Written by Vice President Kashim Shettima has arrived in Johannesburg, South Africa, where he will be representing President Bola Tinubu at the G20 Leaders’ Summit. He was received at the Waterkloof Air Force Base in Johannesburg by the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun; Nigeria’s Chargé d’Affaires to South Africa, … Continue reading “Shettima Arrives South Africa For G20 Summit”
The Federal Government has ordered the immediate closure of 41 Federal Unity Colleges over rising security concerns. The directive was issued through a circular dated November 21, 2025, from the Federal Ministry of Education. According to the document, the Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, approved the shutdown following “recent security challenges” in parts of … Continue reading “UPDATED: FG Orders Closure Of 41 Unity Colleges Over Security Concerns”
The Federal Government says it is not denying the scale of killings across the country but is taking significant steps to address security challenges in Nigeria. Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, stated this during an appearance on Channels Television’s programme Politics Today on Friday. “Yes, we have people being killed, no … Continue reading “FG Not Denying Killings But Doing A Lot To Address Them — Minister”
President Bola Tinubu will visit the US and meet with President Donald Trump once the “situation is right for him”. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, said this on Friday during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today amid diplomatic tension between Nigeria and the US following Trump’s recent redesignation of … Continue reading “Why Tinubu Is Yet To Visit US, Meet With Donald Trump — FG”
The National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, has met with the United States Defense Secretary, Pete Hegseth, following US President Donald Trump’s threat against Nigeria. Hegseth announced the visit in a post on his official X on Friday. He said he received Ribadu and his team to discuss the killing of Christians in Nigeria. “Yesterday, I … Continue reading “Ribadu Meets With US Defence Secretary Over Trump’s Threat”
The Senate has summoned the Executive Secretary of the Nigerian content Development and monitoring board (NCDMB), giving him two weeks to appear before the committee on local content over an alleged $14.86 million fraud linked to investments in Atlantic International refinery and petrochemical Ltd. Following an interactive session today, the Senate resolved that the … Continue reading “Senate Summons NCDMB Boss Over Alleged $14.8m Fraud”
An Indian fighter jet crashed during a flying display at the Dubai Airshow on Friday, killing the pilot in front of hundreds of shocked onlookers. The Indian-made Tejas warplane was executing a manoeuvre when it plunged to the ground and erupted in a fireball. The pilot was unable to eject. The crash happened in … Continue reading “Indian Warplane Crashes At Dubai Airshow, Killing Pilot”
Vice President Kashim Shettima has departed Abuja to represent the President at the G20 Leaders’ Summit in Johannesburg, South Africa. A statement by the Senior Special Assistant to the Vice President on Media and Communications, Stanley Nkwocha, says this follows the decision of President Bola Tinubu to stay back in Nigeria and attend … Continue reading “Shettima Departs Abuja To Represent Tinubu At G20 Summit In South Africa”
Chelsea and England forward Cole Palmer will miss two Premier League games and the Champions League clash with Barcelona next week after fracturing a toe, coach Enzo Maresca said on Friday. Maresca said that 23-year-old Palmer, who had just returned to training after two months out with a groin injury, had suffered the injury … Continue reading “Palmer To Miss Three More Chelsea Games After Toe Break”
The Department of State Services (DSS) on Thursday arraigned two suspects before separate Federal High Courts in Abuja on terrorism-related offences and incitement to overthrow the government. The development comes barely 48 hours after the agency secured the conviction of an Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) leader, Hussaini Ismaila, who was sentenced to … Continue reading “DSS Arraigns Two For Alleged Terrorism, Canvassing Coup”