China has said it firmly supports the Nigerian government as it “leads its people on the development path suited to its national conditions”. Addressing a press conference on Tuesday in Beijing, Mao Ning, spokesperson of China’s foreign ministry, said “as Nigeria’s comprehensive strategic partner, China firmly opposes any country using
Gov. Babagana Zulum of Borno state on Tuesday distributed 63 patrol vehicles to security agencies and formations to boost security in Maiduguri and surrounding communities. NAN reports that the distribution is aimed at improving mobility, response capabilities and coordination among security formations operating within the state capital. Of the 63
The European Union (EU) has reiterated its solidarity with Nigeria, emphasising respect for the nation’s sovereignty and commitment to strengthening cooperation in peacebuilding, interfaith dialogue, and human rights protection. The EU Ambassador to Nigeria and ECOWAS, Mr Gautier Mignot, disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria
Vice-President Kashim Shettima has departed Abuja for Brazil to represent President Bola Tinubu at the 30th session of the United Nations Climate Change Conference. Mr Stanley Nkwocha, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Communications, Office of the Vice-President, made this known in a statement on in Abuja
The House of Representatives has issued a seven-day ultimatum to the Minister of Finance, Mr Wale Edun and the Minister of Budget, Mr Atiku Bagudu to ensure payment to local contractors for jobs executed under the 2024 and 2025 Appropriations. The resolution followed a motion to Matters of Urgent Public
The Federal Government has unveiled plans to empower seven million youths through dual vocational training and digital skills development programmes, aimed at fostering self-reliance, employability, and innovation nationwide. Minister of Youth Development, Mr Ayodele Olawande, disclosed this during a courtesy visit by a delegation from the IHK Giessen-Friedberg Chambers of
The Commissioner of Police in charge of Saturday’s Anambra governorship election, Abayomi Shogunle, says no fewer than 60,000 security personnel drawn from various security agencies have been deployed for the poll. This is contained in a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in the state, SP Tochukwu
The new Director Defence Information (DDI), Brig.-Gen. Samaila Uba, has identified the growing threat of misinformation and cyber propaganda as a major challenge to national security. Uba stated this on Tuesday in Abuja, while taking over command from the former defence spokesman, Brig.-Gen. Tukur Gusau. He warned that adversaries were
President Bola Tinubu has urged the Senate to confirm Dr Kingsley Udeh for appointment as a Minister of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Tinubu’s request was conveyed in a letter addressed to President of Senate, Godswill Akpabio and read at plenary on Tuesday. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports