On Wednesday, First Lady Oluremi Tinubu welcomed the first baby of the year 2025 (First Baby of 2025) in Abuja at the Asokoro District Hospital. The newborn, Favour Stephen Odion, a baby girl, was delivered to the family of Mr. Odion Oyinbo and Mrs. Chioma Odion at 12:27 am on January 1, 2025, weighing 3.6 … Read more
Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has assured residents that his administration will continue to promote growth, equity, and resilience through sustainable development strategies. In his New Year address delivered on Wednesday, the governor called on the people of Ogun State to put aside their differences and maintain peaceful coexistence for the progress of the state … Read more
The Anambra State Governor, Prof Chukwuma Soludo has assured residents of improved security architecture in 2025. This was as he expressed earnest congratulations and greetings to all residents on the celebration of the dawn of the New Year. According to a press statement issued by his Press Secretary, Christian Aburime on Wednesday, Soludo also said … Read more
The NSCDC FCT Command arrested six suspects for vandalizing public infrastructure during year-end security operations. FCT commandant Dr. Olusola Odumosu lauded his team’s vigilance in safeguarding critical assets. He condemned vandalism’s impact and urged residents to support crime-fighting efforts by providing actionable information. “It is unfortunate that these criminal elements are sabotaging public amenities provided … Read more
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has assured residents of better economic prospects in 2025, pledging to implement policies aimed at easing the financial burdens on the people of the state. In a statement released by his Special Adviser on Media, Sulaimon Olanrewaju, the governor expressed his administration’s commitment to increasing residents’ spending power and … Read more
The Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF) Entrepreneurship Programme is a landmark initiative designed to empower African entrepreneurs, foster economic development, and create transformative change across the continent. Backed by a $100 million commitment from the Elumelu family, this 10-year programme aims to identify, train, mentor, and provide financial support to 10,000 entrepreneurs by 2025. Programme Benefits … Read more
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has called on Nigerians planning to visit Australia to exercise caution due to a rise in reported cases of harassment and discrimination against foreigners. In a statement released on Tuesday, the ministry’s spokesperson, Kimiebi Ebienfa, highlighted a surge in antisemitic and Islamophobic hate crimes across several Australian cities, raising concerns … Read more
President Bola Tinubu has announced the federal government’s plan to unveil the National Values Charter in the first quarter of 2025. The initiative, already approved by the Federal Executive Council, aims to strengthen trust in the government by the citizens. This was declared in his New Year message, earlier today. “I will launch an ambitious … Read more
President Bola Tinubu has pledged to enhance access to credit (Credit Access) for individuals and critical sectors of the economy to boost national economic growth. The challenge of accessing credit, especially for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), remains a significant obstacle in the country. In his New Year message to Nigerians on Wednesday, President Tinubu … Read more
Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State has extended his New Year greetings to residents living in the state and in the diaspora, expressing optimism that 2025 will be a year of progress. He declared this in a statement released by his spokesperson, Sunusi Tofa, praising the resilience of Kano residents in overcoming the challenges of … Read more
