By Usman Aliyu King Mohammed VI of Morocco has hailed the successful hosting of the 35th Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON 2025), describing the tournament as a defining moment for Morocco and a victory for the entire continent. The king’s remark is contained in a statement released on Thursday byContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh President Bola Tinubu has charged the newly inaugurated chairman and commissioners of the Federal Character Commission (FCC) to uphold equity, diligence and patriotism in national appointments. The president gave the charge after administering the oath of office on the FCC leadership at the State House, Abuja. TinubuContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh President Bola Tinubu has approved the gazetting of targeted, investment-linked incentives to support Shell’s proposed Bonga South-West deep-offshore oil project. He directed his Special Adviser on Energy, Mrs Olu Verheijen, to facilitate the gazette in line with existing legal and fiscal frameworks. This is contained in aContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh The Tinubu Stakeholders Forum (TSF) says the signing of the Nigeria–United Arab Emirates Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) will strengthen Nigeria’s non-oil sector. This is contained in a statement jointly signed by TSF Chairman, Ahmad Sajoh, and Secretary, Danjuma Sada, on Monday in Abuja. The forum saidContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh The Network Capacity Building for Nigeria (NECABN) says it will mobilise grassroots support nationwide to strengthen President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid ahead of the 2027 polls. The group said it would leverage its more than 72 million registered members across the country when the President formally declares.Continue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh President Bola Tinubu has congratulated the Comptroller-General of the Nigerian Customs Service (NCS), Adewale Adeniyi, on his 60th birthday. The President hailed Adeniyi’s reform initiatives, describing them as transformative for the NCS. This is contained in a statement issued by Presidential Spokesperson, Mr Bayo Onanuga, on SundayContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Amid uncertainty, criticism, and widespread scepticism, the Super Eagles landed in Fes under cold skies and persistent Moroccan rain for the 35th Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in 2025. From the start, they arrived carrying a weight heavier than their kits; notContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh President Bola Tinubu has congratulated the Super Eagles for winning the bronze medal at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco. Tinubu described the achievement as a “bronze that feels like gold,” praising the team’s resilience and fighting spirit. “This bronze medal surely feels goodContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Nigerian artistes who won at the 9th All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA), describing their success as proof of Nigeria’s growing global creative influence. The president said this in a statement issued by Presidential Spokesperson, Mr Bayo Onanuga, on Thursday. Tinubu hailed artistesContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh President Bola Tinubu says Nigeria will co-host Investopia with the United Arab Emirates in Lagos in February to attract global investors and boost sustainable investment inflows. Tinubu announced this on Tuesday at the 2026 Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW). He spoke on the sidelines of Nigeria’s conclusionContinue Reading
