Abuja, Nigeria:Adamu Waziri, a founding member and Board of Trustees (BoT) member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has officially resigned from the party and joined the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Waziri made the announcement on Monday at his Dogo Tebo Ward in Potiskum, Yobe State, explaining that his resignation followed the PDP’s constitutional requirement…
Abuja , Nigeria:The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NIMET) has issued a fresh warning of potential flash floods in several states across the country during the month of July, urging residents to take precautionary measures. In its latest flood risk alert released on Monday, NIMET identified Sokoto, Lagos, Benue, and Edo among the states most likely…
Ondo state,Nigeria:Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has called for stronger collaboration with the National Agricultural Land Development Authority (NALDA) to promote mechanised farming and enhance food security initiatives across the state. The governor made the appeal on Monday while receiving the Ondo State Coordinator of NALDA, Chief Olusola Ayandokun, and his delegation during a…
Abia state, Nigeria:The Abia State Government has issued a strong warning against any actions that could threaten the peace and security of the state, stressing that it will not tolerate political irresponsibility or acts capable of inciting unrest. Governor Alex Otti made this known during a meeting with members of the Aba…
Asaba, Nigeria— The Delta State Civil Service Commission has directed the immediate retirement of over 200 civil servants found to have falsified their ages to prolong their tenure in public service. This decisive action was announced by Chief Roseline Amioku, Chairman of the Delta State Civil Service Commission and head of the ongoing state screening…
Abuja, Nigeria: At the inauguration of the three-day National Conference on Public Accounts and Fiscal Governance in Abuja organized by the Senate and House Committees on Public Accounts President Bola Ahmed Tinubu confirmed that savings from the fuel subsidy removal are being channelled into Nigeria’s transportation network and critical infrastructure development. He reiterated the administration’s…
Abuja, Nigeria:President Bola Tinubu has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, describing the revered monarch as a symbol of peace, wisdom, and principled leadership. In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Mr. Bayo Onanuga, President Tinubu extended heartfelt condolences to the royal…
Barcelona, Spain — La Liga champions FC Barcelona have confirmed the contract extension of veteran goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny, securing his stay at the club until 2027. The announcement came via an official statement from the Catalan club on Monday, describing Szczesny’s renewal as both a reward and recognition for his remarkable performance during the past…
Osogbo, Nigeria — The people of Ifon in Osun State have appealed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to intervene in the delayed completion of the N6.620 billion Ilobu–Ifon–Ilie–Erin-Ile road project, describing recent claims of its completion as misleading. The appeal was conveyed in a formal letter addressed to the President and routed through the Minister…
Abuja, Nigeria — The House of Representatives Committee on Maritime Safety, Education, and Administration has sanctioned a ₦774.77 billion budget for the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) for the 2025 fiscal year. This decision emerged during a budget defence session in Abuja, where Committee Chairperson, Hon. Khadija Abba-Ibrahim, confirmed the figures following an…
Ibadan, Nigeria — A symbolic shift in royal tradition has unfolded in Ibadanland as palace drummers move to the Bodija home of Oba Rashidi Ladoja, signaling his anticipated emergence as the next Olubadan. The cultural development follows the recent passing of Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, the Olubadan of Ibadanland. In keeping with historical custom, the movement…
Maiduguri, Nigeria — Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has firmly denied recent speculation linking him and five other governors to an alleged defection to the African Democratic Congress (ADC). The clarification came through a statement issued in Maiduguri by the governor’s spokesperson, Mr. Dauda Iliya, who dismissed the claims as baseless and politically…
Ilorin, Nigeria — The Kwara State Government has announced the launch of coordinated security operations involving the Nigerian Army and newly trained forest guards to tackle criminal hideouts in forest areas across Kwara North and South. This was disclosed on Sunday in a statement by the Chief Press Secretary to Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, Mr. Rafiu…
Port Harcourt, Nigeria — The Rivers State Police Command has declared two senior local government appointees from Ahoada-East Local Government Area wanted over their alleged involvement in an attempted murder and violent assault on the council’s Sole Administrator, Hon. Goodluck Iheanachor. This was made known in a statement issued on Sunday by the Command’s Public…
Los Angeles, USA — Grammy-winning Beninese music icon, Angelique Kidjo, is set to make history as the first African artist to receive a star on the prestigious Hollywood Walk of Fame. The announcement was made by the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce, which unveiled the list of 2026 honorees. Kidjo’s inclusion marks a major milestone in…
Ibadan, Nigeria — The Oyo State Emergency Management Agency (OYOSEMA) has issued an urgent flood alert for residents in Akinyele, Egbeda, and Oluyole local government areas, following predictions of heavy rainfall in the coming hours. In a statement released in Ibadan by the agency’s Administrative Secretary, Mrs. Ojuolape Busari, the Flood Early Warning System indicated…
Abuja, Nigeria — The Association of Community Pharmacists of Nigeria (ACPN) has raised the alarm over the increasing circulation of counterfeit and substandard medicines in Nigeria, warning that more than 50% of drugs in the market may be fake. This was disclosed by the National Chairman of ACPN, Pharm. Ezeh Igwekamma, in a statement issued…
Abuja, Nigeria — The Presidency has dismissed ongoing efforts by opposition groups rallying under the African Democratic Congress (ADC) to challenge President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s leadership, describing them as politically motivated and lacking credibility. Speaking to journalists in Abuja on Saturday, Presidential spokesperson Mr. Sunday Dare criticized the coalition as a “disjointed and desperate” bid…
Lagos, Nigeria — The highly anticipated reunion of Big Brother Naija Season 9, themed No Loose Guard, wrapped up with drama, revelations, and heartfelt apologies, setting the stage for an even more exciting Season 10 expected later this month. In a press release issued today by Multichoice Nigeria, organizers highlighted that the reunion brought back…
Abuja, Nigeria — Veteran entertainer and social activist, Charles Oputa, popularly known as CharlyBoy, has launched a national campaign to promote prostate cancer screening and improve men’s health awareness across Nigeria. The announcement was made during an interview in Abuja on Saturday, where CharlyBoy revealed that the initiative—spearheaded by the CharlyBoy Foundation—seeks to address the…
Lagos, Nigeria —Former Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola, has called on members and supporters of the newly formed African Democratic Congress (ADC) to uphold civility in political discourse and engage critics with facts rather than insults. The appeal came during Aregbesola’s arrival in Lagos from Abuja on Friday, following the public unveiling of the ADC—a…
Ibadan, Nigeria — The Oyo State High Court has dismissed a ₦5 billion defamation suit filed by Chief Gani Adams, Aare-Onakakanfo of Yorubaland, against Yoruba Nation activist Chief Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho. The ruling, delivered on Thursday by Justice O.T. Ademola-Salami, included an order for Adams to pay ₦500,000 in costs to…
Abuja, Nigeria — The Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) has launched an Artificial Intelligence (AI)-powered registration portal as part of its bold drive to revolutionize business registration processes in Nigeria. The announcement was made by the Registrar-General and Chief Executive Officer of CAC, Mr. Hussaini Ishaq Magaji, during the Commission’s 2025 stakeholders’ forum. According to Magaji,…
New York City, USA — Music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs exhaled visibly and gestured in prayerful gratitude as the jury foreman announced a not-guilty verdict on the most serious charges of racketeering and sex trafficking. The verdict, delivered on July 2, 2025, came after months of intense courtroom proceedings, during which prosecutors portrayed Combs as…
Abuja, Nigeria — The Federal Government has inaugurated a Ministerial Committee to spearhead the commercialisation of research outcomes from Nigeria’s tertiary institutions. The committee, known as the Research and Innovation Commercialisation Committee (RICC), was unveiled by the Minister of Education, Dr. Morufu Olatunji Alausa, during a ceremony held yesterday in Abuja. Dr. Alausa explained that…
Owerri, Nigeria — In a determined effort to restore security and public order, the Imo State Government has demolished a notorious criminal hideout located in Ama Hausa, Owerri. The operation, led by the Governor’s Special Adviser on Monitoring and Compliance, Nze Chinasa Nwaneri, targeted a location allegedly linked to drug trafficking, illegal arms dealings, and…
Gombe, Nigeria — Gombe State Governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, CON, has extended his congratulations to Barrister Alhassan Mu’azu on his election as Chairman of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Gombe Branch. In a statement issued by the Governor’s media office, he also commended other newly elected executives, describing the NBA’s smooth and rancour-free electoral process…
Castries, Saint Lucia — President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called on Africans and people of African descent worldwide to unite and collaborate in shaping a future rooted in dignity, promise, and progress for the Black race. Speaking at a dinner hosted in his honour by Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre of Saint Lucia, President Tinubu…
Abuja, Nigeria — Key figures of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) convened on Tuesday evening in a high-level closed-door meeting, signaling renewed political consultations ahead of the 2027 general elections. The meeting, held at the Transcorp Hilton Hotel in Abuja, brought together notable PDP stakeholders including former Vice President Atiku Abubakar; former Senate President, David…
Abuja, Nigeria — The House of Representatives has initiated a probe into Nigeria’s outstanding debt of €1.2 million to the Organisation of African, Caribbean, and Pacific States (OACPS), raising concerns about the country’s financial commitment to the international body. This action follows a motion of urgent national importance moved during plenary on Tuesday by Deputy…
Abuja, Nigeria — The Young Progressives Party (YPP) has elected Hon. Robert Madaki as its chairmanship candidate for the 2026 Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC) elections. The announcement was made during the party’s primary election held in Abuja on Monday, where 10 councillorship candidates also emerged to represent the party across various wards in AMAC….
