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The Minister of State for Defence, Dr Bello Matawalle, has reiterated the commitment of President Bola Tinubu to equip the nation’s armed forces with requisite platforms to tackle insecurity. Matawalle gave the commitment during the Jumaat Service in commemoration of the 69th Anniversary Celebration of the Nigerian Navy on Friday in Abuja. He said the navy had acquired several platforms …

Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr Festus Keyamo, has said the Federal Government has jettisoned the national carrier project, stressing that it is now focused on supporting the growth of local carriers. Keyamo also expressed dismay over the condition of the old terminal of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, MMIA, saying plans were in progress for government to demolish …

 By Isah Aliyu Chiroma In the unending battle of economic stability, with both promising growth and persistent challenges, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has made a pivotal decision by retaining the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) at 27.50 per cent. This announcement, made during the Monetary Policy Committee’s (MPC) 300th meeting, signifies a continued commitment to stabilizing the Nigerian economy. …

Dangote Petroleum Refinery has again announced a fresh reduction in the pump prices of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), also known as petrol, across Nigeria, with the new rates now ranging from N875 and N905 per litre, depending on the region. According to a breakdown of the updated pricing template, residents in Lagos will now pay N875 per litre, while those …

The Federal Government Thursday filed criminal charges against Senator Natasha  Akpoti-Uduaghan. The Kogi Central Senator was accused of allegedly making damaging allegations against the Senate President, Senator Godswill Obot Akpabio, and former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Adoza Bello. The suit with Charge No. CR/1277/25 was filed at the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, before Justice C. …

President Bola Tinubu has requested the Senate to approve N1.4trillion as the budget of Rivers State for 2025. In a letter he wrote to the Senate on Thursday, he explained that the move was in furtherance of the nullification of the 2025 budget of the state by the Supreme Court. Tinubu also noted that Rivers State, currently under the emergency …

The German Ambassador to Nigeria, Annett Gunther, has said her country is depending on Nigeria among a few other countries to meet its hydrogen needs and transition to green energy. The envoy also said Nigeria’s abundant natural resources, location and forward thinking leadership has positioned her well  as an emerging hydrogen economy. Speaking in Abuja on Thursday at the opening …

The officers claimed that the forthcoming promotion process is targeted to benefit the Inspector General of Police and his cronies, who recently got their PhDs from private universities. A growing number of disgruntled police officers have accused the leadership of the Nigeria Police Force and the Police Service Commission (PSC) of abandoning them after they submitted academic documents for promotion …

Mr Ribadu says for Nigerians to appreciate the gains made in securing the country, citizens must reflect on the security situation before 29 May 2025. The National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu, has said the Federal Government and security services in the country have substantially confronted the multi-faceted security challenges inherited by the Bola Tinubu administration. The NSA said through …

The Progressive Governors Forum (PGF) has formally endorsed President Bola Tinubu as the party’s sole candidate for the 2027 presidential election – an emphatic show of internal solidarity amid growing opposition realignment ahead of the next general polls. The motion for the governors to endorse Tinubu was moved by PGF Chairman and Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma, and seconded by …