NDLEA Destroys 77,000kg of Cannabis Cultivation Sites in Cross River, Edo States The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has executed a significant operation, eradicating over 77,000 kilograms of illegally cultivated cannabis, commonly referred to as skunk, across multiple sites in Cross River and Edo States. This initiative is part of the agency’s intensified efforts […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Ibadan and Ogbomoso Monarchs Reject Proposal to Make Alaafin Permanent Chair of Oyo Council of Obas Traditional leaders and stakeholders from Ibadan and Ogbomoso have expressed strong opposition to a proposed amendment by the Oyo State House of Assembly that seeks to designate the Alaafin of Oyo as the permanent chairman of the state’s Council […]
Ibas Launches Leadership Training to Foster Good Governance in Rivers State Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd.), the Sole Administrator of Rivers State, has initiated a four-day Transformational Leadership Training Workshop aimed at strengthening public service delivery and institutional capacity in the state. The workshop, organized in collaboration with the National Institute for Policy and Strategic […]
Speaker Abbas Advocates Agricultural Innovation as Key to Nigeria’s Economic Diversification Amid Nigeria’s ongoing economic challenges, Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Tajudeen Abbas, has emphasized the critical role of agriculture in achieving broad-based economic resilience. He highlighted the need for substantial investment in agricultural research and development to reduce the nation’s over-reliance on […]
FG and Yobe State Launch Subsidized Rice Initiative for Civil Servants Amid Economic Challenges In a concerted effort to alleviate the impact of rising food prices, the Federal Government of Nigeria, in collaboration with the Yobe State Government, has initiated the sale of 6,000 bags of 50kg rice at a subsidized rate of ₦40,000 per […]
UBA Challenges AMCON’s Unilateral Sale of IBEDC, Seeks Legal Intervention to Protect Stake The United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc has filed a motion at the Federal High Court in Lagos to be joined as a party in an ongoing lawsuit concerning the contested sale of the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC). UBA asserts that […]
NNPP Leadership Disavows Kwankwaso’s Remarks, Issues Apology to President Tinubu and APC The New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) leadership has publicly distanced itself from recent critical statements made by its former presidential candidate, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, directed at President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the All Progressives Congress (APC). In a statement released on Sunday, […]
One Fatality, Three Rescued as Unfinished Building Collapses in Lagos’ Mushin Area On Sunday, May 18, 2025, a two-storey building under construction collapsed in the Mushin area of Lagos State, resulting in the death of one individual and injuries to three others. The incident occurred around 3:30 p.m. at 96 Ishaga Road, directly opposite the […]