Trump Signs Bill to End Record-Breaking U.S. Government Shutdown
After 43 grueling days that brought much of the federal government to a standstill, President Donald Trump on Wednesday signed a bipartisan bill to end the longest government shutdown in U.S. history. The shutdown, which paralyzed Washington and left hundreds of thousands of federal employees without pay, finally concluded after weeks of bitter political brinkmanship […]
New Humanitarian Minister Vows to Tackle Nigeria’s Poverty Crisis with Transparency and Efficiency
Dr. Bernard Doro, the newly appointed Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, has pledged to maximize Nigeria’s resources to fight poverty and uplift vulnerable communities across the country. Speaking during his official assumption of office in Abuja, Dr. Doro revealed that over 60 percent of Nigerians currently live in multidimensional poverty, underscoring the urgent […]
Nigeria Kicks Off Nationwide Single-Use Plastics Ban with New Inter-Ministerial Committee
The Federal Government of Nigeria has officially launched an inter-ministerial committee to enforce the nationwide ban on single-use plastics, signaling a bold step toward environmental protection and public health. The inauguration took place in Abuja, led by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), George Akume, who was represented by Permanent Secretary of […]
Nigeria, US Diplomatic Ties Show Positive Signs After Tensions Over Religious Claims
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has confirmed that diplomatic talks between Nigeria and the United States are making positive progress following recent tensions. This comes after US President Donald Trump’s controversial remarks last month, in which he claimed that Christianity in Nigeria faces an “existential threat” from radical Islamist groups. Trump […]
Nigeria’s 2025 Oil Licensing Round Kicks Off December 1 to Unlock Dormant Fields and Boost Gas Production
The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has officially confirmed that the 2025 Oil Licensing Round will commence on December 1, 2025, signaling a major push to unlock the country’s untapped oil and gas potential. The announcement was made by Engr. Gbenga Komolafe, NUPRC’s Chief Executive, during the Project 1MMBOPD Additional Production Investment Forum in […]
Peter Obi Calls for Immediate Payment of Super Eagles’ Bonuses After Players Boycott Training
Former presidential candidate Peter Obi has called on the Federal Government to immediately clear the Super Eagles’ outstanding bonuses and allowances, after the national team reportedly boycotted training in Rabat, Morocco, over unpaid dues. In a post shared on Wednesday, Obi slammed the government’s continued delay in paying the players who, according to him, have […]
FG confirms 700 jailed for terrorism
The Federal Government of Nigeria (FG) has officially announced that more than 700 individuals have been convicted and jailed for terrorism-related offences across the country, with numerous other cases still active. Information Minister Mohammed Idris revealed that the number was reached through proceedings in the Special Terrorism Court — the court specially set up to […]
Dollar vs Naira: Today’s Rate Will Shock You (November 10, 2025 Update)
Nigeria’s foreign-exchange market kicked off the week with the naira trading around ₦1,436 – ₦1,437 per dollar at the official Daily Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM) window on Monday, November 10 2025, according to data compiled from the FMDQ Exchange and Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) reports At the parallel market, however, dealers across Lagos, […]
Ibadan Court Gives PDP Convention the All-Clear, Directs INEC to Oversee Proceedings
In a dramatic turn of events at the heart of Yoruba land, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has been given a legal green-light to proceed with its much-anticipated national convention scheduled for November 15–16, 2025, at the Lekan Salami Stadium, Adamasingba, Ibadan. That’s according to a ruling delivered by the Oyo State High Court, sitting […]
Tinubu Requests Senate Nod for ₦1.15 Trillion Loan to Cover 2025 Budget Shortfall
President Bola Tinubu has formally written to the Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, requesting approval for a fresh ₦1.15 trillion borrowing from the domestic debt market to help finance the deficit in the 2025 national budget. The letter, read during plenary by Senate President Godswill Akpabio, explains the borrowing is aimed at bridging […]
