In a decisive response to recent developments at the Museum of West African Art (MOWAA) in Benin city, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR has directed the immediate constitution of a high level presidential committee to develop a comprehensive framework for the permanent resolution of all related matters. The presidential intervention underscores the administration’s unwavering commitment to protecting Nigeria’s cultural patrimony while ensuring that all issues are addressed through dialogue mutual respect and strict adherence to constitutional provisions. Composition of the Committee. The committee is chaired by the Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism and Creative Economy, Barr. Hannatu Musa Musawa, and…
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The Ogun State Government has set an ambitious target of generating ₦500 billion in Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) to finance the 2026 fiscal year. Governor Dapo Abiodun gave the charge on Tuesday, 11 November, 2025, during the Treasury Board meeting on the 2026–2028 Medium-Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) and the 2026 Budget held at the Obas Complex, Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta. The Governor noted that as Nigeria’s industrial hub, Ogun State would leverage its strategic proximity to Lagos State—the nation’s largest economy—and its vast landmass of over 16,000 square kilometres to achieve the target. “This State has no business generating less than ₦500…
The National Assembly Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Ibadan, Oyo State, has struck out the petition filed by the Social Democratic Party (SDP) challenging the victory of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the Ikenne/Sagamu/Remo Federal Constituency bye-election held on August 16, 2025. The Tribunal, in its ruling delivered on Wednesday, 12 November, 2025, dismissed the petition for want of diligent prosecution. During Tuesday’s proceedings, counsel to the petitioner, Mr. Ebenezer Akingbuli, informed the Tribunal that his witness was again absent in court for the second consecutive time and sought an adjournment. However, Prof. Taiwo Osipitan (SAN), counsel to Hon.…
High Commission of India, in collaboration with the Kaduna International Film Festival (KADIFF) has organized a special short Movie Screening and Panel Discussion. The event, which held at the Chancery premises, was inaugurated by High Commissioner Amb Abhishek Singh, and brought together a vibrant cross-section of participants from the diplomatic community, including Heads of Mission, members of the Nollywood fraternity, film professionals, cultural enthusiasts, influencers, and friends of India. The evening featured the screening of two thought-provoking short films — the Indian short film “Good Morning”, and the Nigerian film “Not So Long a Letter”. Following the screenings, a lively…
A civil society group, the Hope Alive Initiative (HAI), has expressed great concern over the recent United States Government classification of Nigeria as a ‘Country of Particular Concern ‘ (CPC). The group, in a statement by its Director of Media and Communications, Ernest Omoarelojie, noted that the attached threat of military intervention significantly undermines the country’s security and diplomatic efforts to address its complex security issues effectively. While acknowledging that activities of extremist groups resulted in the tragic loss of lives, HAI noted, however, that the outcome is better classified as a manifestation of a complex and multi-dimensional crisis that…
The government of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has assured the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) of support and stronger partnership while commending the Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the agency, Brig. Gen. Buba Marwa (rtd) for providing excellent leadership that has led to streaks of operational successes in the fight against substance abuse and illicit drug trafficking in Nigeria. The assurance and commendation were conveyed when the UAE Ambassador to Nigeria, Salem Saeed Musabbeh Alshamsi paid Marwa a courtesy visit at the agency’s National Headquarters in Abuja on Tuesday, 11 November, 2025. The Ambassador said: “I’m here to appreciate…
Pope Leo XIV has named Nigerian priest, Edward Daniang Daleng, as Vice Regent of the Prefecture of the Papal Household, the second-highest role in the Vatican office that manages audiences with the Pope. The prefecture oversees preparations for papal ceremonies, the Holy Father’s spiritual exercises, gatherings of the College of Cardinals and the Roman Curia, and arrangements whenever the pope leaves the Apostolic Palace to visit locations in Rome or elsewhere in Italy. Daniang has served as a general councilor and, most recently, procurator general of the Order of St. Augustine, Pope Leo’s religious order. In that role, he managed…
In what is described as signalling the winding down of one of the sport’s most illustrious careers, Portuguese football legend, Cristiano Ronaldo, on Tuesday, 11 November, 2025 confirmed that next year’s World Cup will be his final appearance on football’s biggest stage. Ronald, a five-time Ballon d’Or winner is targeting a sixth World Cup next year. His closest attempt to lift the trophy came in 2006, when Portugal were defeated by France in the semi-finals. The 40-year-old forward, who has scored more than 950 goals for club and country, also revealed that he plans to retire from football in “one…
Super Falcons forward, Esther Okoronkwo, delivered a stunning first-half hat-trick to send her club, AFC Toronto, into the inaugural Northern Super League championship game. Her goals helped seal a 4-1 victory over the Montreal Roses in Monday, 10 November, 2025, snow-covered semifinal at York Lions Stadium. Okoronkwo, who recorded eight goals and eight assists in 1,486 minutes during the regular season, wasted no time extending that form. The 28-year-old struck in the 7th, 20th and 26th minutes to put the regular-season champions firmly in control, completing a 6-1 aggregate win over the visitors. Lauren Rowe added Toronto’s fourth goal in…
The First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, on Monday, 10 November, 2025 urged Nigerian youths to become champions of national unity, describing them as the leaders and hope of the nation. The First Lady, who made the call while speaking in Abuja at the Christian Youth Leaders Conference themed “Let the Truth Set You Free,” encouraged the youth to live by principles that promote unity, peace, and fervent prayers for the nation. Senator Tinubu, addressing the prevailing security challenges, reaffirmed the administration’s commitment under President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda to secure the lives and property of all Nigerians. …