Vice President Kashim Shettima, accompanied by his wife, Hajiya Nana Shettima, has arrived in São Tomé, the capital of the Democratic Republic of São Tomé and PrÃncipe, to represent President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the country’s 50th National Independence Day celebration. Shettima departed Abuja on Saturday, July 12, 2025, to attend the Golden Jubilee festivities
Lagos, July 12, 2025 — Voting has officially begun at the polling unit of the Chief of Staff to the President and former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila, located in Surulere Local Government Area of Lagos State, as the local government elections get underway across the state. Election officials from the
In a major move aimed at reviving agricultural productivity across the state, the Zamfara State Government has commenced the distribution of 59,205 bags of fertilizer along with other essential farm inputs to thousands of local farmers. The initiative, which is part of the administration’s broader agricultural intervention programme, is designed to cushion the impact of
Ekiti, July 11, 2025 — In alignment with the Federal Road Safety Corps’ 2025 Corporate Strategic Goal 2, the Ekiti State Sector Commander, Corps Commander Sanya Adeoye, MCILT, on Thursday commissioned the newly renovated Sector Commander’s office, a project aimed at enhancing operational efficiency and workplace productivity. The office renovation was facilitated by key stakeholders
Abuja, July 11, 2025 — The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has provided a detailed update on migrating the Form M process from the legacy NICIS II platform to its innovative B’Odogwu system, assuring stakeholders of a smoother transition and more transparent trade procedures. According to the Customs spokesman, Abdullahi Maiwada, the pilot phase for digitalising Form M issuance
Lagos, July 11, 2025 — Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo‑Olu has called on eligible voters across the state to participate fully in the local government elections scheduled for July 12, highlighting the importance of grassroots democracy and community development. In a statement released on Friday, the governor described the polls as an opportunity for Lagosians
Abuja, July 11, 2025 — Vice President Kashim Shettima will depart Abuja on Saturday, July 12, for the capital city of São Tomé, the Democratic Republic of São Tomé and PrÃncipe, to represent President Bola Tinubu at the country’s 50th National Independence Day celebrations. In a statement issued by the Senior Special Assistant to the
Oyo State Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde, has reaffirmed his unwavering commitment to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), declaring that he will remain a member of the party regardless of emerging political coalitions ahead of the 2027 general elections. Governor Makinde made this known on Friday during a crucial meeting of the Southwest PDP caucus held
Two top-ranking officials of the Ahoada East Local Government Area in Rivers State, earlier declared wanted by the police over an alleged brutal assault on the council’s administrator, Hon. Goodluck Iheanachor, have turned themselves in to authorities in Port Harcourt. The individuals, identified as Mr. Hector Ekakita, the Chief Security Officer (CSO), and Mr. Aloni
Tensions appear to be brewing between Nigeria and the United States over new visa restrictions, following reports that Washington has allegedly made the acceptance of 300,000 Venezuelan deportees by Nigeria a condition for lifting its recently imposed non-immigrant visa limitations. A diplomatic source familiar with the discussions that the controversial request was made during a
