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Police Mandate Peace Accord for Edo By-election Candidates In a proactive move to ensure a free, fair, and peaceful electoral process, the Nigeria Police Force in Edo State has mandated a peace accord for all candidates participating in the upcoming by-elections. The accord is a formal commitment by the political parties and their candidates to […]
Livestock Supply at Risk in Oyo as Cattle Breeders Take Stand Against Anti-Grazing Legislation In a move that could disrupt the state’s food supply chain, a coalition of cattle breeders and dealers has issued a two-week ultimatum to the Oyo State government, threatening to halt all livestock sales and shut down cattle markets if their […]
Fuel Consumption Plunges by 16% in June, NMDPRA Reports Nigeria’s total fuel consumption has fallen to 1.44 billion litres in June 2025, marking a significant 16.42% decline from the previous month. The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) confirmed the figure, which represents a daily average of 48.03 million litres, highlighting the continued […]
Army Probes Alleged Brutality by Soldiers in Enugu, Vows Disciplinary Action The Nigerian Army has launched a thorough investigation into a video circulating on social media that allegedly shows soldiers brutalizing a civilian driver in Enugu State. The incident, which has sparked public outrage, occurred during a routine security check along the Nsukka–Igbo Eze South […]
NIHTE, IRF Partner to Train Engineers on Sustainable Road Infrastructure The Nigerian Institution of Highway and Transportation Engineers (NIHTE) and the International Road Federation (IRF) have partnered to train hundreds of engineers to address Nigeria’s perennial problem of poor road quality. The training, which is aimed at improving road and bridge infrastructure, is part of […]
NAFDAC Seizes 10,000 Cartons of Fake Products in Lagos Market Raid The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has seized over 10,000 cartons of unregistered tomato paste and various cosmetic products during a five-day enforcement operation at the Lagos Trade Fair Market. The raid, conducted by the agency’s Investigation and Enforcement […]
Deadly Wildfires Sweep Spain, Killing One and Forcing Thousands to Flee A man has died and thousands of people have been forced to evacuate their homes and hotels as a wave of deadly wildfires, fueled by a searing heatwave and strong winds, sweeps across Spain. The fatality marks the first death from the dozens of […]
Nigeria, 66 Other Nations Hit with Trump’s Sweeping Tariffs In a significant escalation of a protectionist trade policy, the Trump administration has imposed sweeping new tariffs that affect Nigeria and 66 other nations. The new duties, which took effect on August 7, 2025, are part of a “reciprocal tariff” program aimed at addressing what the […]
Sowore Leads Protest at NYSC Headquarters Over Withheld Certificate of Corps Member ‘Raye’ Human rights activist and former presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, on Tuesday led a protest at the headquarters of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in Abuja, demanding the immediate release of the discharge certificate of corps member Ushie Rita Uguamaye, popularly known […]
Governor AbdulRazaq Inspects New Hospital Project, Vows 2026 Completion The Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, on Sunday inspected the ongoing construction of the multi-storey Oluremi Tinubu Hospital in Ilorin, pledging that the multi-billion-naira project will be completed in the second quarter of 2026. The inspection tour came days after the governor approved an additional ₦20 […]
Lagos Govt Warns Residents to Brace for Continued Flash Flooding The Lagos State Government has issued a candid warning to its residents, stating that the metropolis will continue to experience flash flooding, especially in low-lying coastal areas. The government attributed this to the combined effects of climate change, the city’s unique geography, and human-induced factors. […]
Housing Deficit: Tackling Crisis Requires Stakeholders’ Collaboration, Says MBAN President Nigeria’s massive housing deficit, estimated at over 20 million units, cannot be solved by any single entity and requires active collaboration among all key players in the real estate value chain. This was the view of Mr. Ayo Olowookere, the President of the Mortgage Banking […]
Fashola: Sports is a Pillar for Nigeria’s Economic Development The former Minister of Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola, has called for sports to be recognized as a central pillar of Nigeria’s national development plan, highlighting its potential as a catalyst for economic growth, job creation, and youth empowerment. Speaking on Sunday at the University of […]
Coroner’s Inquest into Journalist Pelumi Onifade’s Death Advances In a significant step towards uncovering the truth behind the death of journalist Pelumi Onifade, a Lagos State District Coroner, Mrs. Temitope Oladele, has ordered the Medical Director of Ikorodu General Hospital to release vital records to the legal team of the Media Rights Agenda (MRA). The […]
Non-Oil Exports Boom, Hit $3.2bn in Six Months Nigeria’s non-oil export sector has recorded a significant milestone, with total earnings reaching $3.225 billion in the first half of 2025. This remarkable performance, announced by the Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC), signals a powerful surge in the country’s economic diversification efforts. Presenting the First Half-Year Progress […]
Naira Weakness, Inflation Drive Manufacturing Expenses to N2.6tn The severe pressures from a weak Naira and relentless inflation have pushed the operational expenses of Nigeria’s manufacturing sector to a staggering N2.6 trillion in the first half of 2025. This figure, representing the “cost of sales” for a sample of 12 major manufacturing companies, marks a […]
Federal Pensioners Protest in Lagos Over Unpaid ₦32,000 Pension Increase A group of federal pensioners staged a protest at the Lagos office of the Pension Transitional Arrangements Directorate (PTAD) on Monday, demanding the immediate payment of a ₦32,000 pension increase approved by the Federal Government. The retirees lamented that the delay in payment has left […]
NELFUND Disburses ₦86.3bn Student Loans to 450,000 Beneficiaries The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has announced a significant milestone in its student loan scheme, disbursing a total of ₦86.3 billion to assist nearly 450,000 students across the country. The official announcement was made in the fund’s latest status report, released on Monday. According to the […]
Former Lawmaker Slams Amaechi’s Ministerial Performance, Citing Neglected South-South Projects A former member of the House of Representatives, Oghene Egoh, has strongly criticized former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, accusing him of failing to deliver substantial developmental projects to the South-South region during his tenure. Egoh’s comments were a direct response to Amaechi’s recent critique […]
2027: Atiku Delays ADC Membership Card Collection Amid Jonathan Comeback Speculation Our Correspondent – August 10, 2025 Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has delayed his planned formal entry into the African Democratic Congress (ADC) amid growing speculation that former President Goodluck Jonathan may join the party ahead of the 2027 presidential race..Atiku, who recently resigned […]