Osun Osogbo Festival: Government Warns Tourists Against Desecration of Sacred Sites As preparations intensify for the annual Osun Osogbo Festival, the Osun State Government has issued a stern warning to tourists and visitors against any acts that could desecrate the sacred sites, particularly the renowned Osun-Osogbo Sacred Grove. The warning underscores the state’s commitment to […]
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Aliko Dangote Holds Private Meeting with President Tinubu at Aso Rock Villa
Aliko Dangote Holds Private Meeting with President Tinubu at Aso Rock Villa Africa’s richest man and Chairman of the Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, was at the Aso Rock Presidential Villa on Tuesday evening for a private meeting with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The high-profile encounter, which lasted about 30 minutes, saw Dangote depart without addressing […]
Sunday Igboho Appeals to FG: “Remove My Name from Wanted List, I Am Not a Criminal”
Sunday Igboho Appeals to FG: “Remove My Name from Wanted List, I Am Not a Criminal” Yoruba Nation advocate, Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, has made a passionate plea to the Federal Government of Nigeria to remove his name from its wanted list, asserting that he is not a criminal. The appeal, made […]
Federal Government Unveils Ambitious Plan: 1 Million Hectares, 460,000 Tonnes of Soybeans in Two Years
Federal Government Unveils Ambitious Plan: 1 Million Hectares, 460,000 Tonnes of Soybeans in Two Years In a significant move to bolster food security and position Nigeria as a major player in the global agricultural market, the Federal Government has unveiled an ambitious plan to cultivate one million hectares of farmland and produce 460,000 metric tonnes […]
Amaechi’s Wife Fiercely Denies Wike’s ₦4 Billion Monthly NDDC Allegation, Demands Proof
Amaechi’s Wife Fiercely Denies Wike’s ₦4 Billion Monthly NDDC Allegation, Demands Proof Dame Judith Amaechi, wife of former Rivers State Governor and immediate past Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Chibuike Amaechi, has vehemently refuted claims by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, that she received N4 billion monthly from the Niger Delta […]
Delayed Envoy Appointments Hurting Nigeria’s Global Image, ADC Warns Tinubu
Delayed Envoy Appointments Hurting Nigeria’s Global Image, ADC Warns Tinubu The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has issued a scathing critique of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration, warning that the prolonged failure to appoint substantive ambassadors to Nigeria’s foreign missions is severely damaging the nation’s global image and diplomatic standing. In a statement released on Sunday […]
Overstaffing Hampers N70,000 Minimum Wage Implementation for Borno LG Workers
Overstaffing Hampers N70,000 Minimum Wage Implementation for Borno LG Workers The Borno State Government has identified an “over-bloated workforce” at the local government level as a major impediment to the immediate implementation of the new N70,000 minimum wage for its local government employees. This disclosure was made during a high-level meeting chaired by Governor Babagana […]
Katsina Governor Radda Escapes Unhurt in Road Accident
Katsina Governor Radda Escapes Unhurt in Road Accident Katsina State Governor, Malam Dikko Umaru Radda, was involved in a minor road accident on Sunday evening along the Daura–Katsina highway, but has been discharged from medical observation and is in good health. The incident occurred while the governor was on official duty in service to the […]
PDP Plunges Into Flagbearer Battle as Atiku Abubakar Exits Party for ADC Coalition
PDP Plunges Into Flagbearer Battle as Atiku Abubakar Exits Party for ADC Coalition The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has been thrown into a fresh battle for its presidential ticket following the official resignation of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, who has now aligned with the African Democratic Congress (ADC) to form a new opposition coalition […]
Nigeria Braces for Nationwide Doctors’ Strike as NMA Ultimatum Expires Thursday
Nigeria Braces for Nationwide Doctors’ Strike as NMA Ultimatum Expires Thursday Nigeria’s healthcare system is on the precipice of a severe crisis as medical doctors nationwide prepare to embark on an indefinite strike starting Thursday, July 24, 2025. The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) confirmed its readiness to withdraw services should the Federal Government fail to […]
Fuel Distribution Shake-Up: Tanker Drivers Panic as Dangote Unleashes 4,000 CNG Trucks in Nationwide Rollout
Fuel Distribution Shake-Up: Tanker Drivers Panic as Dangote Unleashes 4,000 CNG Trucks in Nationwide Rollout The Nigerian petroleum product distribution landscape is on the brink of a monumental shift, causing palpable panic among traditional diesel-powered tanker drivers. This comes as the Dangote Petroleum Refinery prepares to launch a massive fleet of 4,000 Compressed Natural Gas […]
Osimhen Set for Permanent Galatasaray Return in €75m Blockbuster Deal
Osimhen Set for Permanent Galatasaray Return in €75m Blockbuster Deal Nigerian football sensation Victor Osimhen is on the verge of completing a highly anticipated permanent transfer to Turkish giants Galatasaray, marking a return to the club where he spent a successful loan spell last season. Reports from authoritative sports journalists indicate that an agreement has […]
Anambra PDP Guber Candidate Jude Ezenwafor Shot in Abuja Ambush
Anambra PDP Guber Candidate Jude Ezenwafor Shot in Abuja Ambush Jude Ezenwafor, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate for the upcoming Anambra State election, has reportedly been shot by unknown gunmen in an ambush in Abuja. The incident, which occurred on Friday night, has left Ezenwafor and two other occupants of his vehicle seriously […]
Naira Abuse: EFCC Boss Declares Spraying, Stamping on Currency a Criminal Offence
Naira Abuse: EFCC Boss Declares Spraying, Stamping on Currency a Criminal Offence The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr. Ola Olukoyede, has issued a stern warning to Nigerians, reiterating that acts such as spraying, stamping on, or otherwise defacing the Naira constitute a criminal offense punishable by law. Olukoyede re-emphasized […]
Eminent Nigerians Push for Same-Day Elections, State Police, and New Constitution at National Summit
Eminent Nigerians Push for Same-Day Elections, State Police, and New Constitution at National Summit A powerful coalition of stakeholders, including elder statesmen, former governors, legal luminaries, and civil society advocates, has converged in Abuja to demand a radical overhaul of Nigeria’s governance framework, specifically advocating for same-day elections, the establishment of state police, and the […]
High Turnover of 16 MDs in 25 Years Has Stalled NDDC’s Progress, Says Ogbuku
High Turnover of 16 MDs in 25 Years Has Stalled NDDC’s Progress, Says Ogbuku The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has been severely hampered by incessant leadership changes, with 16 Managing Directors at its helm within 25 years, according to its current head, Dr. Samuel Ogbuku. This instability, he asserted, is a primary reason for […]
Nigerian Troops Reject N13.7m Bribe, Neutralize Bandits in Nationwide Push
Nigerian Troops Reject N13.7m Bribe, Neutralize Bandits in Nationwide Push In a strong display of integrity and effectiveness, Nigerian troops of Operation Safe Haven have rejected a staggering N13.7 million bribe offered by suspected terrorists in Plateau State, while simultaneously neutralizing several bandits and arresting numerous criminals across multiple theatres of operation. The Director, Defence […]
Ekiti, Ondo Doctors Set for Showdown with FG Over ‘Obnoxious’ Pay Review Circular
Ekiti, Ondo Doctors Set for Showdown with FG Over ‘Obnoxious’ Pay Review Circular Medical doctors in Ekiti and Ondo states, under the umbrella of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), have vehemently rejected a recent Federal Government circular on the review of allowances for health workers, describing it as “obnoxious” and a clear breach of existing […]
Deadly Strike Hits Gaza’s Only Catholic Church, Sparking Outcry
Deadly Strike Hits Gaza’s Only Catholic Church, Sparking Outcry An Israeli strike on Gaza’s sole Catholic church, the Holy Family Parish Church, on Thursday claimed the lives of two individuals and injured several others, including the parish priest. The incident has drawn widespread international condemnation and a renewed call for an immediate ceasefire from Pope […]
Benue State Appeals for Urgent Aid for Displaced Persons Amid Worsening Humanitarian Crisis
Benue State Appeals for Urgent Aid for Displaced Persons Amid Worsening Humanitarian Crisis The Benue State Government has issued an urgent appeal to civil society organizations and international donors for humanitarian assistance, citing the dire conditions of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in communities ravaged by incessant armed conflicts. Aondowase Kunde, the Benue State Commissioner for […]