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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to strengthening ties with Latin America, describing Colombia’s visit as a reminder of shared heritage. In a statement released after hosting Colombia’s Vice President…

The Budget Office of the Federation has dismissed a viral infographic suggesting Lagos was the biggest beneficiary of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s budget, clarifying instead that the North West received the largest allocation. Our…

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has forecast thunderstorms and moderate rains across several parts of the country on Tuesday, 2 September 2025. According to NiMet’s daily weather outlook, obtained by Times of Nigeria, the…

The Executive Chairman of Birnin Kudu Local Government Area, Hon. Bldr. Dr Muhammad Uba has launched the distribution of fertiliser to 1,000 farmers across the council’s eleven wards. Our correspondent understands that the initiative is…

The Federal Government has announced attractive rates of up to 16.541 per cent per annum on its September 2025 savings bonds. In a circular issued by the Debt Management Office (DMO), subscriptions opened on Monday and will close on…

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has accused the Kaduna State Police Command of attempting to criminalise legitimate political activity after violent attacks disrupted the party’s inauguration in Kaduna. In a statement signed by…

Police in Katsina State have arrested suspected arms traffickers in Ingawa Local Government Area as they attempted to move weapons to Safana. Our correspondent gathered that the suspects were intercepted during a security operation and…

A Finnish court has sentenced Simon Ekpa, the self-styled Prime Minister of Biafra, to six years in prison for terrorism offences and tax fraud. The Päijät-Häme District Court ruled that between August 2021 and November 2024, Ekpa…

At least 12 people have lost their lives in a canoe mishap in Danmaga village, Gummi Local Government Area of Zamfara State, the police have confirmed. Our correspondent gathered from security analyst Zagazola Makama that the incident…

On day 1,283 of Russia’s war on Ukraine, both sides reported fresh developments across the battlefield, with Kyiv targeting energy infrastructure inside Russia and Moscow claiming territorial gains. TIMES OF NIGERIA gathered from Al…