Judiciary Workers’ Strike Halts Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s Defamation Arraignment The arraignment of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan on defamation charges was on Tuesday stalled due to the ongoing nationwide strike by the Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN), throwing another delay into a politically sensitive legal battle. Akpoti-Uduaghan, a former senator representing Kogi Central, is facing allegations of […]
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NOA Embarks on Nationwide Initiative to Restore Public Confidence in Nigeria
NOA Embarks on Nationwide Initiative to Restore Public Confidence in Nigeria The Director-General of the National Orientation Agency (NOA), Mallam Lanre Issa-Onilu, has reaffirmed the agency’s commitment to rebuilding trust between the Nigerian government and its citizens through a series of targeted national reorientation programmes. Issa-Onilu made this known during a public engagement session in […]
Eid-el-Kabir: Kano and Katsina Declare Extended School Holidays
Eid-el-Kabir: Kano and Katsina Declare Extended School Holidays In preparation for the 2025 Eid-el-Kabir celebrations, several Nigerian states have announced extended school holidays to allow students and staff to partake in the festivities. Kano State The Kano State Government has declared a 12-day holiday for all public and private primary and secondary schools. The break […]
FAO and EU Launch ₦200 Million Aquaculture Support for 40 Ogun Fish Farmers
FAO and EU Launch ₦200 Million Aquaculture Support for 40 Ogun Fish Farmers In a significant move to bolster Nigeria’s aquaculture sector, the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations, in collaboration with the European Union (EU) and the Federal Government, has initiated a ₦200 million support program targeting 40 fish farmers in […]
Federal Government Intensifies Efforts Against Boko Haram Resurgence in Northeast Nigeria
Federal Government Intensifies Efforts Against Boko Haram Resurgence in Northeast Nigeria The Federal Government has escalated its counter-insurgency operations in response to a recent resurgence of Boko Haram attacks in Nigeria’s northeastern region. This development has raised concerns about a potential return to the heightened insecurity experienced during the group’s peak activity years. According to […]
Pat Utomi’s Shadow Government: A Bold Reform Initiative or Constitutional Challenge?
Pat Utomi’s Shadow Government: A Bold Reform Initiative or Constitutional Challenge? Professor Pat Utomi, a renowned political economist and former presidential candidate, has sparked a national debate with the launch of the “Big Tent Coalition Shadow Government” (BTCSG). Unveiled on May 5, 2025, this initiative aims to provide a structured opposition to President Bola Tinubu’s […]
Nigeria Customs Seizes Contraband Worth Over ₦1.28 Billion in South-West Operations
Nigeria Customs Seizes Contraband Worth Over ₦1.28 Billion in South-West Operations The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Federal Operations Unit Zone A, has announced the interception of contraband goods valued at over ₦1.28 billion during intensified anti-smuggling operations across the South-West region. Comptroller Mohammed Shuaibu, the Unit’s Controller, disclosed that the seizures were made between May […]
Obasanjo Launches Leadership Institute to Tackle Africa’s Governance Challenges
Obasanjo Launches Leadership Institute to Tackle Africa’s Governance Challenges Former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo has inaugurated the Olusegun Obasanjo Leadership Institute (OOLI), a new initiative aimed at addressing the persistent leadership deficits across Africa. The launch took place at the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library in Abeokuta, Ogun State, marking the commencement of the Institute’s operations. […]
Mahmuda Terrorists Resume Attacks, Kill Three in Kwara Community
Mahmuda Terrorists Resume Attacks, Kill Three in Kwara Community A new terrorist group known as Mahmuda has launched a fresh attack on Duruma village in Baruten Local Government Area of Kwara State, resulting in the deaths of three residents. The assault occurred in the early hours of Tuesday, June 3, 2025, marking a resurgence of […]
Car Theft Surge Alarms FCT Residents Amid Rising Insecurity
Car Theft Surge Alarms FCT Residents Amid Rising Insecurity Residents of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) are expressing growing concern over a significant increase in car thefts, attributing the surge to economic hardship and inadequate security measures. Victims have shared distressing accounts of their experiences. Kayode Lawal recounted how his Sienna minivan was stolen within […]
Edo State Initiates Property Owner Profiling in New City Development Area
Edo State Initiates Property Owner Profiling in New City Development Area The Edo State Government has commenced a comprehensive profiling exercise for property owners in the New City Development Area, formerly known as Coral City. This initiative, led by Governor Monday Okpebholo, aims to resolve longstanding land disputes and facilitate the issuance of Certificates of […]
Lagos State to Enforce E-Call-Up System on Lekki-Epe Corridor Starting June 16
Lagos State to Enforce E-Call-Up System on Lekki-Epe Corridor Starting June 16 The Lagos State Government has announced that enforcement of the electronic call-up (e-call-up) system for articulated vehicles on the Lekki-Epe corridor will commence on June 16, 2025. Deputy Governor Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat made this announcement during a high-level stakeholders’ meeting held on […]
Gombe State Unveils ‘Garin Inuwa’ to Combat Child Malnutrition
Gombe State Unveils ‘Garin Inuwa’ to Combat Child Malnutrition The Gombe State Government has launched “Garin Inuwa,” a locally produced complementary food supplement aimed at addressing the high rates of child malnutrition in the state. The initiative was officially introduced by Deputy Governor Dr. Manassah Daniel Jatau, who emphasized its significance in improving child health […]
Lagos APC Faces Internal Turmoil Over Endorsement of LG Chairmanship Candidate
Lagos APC Faces Internal Turmoil Over Endorsement of LG Chairmanship Candidate The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) is experiencing significant internal discord following the endorsement of Bayo Adefuye as the chairmanship candidate for the Yaba Local Council Development Area (LCDA). The decision has been met with strong opposition from party members […]
Kano State Declares Eid-el-Kabir Holiday for Schools Starting June 4
Kano State Declares Eid-el-Kabir Holiday for Schools Starting June 4 The Kano State Government has announced that all primary and post-primary schools across the state will observe the Eid-el-Kabir holiday starting from Wednesday, June 4, 2025. According to a statement issued by the Ministry of Education, boarding students are expected to resume on Sunday, June […]
Emir Sanusi Criticizes Nigerian Elites for Disconnect from Poverty Realities
Emir Sanusi Criticizes Nigerian Elites for Disconnect from Poverty Realities Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II has expressed concern over the disconnect between Nigeria’s elite and the country’s widespread poverty. Speaking at a public lecture in Abuja commemorating the 60th birthday of former Rivers State Governor Rotimi Amaechi, Sanusi highlighted the lack of understanding among the elite […]
Zamfara Islamic Group Condemns Governor Lawal’s Anniversary Celebration Over Alleged Immoral Displays
Zamfara Islamic Group Condemns Governor Lawal’s Anniversary Celebration Over Alleged Immoral Displays The Zamfara Ulama Defence Forum (ZUDF), a prominent Islamic organization, has strongly criticized the recent second-term anniversary celebration of Governor Dauda Lawal, citing the event’s alleged deviation from the state’s Islamic values. In a statement released on Friday, ZUDF expressed deep concern over […]
Nasarawa State Urges Residents in Flood-Prone Areas to Relocate Amid Rising Flood Risks
Nasarawa State Urges Residents in Flood-Prone Areas to Relocate Amid Rising Flood Risks In response to forecasts predicting severe flooding across Nigeria, the Nasarawa State Government has issued a directive for residents in flood-prone communities to relocate to higher ground to safeguard lives and property. Margaret Elayo, the Commissioner for Environment and Natural Resources, announced […]
Ondo State Taskforce Arrests Five for Illegal Sand Mining in Ese-Odo
Ondo State Taskforce Arrests Five for Illegal Sand Mining in Ese-Odo The Ondo State Government has apprehended five individuals suspected of engaging in illegal sand mining activities in Ilu-Agbo, located within the Ese-Odo Local Government Area. The arrests were carried out by a state-appointed taskforce, which has been actively monitoring and enforcing regulations against unauthorized […]
Abuja Pastor and Deaconess Arrested for Alleged Child Trafficking Scheme
Abuja Pastor and Deaconess Arrested for Alleged Child Trafficking Scheme The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has apprehended Reverend Pastor Prince Bassey Ajah, General Overseer of Wells of Salvation Church, alongside Deaconess Vera Duru and two others, for their alleged involvement in a child trafficking operation. The arrests followed a distress call received on […]