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Family of Three Killed in Abuja After Clash With Touts Police officers arrive at the scene rescuing the remaining two suspects who sustained serious injuries The injured suspects were rushed to the National Hospital for treatment Tragedy struck in Abuja on Wednesday when a man, his wife, and their young son lost their lives after … Read more
Tinubu to Inaugurate 6,000MT Lithium Processing Plant in Nasarawa ..Project signals growing investor confidence in solid minerals sector, says Gov Sule The Ministry of Solid Minerals also outlined plans to restrict lithium exports President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will visit Nasarawa State to inaugurate a new 6,000-metric-ton lithium processing plant built by Chinese investors, Governor Abdullahi … Read more
African Cultural Festival 2025: Lagos Leads Delegation to Pennsylvania … Providus Bank, Lagos State Government, Partners Kickstart Countdown Dipo Odebowale described the event as a platform to project Nigeria’s global excellence. With just 17 days to go, preparations are in top gear for the African Cultural Festival (ACF2025), scheduled for September 19–21 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, … Read more
Tinubu’s Confidence in Shettima Silences Critics, Says Arewa Think Tank Yakubu said Tinubu’s words had effectively silenced those nursing ambitions of replacing Shettima Adighije lauded Shettima’s commitment to infrastructure development The Arewa Think Tank (ATT) has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for reaffirming his confidence in Vice President Kashim Shettima, describing it as a decisive … Read more
Libya Returnee Urges Nigerian Youths to Shun Dangerous Routes The returnee revealed that she dropped out of school to raise money for her sick mother Dabiri-Erewa praised Mercy’s resilience, describing her as “one of the lucky ones” A young Nigerian woman, Mercy Oluwagbenga, who was recently rescued from Libya after a viral video showed her … Read more
FG Unveils Curriculum Reforms to Ease Subject Load, Boost Skills The new structure takes effect from the 2025/26 academic session Dr. Alausa noted that the streamlined curriculum would allow learners to focus on core competencies The Federal Government has announced a comprehensive overhaul of Nigeria’s education curriculum, a move aimed at easing the burden of … Read more
Lagos Is a No Man’s Land – Tinubu’s Adviser Daniel Bwala Bwala defended the N3.9 trillion in federal projects reportedly allocated to Lagos over two years Says Lagos pride of Nigeria’s economy Daniel Bwala, the Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Policy Communication, described Lagos State as belonging to no single group and called … Read more
Alausa Lauds First Lady’s National Library Donation Initiative on 65th Birthday The revival of the National Library Fund is a core component of the Federal Government’s education reform agenda The ministers urged citizens to rally behind the National Library to help secure a brighter, more educated future for the country The Minister of Education Dr. … Read more
Tinubu Directs Security Agencies to Intensify Operations in Katsina State Tinubu described Nigeria’s security challenges as solvable He emphasized importance security personnel familiar with local terrains President Bola Tinubu has directed an immediate review of security operations in Katsina State. Eko Hot Blog reports that in a statement released Tuesday by his Senior Special Adviser … Read more
Why I’ve Not Appointed Ambassadors Yet – Tinubu Tinubu noted that the process of selecting qualified candidates is complex and requires careful consideration “I still have ambassadorial positions to fill, and many people are interested” – Tinubu President Bola Tinubu has acknowledged the challenges and delays surrounding the appointment of Nigerian ambassadors, Eko Hot Blog … Read more
FG Declares September 5 Public Holiday for Eid-ul-Mawlid Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo extended warm greetings to Muslims in Nigeria He called on the Muslim Ummah to reflect on and emulate the Prophet’s virtues The Federal Government has declared Friday, September 5, 2025, a public holiday in observance of Eid-ul-Mawlid, which commemorates the birth of the Holy … Read more
Three Casual Workers Killed in Lekki Apartment Attack The victims were said to be living together in a makeshift room Some community sources suggested the incident may be connected to a cult clash or a personal dispute Three unidentified male adults have been found dead in their apartment on Olateju Street in the Lekki Phase … Read more
Free Laptops, Tablets to Reach 47 Million Pupils, Teachers Nationwide The initiative will benefit pupils in pre-primary, primary, and junior secondary schools. Thomas Lamerna stated that the initiative will come at no cost to federal or state governments To enhance access to quality education, 47 million students and teachers in smart schools nationwide will receive … Read more
‘He’s So Stubborn’: Tinubu Recounts Dispute With Buhari Over APC Symbol Described Buhari as a determined individual “We had our differences before reaching common ground” President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has disclosed that he and the late former President Muhammadu Buhari had disagreements during the early stages of forming the All Progressives Congress (APC). Eko Hot … Read more
We’ve Hit Our Revenue Target for the Year – Tinubu Revenue from non-oil sources has helped cushion the impact of global economic pressures – Tinubu Outlines plans to roll out agricultural mechanisation President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced that his administration has surpassed its 2025 revenue target ahead of schedule, attributing the success to stronger … Read more
I Will Never Take Our Bond for Granted – Shettima to Tinubu Kashim Shettima expressed his deep appreciation to President Bola Tinubu Appreciate countless Nigerians from every walk of life who have felicitate with Jim ok his birthday Vice President Kashim Shettima has expressed his deep appreciation to President Bola Tinubu, vowing never to take … Read more
Dr. Tunji Alausa Announces WASSCE’s Shift to CBT The change marks the first time in WASSCE’s 73-year history that the examination will be conducted digitally The initiative aims to strengthening examination integrity, curbing malpractice The Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa has announced the full transition of the West African Senior School Certificate Examination … Read more
Jandor’s Comeback to APC a Big Win for Lagos – Obasa Jandor commended President Bola Tinubu’s recent tax reforms, describing them as bold Both leaders concluded the meeting with a pledge to work together to strengthen the APC The Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, has described the return of former … Read more
Tinubu’s Appointments Reflect Diversity, Inclusivity – Lagos APC Oladejo highlighted the diverse composition of the President’s cabinet Oladejo pointed out that several appointees under 40 now occupy strategic positions The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has praised President Bola Tinubu for what it described as his unmatched commitment to inclusive governance, … Read more
Lagos Targets Global Spotlight with 101-Day Tourism, Entertainment Initiative The festival will run from 26 September 2025 to 4 January 2026 The initiative is designed to promote Lagos as Africa’s cultural and tourism hub The Lagos State Government has unveiled a 101-day tourism and entertainment initiative aimed at revitalising the state’s hospitality, creative, and sports … Read more