President Bola Tinubu has extended his working vacation by a few days and is expected to return to Nigeria at the weekend, the Presidency has announced. Tinubu had departed Nigeria on August 30, 2026, for London, United Kingdom, to begin his working vacation.After spending a week in London, the President travelled to Paris, France, where…
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has commenced testing of a new digital data platform designed to provide farmers and agricultural stakeholders with location-specific weather and climate information. The initiative, known as the NiMet Data Hub, is being developed in partnership with the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) and Crea2Solutions. According to a statement issued by…
Vice President Kashim Shettima has said Nigeria will prioritise its national interest and commitment to multilateralism as the country engages world leaders at the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. Shettima, who arrived in New York on Monday, is representing President Bola Tinubu and leading Nigeriaβs delegation to the high-level…
The Lagos State Government has directed residents living in low-lying and flood-prone communities to temporarily relocate to safer, higher ground following a fresh seven-day flood alert issued by the Nigerian Hydrological Services Agency (NiHSA). The government said the precautionary measure was aimed at preventing loss of lives and property as rainfall and water levels rise…
The All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) has approached the Imo State High Court seeking an order to stop the Imo State Independent Electoral Commission (ISIEC) from conducting the stateβs local government elections scheduled for September 26, 2026. The suit, filed at the Owerri Judicial Division, is challenging the process leading to the planned council elections….
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has celebrated his wife, First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu, as she marks her 66th birthday, describing her as his βtruest friend and confidante.β In a heartfelt birthday message released on Monday, September 21, 2026, the President praised Oluremi for her patience, courage, faith and support throughout their years together. Tinubu said…
Former Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Ibrahim Idris, has reportedly died in the United Kingdom at the age of 77. Idris reportedly passed away on Sunday, September 20, 2026, with details surrounding his death yet to be made public. Multiple reports confirmed the development on Sunday. Following the news of his death, Kogi State Governor, Ahmed…
Nigeriaβs Falconets have been eliminated from the FIFA U-20 Womenβs World Cup after suffering a 1-0 quarter-final defeat to Colombia on Sunday. The Falconets looked set to force the encounter into extra time after holding Colombia goalless for 90 minutes. However, Valerin Loboa scored in the second minute of added time to secure Colombiaβs place…
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has warned children, teenagers and young adults against using rolling skate shoes, wheeled footwear and similar recreational devices on public highways and other busy roads. LASTMA said the practice could expose users to serious and avoidable traffic hazards, particularly when they glide alongside moving vehicles, cross carriageways indiscriminately…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has mandated Vice President Kashim Shettima to lead Nigeriaβs delegation to the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York, United States. The development comes amid reports that Tinubu, who is currently on leave, is expected to return to Nigeria after his break, raising questions over whether…
