Ifon-Ilobu , Osogbo – Governor Ademola Adeleke has directed security agencies to take immediate action to restore peace between the Ifon and Ilobu communities. He also urged the peace committee to revive ongoing peace efforts. In response to the renewed conflict, the governor called on a joint security task force to intervene and halt the…
Namibia –Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah made history on Friday by becoming Namibia’s first female president, leading the nation 35 years after gaining independence. Here are five key facts about her leadership and background: 1. A Loyal Party Member Popularly known as NNN, Nandi-Ndaitwah has been a dedicated member of the South West Africa People’s Organisation (SWAPO) since…
Bayelsa – Suspended Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has moved to the Bayelsa State Government House along with his family. His relocation comes amid the ongoing political crisis in Rivers State, which has led to significant developments in the state’s leadership. Governor Duoye Diri of Bayelsa State is currently accommodating Fubara, offering him temporary refuge…
Nigeria – A new report has exposed the dire state of Nigeria’s water infrastructure, blaming state governments for corruption and underfunding that have deepened the country’s water crisis. Titled Dry Taps: A Damning Verdict on the State of Water Utilities in Nigeria, the report was released on March 20, 2025, ahead of World Water Day….
Nigeria – The Federal Government has officially lifted the suspension preventing Higher National Diploma (HND) graduates from participating in the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC). Blaze Newz recalls that in 2024, HND holders were excluded from mobilization due to issues related to the Industrial Training (IT) letter. In a statement signed by Boriowo Folasade, Director…
Namibia – Namibia, a southern African nation, has officially inaugurated its first female president, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, following her victory in last year’s elections. Her win extends the 35-year rule of the South West Africa People’s Organisation (SWAPO). At 72 years old, Nandi-Ndaitwah, popularly known as NNN, previously served as vice president. She now joins a…
Kastina, Nigeria — The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has launched a series of precision airstrikes between March 17 and 19, 2025, targeting terrorist hideouts in the North-East and North-West regions. The coordinated attacks eliminated scores of insurgents and significantly disrupted their operations. According to Group Captain Kabiru Ali, Deputy Director of NAF Public Relations, the…
NIGERIA – In an exclusive report, former Ekiti State Governor, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, has refuted claims of being part of any political coalition opposing President Bola Tinubu. Speaking through a senior member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), who requested anonymity, Fayemi dismissed the allegations as false and politically motivated, emphasizing his continued loyalty to…
United States — Nigerian woman based in the United States of America, Funke Iyanda, is at risk of 10 years imprisonment following her indictment in a $40,980 unemployment benefit fraud. It was didclosed in a statement by the US Department of Justice on Thursday that Iyanda was an illegal resident of the US and was…
Ogun, Nigeria — Ogun State has issued a flood alert for 2025 on Thursday, warning residents across various towns in the state, including Abeokuta, Ijebu-Ode, Sagamu, Iperu, and Ota, of imminent flash floods between March and July. The Commissioner for Environment, Ola Oresanya, highlighted the likelihood of heavy rainfall this year, with predictions from NiMET…
Bauchi, Nigeria — The Aliko Dangote Foundation has donated 25,000 bags of rice as palliatives to the less privileged in Bauchi State to ease hardship in the holy month. Speaking during the distribution of the 10-kilogram bags of rice in Bauchi on Tuesday, the representative of the Dangote Foundation, Ahmed Hashim said the rice which…
Lagos, Nigeria — A fallen container on the Kara Bridge section of the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway caused an intense traffic that left many commuters stranded on Thursday. The incident resulted in a significant build-up of traffic on the outward Lagos stretch of the expressway. Motorists and commuters were forced to endure long hours of traffic congestion,…
NIGERIA – Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, alongside other key political figures, has announced the formation of a new opposition coalition aimed at unseating President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 general election. The announcement was made during a press conference at the Yar’Adua Centre in Abuja on Thursday. Atiku was joined by former Kaduna State…
LAGOS STATE – Hon. Mudasiru Obasa was reinstated as Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly on March 3, 2025, after a tense 49-day standoff over control of the legislative body. During this period, Hon. Mojisola Meranda briefly held the position but has since returned to her role as Deputy Speaker. What initially began…
Osun State – The Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has called on Governor Ademola Adeleke to halt what it describes as an “Edenisation agenda” at the Osun State College of Technology, Esa-Oke, in Obokun Local Government Area. Reports indicate that Governor Adeleke has hastily appointed Sefiu Adebowale Adewumi, a Deputy Rector…
INTERNATIONAL – A well-known home and garden retailer, Homebase, is preparing to close 10 of its stores in the coming days. The company has already launched clearance sales ahead of the shutdowns. After falling into administration last year, Homebase was partially rescued by CDS Superstores, the parent company of The Range and Wilko. While this…
OGUN STATE – Doyin Okupe, former media aide to Presidents Olusegun Obasanjo and Goodluck Jonathan, will be laid to rest in his hometown, Iperu-Remo, Ogun State, on March 28, 2025. According to an obituary obtained by PUNCH Online, the burial ceremonies will begin on March 22 with a commendation service at the Redeemed Christian Church…
Ekiti, Nigeria — In response to the recent increase in telecom charges and tariffs, some students of higher institutions in Ekiti State on Thursday staged a peaceful protest in Ado-Ekiti, the state capital. The students under the aegis of the National Association of Nigeria Students (NANS) had on Thursday visited the office of one the…
Abuja, Nigeria — In an interactive session with Corps Members at the Wuse and Garki NYSC zonal offices in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, General Nafiu reaffirmed the commitment of both the Scheme and the Nigerian government to prioritising the welfare of corps members. The Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brig Gen…
Abuja, Nigeria — The Nigerian Senate has approved President Bola Tinubu’s request for the declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State. The decision was reached on Thursday, March 21, following a closed-door session held by lawmakers to deliberate on the issue. The approval follows President Tinubu’s declaration of emergency rule in the state…
Abuja, Nigeria — A coalition of opposition leaders, including former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and ex-Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai, has strongly condemned President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State. During a press conference in Abuja on Thursday, March 20, key opposition figures, including former Secretary to the Government of…
Abuja, Nigeria — A devastating road accident in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has claimed six lives, left several injured, and resulted in the destruction of 14 vehicles. The tragic incident occurred on Wednesday evening near the Nyanya Bridge when a Dangote truck, heavily loaded with cement, lost control and crashed into vehicles stuck in…
Column, DNEWSINFO Nigeria has experienced several states of emergency since its independence in 1960, often triggered by political crises, security threats, and governance failures. Declaring a state of emergency is a constitutional provision under Section 305 of the Nigerian Constitution, which grants the President or a State Governor the authority to suspend normal governance and…
Abuja, Nigeria — The National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA) has assured Nigerians, particularly those living with HIV, that there is no scarcity of antiretroviral drugs in the country. This reassurance was given by Dr. Temitope Ilori, Director-General of NACA, in a statement released today in Abuja. The agency’s clarification comes in response…
Nigeria: The House of Representatives has thrown its weight behind the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in its quest to tackle the menace of fake vehicle number plates in Nigeria This endorsement comes on the heels of the FRSC’s report, which revealed a staggering 7,798 arrests linked to number plate offenses within a two-month period….
Nigeria: A devastating motor accident occurred on Karu bridge, situated between Kugbo and Nyanya in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), at approximately 7:14 pm this evening The accident involved a Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) truck and multiple vehicles, resulting in a catastrophic explosion. According to Mr. Mark Nyam, Head of Forecasting Response and Mitigation division…
Kebbi, Nigeria — The Kebbi State Government has confirmed a rise in the death toll from the ongoing meningitis outbreak, with fatalities now reaching 56 across affected local government areas. Addressing journalists, Dr. Nuhu Koko, the Permanent Secretary of the State Ministry of Health, disclosed that the deaths were recorded in Gwandu (25), Jega (16),…
Sokoto, Nigeria — A major disaster was narrowly avoided in Sokoto when a fuel tanker carrying 45,000 liters of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) overturned along the Gagi-Nakasari axis in Sokoto South Local Government Area. The swift response from security agencies, fire services, and emergency responders prevented a potential explosion that could have resulted in severe…
Nigeria – In a major political shift ahead of the 2027 general elections, the 2023 Vice Presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Engr. Yusuf Buhari, has defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Buhari was joined by Bala Mohammed Gwagwarwa, the SDP’s Kano State governorship candidate, along with Kano State Working Committee members,…
Abuja, Nigeria — The Nigeria Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has once again cautioned students and the general public against fraudulent websites falsely claiming to facilitate student loan applications. The agency raised the alarm over a misleading message circulating online, which falsely states that the NELFUND Student Loan registration portal is open and includes an unauthorized…
Paris, France — France captain Kylian Mbappé has expressed his admiration for Zinedine Zidane, stating he would be thrilled if the former Real Madrid coach becomes the next manager of the French national team. Current France head coach Didier Deschamps has confirmed that he will step down following the 2026 FIFA World Cup., opening speculation…
