Albino Group Urges FG: Integrate Skin Cancer Treatment into National Health Insurance Scheme The Albinism Association of Nigeria (AAN) has reiterated its urgent appeal to the Federal Government and relevant health authorities to swiftly integrate comprehensive skin cancer screening and treatment into the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS). This critical plea was a central focus […]
Air India Boeing 787 Crashes in Ahmedabad, Killing Over 270; Investigation Underway A London-bound Air India Boeing 787 Dreamliner, flight AI 171, crashed moments after takeoff from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport in Ahmedabad on Thursday, June 12, 2025, resulting in a devastating loss of life. As of today, Saturday, June 14, 2025, the death […]
Air India Boeing 787 Crashes in Ahmedabad on Takeoff, Immediate Casualties Feared An Air India Boeing 787 Dreamliner, Flight AI 171, bound for London Gatwick, crashed into a residential area in Ahmedabad on Thursday, June 12, 2025, shortly after takeoff from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport. The catastrophic incident, occurring in the afternoon, has led […]
Niger Federal Legislators Donate N20 Million to Mokwa Flood Victims, Bolstering Relief Efforts In a commendable show of solidarity, members of the House of Representatives and Senators representing Niger State at the National Assembly have jointly donated N20 million to support the victims of the devastating floods that recently wreaked havoc on Mokwa Local Government […]
Nigerian Activist Drags Federal Government to ECOWAS Court Over Whistleblower Persecution, Alleged Child Trafficking Complicity A prominent Nigerian child rights advocate and whistleblower, Ighorhiohwunu Aghogho, has filed a landmark suit against the Federal Republic of Nigeria at the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Court of Justice. The suit, numbered ECW/CCJ/APP/28/25 and dated Wednesday, […]
Benue Youths Stage Massive Pro-Tinubu, Alia Rally to Mark Democracy Day Thousands of youths in Benue State today, Wednesday, June 12, 2025, converged in a massive solidarity rally to commemorate Democracy Day, publicly declaring their unwavering support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Governor Hyacinth Alia. The demonstration, which saw participants marching through major streets […]
Democracy Day: Rivers Governor Fubara Reaffirms Commitment to Rule of Law, Transparency Amidst Political Turbulence Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, today, Thursday, June 12, 2025, leveraged the occasion of Nigeria’s Democracy Day to unequivocally restate his unwavering commitment to upholding the rule of law, promoting transparency, and fostering inclusive governance in the state. His address, […]
SEC Reiterates Ban on CBEX, Warns Investors of Ongoing Ponzi Scheme Risks The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) of Nigeria has today, Thursday, June 12, 2025, re-emphasized that Crypto Bridge Exchange (CBEX), also known as ST Technologies International Ltd, Smart Treasure, or Super Technology, remains unequivocally banned from operating in Nigeria. This stern warning comes […]
Zenith Bank Extends N300 Million Lifeline to Victims of Devastating Mokwa Flood Zenith Bank Plc, a leading financial institution in Nigeria, has today, Wednesday, June 12, 2025, announced a significant donation of N300 million to the victims of the recent catastrophic floods that swept through Mokwa Local Government Area of Niger State. This substantial corporate […]
Attacks in Central Nigeria Claim At Least 20 Lives in Plateau State At least 20 people have been killed this week in a fresh surge of violence across the Mangu local government area of Plateau State, local government and humanitarian sources confirmed on Wednesday, June 11, 2025. The casualties resulted from three separate assaults that […]
FG to Train 100,000 Youths Annually in Forex Trading and Financial Skills The Federal Government of Nigeria has entered into a strategic partnership with Investonaire Academy to train 100,000 young Nigerians annually in foreign exchange (Forex) trading and other essential financial skills. This initiative is a significant step in the government’s efforts to combat youth […]
Rivers State 2025 Budget Anticipates Fubara’s Return, Says Sole Administrator Ibas The proposed N1.48 trillion 2025 budget for Rivers State has been formulated with the anticipation of the return of suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara and other affected officials, according to the Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd). Ibas made this statement […]
World Bank Projects Steady Economic Growth for Nigeria Over Three Years The World Bank has released optimistic projections for Nigeria’s economy, forecasting an unbroken growth trajectory over the next three years. According to its latest Global Economic Prospects report, the bank anticipates a Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth rate of 3.6% in 2025, followed by […]
Oyo State NG-CARES Programme Resumes Farm Input Distribution The Oyo State Government has recommenced the distribution of essential farm inputs to smallholder farmers under the Nigeria COVID-19 Action Recovery and Economic Stimulus (NG-CARES) programme this June 2025. This initiative is a continuous effort to boost food security and enhance rural incomes within the state. An […]
Steel Development Minister Confident Tinubu Will Deliver on Renewed Hope Agenda, Highlights Ajaokuta Revival The Minister of Steel Development, Prince Shuaibu Abubakar Audu, today, Wednesday, June 11, 2025, expressed unwavering confidence in President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s capacity and determination to tackle Nigeria’s multifarious challenges, grow the national economy, and deliver substantial dividends of democracy to […]
National Assembly Moves to Mandate Presidential Inauguration at Parliamentary Complex A significant legislative proposal is currently gaining traction within the National Assembly, aiming to officially shift the venue for future presidential inauguration ceremonies from the traditional Eagle Square to the hallowed chambers of the National Assembly complex. The bill, which is now under active consideration, […]
Cross River Assembly Suspends Bekwarra LG Chairman for Three Months Amid Misconduct Allegations Mrs. Theresa Ushie, the Chairman of Bekwarra Local Government Council in Cross River State, has been suspended from office for a period of three months by the State House of Assembly. The decision, made public on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, follows an […]
UNIJOS Vice-Chancellor Declares Readiness to Host 2025 NUGA Games in November he University of Jos (UNIJOS) is fully prepared to host the 2025 Nigerian University Games Association (NUGA) Games, according to the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Tanko Ishaya. The highly anticipated inter-university sports festival is now officially slated to take place from November 6 to 16, 2025, […]
Revamped Edo Line Set to Resume Operations on June 27, Governor Okpebholo Announces The Edo State-owned transport company, Edo Line (officially known as New Edo Line Nigeria Limited), is set to resume full operations on June 27, 2025. This highly anticipated announcement was made by Governor Monday Okpebholo during an inspection tour of ongoing projects […]
Labour Party Leadership Blames Peter Obi for Party Crisis, Says He “Failed in Providing Leadership” In a sharp escalation of the internal crisis plaguing the Labour Party (LP), the national leadership of the party has publicly accused its 2023 presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi, of being responsible for the ongoing turmoil and asserted that he […]