Investiture Of Ambassadors-in-situ Holds At The Ministry Of Foreign Affairs The Ministry of Foreign Affairs hosted the Investiture Ceremony of new Ambassadors-in-Situ on Monday, 30th March 2026, at its Headquarters, Tafawa Balewa House, Abuja. The ceremony, presided over by the Honourable Minister of Foreign Affairs, H.E. Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, OON, brought together senior government officials, public office holders, and distinguished guests to witness the conferment of the prestigious title on deserving officers of the Nigerian Foreign Service. In his keynote address, the Honourable Minister stated the significance of the investiture as a defining milestone in the professional trajectory of…
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Pate Advocates Robust Health Systems as Nigeria Prepares for Next Pandemic Nigeria’s Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Muhammad Ali Pate, has cautioned that future pandemics are inevitable, urging sustained investment in preparedness, stronger healthcare systems, and coordinated national response strategies. Pate gave the warning on Monday at a high-level public health symposium held in Abuja, where experts and stakeholders gathered to examine lessons from past global health crises. The event, themed “Lessons on Pandemic Preparedness & Response: Insights from China and Nigeria,” featured his presentation titled “A Decade of Global Pandemic Experiences: Trends and Takeaways.” Drawing from outbreaks…
EFCC Arrests Company Rep For Alleged N993m Fraud In Ilorin The Ilorin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has arrested a representative of DKK Partners Limited, Kofoworola Motunrayo Kolawole, for an alleged fraud to the tune of N993,247,796.70 (Nine Hundred and Ninety-Three Million, Two Hundred and Forty-Seven Thousand, Seven Hundred and Ninety-Six Naira, Seventy Kobo). Kolawole, 37, a native of Ondo State, who initially failed to honour several invitations by the Commission, later turned herself in and is currently in custody following a court-ordered remand. Her arrest was sequel to a petition submitted to the Commission…
Nigeria Commiserates With Algeria On The Passing Of Former President Liamine Zeroual The Government of the Federal Republic of Nigeria has received with profound sadness the news of the passing of former President Liamine Zeroual of the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria, who died at the age of 84. On behalf of the Government and people of Nigeria, the Honourable Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, OON, extends heartfelt condolences to His Excellency, Ahmed Attaf, Minister of Foreign Affairs and the National Community Abroad of the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria, the Government and people of Algeria, as…
Nigerian Navy Neutralizes IPOB/ESN IED Cell, Destroys Explosives The Nigerian Navy, through Naval Base Oguta Tactical Patrol Squadron, has recorded a major operational success during a clearance operation in Orsu Local Government Area of Imo State. Leading a joint effort with other security agencies, naval troops cleared suspected IPOB/ESN hideouts within the Orsu–Ihiteukwa axis, including the Mother Valley general area. During the operation, troops encountered multiple Improvised Explosive Devices, confirming the presence of an active IED network. Subsequent exploitation led to the discovery of an IED-making facility, where naval personnel executed a coordinated ambush, neutralizing two IED specialists. All recovered…
APC Celebrates Tinubu At 74 The All Progressives Congress (APC) rejoices with the President and Commander-In-Chief of the Armed Forces of Federal Republic of Nigeria, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, on the auspicious occasion of his 74th birthday anniversary. Our great Party joins millions of Nigerians and well-wishers across the world in honour of a veteran democrat, statesman, bridge-builder, and patriot whose life has been an eloquent testimony of selfless service to our dear nation and advancement of democratic ideals. Under President Tinubu’s purposeful and visionary leadership, Nigeria is steadily claiming its place of pride among the great nations of…
NIDCOM Boss Celebrates Kolade- Otitoju At 60 Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) has congratulated Babajide Kolade-Otitoju, TVC Director of News and Current Affairs as he attains a diamond age on March 30. In a congratulatory message issued by Abdur-Rahman Balogun, Head, Media, Public Relations and Protocols of the Commission, Dabiri-Erewa described Babajide as a veteran Journalist who is focused and purposeful. She prayed that God should guide and direct his path aright as he continues his patrotic service to the nation. Babajide Kolade Otitoju is a man with indept knowledge on public and current affairs, a…
Nigeria, Mexico To Deploy Ministerial Visits In Strengthening Ties · Odumegwu-Ojukwu seeks support in tourism development Nigeria and Mexico are poised to deepen bilateral relations through exchange of ministerial visits between the two nations. This is as the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu is seeking Mexico’s support in the development of Nigeria’s culture and tourism sector. These were the highlights of a valedictory visit of the outgoing Ambassador of Mexico to Nigeria, Alfredo Miranda Ortiz, to the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, having concluded his tour of duty in Nigeria. The two regional power nations…
Tinubu’s Unity Sermon Conceals Deep Divisions And Rising Concerns Over Governance By Emman Usman Shehu At Eagle Square on March 27, 2026, President Bola Tinubu addressed the All Progressives Congress (APC) during its 4th elective national convention. His speech, framed around the theme “Unity in Progress: Consolidating the Renewed Hope Agenda,” sought to project cohesion and optimism three years into a presidency defined by bold, yet controversial, economic reforms. But beneath the formal tone lay tensions that the address did not acknowledge: a party still grappling with factionalism, public discontent over austerity measures, and rising concerns about authoritarian tendencies. Tinubu…
GOMEP: Kano, 9 Other States Adjudged Top Performers in Latest GATI Ranking In a landmark assessment of subnational governance across Nigeria, Guild of Online Media Editors and Publishers (GOMEP) Nigeria has unveiled its 2025 Governance Accountability and Transparency Index (GATI) Report, with Kano State emerging as one of the ten top-performing states in the federation under the prestigious Category A – Exceptional Performance classification. The latest ranking places Kano alongside Abia, Borno, Ekiti, Anambra, Kaduna, Osun, Delta, Enugu, and Kogi States as leaders in governance transparency, accountability, and institutional responsiveness. *Kano’s Remarkable Leap: From Average to Exceptional* Kano State’s inclusion…