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Eid-el-Kabir: President Tinubu Calls for National Unity and Prayers for Troops President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has urged Nigerians to embrace unity, compassion, and collective responsibility during the Eid-el-Kabir celebrations. In his message, he emphasized the importance of praying for the nation’s troops, who are making extraordinary sacrifices to ensure the country’s security. “We must also […]
Gunmen Attack Agunechemba Security Facility in Anambra, Kill One Operative In the early hours of Thursday, June 5, unidentified gunmen launched a coordinated assault on the Agunechemba security facility in Umunze, Orumba South Local Government Area of Anambra State. The attack resulted in the death of one vigilante operative and left several others injured. Eyewitnesses […]
Kaduna Experiencing Improved Security, Says NDA Commandant Major General Abdul Khalifa Ibrahim, Commandant of the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA), has stated that Kaduna State has seen significant improvements in security over recent months. He emphasized that while progress has been made, continued efforts are necessary to achieve comprehensive safety across the state. During a courtesy […]
Eid-el-Kabir: Yahaya Bello Urges Nigerians to Embrace Unity and Compassion Former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, has called on Nigerians to use the occasion of Eid-el-Kabir to foster unity, compassion, and peaceful coexistence across the nation. In his Eid message, Bello emphasized the importance of collective prayers for the peace, unity, and stability of Nigeria. […]
Katsina First Lady Distributes Eid-el-Kabir Relief to 6,000 Residents In celebration of Eid-el-Kabir, Katsina State’s First Lady, Hajia Zulaihat Dikko Radda, has provided food items and cash assistance to over 6,000 vulnerable individuals across the state’s 361 political wards. This initiative, carried out in collaboration with Hasene International Organisation and Baris Charity Foundation Nigeria, aimed […]
Cross River Governor Swears In New Accountant-General and Surveyor-General In a significant move to bolster administrative efficiency and transparency, Governor Bassey Otu of Cross River State has inaugurated Dr. (Mrs.) Glory Effiong as the new Accountant-General and Mr. Patrick Edet Bassey as the new Surveyor-General. The swearing-in ceremony, held at the Government House in Calabar, […]
Shettima, Atiku, and Dignitaries Attend Prof. Jibril Aminu’s Funeral in Abuja Vice President Kashim Shettima led a distinguished group of dignitaries at the funeral prayers (Jana’iza) of Professor Jibril Aminu, held at the National Mosque in Abuja on Thursday, June 5. The late elder statesman, who passed away at the age of 85, was a […]
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 […]
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 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 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 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? 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 […]