DWI Warns Nigerians Against Protests By Unnamed Groups
The Democracy Watch Initiative (DWI) has urged Nigerians to be cautious of upcoming protests by unnamed groups, warning that such demonstrations could impede national progress. In a statement signed by Dr. Tunji O. Bamidele, the group’s Director of Strategic Communication, DWI described the protests as baseless, irrational, and detrimental. DWI expressed concerns that these protests, […]
NHRC Records 275,000 Rights Complaints in May, Launches Displacement Dashboard
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has expressed deep concern over the growing wave of human rights abuses across Nigeria, revealing that it received a staggering 275,256 complaints in May 2025 alone. The Commission made this disclosure on Tuesday during the official presentation of its May 2025 Human Rights Situation Dashboard in Abuja, where it […]
Abuja International Conference Centre Renamed In Honour Of President Tinubu
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reiterated his administration’s commitment to infrastructure development across key economic sectors.Speaking at the reopening of the renovated Abuja International Conference Centre (ICC) on Tuesday, Tinubu directed all government agencies to pay for the facility’s usage to ensure its maintenance and sustainability. Our correspondent, Raliat Adenekan reports that the President praised […]
FG, Private Sector Partner on Multi-Billion Naira Creative Arena
The Federal Government is partnering with Private investors to develop the MEFA Abuja Arena — a multi-billion naira project designed to transform Nigeria’s creative and cultural landscape. Speaking at the groundbreaking ceremony of the 4,000-capacity facility in Abuja, the Minister of Arts, Culture, Tourism and Creative Economy, Hannatu Musa Musawa, who decried the absence of […]
President Tinubu Receives Chess Master Tunde Onakoya
Chess master and founder of Chess in Slums Africa, Tunde Onakoya, met with President Bola Tinubu in Lagos on Monday night, where he presented his Guinness World Record certificate for the longest chess marathon. The meeting was revealed through a post on the president’s official X (formerly Twitter) account. In April, Onakoya made history alongside […]
First Lady Bags Chieftaincy Title of Ugosimba 1 Of Enugu
The First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has bagged the chieftaincy title of Ugosimba 1 of Enugu. According to her aide, Busola Kukoyi, the honour acknowledges her as the Jewel of Women Empowerment. The recognition comes shortly after her husband, President Bola Tinubu, received the chieftaincy title Dike Si-Mba 1 during his visit to […]
WHO Declares Mpox Public Health Emergency Concern
The World Health Organization (WHO) has reaffirmed that the recent surge in mpox cases still meets the criteria for a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC), as outlined in the International Health Regulations (IHR). WHO Director-General, Dr. Tedros Ghebreyesus, made this announcement following the fourth meeting of the IHR emergency committee on June 5. […]
Nigeria’s Economy back on track says Ministers, Traditional leaders
As President Bola Tinubu’s administration marks its two years in power, Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Abubakar Bagudu, says the current administration has implemented bold reforms that have positioned the nation’s economy for sustained recovery and growth, despite short-term pain. Speaking after visiting Tinubu in his Lagos residence, Bagudu commended the administration’s economic policies, […]
Gov Sanwo-olu Calls For Cancellation Of Planned June 12 Protest
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos state has called for cancellation of the planned nationwide protests on June 12 Democracy Day, stating that the administration of President Bola Tinubu is doing all possible to address the challenges faced by citizens. The Governor who made the appeal while addressing journalists after a meeting between President Tinubu and […]
Launches National Asset Restoration Programme in Maiduguri
Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima has inaugurated the National Asset Restoration Programme (NARP), a flagship initiative of the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI), aimed at reviving over 26,000 broken but serviceable machines and repurposing nearly 500,000 idle component scraps across the country. Speaking at the launch which held at the Borno State […]
