Global tensions stemming from U.S. and Iran military strikes led the U.S. Embassy to issue a security advisory for Abuja, although Nigeria’s Minister of Information, Mohammed Idris, asserted the capital’s safety.
These international events triggered protests in the U.S. and Nigeria, with Nigerian Shiite groups condemning the U.S. actions.
Donald Trump’s declared ceasefire between Israel and Iran was quickly contradicted.
Domestically, President Bola Tinubu launched the Renewed Hope Agricultural Mechanisation Programme to boost food production and create jobs, emphasizing the need to secure farms from criminals.
Simultaneously, Abuja primary school teachers continued a three-month strike over unpaid wages, leading to student-led protests.
President Tinubu congratulated Dr. Awele Vivien Elumelu on her 55th birthday for her contributions to healthcare.
Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala received the prestigious 2025 Cressey Award for her anti-fraud efforts.
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