The Government of Ghana has commended Nigerian authorities, particularly the Department of StateServices (DSS), for rescuing 44 Ghanaian nationals from a human trafficking and fraudulent recruitmentnetwork operating in Nigeria.The commendation was conveyed in a statement issued by Ghana’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs onSaturday, March 21, 2026, following the successful rescue and repatriation of the victims….
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to supporting vulnerableNigerians, stating that insecurity will not be allowed to overshadow ongoing social intervention efforts.The president made this known in a State House press release issued on March 20, 2026, where heemphasised that despite security challenges, the government remains focused on delivering relief andeconomic support…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed all political appointees under his administration who intendto contest elective positions in the 2027 general elections to resign their appointments on or beforeMarch 31, 2026. The directive was conveyed in an official circular issued by the Office of the Secretary to theGovernment of the Federation and signed by George…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has arrived in the United Kingdom for an official state visit, marking asignificant diplomatic engagement between both countries.According to verified reports, Tinubu and First Lady Oluremi Tinubu touched down at Stansted Airport inLondon on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, at about 3:23 p.m. local time, formally commencing the visit.The trip follows an…
The Nigerian Senate has urged telecommunications companies to install communication masts in ruralcommunities in Benue State that have been repeatedly affected by violent attacks, saying improvednetwork coverage would help residents make emergency distress calls during crises.The resolution followed a motion of urgent public importance sponsored by Emmanuel Udende, senatorrepresenting Benue North-East, who raised concerns over…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the establishment of a Presidential Petroleum Reform andValue Optimisation Task Force to design and coordinate the next phase of structural reforms in Nigeria’soil and gas sector. The presidency said the task force is a time-bound, high-level executive working group tasked withproducing actionable reform blueprints aimed at consolidating ongoing reforms,…
In a move to reconcile warring factions within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), which gathered momentum on Wednesday, key leaders of the party called for unity and an end to prolonged internal disputes. But the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, rejected calls for the formation of a new caretaker committee, insisting that…
The Nigerian Senate on Wednesday confirmed the nomination of Taiwo Oyedele as Minister of State forFinance following his screening by lawmakers in Abuja.The confirmation came after senators questioned the economist and tax policy expert for over twohours on fiscal reforms, revenue generation and economic management before approving hisappointment through a voice vote at the Committee…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has nominated Lamido Abubakar Yuguda, former Director-General of theSecurities and Exchange Commission (SEC), as Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN).The nomination is subject to confirmation by the Nigerian Senate. The presidency announced the development in a statement issued in Abuja on March 11, 2026, by thePresident’s Special Adviser…
Iran has pushed back against remarks by U.S. President Donald Trump, who said the ongoing conflictwith Iran could end “very soon,” insisting that Tehran, not Washington, will determine when the warconcludes. Trump made the comments during remarks to reporters and lawmakers on March 9, 2026, saying thejoint U.S. and Israeli military campaign against Iran had…
