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Nigeria has taken over the chairmanship of the Intergovernmental Group of Twenty-Four (G-24), with a commitment to amplify the voices of developing nations and promote inclusive global economic reforms. The country will formally assume office on November 1, 2025. The development was announced by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) in a series of posts on its official X handle on Wednesday. Formed in 1971, the G-24 brings together developing […]

Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, has officially resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The announcement was made by his Chief Press Secretary, Daniel Alabrah, who confirmed that the decision also includes the Speaker of the Bayelsa State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Abraham Ingobere, and all PDP members of the state legislature. Governor Diri’s resignation ends months of speculation about his possible defection, though it remains unclear which […]

The House of Representatives has urged the Federal Government and the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) to urgently return to the negotiating table to resolve the ongoing industrial dispute that led to a two-week warning strike by the union. The resolution followed a motion of urgent public importance moved during plenary on Tuesday by Hon. Oluwaseun Whinghan, who represents Badagry Federal Constituency of Lagos State. ASUU commenced the warning […]

Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma, has called on political leaders and stakeholders across the state to join hands with his administration in addressing the rising insecurity affecting communities in the state. Speaking during a stakeholders’ meeting of the All Progressives Congress (APC) held at the Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu International Conference Centre in Owerri on Monday, the governor reaffirmed his government’s commitment to safeguarding lives and property. Uzodimma expressed strong support for […]

Katsina State Governor, Dikko Radda, has signed the 2025 supplementary budget of N137 billion into law, following its passage by the State House of Assembly. The supplementary budget allocates N126.8 billion to capital projects and N10.2 billion to recurrent expenditure. Governor Radda explained that the additional budget was necessary to address funding shortfalls in key ongoing projects and to sustain the state’s infrastructure development drive. He stated that the funds […]

The House of Representatives has called on the Federal Government and security agencies to intensify security operations in Kebe and Tambuwal Local Government Areas of Sokoto State following a surge in deadly bandit attacks that have claimed lives and displaced numerous residents. The resolution was adopted during Tuesday’s plenary after a motion of urgent national importance was moved by Hon. Abdushama Dasuki, who represents the Kebe/Tambuwal Federal Constituency. In presenting […]

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called on the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to classify resource theft — including illegal mining and mineral smuggling — as an international crime, warning that the activity threatens the region’s security and stability. The President’s message was delivered by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, at the 2025 Annual General Assembly of the Network of National Anti-Corruption […]

The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rasidi Adewolu Ladoja, has inaugurated a five-member legal committee to address the growing issue of land grabbing in Ibadan. Speaking during the inauguration ceremony at the Olubadan Palace in Oke Aremo, the traditional ruler expressed deep concern over the negative reputation the issue is bringing to the city. He warned that those involved in land grabbing will soon face serious consequences. Oba Ladoja, who was […]

Leaders from the northern region of Nigeria, under the Arewa Think Tank, on Monday visited the leadership of the pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, to declare their collaboration in backing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s bid for re-election in 2027. The northern delegation, led by Muhammad Yakubu, convener of the Arewa Think Tank, praised President Tinubu’s midterm achievements, describing his administration’s reforms as bold and impactful. The visit took place at the […]