Tinubu renames Azare Federal University after Dahiru Bauchi
President Bola Tinubu has approved the renaming of the Federal University of Sciences, Azare, in honour of the late Islamic scholar, Sheikh Dahiru Usman Bauchi, as a mark of national…
Tinubu applauds Zulum’s impactful investments in Borno
President Bola Tinubu on Saturday spotlighted Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Zulum, for what he described as impactful spending on education, healthcare and transport infrastructure, saying the projects are visibly…
Tinubu presents N58trn 2026 budget, targets economic stability
President Bola Tinubu on Friday presented the 2026 Appropriation Bill to a joint session of the National Assembly, proposing a total expenditure of ₦58.18 trillion and outlining a fiscal plan…
AZAWON hails Dangote for donating 25% of wealth to Foundation
In a monumental act of philanthropy that has sent ripples across the nation, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, Africa’s richest person, has donated 25% of his personal wealth to the Dangote Foundation.……
NMDPRA chief resigns after Dangote corruption claim
The Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), Engineer Farouk Ahmed, has resigned from office amid a corruption allegation recently levelled against him by…
Farouk Ahmed denies allegations as Dangote feud deepens, probe looms
Barbara Bako, Abuja. The Chief Executive of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), Engr. Farouk Ahmed, on Wednesday issued a formal disclaimer distancing himself from allegations circulating…
Nigeria reaffirms commitment to economic stability
Barbara Bako, Abuja. Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to macroeconomic stability, transparent markets, and predictable policies as the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr. Olayemi Cardoso, engaged…
NLC declares “No turning back” on protest
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has reiterated that its nationwide protest against insecurity, slated for December 17, will go ahead as originally announced.. The NLC President, Joe Ajaero, stated this in…
Dangote pegs Petrol pump price at N739/litre
Aliko Dangote has announced a new petrol pump price of N739 per litre, signalling an aggressive push to drive down fuel costs and challenge what he described as deliberate efforts…
Troops beat back ISWAP assault on Borno base, kill terrorists
On Friday night, troops serving under Operation Hadin Kai successfully repelled a coordinated assault carried out by the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) against a Forward Operating Base (FOB) in Mairari,…















