The Nigerian Presidency has strongly refuted allegations by activist Omoyele Sowore that President Bola Tinubu traveled to France for medical treatment. According to the Presidency, Tinubu’s trip, which began on April 2, 2025, is a working visit aimed at reviewing ongoing reforms and engaging in strategic planning ahead of his administration’s second anniversary. Presidential aide
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has released the results of the 2025 Mock Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), providing candidates with an opportunity to assess their performance. The mock examination, conducted nationwide, served as a trial run for the main UTME, allowing JAMB to test new innovations and giving candidates a chance to
Wole Soyinka, Nigeria’s renowned writer and Nobel laureate, has voiced his strong opposition to the Nigerian Broadcasting Commission’s (NBC) decision to ban Eedris Abdulkareem’s protest song. The song, which highlights the country’s struggles and advocates for change, has resonated with many Nigerians who are frustrated with the current state of affairs. Soyinka’s condemnation of the
A political row has erupted in Edo State following Governor Monday Okpebholo’s recent remarks suggesting the commencement of President Bola Tinubu’s re-election campaign ahead of the 2027 general elections. The development has drawn sharp criticism from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the state, which described the governor’s comments as reckless and in violation of
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Sokoto State has come down hard on the All Progressives Congress (APC)-led administration in the state, accusing it of gross mismanagement, worsening insecurity, and insensitivity to the everyday struggles of the citizens. Chairman of the PDP in the state, Muhammad Goronyo, who addressed journalists on Saturday at the party’s
There is renewed optimism across Nigeria’s agricultural sector following the official launch of the first phase of the Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones (SAPZ) programme, which stakeholders believe will boost agro-exports, enhance food security, and reposition farmers as key drivers of economic growth. The Federal Government, in collaboration with development partners, formally kicked off the initiative
Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has officially declared the 2025 African Women’s Volleyball Inter-Club Championship open. This significant event marks a milestone in promoting women’s sports and empowerment across the continent. As a strong advocate for women’s unity and empowerment, Senator Tinubu’s involvement in this tournament reflects her commitment to fostering a culture of
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, has downplayed concerns over former Vice President Atiku Abubakar’s recent visit to ex-President Muhammadu Buhari, asserting that the ruling party remains resolute and focused on reinforcing its base. Ganduje dismissed the notion that Atiku’s visit could pose any threat to the APC’s political
The Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Sokoto State, Muhammad Goronyo, has expressed strong criticism of the All Progressives Congress (APC)-led government in the state, accusing it of poor governance, financial mismanagement, and a lack of empathy for the people. Speaking to journalists at the PDP secretariat in Sokoto on Saturday, during a
The Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (Rtd), has urged the newly appointed sole administrators across the state’s 23 Local Government Areas to place the welfare of the people at the centre of their duties while upholding the highest standards of accountability and financial prudence. Speaking during a strategic meeting held at the
