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…says late diplomat lived a life of integrity, service President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of Nigeria’s renowned diplomat, broadcaster, and corporate leader, Dr Christopher Kolade, describing him as “one of Nigeria’s intellectual treasures” and a symbol of integrity, patriotism, and selfless service. In a heartfelt tribute he issued on

…President to forward name to Senate for confirmation The National Council of State, on Thursday, unanimously approved the nomination of Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan as the next Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The appointment followed the presentation of Amupitan’s name by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to the Council during its hybrid session

Veteran broadcaster and former Nigerian High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, Dr. Christopher Kolade, is dead.  He was 92. The family announced the elder statesman’s death in a statement on Thursday. The statement said the late former Chairman of Cadbury Nigeria died peacefully on Wednesday, October 8, 2025. “We are thankful for his incredible life

President Bola Tinubu has presented Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan (SAN) from North-Central as the new Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). He presented Prof. Amupitan at the National Council of State meeting. A statement by presidential aide, Bayo Onanuga said, “The National Council of State has approved the nomination of Professor Joash Ojo

Nigeria’s long struggle to rein in illegal mining, a shadow industry draining billions from the national treasury, has entered a new phase. At the National Assembly Complex in Abuja, the House of Representatives ad-hoc committee on illegal mining was formally inaugurated, signalling a coordinated national front to curb illicit mineral exploitation and reclaim control over

The House of Representatives has instructed its committee on Basic Examination Bodies to investigate alleged unauthorised virement and the implementation of the budget/IGR performance of the National Examination Council (NECO) from 2023 to date. In a resolution on Thursday following an urgent motion by Amobi Ogah, the House directed the committee to examine NECO’s bank

The European Union has extended its support to Nigeria in its bid to reduce emissions in the country. This is as Nigeria has submitted its third Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC 3.0) under the Paris Agreement, setting out an updated and more ambitious climate commitment ahead of COP30 in Brazil. Nigeria becomes the first country in