FG To Add Conditional Cash Transfer To Budget, Disburses N330bn

The Federal Government has announced plans to incorporate its Conditional Cash Transfer (CCT) programme into the national budget, in a bid to sustain support for the country’s most vulnerable citizens. Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, disclosed

by News Editor

September 18, 2025

News Update·Grassroots

Katsina Government Confirms Bandits’ Demands For Schools, Hospitals, Grazing Reserves

The Katsina State Government has disclosed that bandits operating in the state have demanded the construction of schools, hospitals, and grazing reserves as part of ongoing peace efforts. This revelation was made after a stakeholders’ meeting aimed at reviewing the state’s security

by News Editor

September 18, 2025

News·Education

Why FG Reintroduces History As Compulsory Subject

The Federal Government has reintroduced Nigerian History as a compulsory subject in the national basic education curriculum, a move it says is aimed at “fostering national identity, unity, patriotism, and responsible citizenship among young Nigerians.” Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, disclosed

by News Editor

September 18, 2025

Politics·Headlines·News

Tinubu Lifts Six-Month State Of Emergency In Rivers

President Bola Tinubu has formally ended the state of emergency imposed on Rivers State, paving the way for Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy, Ngozi Nma Odu, and members of the State House of Assembly to resume their duties on Thursday, September 18,

by News Editor

September 18, 2025

News·Headlines·Politics

Adeleke Denies Rumoured Defection To ADC

Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has debunked claims that he is planning to defect to the African Democratic Congress (ADC), describing the speculation as an attempt to create confusion in the state. In a statement issued by his spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, in

by News Editor

September 18, 2025

Politics·Grassroots·Headlines·News

Fubara Will Have ‘Zero’ Powers When He Resumes Office – Cole

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Tonye Cole, has made a startling revelation about the impending return of Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State. According to Cole, Fubara will have “zero” powers when his suspension is lifted, following a state

by News Editor

September 17, 2025

News Update·Grassroots·Headlines·Politics

Ondo Attorney General Hails Agboola Ajayi For Withdrawing Supreme Court Appeal

The Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice of Ondo State, Dr. Olukayode Ajulo, SAN, has praised the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate, Agboola Ajayi, for withdrawing his appeal before the Supreme Court. In a statement on Tuesday, Ajulo described the former

by News Editor

September 17, 2025

News Update·Economy

Nigeria Must Double Growth Pace, Strengthen Naira To Meet $1tn Economy Target – Economy

Nigeria needs to grow its nominal gross domestic product (GDP) by 40 per cent in 2025 and next year, or its foreign exchange to trade at N500 per dollar, with a real growth of 5 per cent to quadruple its economy in

by News Editor

September 17, 2025

First Lady Tinubu Celebrates Hilda Baci For Setting New Guinness World Record

News·Life & Style

Oluremi Tinubu Hails Hilda Baci’s Second Guinness World Record

Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has congratulated celebrity chef Hilda Baci for earning her second Guinness World Record, this time for cooking the largest serving of Nigerian-style jollof rice. In a statement from Abuja, Mrs. Tinubu commended Baci’s creativity, determination, and

by News Editor

September 17, 2025

News·Economy

Dangote Targets Global Leadership in Fertiliser, Petrochemicals.. Unveils 4,000 CNG Trucks

President of the Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, says Nigeria is on track to become a global powerhouse in fertiliser and petrochemicals, with plans for his company to emerge as the world’s largest exporter of urea fertiliser by 2026. Speaking on Monday at

by News Editor

September 17, 2025

Grassroots·News·Politics

Lagos Assembly Backs Financial Autonomy for Local Government Legislatures

The Lagos State House of Assembly has urged Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu to direct the Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy Affairs and Rural Development to develop a framework for independent financing of local government legislatures. The resolution followed a motion moved by Hon.

by News Editor

September 17, 2025

Economy·Headlines·News

Ekpo: Nigeria’s Gas Reserves Will Power 4,000km High-Speed Rail Network

Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), Dr. Ekperikpe Ekpo, has highlighted the role of Nigeria’s vast gas reserves in powering the country’s ambitious 4,000km, 350 km/h high-speed rail network, describing it as a catalyst for trade, investment, and industrial growth. Speaking

by News Editor

September 17, 2025

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News Update·Economy·Grassroots·Headlines

Fire Disrupts Business On Broad Street As Nine Rescued, Five Revived

The ever busy Broad Street on Lagos Island on Tuesday afternoon, was gripped by an unsettling mix of panic and relief as thick black smoke curled into the sky from Afriland Tower, a busy commercial high-rise that is home to several businesses,

by News Editor

September 17, 2025

News Update

Rivers APC Urges Fubara To Join Party Ahead Of Thursday Reinstatement

The Rivers State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has extended an open invitation to Governor Siminalayi Fubara to defect to the party ahead of his planned reinstatement on Thursday, six months after he was suspended from office by President Bola

by News Editor

September 17, 2025

Politics·Headlines

SDP Rules Out Merger, Vows To Field Strong Presidential Candidate In 2027

The Social Democratic Party (SDP) has ruled out the possibility of dissolving into any coalition or merger ahead of the 2027 general elections, insisting it will present a credible and competitive presidential candidate. National Publicity Secretary of the SDP, Mr. Araba Rufus

by News Editor

September 17, 2025

News Editor

FG To Add Conditional Cash Transfer To Budget, Disburses N330bn

Katsina Government Confirms Bandits’ Demands For Schools, Hospitals, Grazing Reserves

Why FG Reintroduces History As Compulsory Subject

Tinubu Lifts Six-Month State Of Emergency In Rivers

Adeleke Denies Rumoured Defection To ADC

Fubara Will Have ‘Zero’ Powers When He Resumes Office – Cole

Ondo Attorney General Hails Agboola Ajayi For Withdrawing Supreme Court Appeal

Nigeria Must Double Growth Pace, Strengthen Naira To Meet $1tn Economy Target – Economy

Oluremi Tinubu Hails Hilda Baci’s Second Guinness World Record

Dangote Targets Global Leadership in Fertiliser, Petrochemicals.. Unveils 4,000 CNG Trucks

Lagos Assembly Backs Financial Autonomy for Local Government Legislatures

Ekpo: Nigeria’s Gas Reserves Will Power 4,000km High-Speed Rail Network

Fire Disrupts Business On Broad Street As Nine Rescued, Five Revived

Rivers APC Urges Fubara To Join Party Ahead Of Thursday Reinstatement

SDP Rules Out Merger, Vows To Field Strong Presidential Candidate In 2027

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