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By Peter Omopo September 4, 2025 President Bola Tinubu on Thursday departed Abuja to begin a 10-day vacation in Europe as part of his 2025 annual leave, the Presidency has announced. A statement signed by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, said the President would spend the period between France and the United Kingdom before returning to Nigeria. “President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will depart Abuja today, September 4, to commence a working vacation in Europe, as part of his 2025 annual leave. The vacation will last 10 working days,” the statement read. However, the Presidency did not…

By Peter Omopo September 3, 2025 The Bureau of Public Enterprises (BPE) has announced plans to privatise 91 federal assets as part of efforts to improve efficiency, attract investment, and strengthen key sectors of the economy. Director-General of the BPE, Ayodeji Gbeleyi, disclosed this during a media briefing in Abuja on Tuesday, stressing that the process would be carefully executed, sector by sector, to safeguard national interests. “There are 91 public enterprises still outstanding within the purview of the Public Enterprises Act,” Gbeleyi said, adding that 16 firms in the oil and gas sector, including refineries and depots, as well…

By Peter Omopo September 2, 2025 Super Falcons star Asisat Oshoala has completed a move to Saudi Women’s League giants Al Hilal, signing a two-year contract after leaving US side Bay FC. The 30-year-old striker underwent her medical on Monday night before finalising the transfer, which marks a new chapter in her illustrious career spanning Europe, Asia, and North America. Oshoala joined Bay FC in February 2024 after a highly successful spell with FC Barcelona Femení, where she won multiple league and Champions League titles. During her time in the US, she made 25 league appearances last season—23 of them…

By Peter Omopo September 3, 2025 The Super Eagles have kicked off their preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, holding their first training session in Uyo on Tuesday with 15 players in camp. Captain William Troost-Ekong was among the early arrivals as training commenced a day after the camp officially opened. Others who featured in coach Eric Chelle’s maiden session include Bruno Onyemaechi, Amas Obasogie, Felix Agu, Adeleye Adebayo, Chidozie Awaziem, Benjamin Fredericks, Wilfred Ndidi, Frank Onyeka, and Fisayo Dele-Bashiru. Also present were Moses Simon of Paris FC, wing-back Olaoluwa Aina, defender Bright Osayi-Samuel, and Fulham duo Calvin…

By Peter Omopo September 3, 2025 The United States Government has committed $32.5 million to support food and nutrition assistance for vulnerable populations in Nigeria’s conflict-affected Northeast and Northwest regions. The US Embassy in Abuja announced the intervention in a statement on Wednesday, noting that the funds will enable the World Food Programme (WFP) Nigeria to reach an estimated 764,205 people grappling with insecurity and displacement. The package includes general food distributions and specialised nutrition support for high-risk groups. According to the Embassy, at least 41,569 pregnant and breastfeeding women and girls as well as 43,235 children will receive nutrition…

By Peter Omopo September 3, 2025 President Bola Tinubu has directed all Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) to implement mandatory health insurance for their employees, in line with the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) Act, 2022. The directive, announced on Wednesday in a statement by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, mandates the Secretary to the Government of the Federation to issue a service-wide circular ensuring compliance. According to the statement, the order covers five key areas, including the compulsory enrolment of all government employees under the NHIA scheme, with the option for agencies to adopt…

By Peter Omopo September 3, 2025 The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has withdrawn all park licences in Abuja, directing operators to undergo a fresh screening exercise before reallocation. The Director of Development Control, Murktar Galadima, announced the decision on Wednesday while addressing journalists on the demolition of Boulevard Park, Maitama, which was pulled down a day earlier for violating park policies and distorting the Abuja Master Plan. According to Galadima, the withdrawal followed a joint memo from the Directors of Parks and Recreation and Lands to the FCT Minister, citing widespread abuses and irregularities in park operations across the…

By Peter Omopo September 3, 2025 President Bola Tinubu has approved fresh leadership appointments for two newly upgraded federal universities of education in Zaria and Kano. In a statement issued Wednesday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President named Prof. Yahaya Bunkure, a science education scholar and current Vice Chancellor of Sa’adatu Rimi University of Education, Kano, as the new Vice Chancellor of the Federal University of Education, Zaria, Kaduna State. Tinubu also appointed Engineer Abdurrazaq Nakore as Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council of the Yusuf Maitama Sule Federal University of Education, Kano,…

By Peter Omopo September 2, 2025 The Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Emomotimi Guwor, has pledged continued support for the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) after receiving an associate membership card and an award of excellence from the body. The honour was presented to him on Tuesday by SWAN President, Isaiah Kemje Benjamin, during a courtesy visit to the Speaker in Asaba. Guwor, while expressing gratitude for the recognition, assured the association of his commitment to strengthening its activities and advancing sports development in the state. “I’ll close the ranks with you, and I’ll…

By Peter Omopo 3rd September 2025 The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has declared former Abia State Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Christopher Enweremadu, wanted over alleged involvement in criminal conspiracy, diversion of public funds, stealing, and money laundering. In a public notice issued on Wednesday and signed by its Head of Media and Publicity, Dele Oyewale, the commission urged anyone with useful information on Enweremadu’s whereabouts to contact its offices across the country. His last known address was listed as the Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Umuahia, Abia State. “The public is hereby notified…