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Vice-President Kashim Shettima departed Abuja on Sunday for New York to represent President Bola Tinubu at the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly, the Office of the Vice-President said. According to a statement released on Sunday by Senior Special Assistant on Media and Communications to the Vice-President, Mr Stanley Nkwocha, Shettima will deliver Nigeria’s national statement at the high-level meeting. The statement read, “Vice President Kashim Shettima has departed Abuja, Nigeria, to attend the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly, holding in New York, United States of America, from Monday, September 22 to Sunday, September 28,…

President Tinubu is in a celebratory mood as his wife and first lady of Nigeria, Remi Tinubu, turns 65.  In a tribute to her, the President described Remi as his confidant, counsellor, and the steady flame illuminating his path. He celebrated her sacrifice Nigeria and stated that Nigeria ‘owes her more than many will ever know.’ He went on to pray and profess his love for her. Nigerian beauty His tribute reads ‘’Oluremi Mi, As you celebrate your 65th birthday today, I honour not only the love of my life, but also a woman whose quiet strength and enduring grace…

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has said any leader who fails to perform should be voted out of office if proper elections are conducted.This is as former President Olusegun Obasanjo and the President of Ghana, John Dramani Mahama, called for the reform of democracy and its protection in Africa. Obasanjo also denied allegations that he sought a third term in office when he was president, insisting that if he had wanted a third term, he would have got it, adding also that no Nigerian can produce evidence to support such allegations. Jonathan, who described electoral manipulation as one of the biggest…

Air travel across Europe was thrown into disarray this weekend after a cyberattack crippled check-in and boarding systems at some of the continent’s busiest airports, including London Heathrow, Brussels and Berlin. The disruption left thousands of passengers stranded in long queues, with airlines forced to fall back on manual procedures. Brussels Airport confirmed that its automated systems had been rendered inoperable overnight, forcing staff to check in passengers by hand. The operator warned of “a large impact on the flight schedule” and said delays and cancellations were inevitable. At least 10 flights were cancelled and 17 others delayed by more…

President Bola Tinubu is currently in Kaduna State on a one-day visit. Shortly after he landed, the President visited the widow of late former President, Muhammadu Buhari, Aisha, at the family house. He was received by the former first lady and her family member. The President in his brief speech pledged to continue her husband’s legacy. ‘’”The loss of flesh is not the loss of spirit, the spirit that he left with us is the spirit of hope, dedication,patriotism and honesty…we assure you and the family that we will continue the legacy of our leader and the spirit that he…

The Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, has emphasised the importance of alternative dispute resolution in promoting transparency, accountability, and integrity in the workplace. The Managing Director, Dr Samuel Ogbuku, stated this during a Sensitisation Programme with the theme: “Promoting Transparency and Due Process in the Workplace: Deploying Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Approaches in Building a Culture of Accountability and Integrity” organised by the Commission’s Department of Dispute and Conflict Resolution in Port Harcourt. Ogbuku, who was represented by his Chief of Staff, Rev. Julius Oworibo, noted: “I am impressed by the quality and timeliness of this programme. ADR is a…

The Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) has disbursed a total of ₦2.22 trillion to the federal, state, and local governments for the month of August 2025. The disclosure came from the Federal Ministry of Finance in a statement issued on Wednesday following FAAC’s monthly meeting in Abuja, chaired by Finance Minister Wale Edun. From the gross revenue of ₦3.63 trillion, the allocations to the three tiers of government are as follows: In addition, ₦183.01 billion was allocated to oil-producing states under the 13% derivation formula, and ₦124.84 billion was earmarked for collection costs. FAAC also noted that ₦1.28 trillion was…

The Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, has affirmed its commitment to regional development through inclusive dialogue and transparency in the implementation of projects across the Niger Delta region. The NDDC Managing Director, Dr Samuel Ogbuku stated this during a stakeholders meeting on Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) in Warri, Delta State. Ogbuku, who was represented by the Deputy Director of Environmental Protection and Control, Mr. Oscar Gbayisemore, noted that sustainable development must go hand-in-hand with environmental protection. He called for deeper collaboration with stakeholders during project implementation. The NDDC Chief Executive Officer further highlighted the synergy between the NDDC and the…

Nigeria’s rising 400m hurdles star Ezekiel Nathaniel has rewritten his country’s record books again, running a scorching 47.11 seconds in the Tokyo 2025 World Championships final — a national record — but narrowly missing out on a medal as he placed fourth. The race saw American Rai Benjamin originally disqualified for a lane infringement, briefly putting Nathaniel in bronze position, but after a successful appeal Benjamin was reinstated and took gold. Brazil’s Alison dos Santos claimed silver in 46.84 seconds, while Qatar’s Abderrahman Samba clinched bronze at 47.06 seconds. Though just outside the podium, Nathaniel’s performance was widely praised as…

Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, will address residents on Friday in a statewide broadcast. Fubara disclosed this while addressing journalists at the Government House in Port Harcourt, the state capital. He said he would speak to Rivers residents at 6 p.m. “We are going to the state by 6 p.m.,” Fubara stated. The governor thanked the residents and supporters for the show of love since Thursday. “I’m really humbled by what I saw at the airport. “That reception really humbled me. It showed love, and solidarity,” said the governor. He said the support reflected the bond between the people and the state…