Mali’s civilian Prime Minister, Choguel Kokalla Maïga, was dismissed from office on Wednesday following his public criticism of the country’s military rulers. The announcement was made by Alfousseyni Diawara, the Secretary General of the presidential office, during a broadcast on state television ORTM. “The duties of the prime minister and the members of the government…
Atalanta legend Papu Gómez has praised Nigerian winger Ademola Lookman for his insatiable hunger for goals, highlighting the player’s remarkable growth within the team. In an interview with Tutto Atalanta, Gómez expressed admiration for Lookman’s impressive form in both the previous and current seasons, noting that the Super Eagles star is a completely different player…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has announced that it has successfully secured 9,034 convictions over the last three years. The Chief Executive Officer of the agency, Buba Marwa, revealed this information during a Business luncheon at the Island Club in Lagos. Additionally, the NDLEA has arrested 52,901 traffickers and 52 drug barons during…
The ongoing warning strike by the Medical and Dental Consultants’ Association of Nigeria (MDCAN) has had a significant impact on academic activities at the Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) College of Health Sciences. As a result of the strike, there are concerns that it may jeopardize the final-year medical students’ examinations and potentially impact the institution’s…
A special squad of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) was engaged in a confrontation with bandits in Kaduna State, resulting in the neutralization of 59 assailants. The incident occurred after the squad had patrolled the national grid installation in Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger State. The convoy of the squad, which…
Nasiru Buba, who accused Jigawa’s Commissioner for Special Duties, Auwal Danladi Sankara, of an illicit affair with his wife, has rejected the Kano Upper Shari’a Court’s ruling, which cleared the commissioner of wrongdoing. Presiding Judge Ibrahim Sarki Yola dismissed the case due to insufficient evidence, explaining that a police investigation found no proof to substantiate…
A group of concerned women in Edo State took to the streets of Benin City on Tuesday to protest the alarming rise in cult-related killings that have claimed over 50 lives in the past two months. Dressed in black and holding placards, the protesters called on the Edo State government, traditional rulers, religious leaders, and…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has officially sought Senate confirmation for his nominees to serve as Commissioners for the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). In a letter addressed to Senate President Godswill Akpabio and read during plenary, President Tinubu stated that the request aligns with Section 154(1) of the 1999 Constitution (as amended). The nominees include…
Nigeria has emerged as the leading African nation and the seventh largest globally in terms of student enrollment in the United States. According to the 2024 Open Doors Report on International Educational Exchange, Nigerian students enrolled in U.S. colleges and universities reached 20,029 for the 2023/2024 academic year, marking a significant 13.5% increase from the…
The Governor of Benue State, Hyacinth Alia, has approved a new minimum wage of ₦75,000 for workers across the state, surpassing the federal minimum wage of ₦70,000 recently announced by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The decision was made public during a meeting with representatives of organized labor at the State Secretariat on Monday. The announcement…
The Federal Government has initiated Mpox vaccination in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), marking the start of a nationwide campaign to curb the disease. The rollout was confirmed by Rufai Garba, Director of Disease Control and Immunisation at the National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA). Speaking on Monday, Garba revealed that vaccination in other…
The Chadian government has deported over 600 Nigerians classified as irregular migrants, citing their involvement in begging and other unlawful activities. The affected individuals hail from Borno, Kano, Sokoto, and Kaduna States in northern Nigeria. These migrants reportedly fled Nigeria during the peak of the Boko Haram insurgency, seeking refuge in neighboring countries like Chad…
President Bola Tinubu has conferred the Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger (GCON), one of Nigeria’s highest national honors, on Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The presentation took place during a bilateral meeting at the State House in Abuja on Sunday. The honor was awarded to Prime Minister Modi in recognition of his…
Nottingham Forest defender Ola Aina has been ruled out of Nigeria’s final Group C qualifying match for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations against Rwanda. Aina was released to return to his club after sustaining a minor injury during Nigeria’s 1-1 draw with Benin Republic on Thursday. The 27-year-old started the match but was substituted…
Super Eagles head coach Augustine Eguavoen has excused first-choice goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali from the squad for Monday’s final 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match against Rwanda in Uyo, Akwa Ibom. Team administrator Dayo Enebi Achor confirmed Nwabali’s absence, stating, “He has been excused from the game. However, he will attend the match to support…
Nigerian music icon Ayodeji Balogun, popularly known as Wizkid, has shattered multiple streaming records with his latest single, Kese (Dance). The track, released ahead of his upcoming album Morayo, amassed 1.57 million streams on Spotify Nigeria in its first day, surpassing the previous record of 1.016 million streams held by his collaboration with Brent Faiyaz…
Nigerian footballer Victor Boniface has voiced his disappointment over being excluded from the nominees for the 2024 CAF Men’s Player of the Year award. The Confederation of African Football (CAF) unveiled a 10-man shortlist for the prestigious award last month, featuring Boniface’s compatriots Ademola Lookman and William Troost-Ekong. However, the 23-year-old Bayer Leverkusen striker, who…
A senior adviser to Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike, Lere Olayinka, has urged Dr. Femi Okurounmu, a prominent Afenifere elder, to maintain his role as an elder statesman and avoid partisan commentary on the Rivers State crisis that could undermine his objectivity. Olayinka’s remarks followed Okurounmu’s recent critique of President Bola Tinubu’s handling of…
The National Examinations Council (NECO) has announced that it has fully paid allowances to all 72,138 examiners engaged as ad-hoc staff for the 2024 School-based Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE). In a statement issued by NECO’s Acting Director of Information and Public Relations, Azeez Sani, the council clarified that payments began on October 4, 2024,…
President Bola Tinubu has extended his condolences to the family of Justice Emmanuel Obioma Ogwuegbu, a former Supreme Court Justice, and to Nigeria’s judiciary, upon the passing of the distinguished jurist. In a statement issued through his spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu shared his sympathies with members of the legal community who mourn Justice Ogwuegbu, describing…
A fuel tanker explosion ignited panic on Tuesday, November 12, 2024, near Gamoji village on the Kano-Maiduguri highway in Jigawa State. The incident, which took place at the Jigawa-Kano border, caused alarm among nearby residents and bystanders. According to a statement released on Wednesday by Aliyu M.A., Public Relations Officer for the Federal Fire Service…
In a bid to address the rising hunger crisis in Nigeria, the Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Abubakar Kyari, has officially launched the inaugural National Dry Season Farming initiative in Cross River State. This initiative, aimed at enhancing food production and ensuring food security, is part of the federal government’s strategy to combat…
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, has issued a stern warning that unauthorized buildings constructed on green spaces within Abuja will face demolition, with no compensation offered to those involved. Speaking at a media briefing in Abuja on Wednesday, Wike stressed that encroaching on protected green areas without proper approval is unacceptable and…
The Ebonyi State House of Assembly has issued a 24-hour ultimatum to all illegal motor park operators in Abakaliki to cease operations or face legal consequences. The directive was conveyed in a statement released by the Assembly’s Public Relations Officer, Sylvester Egede, following a meeting between the Ebonyi State House of Assembly Committee on Works…
The Judges of the Federal High Court of Nigeria will commence their Christmas Vacation on December 16, 2024, as announced in a circular signed by the Chief Judge of the Court, Hon. Justice John Terhemba Tsoho. They are scheduled to resume work on January 6, 2025, with normal court proceedings beginning on January 7, 2025,…
The Deputy Governor of Kebbi State, Umar Tafida, has refuted claims that villages in the state are under the control of bandits. He dismissed such reports as mere imagination from news sources and stressed that the state government has bolstered security measures in communities to thwart any security threats. Speaking to journalists in Birnin Kebbi,…
In October 2024, a total of 971 Nigerians were abducted across the country, according to the ‘October 2024 Nigeria Security Report’ by Beacon Security and Intelligence Limited (BSIL). This disturbing revelation comes at a time when a new terror group called ‘Lakurawa’ has emerged in the northwestern part of the country. The report indicates a…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and former President Muhammadu Buhari extended warm congratulations to Pastor Tunde Bakare on his 70th birthday, celebrated on November 11, 2024. Bakare, a distinguished lawyer, pastor, author, and advocate for good governance, has made significant contributions to Nigeria through his roles in leadership, public service, and religious life. He is the…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has successfully dismantled two major cross-border drug syndicates after an extensive intelligence-led operation. This operation, spanning several months of surveillance, led to the seizure of cocaine, opioids, and other narcotics valued at billions of naira, along with the arrest of six key figures in the syndicates. In a…
President Bola Tinubu has arrived in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, to attend the highly anticipated Joint Arab-Islamic Summit, where leaders from across the Middle East and the Islamic world will convene to address urgent issues is affecting the region, including the ongoing conflict between Israel and Palestine. The summit, which will open on Monday, November 11,…
A 43-year-old Nigerian man, Abimbola David, has been detained in the UK on allegations of inappropriate online communication with a 14-year-old girl. The arrest came after the minor reportedly presented evidence of their exchanges to authorities, claiming that he made improper requests. According to Saving Our Children’s Futures, a child protection organization, David is married,…
