Day: August 4, 2025

Nigeria, Kuwait deepen Strategic Ties on Education, Food Security, Infrastructure ….. As Tuggar hosts Kuwait Fund Chief in Abuja, unveils new cooperation plans under Renewed Hope Agenda

Lukman Laleye Babalola

In a major step to deepen bilateral relations, Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, on Monday, 4th August 2025, received the Director General of the Kuwait Fund for Arab Economic Development (KFAED), H.E. Dr. Waleed Al-Bahar, in Abuja for a high-level meeting focused on advancing development cooperation between the two nations.   Welcoming the Kuwaiti delegation, Ambassador Tuggar underscored the longstanding and cordial relations between Nigeria and Kuwait, dating back to the 1960s. He commended the Kuwait Fund for its significant contributions to social and economic development…

Nigeria’s Security Agencies arrest 2,109 Suspects, rescue 75 Kidnap Victims, neutralize 78 Terrorists — NOA …. Says Monthly Joint Security Briefing debuts to strengthen National Communication on Security Operations

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The National Orientation Agency (NOA) on Monday launched the maiden edition of the Monthly National Joint Security Press Briefing, a unified platform designed to provide Nigerians with accurate, verified, and timely updates on the coordinated efforts of security, intelligence, and enforcement agencies across the country. Held at the NOA Headquarters in Abuja, the inaugural session brought together spokespersons of all major security agencies and media representatives. The platform is coordinated by the Director-General of NOA, Malam Lanre Issa-Onilu, who also serves as the National Coordinator of the inter-agency security communication…

D’Tigress’ FIBA Victory: Akpabio hails Nigerian Women as Champions, Pacesetters

Lukman Laleye Babalola

President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, has applauded Nigeria’s national women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, for clinching their seventh FIBA Women’s AfroBasket title a record-setting fifth consecutive championship win.   In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Hon. Eseme Eyiboh, Senator Akpabio described the team’s triumph as a moment of immense national pride and a resounding affirmation of the resilience and excellence of Nigerian women.   “It is heartwarming that within two weeks, Nigerian women have conquered Africa twice. Last week, it was the Super…

Tinubu’s National Single Window Initiative to Revolutionise Trade, Port Efficiency – TMSG

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Tinubu Media Support Group (TMSG) has hailed the proposed implementation of the National Single Window (NSW) project as a transformative step towards enhancing cross-border trade facilitation and port efficiency in Nigeria.   In a statement jointly signed by its Chairman, Emeka Nwankpa, and Secretary, Dapo Okubanjo, the group described the initiative as a bold move to eliminate systemic inefficiencies that have long plagued port operations and international trade in the country.   According to TMSG, Nigerians are expected to begin enjoying improved port transactions and reduced bureaucracy within the…

Senators’ Wives mourn with Hajia Laila Barau over mother’s passing

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Senators’ Wives Association of Nigeria (SEWAN) has expressed deep sorrow over the death of Mrs. Nelda Mohammed, mother of Hajia Laila Barau, wife of the Deputy Senate President, Senator Jibrin Barau. In a condolence message signed by SEWAN President, Dr. (Mrs.) Unoma Godswill Akpabio, and made available to journalists in Abuja, the association described the loss as “irreparable,” noting that it brings immense grief to the family. “We, the Senators’ Wives Association of Nigeria, extend our heartfelt condolences on the passing of your beloved mother. This irreparable loss undoubtedly…