Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, has approved the sponsorship of 50 intending pilgrims for the 2025 exercise in the state. This follows the restoration of the Christian pilgrimage programme in Kaduna State after an 11-year suspension. The Head of Service in the state, Jimami Bako announced this during the 2025 orientation programme for the pilgrims, marking the first state-sponsored Christian pilgrimage since 2014. Bako commended the governor for restoring the scheme, noting that the move...

The proposed institutional reforms within the African Union (AU), focusing on peace and security governance, have been endorsed by Nigeria. The reforms is aimed at strengthening democratic institutions, and enhancing cooperation with international financial institutions and the private sector. President Bola Tinubu made the country’s position through Vice President Kashim Shettima at the closed session of the 39th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of Heads of State and Government in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The submission...

In observance of Presidents’ Day, the United States Embassy in Abuja and the Consulate General in Lagos will be closed on Monday, February 16, 2026. Presidents’ Day, a federal holiday in the United States, was originally established to honour the birthday of George Washington. Washington is credited with creating the first “Badge of Military Merit,” which later became the Purple Heart, a military decoration that still bears his image. The holiday has since evolved to...

The Nigerian Government has warned its citizens against recruitment to participate in foreign wars. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has warned Nigerians against recruitment to participate in foreign wars, noting that Nigerians are being recruited through deceptive offers, including promises of high-paying jobs, security positions, educational opportunities, or fast-tracked migration. Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa, spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in a statement on Sunday, said victims are reportedly coerced into signing military service contracts...

Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has sacked the entire State Executive Council and all Special Advisers. Fubara has also appointed a new Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Onwuka Nzeshi. The governor’s former CPC, Nelson Chukwudi, has been relieved of his appointment. A statement on Thursday signed by the governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Onwuka Nzeshi, said Governor Fubara directed all Commissioners and Special Advisers to hand over to the Permanent Secretaries or the most senior officers in...