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In celebration of the New Year, Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has extended a gesture of goodwill to North Korea’s leader, Kim Jong Un. On December 30, 2024, a floral basket was delivered on behalf of President Tinubu by the charge d’affaires ad interim of the Nigerian embassy in Pyongyang. KCNA reports that the symbolic … Read more
The family of Chief Isaiah Onyebuchi, a community leader, has accused the Anambra Internal Revenue Service (AIRS) of being responsible for his death after their vehicle allegedly crushed him. AIRS is an autonomous body tasked with generating revenue for the state. The tragic incident reportedly took place on December 11, 2024, near the Onitsha head … Read more
The Central Bank of Nigeria has denied plans to declare old naira notes illegal. This development was communicated in a December 2024 news update of the CBN published on its website. According to the circular “in line with the Bank’s previous clarifications and to offer further assurance, the CBN wishes to reiterate that the subsisting … Read more
The Bayelsa State government has announced the passing of Elizabeth Bidei, the Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development. Mrs. Bidei, died on Monday, December 30, 2024. The cause of her death is yet to be disclosed. In a statement released on Tuesday, Commissioner for Information, Orientation, and Strategy Ebiuwou Koku-Obiyai expressed the state government’s … Read more
President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday, January, 1, 2025, said he would launch three different initiatives this year. The president made the disclosure while addressing Nigerians in his New Year’s Day broadcast. Tinubu said he plans to unveil the National Values Charter, launch the National Orientation Campaign and the Youth Confab. His words, “I will unveil … Read more
The acting National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Umar Damagum, has stated that only a political alliance involving the main opposition party can unseat President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in 2027. In an interview with the BBC Hausa Service, responding to recent remarks by Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso, who dismissed the possibility of an alliance … Read more
The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has described 2025 as a “landmark year” that will leave a lasting impression on the lives of many. The revered cleric shared his annual prophecies during the church’s New Year service, offering a blend of hope, caution, and divine admonitions. Adeboye … Read more
The Nigerian government, under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has formally requested the extradition of Simon Ekpa, a pro-Biafran agitator, from Finland. This development was confirmed by General Christopher Musa, Nigeria’s Chief of Defence Staff, during an interview on Channels Television’s 2024 Year-In-Review program on December 31, 2024. According to General Musa, all necessary legal and … Read more
Usra Hendra Harahap, Indonesia’s Ambassador to Nigeria, is under investigation following allegations of sexual harassment by a former staff member at the Indonesian Embassy in Abuja. Jakarta Globe reports that the allegations, outlined in a petition by the victim’s legal team, claim that the incident occurred on February 7 during official duties. The victim, whose … Read more
The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has stated that Nigeria was in a critical state when President Bola Tinubu assumed office from his predecessor, Muhammadu Buhari, in May 2023. Despite the challenging economic conditions inherited, Akpabio emphasized that Tinubu is resolutely committed to improving the nation’s circumstances just like he did when he was … Read more