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 […]
Makinde Reaffirms Commitment to PDP Amid Defections, Emphasizes People’s Power in 2027 Elections Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has firmly declared his unwavering loyalty to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), dismissing the recent wave of defections as inconsequential to the party’s mission. Speaking at the inauguration of the newly elected PDP South West Zonal Executive […]
Lawyer Calls for Independent Oversight on Allocation of Emefiele’s 753 Forfeited Duplexes Prominent human rights lawyer Pelumi Olajengbesi has urged the Federal Government to establish an independent oversight committee to supervise the allocation and sale of the 753 duplexes recently forfeited by former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Godwin Emefiele. This call comes amid […]
Monarchs Urge Police to Sensitize Officers Following Tragic Stray Bullet Incident in Ibadan Traditional rulers in Egbeda Local Government Area of Oyo State have called on the Nigeria Police Force to intensify the sensitization and retraining of its personnel on the responsible handling of firearms. This appeal follows the tragic death of a 15-year-old student, […]
Lamido Reveals Yar’Adua Ignored Advice, Admitted 2007 Election Irregularities, Sparking Rift with Obasanjo Former Jigawa State Governor and ex-Foreign Affairs Minister, Sule Lamido, has disclosed that late President Umaru Musa Yar’Adua disregarded his counsel against publicly acknowledging the irregularities that marred the 2007 presidential election. Lamido’s revelation sheds new light on the internal tensions within […]
Governor Mutfwang Directs Plateau Commissioners to Present Two-Year Achievements to Citizens In a move aimed at promoting transparency and accountability, Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang has instructed all 20 commissioners in the state to present detailed reports of their ministries’ achievements over the past two years to the public. This directive comes as the administration […]
Enugu Yet to Receive 13% Oil Derivation Revenue Despite Federal Recognition, Governor Mbah Laments Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State has expressed deep concern over the state’s continued exclusion from the 13% oil derivation fund, despite its official recognition as an oil-producing state by the Federal Government in December 2022. This recognition was based on […]
Nigerian Boxers Express Outrage as Oluwasegun ‘Success’ Olanrewaju’s Body Remains in Ghana Over 50 Days After Death The Nigerian boxing community is expressing deep frustration and sorrow over the continued delay in repatriating the body of Gabriel Oluwasegun Olanrewaju, known in the ring as “Success,” who tragically died during a bout in Ghana on March […]