25-Year-Old Woman Arrested for Fatally Stabbing Co-Wife in Katsina The Katsina State Police Command has apprehended a 25-year-old housewife, Rabi’a Labaran, for allegedly stabbing her co-wife, Zainab Lawal, 30, to death during a domestic altercation in Daura town. The incident occurred late on May 24, 2025, in the Sabon Gari area of Daura, behind Dadi […]
NGX-Listed Companies Distribute N1.1 Trillion in Dividends, Secure N3.68 Trillion in Capital in 2024 — SEC The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has disclosed that companies listed on the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) collectively disbursed N1.1 trillion in dividends to shareholders in 2024, affirming a year of strong corporate performance and enhanced investor returns. In addition […]
Atiku, Obi, and Other Opposition Leaders Consider Backing Neutral Candidate to Challenge Tinubu in 2027 The National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Ralph Nwosu, has indicated that prominent opposition figures, including former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi, are prepared to support a neutral candidate to unseat […]
Federal Government Commences Demolition of Unauthorized Structures Beneath Lagos Bridges The Federal Government has commenced the removal of unauthorized structures located beneath the Iddo Bridge in Lagos State. This action aims to enhance public safety and preserve the structural integrity of the bridge. Officials from the Federal Ministry of Works, in collaboration with security agencies, […]
Nigerian Air Force Dismantles Over 100 Illegal Refineries in Ongoing Anti-Crude Theft Operations The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has intensified its campaign against crude oil theft, successfully dismantling more than 100 illegal refining sites across several oil-producing states, including Ondo, Edo, Delta, Bayelsa, Rivers, Akwa Ibom, and Cross River, over the past five months. According […]
National Boundary Commission Embraces Drone Technology to Enhance Border Management The National Boundary Commission (NBC) has announced the integration of drone technology into its operations to bolster the management and security of Nigeria’s borders. This initiative is part of a broader strategy to modernize boundary delineation and monitoring processes across the country. Director-General Adamu Adaji […]
Federal Government Highlights 50% Skilled Workforce Deficit in Nigeria’s Power Sector The Federal Government has disclosed a critical deficit in Nigeria’s power sector workforce, stating that the country currently lacks approximately 50% of the skilled personnel required to operate and maintain its electricity infrastructure effectively. This revelation underscores the pressing need for comprehensive reforms and […]
NDLEA Destroys 77,000kg of Cannabis Cultivation Sites in Cross River, Edo States The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has executed a significant operation, eradicating over 77,000 kilograms of illegally cultivated cannabis, commonly referred to as skunk, across multiple sites in Cross River and Edo States. This initiative is part of the agency’s intensified efforts […]
In a major step toward combating the adverse effects of climate change, the Edo State Government has officially launched a six-month work plan for the implementation of its €175 million Nigeria Climate Resilience Project. The ambitious initiative is being funded by the European Investment Bank (EIB) and is part of a broader national strategy to […]
Gynaecologist Calls for Increased Public Awareness on Obstetric Fistula Prevention and Treatment A leading Nigerian gynaecologist has urged health authorities, civil society organizations, and the media to intensify awareness campaigns on obstetric fistula, a debilitating childbirth injury that continues to affect thousands of women across the country, particularly in rural communities. Speaking in commemoration of […]
Female Lawyers Intensify Efforts to End Violence Against Women in Nigeria A coalition of female legal professionals, under the aegis of the International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA) Nigeria, has renewed calls for comprehensive action to eradicate violence against women and girls across the country. The group emphasized the urgent need for stronger legal frameworks, […]
Felix Agu Cleared to Represent Nigeria’s Super Eagles Werder Bremen defender Felix Nnaemeka Agu has officially received clearance from FIFA to represent Nigeria’s national football team, the Super Eagles. This development follows confirmation from the German Football Association (DFB) that Agu has not participated in any official matches—senior or junior—for Germany, having only featured in […]
Senator Ali Ndume, representing Borno South Senatorial District in the National Assembly, has lauded President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for what he described as a commendable step toward national unity through the recent appointments of northerners into strategic federal government positions. Speaking during a press briefing in Abuja, the Senate Chief Whip expressed satisfaction with the […]
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) has announced the temporary shutdown of the Port Harcourt Refining Company (PHRC) effective today, as part of a planned maintenance operation aimed at restoring the refinery’s optimal performance and operational integrity. In a statement released by the NNPC management, the shutdown is described as a necessary step […]
Ogun Lawmaker Commends Tinubu for Upgrading Ilaro Polytechnic to Federal University Otunba Bisi Oyedele, a member of the Ogun State House of Assembly, has expressed profound appreciation to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for signing into law the bill that upgrades the Federal Polytechnic, Ilaro, to the Federal University of Technology, Ilaro (FUTI). This legislative milestone […]
Troops Raid Bandit Hideout in Plateau, Neutralize One Suspect Troops of Operation Safe Haven have successfully raided a suspected bandit camp in the Wase Local Government Area of Plateau State, resulting in the death of one armed criminal and the recovery of weapons and other items. The operation, carried out based on credible intelligence, targeted […]
Senate Approves Bill to Establish Federal Medical Centre in Southern Kaduna The Nigerian Senate has passed a bill seeking the establishment of a Federal Medical Centre (FMC) in Southern Kaduna, marking a significant step toward improving access to quality healthcare services in the region. The bill, which received unanimous support during plenary, is aimed at […]
NNPCL Empowers 531 NYSC Members with Business Grants and Starter Packs The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has extended economic support to 531 corps members across the country, providing them with grants and starter packs to boost entrepreneurial development and self-reliance among Nigerian youths. The initiative, carried out under the NNPC Foundation’s Youth Empowerment […]
DSS Declares IPOB’s ESN Illegal, Distinct from Legally Backed Amotekun The Department of State Services (DSS) has officially declared the Eastern Security Network (ESN), the armed wing of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), as an illegal organization. This declaration was made during the ongoing trial of IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu at the Federal […]
Court Declines to Halt Owa Obokun Coronation Amidst Tight Security in Ilesa The coronation of Oba Clement Adesuyi Haastrup as the 41st Owa Obokun of Ijesaland proceeded today under heightened security measures, following the Osun State High Court’s refusal to grant an injunction to stop the ceremony. Justice J. Agboola, presiding over the case in […]