As part of activities marking Nigeria’s Democracy Day celebration, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will confer national honours on a select group of federal lawmakers during a Special Joint Sitting of the National Assembly scheduled for Wednesday, June 12, 2025. The announcement was made public on Sunday by the House of Representatives Spokesman, Hon. Akin Rotimi
The National Assembly will hold a joint session of the Senate and House of Representatives on Wednesday, June 12, 2025, to mark this year’s Democracy Day celebration, a significant national event honouring 26 years of uninterrupted democratic governance in Nigeria. According to an official statement released by the Clerk to the House of Representatives, Yahaya
In a critical move to enhance the country’s resilience to natural and man-made disasters, stakeholders from across Nigeria’s emergency management landscape gathered in Abuja for the 2025 Stakeholders’ Engagement on the National Disaster Preparedness and Response Campaign (NPRC). The high-level engagement, spearheaded by the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) in collaboration with relevant federal ministries,
A High Court of the Federal Capital Territory has issued an order compelling the President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, to appear in court on June 9, 2025, in response to a N100 billion defamation suit filed by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. The court’s directive follows Akpabio’s absence during the previous hearing on May 7,
In a major step toward the 2025 Anambra State Governorship election, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has officially released the final list of candidates cleared to contest in the highly anticipated poll, while also announcing the commencement of public campaigns in accordance with electoral provisions. This development follows the conclusion of the nomination and
Otunba Segun Showunmi, a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and former governorship aspirant in Ogun State, has praised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s policy direction but insists the administration must now take decisive steps to enforce local government autonomy across the federation. Speaking to journalists in Abeokuta, Showunmi commended the Tinubu-led Federal Government for
ABUJA — After several months of high borrowing, credit extended to the Federal Government dropped significantly to N23.55 trillion in April 2025 — the lowest figure recorded in the past 12 months, according to the latest data from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). The reduction signals a shift in the government’s borrowing strategy, potentially
The Minister of Information and Culture has hailed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration, describing the two years in office as a period marked by visionary leadership and impactful achievements. Speaking during a press briefing in Abuja, the Minister highlighted key milestones attained under President Tinubu’s watch, including major infrastructure projects, economic reforms, and social welfare
In a strategic move to strengthen its public health surveillance system, the Lagos State Government has concluded a comprehensive four-day training programme aimed at enhancing the capacity of health workers in disease detection, reporting, and response. The training, which was facilitated by the Lagos State Ministry of Health through the Disease Surveillance and Notification Unit,
June 2, 2025 – Abuja, Nigeria — The Honourable Commissioner for the Ministry of Commerce, Cooperatives, Trade, and Investment (MCCTI), Mrs. Folashade Kaosarat Bada Ambrose, has been officially inaugurated as a member of the Oversight Committee for Nigeria’s hosting of the 4th African Union Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) Forum. The high-level committee, which
