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The Federal Government said yesterday that ongoing diplomatic engagements between Nigeria and the United States were producing positive results towards easing tensions in both countries’ relations. The government spoke on a day United States Congressman, Bill Huizenga, expressed disappointment in the Nigerian government’s handling of ongoing attacks on Christians, calling for economic sanctions, rather than military intervention. Meanwhile, the Secretary …

• Chidoka asks minister to apologise to officer over remarks A confrontation ensued yesterday in Abuja’s Gaduwa District, as armed military officers, allegedly acting on instructions of a retired naval chief, resisted efforts by the Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, to halt work on a disputed parcel of land. The incident occurred when officials of the FCT Administration (FCTA) arrived …

“Barrister Nyesom Wike must tender an immediate and unequivocal public apology to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as Commander-in-Chief, to the Armed Forces of Nigeria, and to the specific officer whose honour was violated,” he declared A former Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Tukur Yusuf Buratai (retd.), has warned that the confrontation between the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, …

The management of the Museum of West African Art, Benin City has denied allegations that it presented itself as the Benin Royal Museum in order to secure funding. It urged relevant authorities to verify directly with donors to ascertain the true position of its dealings. Museum of West African Art, Benin City. Photo: wearemowaa.org The Director of the MOWAA Institute, …

Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has ordered the immediate revocation of the Right of Occupancy earlier granted to the Museum of West African Art management by the former administration of Godwin Obaseki. The governor’s directive, contained in a statement personally signed and dated October 21, 2025, was made public on Monday in Benin City. The revocation, he said, was carried …

A small band of Senate Democrats voted with Republicans on Monday night to approve a funding measure to reopen the federal government — without securing their party’s demand to guarantee an extension of enhanced Affordable Care Act subsidies, which help millions of Americans afford insurance. The funding compromise will now go to the House, where GOP leaders are hopeful it …

By Idahosa Musa The Oba of Benin, His Royal Majesty, Oba Ewuare II, has said that the immediate past administration in Edo State, attempted to mortgage the heritage of the Benin Throne by secretly twisting Benin Royal Museum project into the Museum Of West African Art (MOWAA). Oba Ewuare II, who stated this while playing host to the European Envoys …

The government shutdown – now on its 41st day but with an end in sight – has had widespread effects across the country, from reduced air travel capacity to federal workers not receiving paycheques to the shuttering of federally funded museums. Image caption: Passengers look at a board showing flight delays and cancellations in red at Orlando International Airport on …

We’ve also just heard from Republican Senate Majority Leader John Thune, striking an optimistic note about the outcome of negotiations on a deal to end the shutdown. He says he’s “glad to be able to say that eight Democrats joined Republicans last night to take the first step to reopen the government”. Thune says that the proposal includes funding for …

Mr Alefia is scheduled to be arraigned on Wednesday at the Federal High Court in Abuja A Nigerian journalist who the police have detained without trial for more than six weeks is set to be arraigned. Friday Alefia, publisher of the online newspaper, Naija News Today (formerly Asiwaju Media), will face alleged cybercrime charges when he appears in court on …