Former Kano State Governor and 2023 presidential candidate of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has urged United States President Donald Trump to support Nigeria with technological resources in tackling insecurity instead of issuing military threats. Kwankwaso made the appeal in a statement on Sunday while reacting to President Trump’s recent …
The Presidency has responded to recent comments by United States President Donald Trump, stating that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is “well ahead” of what it described as an orchestrated political campaign unfolding in the U.S. Presidential Adviser on Information and Strategy Bayo Onanuga made the remarks in a post on X on Sunday, following Trump’s …
United States President Donald Trump has asked the Defence Department to prepare for possible "fast" military action in Nigeria if President Bola Tinubu’s government fails to crack down on the killing of Christians. He also threatened to immediately stop all aid and assistance to Nigeria. He made the threats in a post he shared late …
The naira appreciated against the United States (US) dollar, closing at ₦1,427.5/$1, as Nigeria’s gross external reserves climbed to $43.17 billion at the end of the month. A review of market data from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) shows that the naira closed at ₦1,427.5/$1 on Friday, October 31, from ₦1,478/$1 when it opened …
The World Customs Organisation (WCO) has commenced a two-week intensive technical training for officers of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) at its headquarters in Brussels, Belgium, aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s Advance Ruling system and enhancing capacity in Renewable Energy Classification and the Green Harmonised System (HS) initiative. The programme is supported by the German Development …
Nigerians may soon benefit from lower petrol and food prices as 22 ships carrying petroleum products, frozen fish, and other essential commodities berth at Lagos ports, the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has revealed. The NPA’s latest Shipping Position report shows that the vessels are currently discharging cargo at Apapa, Tincan, and Lekki ports, signalling a …
Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court in Abuja, has barred the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from giving recognition to the outcome of the forthcoming 2025 National Convention of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) slated for November in Ibadan, Oyo State. The court, in its judgement on Friday, based the decision on the …
Former Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa (retd.), on Friday declared that he is exiting military service with pride, honour, and a clear conscience after decades of service to Nigeria. Speaking during his Pulling Out Parade in Abuja, Musa said he gave his “all” to the defence of the nation and expressed gratitude …
President Bola Tinubu on Thursday charged the newly appointed service chiefs to focus on results rather than excuses, saying Nigerians are eager to celebrate peace after years of insecurity. Speaking during their decoration ceremony at the Council Chamber, Presidential Villa, Abuja, the President urged them to confront emerging security threats in the North-Central, North-West, and …
Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has expressed confidence that he will secure a second term in the 2026 governorship election, citing his administration’s achievements and popularity across the state. Adeleke spoke with journalists in Abuja shortly after appearing before the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governorship Screening Committee. “I’m so confident I’m going to win,” …
