AfroBasket 2025: Nigeria’s D’Tigers defeat Madagascar 77-59 in Group B opener
Plastic pollution treaty talks in turmoil as draft faces widespread rejection – Report
It changed my life – Davido reflects on son Ifeanyi’s death
Onoh criticizes KWAM1’s appointment as FAAN Ambassador
Tinubu departs Abuja for Japan, Brazil visits
Reps, NASENI, Portland Gas push Nigeria’s CNG drive
Benue has highest number of human trafficking – NAPTIP
Tinubu renews Yelwa’s appointment as N-HYPPADEC boss
Ooni of Ife to grace second Ita Ajero Festival
Nigeria to host maiden African defence chiefs summit — Gen Musa

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FG bans creation of new Federal Universities, Polytechnics, Colleges of Education for seven years
THE Federal Government on Wednesday announced a stop to establishment of more federal universities, polytechnics and Colleges of Education.
FG approves N13bn compensation, $34m transformer procurement to boost power supply
The Federal Executive Council, FEC, on Wednesday approved four major proposals from the Ministry of Power aimed at reforming and strengthening Nigeria’s national electricity grid.
FEC directs ministers to forward comprehensive lists of projects to BPP for scrutiny
THE Federal Executive Council, FEC, on Wednesday directed ministers to forward the comprehensive lists of projects in the agencies and parastatals under their supervision to the Bureau of Public Procurement, BPP, for scrutiny and analysis for onward transmission to the President.
Tinubu targets 7% growth rate by 2027, charges ministers on optimizing public savings
—Directs finance minister to review deductions, revenue retention practices By Johnbosco Agbakwuru ABUJA — PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu has scored his administration high for restoring macroeconomic stability and set a new target of achieving a seven percent growth rate by 2027, as part of the Renewed Hope Agenda’s drive towards a $1 trillion economy by 2030. […]
IYD: Take lead in creating sustainable, equitable society – Showunmi tells youths
By James Ogunnaike, Abeokuta A Chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ogun State and Convener of The Alternative, Chief Segun Showunmi has called on Nigerian youths to take lead in creating a more sustainable and equitable society. Showunmi, who made the call in a keynote address he delivered at the 2025 International World […]
Arewa Youth Assembly hails Tinubu for Maida’s reappointment as NCC boss
The Arewa Youth Assembly has congratulated Dr. Aminu Maida on his reappointment as Executive Vice Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), following President Bola Tinubu’s announcement of the commission’s new board members.
Kwam 1, Ibom Air incident: Ex-militant leader hails FG’s decision to withdraw case
By Tunde Oso Former militant leader and Head of the Association of Urhobo Mayoral Family Crown (AUMFC), Eshanekpe Israel, popularly known as Akpodoro, has commended the Federal Government for withdrawing the criminal charges filed by the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) against music star Wasiu Ayinde, popularly known as Kwam 1, and Ms. Comfort […]
Shun distractions, focus on your goals – Ogun Speaker urges children
By James Ogunnaike, Abeokuta The Speaker of Ogun State House of Assembly, Oludaisi Elemide has called on children in the State to remain focus and shun every distraction that could stand in between them and their vision to be the best in life. Elemide, who made the call on Wednesday in Abeokuta, while hosting the […]
Reps to probe NG-CARES over alleged failure to reach vulnerable Nigerians
NG-CARES — the Nigeria Community Action for Resilience and Economic Stimulus — was conceived as a social safety net.
FG eyes 10 million tonnes liquid steel production by 2030 – Tinubu
IN a bid to revitalize and position the steel sector and make it a global attraction, President Bola Tinubu, Wednesday, disclosed that the Federal Government eyes 10 million tonnes liquid Steel production by 2030.
CNG sector attracts $980m in 18 months — Oluwagbemi
The Presidential Compressed Natural Gas Initiative (PCNGI) says the CNG sector has attracted $980 million in investments within just 18 months, making it one of Nigeria’s fastest-growing industries.
I’m out of Kirikiri prison but in pains — Ibom Air passenger, Comfort
Comfort Emmanson, the Ibom Air passenger who was recently discharged by an Ikeja Magistrate’s Court in Lagos, has broken her silence following her release from Kirikiri Prison.
FG halts establishment of federal tertiary institutions for seven years
Dr. Alausa emphasised that the goal is to improve education quality and sustain the international respect Nigeria’s graduates enjoy.
Trial of Moroccan feminist activist accused of ‘offending Islam’ postponed
The trial of a Moroccan feminist activist accused of “offending Islam” opened on Wednesday but was immediately postponed until August 27 at the defence’s request, her lawyer told AFP. Ibtissame Lachgar, a 50-year-old clinical psychologist, was arrested Sunday after posting online late last month a picture of herself wearing a T-shirt with the word “Allah” […]
Suspected Mahmuda leader arrested in Niger, transferred to Abuja
The group had been operating in Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State and its suburbs and parts of Kwara State in the past months.

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