SGF Akume Dispels Sack Rumours, Affirms Tinubu’s Unwavering Confidence The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, has firmly dismissed circulating reports alleging his removal from office by President Bola Tinubu, asserting that the President reposes full confidence in his ability to discharge his duties. In a statement released on Sunday, […]
66 Individuals Claiming to be MKO Abiola’s Children Failed DNA Test, Says Son Olalekan Abiola In a startling revelation, Olalekan Abiola, one of the sons of the late Chief MKO Abiola, the acclaimed winner of the 1993 presidential election, has disclosed that 66 out of 120 individuals who came forward claiming to be his father’s […]
Niger Governor Calls for Robust Private-Public Partnership to Mitigate Flood Disasters Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago of Niger State has issued a strong appeal for closer collaboration between the private and public sectors to effectively address the escalating threat of flood disasters and climate change impacts across the state. The Governor made this call during a […]
One Killed, Five Injured as IED Explodes in Imo Market A market woman was killed and five other individuals sustained injuries on Tuesday when an Improvised Explosive Device (IED), believed to be a landmine, detonated at the bustling Eke Ubaheze Market Square in Awo-Idemili, Orsu Local Government Area of Imo State. The tragic incident occurred […]
Humanitarian Aid Alone Insufficient for SDGs, Says EU Ambassador The European Union (EU) has emphasized that while humanitarian and development assistance remain crucial, they are not, on their own, enough to achieve the ambitious 2030 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This assertion was made by the EU Ambassador to Nigeria and ECOWAS, Gautier Mignot, […]
Retired Police Officers Threaten Nationwide Strike Over “Slavery” Contributory Pension Scheme Retired police officers across Nigeria are threatening to embark on a nationwide protest and potentially a crippling shutdown of police operations from August 1, 2025, if the Federal Government fails to address their grievances concerning the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS). The disgruntled officers have […]
PDP Plunged into Fresh Crisis as Secretary Tussle Creates Confusion Over NEC Meeting The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is currently embroiled in fresh internal turmoil, with a persisting tussle over the National Secretary position casting a long shadow of confusion over the party’s rescheduled 100th National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting. The crisis deepened following a […]
Trump’s Ex-Adviser Urges Africa to Reject ‘Debt-Trap Diplomacy’ Deals Former senior adviser to U.S. President Donald Trump, Jason Miller, has issued a strong warning to African nations, urging them to reject “debt-laden deals disguised as development assistance,” which he described as exploitative and unsustainable. Miller made the call during his keynote address at the 32nd […]
20 Soldiers Feared Dead, Scores of Bandits Neutralized in Niger State Clashes At least 20 soldiers are feared to have been killed following fierce clashes with heavily armed bandits who invaded two military camps in the Mariga Local Government Area of Niger State on Tuesday. While initial reports indicated 20 fatalities, the Nigerian Army has […]
Abia Assembly Lauds Its Achievements, Announces Passage of 37 Bills in Two Years The Abia State House of Assembly has announced a significant legislative achievement, disclosing that it has successfully passed 37 bills into law within the two years of its current eighth assembly. The Speaker, Mr. Emmanuel Emeruwa, made this disclosure on Tuesday in […]
NDLEA Seizes Over 1.9 Million Kilograms of Illicit Drugs, Arrests 222 Suspects in Abia he National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Abia State Command, has announced a massive haul of approximately 1.94 million kilograms of illicit drugs and the arrest of 222 suspects over the past year. The impressive figures were disclosed by the Acting […]
Reps Summon Minister Over Alleged Misuse of Funds in Dormant Health College The House of Representatives has summoned the Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Adekunle Salako, to appear before its Committee on Speciality Healthcare over allegations of financial misappropriation linked to the Federal College of Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Abuja. The directive […]
Dangote Cement spends N13.2bn on CSR, pays N502.6bn as dividends Dangote Cement Plc has announced a significant payout of N502.6 billion in dividends to its shareholders for the 2024 financial year, translating to N30 kobo per share. This impressive dividend, representing nearly 100% of its N503.25 billion profit after tax, was approved during the company’s 2024 […]
Police Deploy Drones in Benue to Rescue 12 Abducted Passengers The Benue State Police Command has deployed drones and launched extensive ground operations in an urgent bid to rescue 12 passengers abducted by gunmen on Sunday evening. The victims, comprising 11 passengers and their driver, were traveling in a commercial vehicle belonging to the state-owned […]
Hunger and Poverty Now Major Security Threats, Warn NSA and Defence Chief Nigeria’s National Security Adviser (NSA), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, and the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Gwabin Musa, have jointly declared that hunger and poverty are no longer merely social challenges but have escalated into significant threats to national security. Their stark […]
Iranian Missiles Kill Four Israelis Hours After Trump Declares Ceasefire A major Iranian missile barrage struck southern Israel early Tuesday, killing at least four people and injuring several others in the city of Beersheba. The deadly strikes occurred mere hours after U.S. President Donald Trump had declared a “Complete and Total CEASEFIRE” between Iran and […]
Man, 31, Arrested in Edo Over Alleged Killing of Girlfriend A 31-year-old man, Festus Odunayo, has been apprehended by police in Edo State for allegedly killing his girlfriend, Martha Aina. The arrest follows an investigation into the suspicious death of the young woman. Confirming the arrest on Tuesday, the Edo State Police Public Relations Officer […]
President Tinubu Greenlights Establishment of Ranches in Abuja Community President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has given his approval for the establishment of ranches in the Paikon-Kore community within the Gwagwalada Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). This decision is a significant step towards modernizing livestock farming and addressing long-standing challenges in the agricultural sector, […]
US Issues Security Alert: Advises Citizens to Avoid Military, Government Facilities in Abuja The United States Mission in Nigeria has issued a critical security alert, cautioning its citizens to steer clear of military and government facilities in Abuja. The advisory, released on Sunday, June 22, 2025, and reiterated on Monday, June 23, 2025, cites “increased […]
Putin Condemns US, Israeli Strikes on Iran, Pledges Support to Tehran Amid Escalating Tensions Russian President Vladimir Putin has condemned the recent airstrikes carried out on Iranian territory by the United States and Israel, describing them as “absolutely unprovoked aggression against Iran” and pledging Moscow’s support to the Iranian people. The statements came during a […]