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Nigerian News

NYCN President visits youth minister, forges stronger partnership

August 27, 2025August 27, 2025 - by Admin I

In a bid to foster inclusive youth development, Comrade Solomon Adodo, who doubles as board member, representing Federal Capital Territory (FCT) in the North Central Development Commission (NCDC) and President, …

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Nigerian News / Top Stories

Ghanaian ministers, 6 others die in helicopter crash

August 6, 2025August 7, 2025 - by Abdullahi M. Gulloma

Ghana’s defence minister Edward Omane Boamah and his environment colleague Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed were killed in a helicopter crash, Wednesday, the Ghanaian presidency said, hours after the armed forces reported …

Ghanaian ministers, 6 others die in helicopter crash Read More
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Sports

Afrobasket Championship: Musawa congratulates D’Tigress on record-breaking win

August 5, 2025August 5, 2025 - by Paul Okah

The Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism, and the Creative Economy, Hannatu Musa Musawa, has congratulated Nigeria’s esteemed women’s basketball team, the D’Tigress, on their historic achievement of winning the Afrobasket …

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Politics

Plateau: Jos North APC chieftains eyeing Nentawe’s ministerial seat 

July 27, 2025July 27, 2025 - by Muhammad Tanko Shittu

  MUHAMMAD TANKO SHITTU writes that party members from Jos North LGA in Plateau state are jostling for the Office of Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction as President Bola …

Plateau: Jos North APC chieftains eyeing Nentawe’s ministerial seat  Read More
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Sports

Minister Musawa congratulates Super Falcons on winning historic 10th WAFCON title

July 27, 2025July 27, 2025 - by Paul Okah

The Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism, and the Creative Economy, Barrister Hannatu Musa Musawa, has extended her warmest congratulations to the Super Falcons of Nigeria. The women’s national football team …

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Opinion

Why Nasir Bala Ja’o’ji should be minister

July 25, 2025July 25, 2025 - by Mukhtar Shuaib

Since the confirmation of the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda, as the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), concerned Nigerians and groups came …

Why Nasir Bala Ja’o’ji should be minister Read More
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Nigerian News

Counter misconceptions with truth, FG urges media, diplomats

July 24, 2025July 24, 2025 - by Chizoba Ogbeche

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar, has called on Nigerian media organisations and diplomats to adopt a strategic and proactive communication approach that counters disinformation and strengthens the …

Counter misconceptions with truth, FG urges media, diplomats Read More
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Nigerian News

Desertification: 40 million Nigerians threatened – FG

July 22, 2025July 22, 2025 - by Admin I

The Minister of Environment, Mr. Balarabe Lawal, has expressed concerns over current desertification and land degradation , saying it is threatening the livelihoods of over 40 million Nigerians and have …

Desertification: 40 million Nigerians threatened – FG Read More
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Nigerian News

Minister pays surprise visit to Abuja FMC, orders emergency reforms 

July 14, 2025July 14, 2025 - by Helen Oji

Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Iziaq Adekunle Salako, weekend, paid an unscheduled assessment visit to the emergency unit of the Federal medical Centre (FMC) Abuja. The …

Minister pays surprise visit to Abuja FMC, orders emergency reforms  Read More
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Nigerian News

FG to reposition cooperative societies to enhance wealth – Minister 

July 8, 2025July 8, 2025 - by Blessing Okola 

The federal government has taken proactive steps to reposition cooperative societies as a tool for community wealth creation through the implementation of the Renewed Hope Cooperative Reform and Revamp Programme …

FG to reposition cooperative societies to enhance wealth – Minister  Read More
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Nigerian News

FG moves to recognise ‘Youth Work’ as a profession

June 26, 2025June 26, 2025 - by Donald Iorchir

The federal government Thursday took a decisive step towards institutionalising youth development by seeking formal recognition of ‘Youth Work’ as a distinct profession in Nigeria. Youth work is a profession …

FG moves to recognise ‘Youth Work’ as a profession Read More
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Nigerian News

FG committed to end open defecation by 2030 – Minister 

June 26, 2025June 26, 2025 - by Paul Okah

The Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Prof. Joseph Terlumun Utsev, has reiterated the federal government’s commitment and unwavering support for state-led efforts to improve Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) …

FG committed to end open defecation by 2030 – Minister  Read More
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Nigerian News

Tinubu met Nigerian economy on oxygen, tightened sleeves to revive it – Minister  

June 12, 2025June 12, 2025 - by Sidi A.  Umar

In view of the critical and strategic importance of roads infrastructure to economic development of the country,  President Bola Ahmed Tinubu focused attention to complete all the ongoing road projects  inherited …

Tinubu met Nigerian economy on oxygen, tightened sleeves to revive it – Minister   Read More
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Nigerian News

After God, my loyalty lies with Tinubu – Umahi 

June 10, 2025June 10, 2025 - by Admin I

Minister of Works Senator David Umahi, Monday, declared that after God, his loyalty lies with President Bola Tinubu, saying he takes instructions only from the two. Umahi made the declaration in …

After God, my loyalty lies with Tinubu – Umahi  Read More
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Religion

Eid-Al-Adha: Umahi felicitates with Muslims, speaks on growing interfaith relationship in Nigeria 

June 9, 2025June 9, 2025 - by Paul Okah

The Minister of Works, Engr. Nweze David Umahi, has conveyed his profound felicitations to the Muslim brothers and sisters on the commemoration of this year’s Eid-al-Adha celebrated all over the …

Eid-Al-Adha: Umahi felicitates with Muslims, speaks on growing interfaith relationship in Nigeria  Read More
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Nigerian News

Mike Ejeagha: Musawa mourns passing of highlife legend

June 8, 2025June 8, 2025 - by Paul Okah

The Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism and Creative Economy, Barrister Hannatu Musa Musawa, has mourned the passing of Nigeria’s highlife legend, Mike Ejeagha, who departed this life on Friday, June …

Mike Ejeagha: Musawa mourns passing of highlife legend Read More
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Nigerian News

Poor funding hampering FERMA’s performance – Minister

June 2, 2025June 2, 2025 - by Joshua Egbodo 

The Minister of State for Works, Bar. Bello Goronyo, has blamed poor performance of the Federal Roads Maintenance Agency (FERMA) on poor annual budgetary allocation. “While the agency requires an …

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Business

Keyamo appointed as Chairman of the council of Ministers of BAG states

May 23, 2025May 23, 2025 - by Adeola Akinbobola

The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development of Nigeria, Festus Keyamo has been appointed as the Chairman of the Council of Ministers of the Banjul Accord Group (BAG) States.  His …

Keyamo appointed as Chairman of the council of Ministers of BAG states Read More
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Opinion / Top Stories

Celebrating Quintessential Idris at 59, Reminiscing Blueprint at 14

May 2, 2025May 2, 2025 - by Clem Oluwole

The media is a terrain that many entrepreneurs of northern extraction are scared to venture into. But a young man summoned up courage and took the bull by the horns. …

Celebrating Quintessential Idris at 59, Reminiscing Blueprint at 14 Read More
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Business

FG designates Minna airport alternative to Abuja international airport 

April 23, 2025April 23, 2025 - by Aideloje Ojo 

  The federal government has officially designated the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Airport Minna as the alternative route to the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. Minister of Aviation and Airspace …

FG designates Minna airport alternative to Abuja international airport  Read More
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Business

Minister commissions steel, fabrication projects, hails company

April 23, 2025April 23, 2025 - by Sunny Idachaba

The Minister of Steel development, Prince Shuaibu Abubakar, has said Orbit Galvanising Steel Industries and Orbit Fabrication Works are game changers in the economic growth of the country. He stated …

Minister commissions steel, fabrication projects, hails company Read More
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Nigerian News

Radda visits culture, tourism ministry, backs artefacts, monuments’ preservation

April 23, 2025April 23, 2025 - by Paul Okah

Katsina state governor, Dr. Dikko Umar Radda, has pledged his state’s support to the Ministry of Art, Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy in areas of culture and artefacts’ preservation. …

Radda visits culture, tourism ministry, backs artefacts, monuments’ preservation Read More
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Nigerian News

FG to empower 650,000 youth with digital skills, others – Minister 

April 18, 2025April 18, 2025 - by Uko Etim

  The federal government is believed to be making plans to empower no fewer than 650,000 youth with technical, vocational and digital skills in the next two years, blueprint has …

FG to empower 650,000 youth with digital skills, others – Minister  Read More
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Nigerian News

Embrace media literacy, Idris urges spokespersons  

April 15, 2025April 15, 2025 - by Adeola Akinbobola

Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has tasked spokespersons across the country to brace up and embrace information and media literacy. Information and media literacy is a composite concept …

Embrace media literacy, Idris urges spokespersons   Read More
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Security & Crime

Group backs information minister Idris over comments on Borno attacks

April 14, 2025April 14, 2025 - by Admin III

A group, Arewa Forum for Good Governance, has defended the media statement credited to Minister of Information, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, over the insecurity situation in Borno state after the recent …

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Opinion

All eyes on Fidelis Unongo for Benue North East Senatorial seat

At a time when Benue North East Senatorial District, and indeed Nigeria yearns for and requires transformative leadership, Hon. Fidelis ...

Afenifere raises concerns over insecurity, suggests ways out

The Pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, on Friday called on the authorities and security agencies to combat the scourge of insecurity ...

FG urged to allow Three Crown Mines resume operation at disputed site

Beneficiaries of the Libata-Kwanga Three Crown Scholarship have appealed to the federal government, through the Minister of Mines and Steel ...

Leadership crisis fuelling insecurity, poverty in North-west – Experts 

…Say ‘without purposeful leadership, no sustainable devt can be achieved’ Management experts and policy leaders have warned that persistent leadership ...

Column

Transforming South-East with strategic federal presence

If the mountain will not come to Mohammed, then Mohammed must go to the mountain. This is a time-honoured maxim, ...

The Abuja ‘one chance’ menace

The capital of a nation represents its symbol. A visitor may not necessarily traverse the entire country to form their ...

Tinubu’s airport infrastructure master plan will fix gaps – Air Peace

Nigeria’s leading airline Air Peace Chairman, Dr Allen Onyema has described the country’s aviation sector as one poised for a ...

Weaponising orientation for attitudinal change

It will take a miracle to attempt to straighten a dry fish without reducing it to smithereens. That is the ...

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