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Former Nigerian Army Colonel and Military Administrator, Emmanuel Ola Arogundade, Passes Away at 80 The Nigerian Army and the nation’s political landscape have lost a veteran figure with the announcement of the death of retired Colonel Emmanuel Ola Arogundade, who passed away at the age of 80. A statement released on Monday, September 29, 2025, […]
Federal High Court Sets October 27 for Arraignment of Sowore, X Corp, and Meta over Alleged Cyber-Bullying of President Tinubu The legal battle between the Federal Government and activist-publisher Omoyele Sowore is set to commence as the Federal High Court in Abuja has fixed October 27 for the arraignment of Sowore, alongside social media giants […]
Outrage as Abuja CP Orders Discreet Probe into Tragic Death of ARISE News Anchor Somtochukwu Maduagwu After Robbery The Commissioner of Police (CP) for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Command, CP Ajao Adewale, has ordered a discreet and comprehensive investigation into the tragic death of Ms. Somtochukwu Christelle Maduagwu, a vibrant News Anchor, Reporter, and […]
Atiku, El-Rufai, Ayu, and Other Political Heavyweights Pay Congratulatory Visit to Newly Crowned Olubadan, Oba Ladoja A high-profile delegation of prominent Nigerian political figures, led by former Vice President Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, paid a courtesy and congratulatory visit to the newly installed Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rasidi Adewolu Ladoja, on Tuesday at the monarch’s Bodija […]
Works Minister David Umahi Pleads with PENGASSAN to Shun Strike Action Over Dangote Dispute, Citing Fragile Economic Recovery The Minister of Works, Engr. David Umahi, has made a passionate appeal to the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) to immediately suspend its ongoing nationwide strike, urging the union to prioritize national […]
Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo Appoints Former Speaker Frank Okiye as Pioneer Chairman of New Lottery Commission Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has approved the appointment of a former Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Hon. Frank Okiye, as the pioneer Chairman of the newly established Edo State Lottery Regulatory Commission. The appointment […]
Governor Mbah Targets Ambitious 1,000MW Coal-Fired Power Capacity for Enugu State, Pushing for Grid Independence Enugu State Governor, Peter Mbah, has unveiled a bold and ambitious plan to fundamentally overhaul the state’s power infrastructure, aiming to generate a minimum of 1,000 megawatts (MW) of electricity using its vast and high-quality coal deposits. This new target […]
Regina Daniels’ Candid Bathroom Video of Senator Ned Nwoko Goes Viral, Sparks Frenzy of Netizen Reactions Nollywood actress Regina Daniels ignited a massive online debate after posting an unusually candid video of her husband, billionaire politician and Senator Ned Nwoko, that quickly went viral across social media platforms. The short clip, reportedly filmed by the […]
Lagos Partially Closes Five Cowries Creek Jetties, Prepares to Host Africa’s First E1 Powerboat Championship The Lagos State Government has announced a series of temporary restrictions on water transportation along the Five Cowries Creek to ensure the safety and seamless execution of the upcoming E1 Championship. The Lagos State Waterways Authority (LASWA) confirmed that all […]
FG Cancels Independence Day Parade for 65th Anniversary, All Other Events Remain Scheduled The Federal Government (FG) of Nigeria has announced the cancellation of the traditional Independence Anniversary parade that was scheduled to be the centerpiece of the nation’s 65th Independence Day celebration on Wednesday, October 1, 2025. The announcement was made in a press […]
Charlie Kirk Murder Suspect Appears Virtually in Court, Defense Requests Time to Review ‘Voluminous’ Evidence the 22-year-old man charged with the aggravated murder of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, made a virtual appearance in a Utah court today for a waiver hearing. The brief proceedings focused on the defense’s request for additional time to prepare their […]
LASTMA Nabs Fleeing Togolese Driver After High-Speed Crash, Pedestrian Rushed to Hospital with Severe Injuries The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has confirmed the swift apprehension of a Togolese driver following a reckless high-speed crash on Lagos Island that left a pedestrian critically injured. The incident, which took place on Sunday at the Adeniji […]
FG Pledges Tough Measures to Eliminate Fake Seeds, Targets High-Quality Produce to Meet Global Export Standards The Federal Government has announced a decisive plan to overhaul the seed value chain, vowing to implement tougher regulatory measures to eradicate the circulation of fake seeds and ensure Nigeria’s agricultural produce is competitive on the global stage. This […]
Tinubu Vows Nigeria is Ready to Partner with Credible Global Investors, Targets Large-Scale Investments in Oil, Gas, and Critical Infrastructure President Bola Tinubu has intensified his administration’s push for foreign and diaspora investment, announcing that Nigeria is fully prepared to partner with credible global investors to unlock major economic opportunities, particularly in the oil, gas, […]
Fuel Costs and Poor Regulatory Enforcement Undermine Construction Sector’s Growth, Driving Up Project Expenses and Causing Market Uncertainty The sustainability and growth of Nigeria’s vital construction industry are being severely stifled by the dual pressures of escalating fuel costs and a weak regulatory environment, according to industry experts. The combination is driving up the cost […]
Navy Deactivates Six Illegal Refining Sites in N’Delta, Seizes 11,550 Litres of Stolen Crude The Nigerian Navy has ramped up its offensive against crude oil theft and economic sabotage, successfully deactivating six illegal refining sites in Delta State and seizing 11,550 litres of stolen crude oil. The operation was executed by personnel attached to the […]
Kebbi Gov Declares New Emir of Zuru’s Rise ‘Divinely Ordained’, Highlights People’s Choice Kebbi State Governor, Dr. Nasir Idris, has described the emergence of the new Emir of Zuru, His Royal Highness Alhaji Sanusi Mikailu Sami, Gomo III, as an event both “divinely ordained” and a clear reflection of “the will of the people.” The […]
Fani-Kayode, Presidential Aide Reject Bill Maher’s ‘Christian Genocide’ Allegations Former Minister of Aviation and prominent political figure, Femi Fani-Kayode, along with an aide to President Bola Tinubu, have publicly and strongly refuted claims made by American political commentator Bill Maher regarding a “genocide of Christians” in Nigeria. The controversy arose following an episode of Maher’s […]
Barcelona Secures 2-1 Comeback Victory, Lamine Yamal Returns with Instant Assist FC Barcelona moved to the top of the La Liga table after securing a hard-fought 2-1 comeback victory against Real Sociedad at the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys. The win capitalised on Real Madrid’s heavy defeat a day earlier and was significantly spurred by the […]
Shehu Sani Debunks Bill Maher’s ‘Christian Genocide’ Claim on Nigerian Insecurity, Insists Violence Is Result of General Banditry and Terrorism Former Nigerian Senator, Shehu Sani, has publicly countered the narrative put forth by American political commentator Bill Maher, who had described the persistent killings in Nigeria as a calculated “Christian genocide.” Sani took to his […]