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Nigeria’s future depends on unity, Remi Tinubu tells citizens

First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, on Thursday called for national unity, service and collective purpose as she received an award at the Leadership Annual Conference and Awards 2025 in Abuja. In a speech that combined gratitude with a strong appeal for cohesion across political, cultural and religious divides, Mrs. Tinubu said Nigeria’s progress depends on its ability to remain united amid growing global and domestic challenges. “The future of our nation depends on our willingness to work together across cultural and religious differences for the good of all. For a house divided against itself cannot stand,” she said. The First Lady, who was honoured by the Leadership Newspaper board at the beginning of the year, described the award as a shared recognition rather than a personal achievement. “I do not take this honour alone,” she told a gathering that included former First Lady Dame Patience Jonathan; Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations, Dr. Amina Mohammed; governors; lawma...
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NAFDAC debunks ‘suspension’ rumour, insists sachet alcohol ban stands

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC, has dismissed as false and misleading reports claiming that the Federal Government has directed it to suspend enforcement of the ban on sachet alcohol and alcoholic beverages packaged in PET bottles below 200ml. A press release issued on Thursday morning and signed by the Director-General/Chief Executive Officer of NAFDAC, said no such directive was received from the Federal Government and stressed that the prohibition remains fully in force. NAFDAC described the circulating publication as inaccurate and not reflective of any official government communication, reiterating that it operates strictly within its statutory mandate and in line with duly communicated federal policies. “At no time has the Agency received any directive to suspend its regulatory or enforcement activities regarding sachet alcohol and small-volume alcoholic beverages,” the statement read. The agency disclosed that it has commenced the evacua...
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MULADE CONGRATULATES GUWOR ON EMERGENCE AS CHAIRMAN OF CONFERENCE OF SPEAKERS OF STATE LEGISLATURES IN NIGERIA

Renowned Niger Delta environmentalist, rights activist, and Ijaw leader and development advocate, Chief Comrade Mulade Sheriff, PhD, has extended congratulations to the Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Emomotimi Dennis Guwor, on his election as Chairman of the Conference of Speakers of State Legislatures in Nigeria. In a press statement issued in Warri and made available to newsmen, Chief Mulade, who is the Ibe-Sorimowei of the ancient oil-rich Gbaramatu Kingdom, described the emergence of Rt. Hon. Guwor as well-deserved, noting that his unanimous election during the extraordinary session of the Conference held in Abuja on Monday reflects the high confidence his colleagues repose in his leadership capacity. He observed that Rt. Hon. Guwor’s return unopposed is a testament to his sterling qualities, proven integrity, and remarkable track record of diligent service, particularly during his tenure as Treasurer of the Conference since 2023. According to Ch...
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FG to begin sale of selected state-owned assets in 2026 – Finance Minister

Nigeria’s federal government will begin the sale of selected state-owned assets to private investors in 2026, the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, has said. Speaking during an interview on the sidelines of the AlUla Conference for Emerging Market Economies in Saudi Arabia on Monday, Edun said the government was still finalising which public assets would be offered for sale and the transaction schedule. “The plan is to offer some assets in 2026,” the minister said. He explained that ongoing economic reforms have helped improve investor confidence in the country and made Nigeria a more competitive destination for capital. “What we have put in place has made Nigeria very competitive in terms of the economic conditions and very attractive in terms of the incentives for investors. I think investors are now more comfortable to invest in Nigeria,” Edun said. The finance minister added that the federal government is focusing on partnerships with the priv...
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US deploys 200 troops to train Nigerian military

The United States will deploy 200 troops to Nigeria to train its armed forces in their fight against jihadist groups, Nigerian and US officials said Tuesday, as Washington increases military cooperation with the West African country. “We are getting US troops to assist in training and technical support,” Major General Samaila Uba, a spokesman for Nigeria’s Defense Headquarters, told AFP. The Wall Street Journal was the first to report the deployment, which will supplement a US small team already in the country to aid the Nigerians with air strike targeting. The additional troops, expected to arrive in the coming weeks, will provide “training and technical guidance,” including by helping their Nigerian counterparts coordinate operations that involve air strikes and ground troops simultaneously, the US daily said. A US Africa Command spokeswoman confirmed the details of the report to AFP. Nigeria has been under diplomatic pressure from the United States over insecurity in the country, wh...
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Tantita Surveillance Contract Not Common Wealth, Niger Delta Owes Company Gratitude – IPF

The Ijaw Publishers’ Forum (IPF) has come out strongly in defence of Tantita Security Services Limited, insisting that the pipeline surveillance contract awarded to the company is not a “common wealth” and should not be misrepresented as such by critics. In a statement signed by its National President, Comrade Ozobo Austin, and Spokesman, Comrade Ezekiel Kagbala, the forum said the Niger Delta should be expressing gratitude to Tantita and its leadership for restoring sanity to crude oil production and protecting national assets in the region. IPF stressed that while the 13 per cent derivation fund rightly qualifies as common wealth meant for oil-producing communities, the surveillance contract given to Tantita is a professional engagement based on capacity and performance, just like similar contracts handled by different individuals in the region in the past. "The 13 percent derivation is meant for the entire Niger Delta region especially the oil producing communities ...
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IYC Western Zone's Information Officer to Host Digital Skills Bootcamp

The Information Officer of the Ijaw Youth Council, IYC, Western Zone, Comrade Tare Magbei, is set to host a two-day digital skills bootcamp aimed at equipping Ijaw youths with practical media and technology competencies. The programme tagged 'Media Management, Content Creation, and AI Prompting Bootcamp' will hold from February 13 to 14, 2026, and is designed to strengthen youth participation in advocacy, storytelling, and community engagement across the Western Zone. A total of 50 participants will be trained in hands-on media and digital skills, with additional exposure to income-earning opportunities in the media and creative sectors. Participants will be drawn from all Information Officers within the IYC Western Zone as well as selected youths from the 24 clans that make up the zone. The initiative, spearheaded by the IYC Western Zone Information Officer, Comrade Magbei, reflects a strong commitment to youth empowerment through capacity building and the adoption...
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