…ambassador to Slovenia, signalling a diplomatic reset after Ljubljana’s change of government. Ties between Israel and Slovenia had soured under the previous centre-left government of prime minister Robert Golob, which had characterised Israel’s military offensive in Gaza as “genocide”. But ties have warmed significantl…

…Nigeria and the persecution of Christians and restrictions on security assistance to the government of Nigeria, and steps that they have to take. "That bill's likely to become law. We're about to, hopefully, pass that here today. And so there's some pretty strong and aggressive language in that bill that's going to be…

Nigerians have continued to express divergent views on the Federal Government's extension of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) orientation course as well as other reforms it approved for the scheme. The government extended the orientation course from three weeks to six weeks. The reforms were aimed at strengtheni…

…the minister's official visit to the hospital, where he also flagged off the Federal Government's distribution of emergency obstetric and newborn care equipment, commodities and delivery kits, and inspected ongoing infrastructure projects. Speaking during the inauguration, the Chief Medical Director of ATBUTH, Prof. Yu…

…Nigeria and the persecution of Christians and restrictions on security assistance to the government of Nigeria, and steps that they have to take. "That bill's likely to become law. We're about to, hopefully, pass that here today. And so there's some pretty strong and aggressive language in that bill that's going to be…

…Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mukhtar Gidado, Mohammed, on behalf of his family, the government and the people of Bauchi State, condoled with the families over the losses. According to the statement, Ibrahim, an elder statesman, educationist and former Commissioner for Religious Affairs, died in Abuja after a protrac…

The Federal Government has dismissed claims that it spent more than ₦8 trillion outside the 2026 budget, describing the reports as inaccurate and a misrepresentation of the International Monetary Fund's 2026 Article IV Consultation Report. The government said the allegations, which referenced comments attributed to the…

…disclose the requested information, particularly where there are credible allegations of governmental impropriety and possible misuse of public resources. The basic purpose of the Freedom of Information Act is to ensure an informed citizenry, enabling citizens to check corruption and hold public officials and instituti…

…he added. Khamenei’s funeral is being viewed outside Iran as a test of support for the government following mass protests in January that rights groups say were quelled by a crackdown that left thousands dead. “We’re here to show the world that we back our revolution and our leader, and we demand revenge for the blood…

The Federal Government has condemned the killing of two Nigerian nationals in South Africa, calling on the South African authorities to urgently investigate the incidents and ensure those responsible are brought to justice. The government also expressed concern over what it described as a growing pattern of attacks aga…

…citing the cordial working relationship between the executive and legislative arms of government. Also speaking, WARDC Chief Executive Officer and Founder, Prof. Abiola Akiyode-Afolabi, described the Bauchi State House of Assembly as one of Nigeria’s most consistent state legislatures in promoting laws that protect wom…

…further raises concerns about the scale of grand corruption under the Tinubu government. The IMF now reveals that about ₦8.83 trillion in expenditure undertaken in 2025 is not reflected in the budget. This expenditure is not budgeted and is therefore not under legislative oversight or administrative scrutiny. This is h…

…for a first-class UNILORIN graduate to pursue a Master's degree in Italy, the Federal Government inaugurated a new board for the Bank of Agriculture, and France booked a place in the 2026 FIFA World Cup quarter-finals. APC faces backlash over controversial candidates' list The All Progressives Congress is facing widesp…

…September. Turkey received a first batch of 10 F110s in September, and talks with the US government to acquire 80 more were "ongoing", he said. But that's been held up by a lack of political clearance linked to Turkey's 2017 acquisition of a Russian S-400 missile defence system, Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said in Sep…

…public finances. In a post on X on Sunday, Obi alleged that about ₦8.83 trillion in government expenditure undertaken in 2025 was not reflected in the national budget, describing the development as evidence of "grand corruption." "The recent report from the IMF consultation further raises concerns about the scale of gr…

…and address the dire circumstances facing our citizens. He called on the Federal Government and state leaders to move beyond mere political discourse and make transparent, upfront investments to secure agricultural corridors, support smallholder farmers with accessible resources, and collaborate vigorously with organis…

…hear her case? The pain, Aliyu suggested, is one he will carry for the rest of his life. Government steps in Kaduna State government has since taken significant steps. Governor Uba Sani, during a condolence visit to the bereaved family, condemned the killing as barbaric and completely unacceptable. He disclosed that 41…

…Avenue, formerly called Western Avenue, Iwaya area of Yaba, Lagos Mainland Local Government Area, and other coastal areas. However, viral videos online monitored showed residents and motorists stuck in floods, sending SOS message to the state government for intervention. The NiHSA DG argued, "Lagos is a coastal state,…

…he won massively. In Ondo State, stakeholders in Okeigbo, Ile-Oluji/Okeigbo Local Government Area, for their part, demanded a new representative for the Ile-Oluji/Okeigbo/Odigbo Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives ahead of 2027, citing years of poor representation and inadequate development. Their posi…

…by climate change, will continue to overwhelm existing drainage infrastructure unless governments invest more aggressively in flood control and environmental management. The recent incidents have also renewed concerns over the country's level of preparedness, especially as the peak flooding period, usually between Augu…

…As dusk settles over Okwuzi, an oil-producing community in Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni Local Government Area of Rivers State, the horizon bursts into shades of orange and crimson. Towering flames shoot endlessly from gas flare stacks, illuminating the night sky with an eerie glow. The flames burn relentlessly, day and night, sen…

…the constitution does not disburse power or funds to an unelected spouse to perform governmental functions without constitutional accountability. I must also flag Mrs Tinubu's tell-tale pronouns: she switches between "I" and "We" as if they are options from a government playbook. When is she "we" and when is she "I"? S…

…and Blue Economy. The engagement, themed "From Policy to Action: Mobilising Sub-National Governments for Effective Implementation of Nigeria's National Policy on Marine and Blue Economy," brought together government officials, diplomats, development partners, industry leaders, academics and representatives of state gov…

The Federal Government is to pay N358.32bn on electricity subsidies in the first quarter of 2026 despite persistent blackouts and operational challenges in the power sector, with the subsidy bill averaging over N119bn monthly as the government continues to freeze end-user tariffs. The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Co…

…to declining herd immunity, misinformation, and uneven vaccine distribution across local government areas. A UNICEF consultant, Dr Pita Obam, warned that measles outbreaks in Nigeria are often driven by "waning immunity and gaps in vaccination coverage," urging stronger community engagement and routine immunisation dri…