismisses allegation of targeting opposition figures, reaffirms ‘unwavering commitment’ to rule of law
30/12/2025

FG dismisses allegation of targeting opposition figures, reaffirms ‘unwavering commitment’ to rule of law

The Federal Government has said it harbours no plans to unlawfully arrest, detain, or prosecute opposition figures. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, dismissed the claim in a statement today, saying his clarification is in response to a fabricated document in circ

Diaspora Commission chairman, Dabiri-Erewa condoles with Anthony Joshua over tragic accident
29/12/2025

Diaspora Commission chairman, Dabiri-Erewa condoles with Anthony Joshua over tragic accident

The Chairman/CEO of Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM), Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has condoled with world heavyweight boxing champion, Anthony Joshua, over the fatal road accident involving him, his friends and aides on Monday along the Lagos–Ibadan expressway. In a condolence message issued...

Tinubu, in phone call, sympathises with Anthony Joshua, mother, after tragic accident
29/12/2025

Tinubu, in phone call, sympathises with Anthony Joshua, mother, after tragic accident

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu spoke by phone today with Anthony Joshua, the Nigerian-British former heavyweight boxing champion, following the tragic accident in Ogun State in which Joshua was injured and lost two of his associates. "I spoke with AJ on the phone to personally convey my condolence

World boxing champ Anthony Joshua survives as two die in car crash in Ogun
29/12/2025

World boxing champ Anthony Joshua survives as two die in car crash in Ogun

Former world heavyweight champion, Anthony Joshua, has been injured in a car crash in Ogun State that killed two people. In a statement, the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) confirmed the fatal road traffic crash, saying it happened along the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway, around the Sinoma area near Sa...

AFCON 2025: Lookman inspires Eagles’ 3-2 win over Tunisia, seals knockout spot
28/12/2025

AFCON 2025: Lookman inspires Eagles’ 3-2 win over Tunisia, seals knockout spot

Nigeria on Saturday sealed qualification for the knockout stage of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) after a thrilling 3-2 Group C victory over Tunisia at the Complexe Sportif de Fes, Morocco. Victor Osimhen opened the scoring on the stroke of half-time, heading home Ademola Lookman’s cross a...

Tinubu leaves for Europe, to attend summit in UAE
28/12/2025

Tinubu leaves for Europe, to attend summit in UAE

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu departed Lagos today for Europe, continuing his end-of-year break and ahead of his official trip to Abu Dhabi, in the United Arab Emirates. A press statement issued by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, said the President of th

Nigeria firmly on path of peace, stability, economic progress despite security operations, Edun assures
28/12/2025

Nigeria firmly on path of peace, stability, economic progress despite security operations, Edun assures

The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, has said that Nigeria remains firmly on a path of peace, stability, and economic progress despite recent security operations in the country. Edun made the assertion in a press statement today, citing enquiries following

Akume celebrates 72nd birthday anniversary in Gboko
27/12/2025

Akume celebrates 72nd birthday anniversary in Gboko

The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Sen. George Akume, has emphasised the need for accountability among the three tiers of government in ensuring sustainable development in the country. He made this known today during Church Thanksgiving Service to celebrate his 72nd birthday annivers

27/12/2025

The Federal Government of Nigeria, through the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA), has announced the graduation of over 7,000 newly recruited Forest Guards drawn from seven frontline states. This followed the successful completion of an intensive three-month training programme under the

26/12/2025

The Federal Government has reiterated that the precision strike operations conducted by the United States military against two major Islamic State (ISIS) terrorist enclaves located within the Bauni forest axis of Tangaza Local Government Area of Sokoto State were conducted in full collaboration with

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