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…Notable Snub Raises Eyebrows Amid Political Ties LAGOS, NIGERIA – At the official inauguration of the first completed segment of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway on Saturday, May 31, 2025, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu appeared to sideline Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu. The event marked the unveiling of a 30-kilometre stretch …

For the record: … Delegation Led By Ogun Deputy Governor BY ABU-SATAR HAMED ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic accident that claimed the lives of 20 members of the Kano State contingent who were returning from the 22nd …

…Building On Executive Order For Pharmaceutical Tariff Waivers BY ABU-SATAR HAMED FCT, ABUJA, NIGERIA – In a bold move aimed at transforming Nigeria’s healthcare sector, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has launched MediPool, a landmark initiative designed to drastically reduce the cost of essential medicines and provide relief for millions of …

… Promoting Tolerance Through Language BY ABU-SATAR HAMED RIYAD, SAUDI ARABIA – In a significant step towards global inclusivity and religious accessibility, the Saudi Arabian authorities have announced that the 2025 Arafah sermon will be broadcast in 34 languages, including Hausa, Yoruba, and Fulani. According to an official statement, the …

… CallS For National Unity, Prayers BY ABU-SATAR HAMED FCT, ABUJA, NIGERIA – The Federal Government has officially declared Friday, June 6, and Monday, June 9, 2025, as public holidays in celebration of this year’s Eid-ul-Adha festival. The declaration was made by the Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, in …

…We’ve Capacity To Meet ECOWAS’s Petroleum Needs – Dangote BY ABU-SATAR HAMED LAGOS, NIGERIA – Africa’s leading political and economic bloc, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), has declared that the Dangote Petroleum Refinery stands as more than just an engineering marvel – it is a powerful symbol …

BY ABU-SATAR HAMED FCT, ABUJA, NIGERIA -In a bold move to reposition technical education as a driver of economic transformation, the Federal Government of Nigeria has officially launched its Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) initiative. The national launch ceremony took place in Abuja and was jointly officiated by …

… Ceremony Held in Line with Ogun State Obas Law BY ABU-SATAR HAMED ILARO-YEWA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – His Royal Majesty, Oba (Dr.) Kehinde Gbadewole Olugbenle, the Olu of Ilaro and Paramount Ruler of Yewaland, on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, presided over the formal installation rites for newly upgraded Baales …

ASABA, DELTA STATE, NIGERIA – The State Executive Working Committee of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Delta State has reaffirmed its unwavering support for the administration of Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori. The endorsement came during an official visit to the Governor on Monday. Leading the delegation was the APC …

BY ABU-SATAR HAMED LAGOS, NIGERIA – Eseoghene Edafie, popularly known as OG Fajey, has just released his latest single titled TIME, and it’s already making waves across the internet. The Delta State-born Afrobeats sensation recently clinched the prestigious Dynamic Artiste of the Year 2025 award in South Africa. Riding on …