POLICE authorities have defended the use of teargas on people who gathered for the #FreeNnamdiKanu protest around a major route in Abuja on Monday, arguing that the action was to prevent damage to critical infrastructure in the heart of the nation’s capital. The Force Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, who spoke on Channels Television’s Politics Today monitored by News Point Nigeria, on Monday, said the move was in line with a court order which restricted the protesters from converging around Aso Rock Villa, National Assembly, Force Headquarters, Court of Appeal, Eagle Square and Shehu Shagari Way. “You see, FCT is…
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THE Federal Ministry of Art, Culture, Tourism, and the Creative Economy (FMACTCE) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Anambra State Government to establish Renewed Hope Creative and Cultural Villages, preserving historic sites and promoting economic growth through tourism and job creation. News Point Nigeria reports that the partnership aims to restore historic sites, palaces, and monuments, while conserving their cultural significance, and strengthening local craftsmanship through skills development and resources for artisans. During her visit to Anambra state on Friday, Minister Hannatu Musa Musawa thanked the state governor, Prof. Charles Chukwuma Soludo CFR, and the people of Anambra for…
THE Nigerian Air Force says it would conduct its annual 10-kilometre Walk/Jog Exercise in Abuja as part of efforts to enhance the health, fitness and operational readiness of its personnel. The Director of Public Relations and Information, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, made this known in a statement on Friday in Abuja sent to News Point Nigeria. He said that the exercise underscored the importance of physical fitness to military efficiency and overall mission readiness. The exercise, he stated, would commence by 6:00 am and end by 8:00 am and will take place along the service lane between Karu Bridge and…
PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu has said that Nigeria is blessed with abundant solid mineral deposits and should not remain impoverished. News Point Nigeria reports that the President made the remarks on Wednesday at the 2025 Nigeria Mining Week held in Abuja. Represented by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, Tinubu said, “Nigeria has no reason to be poor, given our abundant resources and talented people. “Our challenge is to harness these potentials to bring prosperity to all. Let us turn our minerals into miracles of development. ‘Minerals to Miracles’ must be our rallying cry.” Describing the…
NIGERIA’s headline inflation rate dropped to 18.02 per cent in September 2025, representing a significant 2.1 percentage point decrease from the 20.12 per cent recorded in August 2025. This is according to the latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) report released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) on Wednesday sighted by News Point Nigeria. Data from the report indicate that the country has now recorded six consecutive months of declining inflation since April 2025. The decline comes after a series of statistical adjustments earlier this year, including a change in the base year and a reweighting of items in the…
THE Acting Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), May Agbamuche, is meeting with Chairmen and Secretaries of political parties at the Commission’s headquarters in Abuja. The meeting is part of a series of consultative engagement with stakeholders, scheduled by the commission ahead of the Anambra state governorship election in November this year. The meeting will provide opportunities for the commission and political parties to brainstorm over grey areas and perfect the preparations for the Anambra exercise. This is the first meeting with political parties that the acting INEC chairman is presiding over. More details shortly…
THE Ministry of Art, Culture, Tourism, and Creative Economy resumed talks with the Qatari government, on Monday, to boost cultural exchange, arts, and tourism relations between the two countries. The Minister, Hannatu Musa Musawa, who held a meeting with H.E. Dr Ali Ghamen Al-Hajri, the Ambassador of the State of Qatar to Nigeria in Abuja, highlighted Nigeria’s rich cultural heritage and potential partnerships with Qatar to promote mutual understanding and growth. She emphasised Nigeria’s diverse cultural history, showcasing its music, movie industry, and arts, and expressed interest in collaborating with Qatar to preserve and display Nigerian artefacts. “Our relationship with…
AT least 236 people have lost their lives and hundreds of thousands displaced as devastating floods swept through 27 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) in what is now being described as one of Nigeria’s worst humanitarian crises in recent years. The grim figure was contained in the latest 2025 Flood Dashboard released by the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) seen by News Point Nigeria, which paints a dire picture of the scale of destruction across the country. According to the report, 409,714 Nigerians have been affected across 117 Local Government Areas (LGAs), with massive destruction to homes, farmlands,…
THE Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has declared a two-week total and comprehensive warning strike across all public universities in Nigeria, beginning midnight, Monday, October 13, 2025. News Point Nigeria reports that the declaration was made by ASUU National President, Professor Chris Piwuna, during a press briefing held on Sunday at the University of Abuja. According to Piwuna, the strike follows the expiration of a 14-day ultimatum issued to the Federal Government on September 28, 2025, over unresolved issues concerning lecturers’ welfare, university funding, and the long-standing implementation of the 2009 ASUU-FGN Agreement. “Compatriots of the press, it goes…
BAYERO University, Kano (BUK), has once again proven its rising academic prestige as it emerged the third-best university in Nigeria in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2026, reaffirming its growing reputation as a beacon of excellence in northern Nigeria and beyond. News Point Nigeria reports that the University of Ibadan (UI) reclaimed its position as Nigeria’s best university, moving up from fourth place last year, while the University of Lagos (UNILAG) secured second place. BUK impressively ranked third, ahead of Covenant University and Landmark University, which came fourth and fifth respectively. According to the global ranking published…
THE Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism, and Creative Economy, Hannatu Musa Musawa, has emphasized the importance of empowering Nigeria as a gateway country to the black global community, highlighting the UAE’s support in achieving this goal. The Minister made this known in Abuja on Wednesday when she met with the United Arab Emirates’ ambassador to Nigeria H.E. Salem Saeed Musabbeh Al Mahyoub Al Shamsi, to discuss ways to strengthen tourism and cultural ties between the two countries. She congratulated Sheikha, the Secretary-General of the UN Tourism, on her historic appointment as the first female Secretary-General, noting that she is opening…
THE Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism, and Creative Economy, Hannatu Musa Musawa, has called on stakeholders to increase investment in the country’s creative sector. Speaking at the 31st Nigerian Economic Summit in Abuja on Tuesday, Minister Musawa emphasized the sector’s potential to drive inclusive growth, generate employment, and enhance global competitiveness. She said that recent statistics show that the creative economy in Nigeria currently contributes approximately 2.3% to the national GDP and employs over 4.2 million people across various sectors. Musawa highlighted the sector’s growth potential, citing the success of Nollywood, the Nigerian fashion industry, and the Afrobeats music genre.…
THE Federal Ministry of Art, Culture, Tourism, and Creative Economy has inaugurated a working committee to unveil the Confederation of African Fashion (CAF), also known as Afroliganza. According to a statement by Nneka Ikem Anibeze, Ph.D, Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the Minister sent to News Point Nigeria, this initiative aims to revolutionize the African fashion industry by creating a unified platform for African countries to develop and implement policies that will propel the continent’s fashion industry to new heights. The Confederation’s primary objective is to increase Africa’s share of the global fashion market from 1.2% to a…
LEADER of the UK Conservative Party, Kemi Badenoch, on Sunday unveiled what she called the “toughest immigration reforms in British history,” announcing a sweeping new border security strategy that would see up to 150,000 illegal migrants detained and deported every year. In a video message posted on her official X (formerly Twitter) handle seen by News Point Nigeria, Badenoch unveiled the Radical Borders Plan, which she described as a comprehensive blueprint to “take back control” of Britain’s borders and end what she termed the “asylum hotel racket” draining public resources. “My message is clear: if you’re here illegally, you will…
JUSTICE James Omotosho of the Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed a suit filed against Senate President Godswill Akpabio, challenging the legality of the six-month suspension imposed on Kogi Central Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan over alleged misconduct. News Point Nigeria reports that the suit, filed by Ovavu Illiyasu and nine others, was dismissed by the judge on the grounds that the plaintiffs lacked locus standi (legal standing) to bring the matter before the court. Marked FHC/ABJ/CS/654/2025, the suit contested the validity of the suspension of Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan for various reasons. Among other things, the plaintiffs asked the court to void…
THE Abuja–Kaduna Train Service (AKTS) officially resumed operations on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, after weeks of intensive inspections, rigorous safety checks, and staff retraining by the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC). News Point Nigeria reports that the first train of the day departed from Idu Station in Abuja, made its scheduled stop at Kubwa to pick up passengers, and arrived successfully at Rigasa Station in Kaduna. A return trip to Abuja was also completed, marking the full restoration of passenger operations along the corridor. Confirming the development, the NRC Chief Public Relations Officer, Callistus Unyimadu, issued a statement on behalf of…
THE Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, OON, has congratulated Nigerians at home and abroad on the nation’s 65th Independence Anniversary, celebrating the resilience, courage, and unity that have defined Nigeria’s journey since 1960. In his goodwill message sent to News Point Nigeria by his Special Assistant on Media and Communications Strategy, Alkassim Abdulkadir, Ambassador Tuggar described the country’s 65 years of nationhood as a testament to the indomitable spirit of its people, who have navigated challenges with strength while embracing opportunities for progress. He noted that Nigeria continues to make significant strides in consolidating democracy, fostering economic…
THE Federal Government has confirmed that all income earned in Nigeria, including money made by commercial sex workers, popularly known as “runs girls” is subject to taxation under new fiscal reforms scheduled to take effect from January 1, 2026. News Point Nigeria reports that Taiwo Oyedele, Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, made the clarification during a tax education session at the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), City of David parish, Lagos. In a widely circulated video, Oyedele explained that while upkeep money or gifts sent to relatives and dependents are exempt from tax…
THE Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has issued a 14-day ultimatum to the Federal Government to address long-standing issues affecting the university system, warning that failure to act could trigger a nationwide strike. The decision was reached after a National Executive Council (NEC) meeting held on Sunday, September 28, 2025, at the University of Abuja. In a statement personally signed by ASUU President, Prof. Chris Piwuna sent to News Point Nigeria, the union decried what it described as government neglect and consistent refusal to honour agreements. “Accordingly, ASUU has given the Federal Government of Nigeria an ultimatum of fourteen…
THE wedding ceremony of Dr. Chikamkpa Amaechi and Anita Nwabueze, son and daughter-in-law of Nigeria’s former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, attracted a roll call of Nigeria’s political heavyweights, past leaders, and dignitaries in Abuja. News Point Nigeria reports that among those present at the church wedding were former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Abia State Governor Dr. Alex Otti, former First Lady Dame Patience Jonathan, and Dolapo Osinbajo, wife of the former Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo. Other eminent personalities in attendance included former Kaduna State Governor, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, former Senate President and current National Chairman of the African…