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The Federal Government of Nigeria has condemned the recent military takeover in the Republic of Guinea-Bissau. FG recently described it as an unconstitutional change of government that poses a major risk to stability in the West African region. In a press statement issued by the Spokesperson of the Ministry of ...

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has blasted the Federal Government’s handling of the recent abduction and release of schoolgirls in Kebbi State. He recently warned that the freedom of the schoolgirls is not a security success but proof that terrorists now operate as an alternative government in different parts of ...

The Special Adviser to the President on Media and Policy, Sunday Dare, has reacted to public curiosity over the operational details behind the rescue of 38 persons abducted from Christ Apostolic Church in Eruku, Ekiti Local Government Area of Kwara State. He recently revealed that keeping the details surrounding the ...

At least 100,000 police officers attached to VIPs and politicians have been withdrawn and redeployed to core policing duties. The officers will help with counter-insurgency operations, as part of a strategy to end terrorist attacks across Nigeria. President Bola Tinubu ordered the withdrawal of police officers at a security meeting ...

The United Igbo Elders Council (UNIEC) worldwide has urged the Federal Government of Nigeria to release Mazi Nnamdi Kanu unconditionally in line with international and Nigerian Court rulings. The group recently revealed that any further prosecution or detention of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu under an unconstitutional law is illegal and morally ...

The Federal Government has assured Nigerians that it is taking quick steps to secure the release of the abducted female students in Kebbi State. Recall that young girls were recently captured from Government Girls Secondary School, Maga, in Danko/Wasagu Local Government Area of Kebbi. In a press statement issued by ...

The Federal Government has said that it is implementing strategic reforms to build a resilient, equitable and sustainable health system. FG recently revealed that the aim is to deliver a health system that is capable of guaranteeing quality healthcare nationwide. Speaking during the second day of the 2025 Joint Annual ...

The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has said that diplomatic efforts between Nigeria and the United States are yielding results amid recent tensions between both governments. This comes after US President Donald Trump alleged that Christianity in Nigeria was facing an “existential threat” from radical Islamist groups. ...

President Bola Tinubu has said that Nigeria will emerge stronger amid recent threats from U.S. President Donald Trump. He recently revealed that the matter will be handled with the seriousness it deserves, and Nigerians have been reacting. Speaking following a routine meeting with the Nigerian leader at the Presidential Villa ...

The Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, has accused the government of intentionally neglecting the health sector. The union recently alleged that the FG is deliberately frustrating health workers through poor welfare, unpaid entitlements and broken promises. Speaking at the opening ceremony of the 51st Regular National Executive Council, NEC, meeting of ...

The Presidency has said that President Bola Tinubu and the American President Donald Trump are set to hold a diplomatic meeting over issues surrounding the concerns raised by Trump regarding the alleged genocide against Christians in Nigeria. Recall that Trump recently claimed that radical Islamists are responsible for what he ...

The Federal Government, FG, has confirmed that President Bola Tinubu has approved a 15 per cent import tariff on petrol and diesel. The Presidency recently described the policy as a strategic step to aid local refining and strengthen Nigeria’s energy independence. Speaking via a press statement, the Special Adviser to ...

The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has said that the Federal Government has secured about N700bn for the rollout of 2 million meters yearly over the next five years. He recently revealed that the programme is under the Presidential Metering Initiative, and Nigerians have been reacting. Speaking in Lagos at ...

The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Heineken Lokpobiri, has said that the Federal Government will fully support Dangote Refinery in achieving its 1.4 million barrels-per-day refined products target. He recently described the refinery’s expansion plan as a major milestone for Africa’s energy independence. Speaking in Lagos during his ...

Chairman of Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited, High Chief Government Ekpemupolo, a.k.a Tompolo, has begged Nigerians to ignore false reports saying that he issued a 21-day ultimatum to the Federal Government to release the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu. He recently revealed that the fake ...

The Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, has announced the suspension of its two-week warning strike. The union recently gave the Federal Government a one-month window to conclude the renegotiation of the 2009 FGN/ASUU Agreement and tackle other unresolved issues affecting Nigeria’s university system. Speaking during a press briefing in ...

The Federal Government of Nigeria plans to create at least 20,000 jobs yearly through the launch of the second phase of the Nigeria Jubilee Fellows Programme (NJFP). The NJFP, a flagship programme of the Federal Government being coordinated by the Office of the Vice-President, is implemented by the United Nations ...

The Federal Government has hailed the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission for its outstanding transformation since its inception. FG recently praised the agency’s growth into a leading anti-corruption institution. The Special Adviser to the President on Policy and Coordination and Head of the Central Results Delivery Coordination Unit, Hadiza Bala ...

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has rejected the Federal Government’s directive enforcing the “No Work, No Pay” policy against striking lecturers. He recently declared that the union will not bow to intimidation or threats. Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today, ASUU President, Dr Chris Piwuna, said that the ...

The Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, has declared a two-week warning strike. The union recently alleged the Federal Government’s reluctance to meet their demands, despite efforts by FG officials to meet with the union to avert the action. Announced by the National President of the union, Prof. Chris Piwuna, ...