Nigerian Anglican Church Rejects Election of Openly Gay Archbishop in Wales, Deepening Communion Rift The Nigerian Anglican Church has strongly condemned the recent election of Bishop Cherry Vann as the new Archbishop of Wales, a move that introduces an openly gay Primate into a leadership role within the Anglican Communion. Bishop Vann, who lives in […]
Nigeria’s $2 Billion Sugar Market Beckons Investors, Says NSDC Boss Investors are being urged to seize significant opportunities within Nigeria’s burgeoning sugar sector, which currently boasts a market value exceeding $2 billion. Mr. Kamar Bakrin, the Executive Secretary of the National Sugar Development Council (NSDC), made this compelling appeal on Sunday, August 3, 2025, stressing […]
Gov Sani: North’s Challenges Predate Tinubu, Unfair to Blame President for Self-Inflicted Woes Kaduna State Governor, Senator Uba Sani, has vehemently pushed back against notions that the Northern region is being marginalized under President Bola Tinubu’s administration. He argued that many of the North’s deep-seated problems are “self-inflicted” and have festered for decades, long before […]
National Outcry as Prominent Groups Reject Bill Naming Sultan, Ooni Permanent Traditional Council Co-Chairs A proposed legislative bill seeking to establish a National Council for Traditional Rulers of Nigeria has ignited widespread controversy, with several leading socio-cultural organizations vehemently rejecting a clause that would permanently enshrine the Sultan of Sokoto and the Ooni of Ife […]
Aviation Sector Faces Imminent Shutdown as Unions Issue Ultimatum Over Salary Dispute Nigeria’s aviation sector is on the brink of a major shutdown, as key unions have issued a stern seven-day ultimatum to the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, demanding the immediate implementation of a long-delayed new salary structure for workers under […]
Dangote Group Champions Public-Private Partnerships for Bridging Nigeria’s Housing Deficit The Dangote Group has strongly advocated for enhanced public-private partnerships (PPPs) as a crucial strategy to tackle Nigeria’s staggering housing deficit, estimated to be in the millions. This call was made by Dolapo Alli, National Sales Director of Dangote Cement Plc, during the recently concluded […]
Multiple Groups Provide Lifeline Through Free Medical Outreaches to Vulnerable Nigerians, Widows In a commendable display of humanitarian commitment, several non-governmental organizations and philanthropic groups have recently extended vital free medical services to vulnerable persons and widows across various communities in Nigeria. These initiatives aim to bridge critical healthcare gaps for those most impacted by […]
Legendary Nigerian Sports Icons Honoured as “Dimmed Stars Shine Again” at Emotional Lagos Tribute The Nigerian sporting fraternity converged in Lagos on Monday, July 28, 2025, for a poignant “Night of Tributes,” commemorating five departed national heroes whose legacies continue to inspire. The event, aptly themed “When Dimmed Stars Shone Again,” celebrated the enduring contributions […]
Federal Government Orders Relocation in Four Niger LGAs as Flood Threat Intensifies The Federal Government has issued a critical directive to residents of four local government areas in Niger State, urging them to relocate to higher ground immediately. This urgent appeal follows a fresh flood warning issued by the National Flood Early Warning Centre of […]
Kidnappers Fall Out Over N3m Ransom After Killing Abuja Victims A chilling confession has emerged from a kidnap suspect in Abuja, revealing how a brutal dispute over a N3 million ransom led to internal violence among abductors and exposed the gruesome murders of their two victims: a 55-year-old school nurse and a 14-month-old toddler. The […]
International Human Rights Commission Urges Presidential Pardon for Abba Kyari Amid Insecurity Concerns The International Human Rights Commission (IHRC) office in Nigeria has made a significant appeal to President Bola Tinubu, urging him to grant a presidential pardon to the suspended Deputy Commissioner of Police, Abba Kyari. The commission asserts that such a move, though […]
Vandals Cripple Delta NYSC Camp Ahead of Orientation, Electrical Installations Destroyed The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Permanent Orientation Camp in Issele-Uku, Aniocha North Local Government Area of Delta State, has been targeted by suspected vandals, resulting in the destruction of all electrical installations just days before the commencement of the 2025 Batch B Stream […]
President Tinubu Calls On Digital Creators To Verify Information Before Sharing President Bola Tinubu on Friday, August 1, 2025, issued a stern call to digital content creators and influencers, urging them to prioritize verification before amplifying information across their platforms. Speaking at the Progressive Digital Media Summit held at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, President […]
INEC begins nationwide voter registration August 18 The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has officially announced the commencement of the 2025 nationwide Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise, with online pre-registration set to open on Monday, August 18, 2025. This crucial step is part of INEC’s preparations for upcoming elections, including the Anambra State governorship election […]
Akwa Ibom Governor Approves Major Reconstruction of NYSC Camp, Boosts Corps Members’ Allowances Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has announced the immediate reconstruction and upgrade of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Permanent Orientation Camp located at Ikot Itie Udung in Nsit-Antai Local Government Area. The move, aimed at enhancing the welfare and […]
Deputy Speaker Mojisola Meranda Pays Heartfelt Tribute to Late Lagos Lawmaker Victor Akande The Deputy Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mojisola Meranda, has paid a poignant tribute to the late Hon. Victor Oluwasegun Akande, a former lawmaker who represented Ojo Constituency I in the Assembly from 2015 to 2023. Meranda […]
Former Barcelona Star Carles Perez Hospitalised After Bizarre Dog Attack to Genitals Former Barcelona prospect Carles Perez has been hospitalised in Greece after suffering severe injuries to his genitals during a dog attack on Tuesday, July 29, 2025. The 27-year-old midfielder, currently on loan at Greek club Aris Thessaloniki from Celta Vigo, was reportedly attempting […]
Super Falcons Electrify Lagos with WAFCON Trophy Parade Nigeria’s triumphant Super Falcons brought the city of Lagos to a standstill on Wednesday, July 30, 2025, as they paraded their historic 10th Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) trophy through major streets on Lagos Island. The celebratory tour allowed the queens of African football to share […]
New Fuel Surcharge to Generate N796bn Annually for FG, Consumers Decry Imminent Hike The Federal Government is set to introduce a five per cent surcharge on locally produced and imported petrol, a move projected to rake in an estimated N796 billion annually, according to an analysis by The PUNCH. This new tax policy, enshrined in […]
Nine Dead, Eight Rescued in Tragic Jigawa Boat Accident Nine people have died and eight others were successfully rescued following a tragic boat accident on Wednesday, July 30, 2025, at the Rijiyar Malam Fishing Pond in the Taura Local Government Area of Jigawa State. The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) confirmed the incident, attributing it […]