6 h. ago Super Falcons’ Triumph Over Botswana Thrills Women Affairs Minister

The Honourable Minister of Women Affairs, Hajiya Imaan Sulaiman- Ibrahim, has expressed deep pride and excitement following the Super Falcons’ narrow but decisive 1–0 victory over Botswana in the ongoing 2025 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), a result that secures Nigeria’s place in the quarterfinals of the continental tournament. In a statement signed by […]

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14 h. ago WAFCON: Women Affairs Minister hails Super Falcons’ victory over Bostwana

From Juliana Taiwo- Obalonye, Abuja Minister of Women Affairs, Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, has expressed immense pride and joy following the Super Falcons’ narrow 1–0 win over Botswana in the ongoing 2025 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). The victory secured Nigeria’s place in the quarterfinals of the prestigious continental tournament. In a statement signed by her […] The post WAFCON: Women Affairs Minister hails Super Falcons’ victory over Bostwana appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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23 h. ago WAFCON: Women affairs minister hails Super Falcons’ victory over Botswana

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja   Minister of Women Affairs, Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, has expressed immense pride and joy following the Super Falcons’ narrow 1–0 win over Botswana in the ongoing 2025 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). The victory secured Nigeria’s place in the quarterfinals of the prestigious continental tournament. In a statement signed by her […] The post WAFCON: Women affairs minister hails Super Falcons’ victory over Botswana appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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25 h. ago “We’ll Democratically Vote Tinubu Out in 2027″ – Adamu Waziri

Former Minister of Police Affairs, Adamu Waziri, has vowed that the opposition will democratically remove President Bola Tinubu’s government in the next general election. Waziri, who made the statement during an appearance on Channels TV on Friday, insisted that while there is currently no constitutional route to unseat the administration, the opposition is focused on […] The post “We’ll Democratically Vote Tinubu Out in 2027″ – Adamu Waziri appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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30 h. ago “Trump Pressurising Nigeria To Accept Venezuelans Prisoners From U.S.” – Foreign Affairs Minister Reveals

Minister of Foreign Affairs, Amb Yusuf Tuggar, has revealed that President of the United States, Donald Trump is mounting pressure on Nigeria to accept Venezuelan deportees and prisoners. Tuggar also clarified that the fresh 10 per cent tariffs imposed on Nigeria by Trump’s administration may not have anything to do with President Bola Tinubu’s meeting […] The post “Trump Pressurising Nigeria To Accept Venezuelans Prisoners From U.S.” – Foreign Affairs Minister Reveals appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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31 h. ago US putting pressure on Nigeria to accept Venezuelan deportees – Tuggar

By John Ogunsemore The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, has disclosed that the United States Government is mounting pressure on Nigeria to accept 300 Venezuelan deportees, some of whom are straight from US prisons. The minister disclosed this during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Thursday. He said the government of President […] The post US putting pressure on Nigeria to accept Venezuelan deportees – Tuggar appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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32 h. ago Nigeria won’t bow to US pressure to accept Venezuelan deportees —FG

Tribune Online Nigeria won’t bow to US pressure to accept Venezuelan deportees —FG Nigeria won’t cave in to pressure from the Donald Trump administration to accept Venezuelan deportees from the United States, the country’s Foreign Affairs Minister Yusuf Tuggar has said. Tuggar, who was a guest on Channels Television’s Politics Today programme on Thursday, said Nigeria has enough challenges of its own and won’t be a dumping ground […] Nigeria won’t bow to US pressure to accept Venezuelan deportees —FG Tribune Online

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33 h. ago Minister Links New US Visa Policy To Nigeria’s Refusal To Accept Venezuelan Prisoners

Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, has linked the controversial US visa restrictions on Nigerian travellers to Nigeria’s refusal to accept Venezuelan prisoners into the country as demanded by the United States. Tuggar said this while speaking on the vexed issue on a current affairs programme of the Channels TV, ‘One-On-One with […]

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41 h. ago Nigeria refuses to accept Venezuelan deportees from United States, says Tuggar

Foreign Affairs Minister Yusuf Tuggar has announced that Nigeria will not bow to pressure from the Donald Trump administration to accept read more Nigeria refuses to accept Venezuelan deportees from United States, says Tuggar

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2 d. ago 30 Bandits, 5 Security Operatives, Civilian Killed During Counter

  At least, 30 armed bandits and six security operatives were killed in a fierce counter-offensive by joint security forces, following coordinated attacks on three villages in Faskari local government area of Katsina State. The state Ministry of Internal Security and Home Affairs confirmed in a statement, that the attackers struck Kadisau, Raudama, and Sabon […]

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2 d. ago 30 Bandits, 5 Security Operatives, 1 Civilian Killed During Counter

At least, 30 armed bandits and six security operatives were killed in a fierce counter-offensive by joint security forces, following coordinated attacks on three villages in Faskari local government area of Katsina State. The state Ministry of Internal Security and Home Affairs confirmed in a statement, that the attackers struck Kadisau, Raudama, and Sabon Layi […]

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1 week ago Ministry Engages Stakeholders, Citizens For Grassroots Development

The Federal Ministry of Special Duties and Intergovernmental Affairs has convened its second Quarter Stakeholder and Citizen Engagement Forum to deepen inclusive governance and accelerate national development through collaboration. The engagement forum, which took place at the Minister’s Conference Room in Abuja and was themed “Strengthening Partnerships for National Development through Special Duties and Intergovernmental […]

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1 week ago Why WAES Will Unlock West Africa’s Investment Opportunities – Tuggar

Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, is upbeat that the maiden West African Economic Summit (WAES) that was held between June 20 and 21, 2025, in  Abuja will not only unlock the investment opportunities in West Africa but also promote integration and development in the region. The summit, which was an initiative of President […]

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2 w. ago NYCN urges Gov Abiodun to create youth ministry, appoint Commissioner

Tribune Online NYCN urges Gov Abiodun to create youth ministry, appoint Commissioner Youths, under the umbrella of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), Ogun State chapter, have urged the State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, to create a Youth Ministry and subsequently appoint a commissioner to oversee its affairs. The NYCN made the passionate appeal in a letter dated 27 June 2025, signed by the State Chairman, […] NYCN urges Gov Abiodun to create youth ministry, appoint Commissioner Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Tinubu’s tax reform laws major win for citizens — Women Affairs Minister

Tribune Online Tinubu’s tax reform laws major win for citizens — Women Affairs Minister She emphasised that the law is a testament to the government's commitment to implementing people-centered policies that prioritize the needs of the populace. Tinubu’s tax reform laws major win for citizens — Women Affairs Minister Tribune Online

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2 w. ago FG Debunks Claims Of Abandoning Nigerians In Iran, Begins Evacuation Talks With Armenia

The Federal Government has dismissed claims that the Nigerian Embassy in Iran has shut down, leaving citizens stranded amid the ongoing conflict between Iran and Israel. In a statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Saturday, spokesperson Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa described the reports as “false and misleading,” assuring the public that the embassy […] The post FG Debunks Claims Of Abandoning Nigerians In Iran, Begins Evacuation Talks With Armenia appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Zamfara Govt to partner Morocco for educational transformation

From John Bassey, Gusau The Government of Zamfara state under the leadership of Governor Dauda Lawal has directed the Ministry of Religious Affairs to visit Morocco in order to study the model and approach used in transforming traditional Tsangaya schools into modern educational institutions. In a statement issued by the information officer of the Ministry […] The post Zamfara Govt to partner Morocco for educational transformation appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago WAES Reflects Nigeria’s Commitment To Inclusive Growth In West Africa – Bianca Ojukwu

Minister of state for foreign affairs, Bianca Odumegwu- Ojukwu, has said the ongoing West African Economic Summit (WAES) in Abuja reflects Nigeria’s steadfast commitment to inclusive, region-wide collaboration for collective development. The minister stated this in her remarks at the opening ceremony of the summit in Abuja yesterday, stressing that it was initiated by President […]

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3 w. ago West African Ministers Renew Calls For More Trade, investment

Ministers of member states of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) have renewed calls for increased priorities in the areas of trade, investment and industrial development to save the region from dependency on foreign interests. Nigeria’s minister of foreign affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, led discussions on these critical sectors during the opening of the […]

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3 w. ago IDPs protest hunger, starvation, accused govt officials of diverting relief materials

From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) from Yelwata community who were displaced after the the Saturday attacks by suspected herdsmen, have embarked on protest over their living conditions at the camp. Permanent Secretary Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Management and Executive Secretary, State Emergency Management Agency(SEMA), Sir James Iorpuu, had on Saturday […] The post IDPs protest hunger, starvation, accused govt officials of diverting relief materials appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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