FEDERAL GOVERNMENT

The Federal Government has stepped up diplomatic pressure on South Africa, demanding accountability for the deaths of two Nigerians and rising anti-foreigner hostility, and warning that the situation could worsen bilateral relations and endanger its citizens. This position became known after Nigeria summoned the Acting High Commissioner of South Africa, Lesoli Machele, to meet in Abuja with the Permanent Secretary …

The federal government has declared Friday, May 1, 2026, a public holiday to mark this year’s International Workers’ Day. The Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, announced this on behalf of the federal government. In a statement signed on Wednesday in Abuja by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Magdalene Ajani, the Minister congratulated workers across the country on this …

Former Kano State Governor and former National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, has called on governors, development partners and philanthropists to invest more in people with physical disabilities to reduce begging in Northern Nigeria. Ganduje believes that with more investment in technological gadgets, education is now easier for people with special needs in the …

A political pressure group within the All Progressives Congress (APC), the Emerging Progressives Leaders’ Forum (EPLF), has praised Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf for what it described as a bold and strategic decision in choosing Murtala Sule Garo as deputy governor. Garo previously held the position of Commissioner for Local Government Affairs in Kano State. In a statement signed by its …

The House of Representatives Committee on Downstream Petroleum Resources has described the report that the Dangote refinery has reached a historic milestone as a major boost to Nigeria’s energy sector and a validation of ongoing reforms in the downstream petroleum industry. Nigeria crossed a milestone in its energy history in March 2026 when the Dangote oil refinery and petrochemicals exported …

A major Kano State forum among APC stakeholders has endorsed former Commissioner for Local Government Affairs, Murtala Sule Garo, as favorite to fill the vacant Deputy Governor post, signaling a strong push for consensus within the party. During a late-night strategy meeting on Saturday, party heavyweights overwhelmingly supported Garo, revealing that he “secured around 90% approval from participants, especially from …

The Federal Government has dismissed concerns about Nigeria’s security prospects, insisting the country remains stable and safe, despite the United States’ decision to withdraw non-essential personnel from its embassy in Abuja. This confirmation came on Thursday after the US government authorized the non-emergency evacuation of staff and their families, citing security concerns affecting several regions of the country. Earlier, the …

The Federal Government has completed the formal process to send Nigerian envoys to key international destinations, including the UK, France and the UN, after receiving approval from the host countries. Minister of Foreign Affairs Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu handed over a Letter of Credence on behalf of President Bola Tinubu officially advancing the accreditation of the diplomats. The affected envoys are Ambassador …

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has announced the resumption of the electronic membership registration exercise. In a statement issued on Wednesday in Abuja by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, said the exercise would resume in all neighborhoods and designated locations nationwide. “We urge existing members to validate their membership while new members are encouraged to register and join …

The Federal Government, in collaboration with the United Nations and other agencies, has announced a major overhaul of Nigeria’s humanitarian and poverty reduction system with the adoption of a unified national framework known as the One Humanitarian – One Poverty Response System (OHOPRS). The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Dr. Bernard M. Doro, at the end of a …