Tinubu to Attend Inauguration Mass of Pope Leo XIV in Rome

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will on Saturday, 17 May 2025, depart Abuja for Rome to attend the inauguration mass of the newly elected head of the Roman Catholic Church, Pope Leo XIV. According to a press statement signed by Mr Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, the President will be attending the solemn mass at the invitation of the new Pontiff. Pope Leo XIV, born Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, was...

Nigeria’s Inflation Rate Eases to 23.71% in April, Says NBS

Nigeria’s headline inflation rate declined slightly to 23.71 per cent  in April 2025, down from 24.23 per cent recorded in March, according to the latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) report released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) on Thursday. The NBS noted that the 0.52 percentage point drop indicates a modest easing of inflationary pressures in Africa’s largest economy. On a month-on-month basis, the headline inflation rate stood at 1.86 per cent in April,...

Anambra Assembly Commends President Tinubu on Visit to Anambra

The Anambra State House of Assembly during plenary on Thursday commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his visit to Anambra State last Thursday to commission the New Governor’s Lodge and Government House. In a motion moved by Hon. Ebuka Igwe, the House of Assembly member representing Idemili South constituency, he said that President Tinubu’s visit symbolizes an enduring partnership that will promote good governance in Anambra State. In his preceding debate on the motion, Hon....

National Secretary Position Threatens Party As South East PDP Re-Nominates Udeh Okoye

The lingering contention for the position of the National Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, threatens her unity as the Party’s South East Zonal Executive Committee endorsing S.K.E Udeh Okoye as their nominee warns that if the nomination is not promptly implemented, they may reconsider their relationship with the Party. The contention started after Senator Samuel Anyanwu on April 12, 2023 as National Secretary contested and won the nomination as the candidate of the...

Industry Minister Projects Logistics Growth At Over $3tr In 5years

The Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr. Jumoke Oduwole has projected the growth of the logistics industry at over $3 trillion in the next five years. Oduwole spoke at the official opening of the international headquarters of a logistics firm, Zenith Carex, in Abuja, on Wednesday. The event coincided with the 51st birthday anniversary of its Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of Zenith Carex, Dr. Adelana Olamilekan. Oduwole, who was represented by the Executive Director/Chief...

Reps Asks FG To Enforce Compulsory Diphtheria Vaccination, Testing, Treatment

The House of Representatives has asked the Federal Government to make diphtheria immunisation, testing, and treatment programme compulsory to check the spread of the disease across the country. The resolution was reached following the adoption of a motion of urgent public importance moved by Hon. Bitrus Laori, lawmaker who represents Demsa/Numan/Lamurde Federal Constituency of Adamawa State, during Wednesday’s plenary session. According to him, Diphtheria, caused by the Corynebacterium bacteria, poses a growing threat to Nigeria’s...

Fed Government Says Economy Witnessing Significant Turnaround

The Federal Government has said that the economy is witnessing significant turnaround, garnering investors’ confidence, and a renewed focus on national priorities. The Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Senator Abubakar Atiku Bagudu, noted that the turnaround is driven by bold reforms, improved coordination, and a renewed focus on national priorities. In a feature interview for an upcoming TV documentary marking President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s second anniversary, the Minister declared that the government’s “Renewed Hope...

S. East PDP Vows To Exit Party If Okoye Doesn’t Emerge National Secretary

The South East zone of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has vow to exit party in bloc, if Sunday Ude Okoye doesn’t emerge the National Secretary of the party. This was disclosed by the Zonal Executive Committee (ZEC) on Wednesday during the stakeholders meeting held in Enugu, which attended by Governor Peter Mbah. The zone also alleged marginalisation, stressing that despite its loyalty to the party from inception, the zone has continued to be neglected in...

UTME 2025: JAMB Acknowledges Error, Promises Remedy

…Thousands to Resit Exam Following System Failures The Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), Professor Is-haq Olanrewaju Oloyede, has addressed the nation amid mounting complaints over the recently released results of the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). Speaking during a press conference held at the Board’s headquarters in Bwari, Abuja, on Wednesday, 14th May 2025, Professor Oloyede acknowledged that a technical error affected the scores of thousands of candidates, particularly in...

UTME 2025: JAMB Engages Experts to Review Exam as  Candidates Reject Poor Results

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has come under intense fire following widespread complaints over alleged technical glitches, incomplete questions, and shockingly low scores in the recently concluded 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). What started as murmurs of dissatisfaction from candidates has now snowballed into a national controversy, with over 1.5 million candidates petitioning JAMB for an immediate review of the examination. Many have threatened to take legal action if their demands are...

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