First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu has kicked off the new year with visits to new mothers at the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Jabi even as she describes 2026 as a year of peace in abundance and prosperity in abundance for the nation. Accompanied by the Wife of the Vice President, Hajia Nana Shettima; Minister of Women Affairs, Hajia Imaan Sulieman-Ibrahim; and Minister of State for Federal Capital Territory, Hajia Mariya Mahmoud; among other dignitaries, Senator Oluremi Tinubu welcomed the ‘First Baby of the Year’ a girl born at midnight to 26-year-old first-time mother, Adakole Patience. She also celebrated…
Author: Khadijah Olowode
I greet all our esteemed citizens of Lagos State, our distinguished leaders, and cherished members of our great party very warmly as I welcome you into this new year of prosperity and peace As the curtain fell on 2025 a moment ago, we were relieved and comforted that the challenges and trials of that year have departed our lives and we have now become a new generation. The Almighty God has brought us safely into a new beginning where aspirations and expectations will be fulfilled and everyone’s hopes and dreams will be renewed. It is our prayer that this year…
In a remarkable display of integrity, a Nigerian woman identified as Aisha Isah Yelwa, has returned N330 million mistakenly credited to her bank account. Mrs. Yelwa, a petty trader based in Lapai, Niger State, revealed that she discovered the unusual balance in her First Bank account at about 3:49pm on Monday, 29 December, 2025. According to her, the discovery came days after she had lodged complaints with the bank over repeated debits linked to loans she previously obtained to sustain her business. She explained that while checking her account to confirm whether the debiting issue had been resolved, she was…
By Yarima Haruna, Birnin Kebbi Kebbi state chapter of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) has saluted the courage and resilience of Nigerian youth amid security and unemployment challenges experienced in 2025. Engineer Ahmed Rufai Khalifa, in his new message to Kebbi youths said that the new year embodies lofty plans and execution of programmes that would guarantee youth survival across gender in the country saying their sacrifice for peace and nation building will not go in vain. “Nigerian youth have endured insecurity in different parts of the country and massive unemployment in the past year but still remained…
President Bola Tinubu has been described as deserving of reelection for putting in place a solid foundation for sustainable economic recovery. Speaking during a family thanksgiving service at St. Paul’s Methodist Church, Obuohia Obi-Ibere, in Ikwuano Local Government Area of Abia State, a member of the Governing Board of the South East Development Commission (SEDC), Rt. Hon. Sam Onuigbo stated that the present administration of President Bola Tinubu has laid a solid foundation for sustainable economic recovery and should be considered for reelection come 2027. He however noted that the president’s policies, though challenging, are already producing positive outcomes. According…
Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum has approved a substantial increase in rural allowances for health workers as part of efforts to address the shortage of medical personnel in remote communities across the state. The Governor announced the decision after inspecting several government projects in the northern axis of Borno. The inspection covered Government Secondary School, Gubio; two general hospitals; and ongoing housing developments in Gubio and Magumeri Local Government Areas. Under the new arrangement, medical doctors posted to rural areas under the State Hospital Management Board will receive a rural allowance equivalent to their full basic salary, representing a 100…
Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening strategic, bilateral trade and economic partnership with China, reflecting positively on the progress recorded in relations between both countries throughout 2025. The reaffirmation followed the elevation of Nigeria–China relations to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, agreed by President Bola Tinubu and President Xi Jinping during the Nigerian leader’s state visit to China in September 2024. Since then, engagements between both countries have intensified across political, economic and technical levels, further consolidating a relationship built on mutual respect, development cooperation and shared interests. Over the past year, cooperation expanded in key priority areas such as…
Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, has inaugurated a newly built 48-classroom High Islamic College in Gubio Local Government Area, marking another step in the state’s drive to reform and strengthen the education sector. The college, designed to combine Western education with the traditional sangaya (Qur’anic) learning system, is part of the governor’s broader policy to deliver an integrated and inclusive education model. The institution will operate a hybrid curriculum that blends Islamic studies with modern academic subjects and vocational training. Speaking at the commissioning ceremony on Tuesday, Zulum said the initiative was aimed at preserving the rich heritage of Islamic…
The National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA) has ordered the closure of the Sunseed Oil processing plant in Zaria, Kaduna State, following findings of severe air pollution linked to the facility’s operations. NESREA said the action was taken after investigations confirmed that the plant was emitting harmful pollutants into the atmosphere in breach of the National Environmental (Air Quality Control) Regulations. The regulations require industries to install effective pollution control systems and adopt cleaner production methods to minimize environmental and health risks. A statement by the agency’s spokesperson, Nwamaka Ejiofor on Tuesday, 30 December, 2025, said the level…
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has commended residents of the state for their unwavering support of his administration, reaffirming that his focus in the new year remains the building of a prosperous, inclusive, and economically diversified Ogun State, anchored on strategic infrastructure and human capital development. The Governor made this known in his 2026 New Year broadcast on Thursday, describing Ogun State not merely as a geographical entity but as a community united by shared purpose, mutual support, and a collective desire for progress. According to him, the New Year presents another opportunity to strengthen collective resolve, deepen collaboration…