Renowned Nigerian diplomat and elder statesman, Dr. Christopher Kolade, has passed away at the age of 92. His family confirmed his death in a statement, saying he died peacefully on Wednesday, October 8, 2025. In the statement, the family expressed gratitude for Dr. Kolade’s long life...

The Nigeria Export Processing Zones Authority (NEPZA) says its law prohibits any form of industrial strike or lockout for ten years in Free Trade Zones across the country. Managing Director of NEPZA, Dr. Olufemi Ogunyemi, made this known in Abuja while reacting to recent disruptions caused...

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in the Senate has gained another member, bringing its total strength to 71 senators, following the defection of Senator Kelvin Chukwu from the Labour Party (LP). Chukwu represents the Enugu East Senatorial District and announced his defection during Tuesday’s plenary session....

The ongoing trial of former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, at the Federal High Court in Abuja has taken a new turn as a prosecution witness from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) confirmed that no banking regulations were breached in transactions involving the Kogi...

The Nigerian Senate has summoned the Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru; the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Olufemi Oluyede; and the Inspector-General of Police to appear before lawmakers and explain the federal government’s efforts to tackle the worsening insecurity in Kwara South Senatorial District. According...

Governor Nasir Idris of Kebbi State has condemned what he calls the deliberate politicisation of security issues in the state by some individuals and organisations. He says these groups are spreading misleading reports and figures aimed at creating fear and discouraging investors. Speaking at the opening...

The Niger State Police Command has arrested twenty-one suspects over various criminal cases, including the vandalism and theft of equipment valued at over ₦4.8 billion at the Kainji Power Plant. The arrests also cover cases of motorcycle and tyre theft across different parts of the state,...

The Federal Government has begun the final phase of negotiations with the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) and other tertiary education unions, aiming to resolve lingering issues and prevent future strikes According to Mediaplusng.com, the Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa announced the development on...

The Federal Government has inaugurated a new Education Reform Initiative and the Ministerial Project Approval Board (MPAB) to promote transparency, strengthen accountability, and improve infrastructure development in Nigeria’s education sector. According to Mediaplusng.com, the initiative marks a bold step by the Federal Ministry of Education to...

The Federal Government has introduced major reforms to modernise agricultural education in Nigeria, aiming to boost food security and create more jobs for young people. According to a report by Mediaplusng.com, the initiative—jointly driven by the Federal Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Agriculture—focuses on...