Abuja, Nigeria — The Nigerian Senate has confirmed all nominees for the governing boards of the North West Development Commission (NWDC) and the South East Development Commission (SEDC) during Tuesday’s plenary session, presided over by Senate President Godswill Akpabio. Mark Okoye and Professor Abdullahi Shehu Ma’aji were approved as Managing Directors and Chief Executive Officers…
Johannesburg, South Africa — Over 400 illegal miners remain trapped underground in a gold mine in North West Province, South Africa, two months after a police raid meant to curb illegal mining activities. The alarming situation was revealed on Monday by Mining Affected Communities United in Action (MACUA), a South African miners’ rights organization, which…
Abuja, Nigeria — The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has announced plans to celebrate athletes who recently brought honor to the FCT through their exceptional performance in various competitions. The announcement was made in a statement highlighting that the special reception, scheduled for Thursday, January 16, 2025, is aimed at recognizing…
Nigeria_The Lagos State Assembly has impeached Speaker Mudashiru Obasa due to allegationsof multiple statutory and financial infractions, marking a significant shift in the Assembly’s leadership Obasa’s handling of the Assembly’s finances has faced intense scrutiny, culminating in his removal. His deputy, Mojisola Meranda, representing Apapa Constituency 1, has taken over as Speaker, with Mojeed Fatai…
Nigeria _ The Kano State Government has commenced the distribution of free school uniforms to 789,000 pupils across 7,092 primary schools in the state’s 44 Local Government Areas Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf launched the initiative at Government House, Kano, emphasizing that improving education standards is a key priority of his administration. The free uniforms aim…
Lagos, Nigeria — The Lagos State House of Assembly has made history by electing Hon. Mojisola Meranda as its first female Speaker. Hon. Meranda, who previously served as Deputy Speaker, was sworn in immediately following the impeachment of Mudashiru Obasa on Monday. She now assumes leadership of the House, marking a significant milestone in the…
Nigeria _ The Nigerian Senate has announced plans to hold a public hearing on the Tax Reform Bills, aiming to finalize and pass them for third reading Senator Abba Moro, Chairman of the Senate Ad-hoc Committee on Tax Reform, disclosed this after a closed-door session with key government officials, including the Attorney-General of the Federation…
Abuja, Nigeria — The Nigerian Senate has announced plans to conduct a public hearing on the Tax Reform Bills as part of efforts to finalize and pass them for the third reading. The development was disclosed by Senator Abba Moro, Chairman of the Senate Ad-hoc Committee on Tax Reform, after a closed-door meeting with key…
Zurmi, Zamfara State — The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has expressed concern over allegations of civilian casualties during recent airstrikes in Tungar Kara, Zurmi Local Government Area, Zamfara State. In a statement released by Air Vice Marshal Olusola Akinboyewa, Director of Public Relations and Information, the NAF reaffirmed its dedication to safeguarding the lives of…
Keffi, Nasarawa State — The Nasarawa State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has taken an 85-year-old man, Ibrahim Haruna, into custody for allegedly defiling a 4-year-old girl in the Kongo community of Keffi Local Government Area. The incident reportedly occurred in early January and came to light when the victim’s…
Oyo, Nigeria — Hon. Akeem Adeyemi, a prince and member representing Oyo Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, has celebrated the ascension of Oba Akeem Abimbola Owoade as the new Alaafin of Oyo. The lawmaker, popularly known as Skimeh, called on Yoruba monarchs and citizens to support the new king. The congratulatory message was…
Abuja, Nigeria — General Christopher Musa, the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), has revealed that over 60,000 out of the 120,000 Boko Haram terrorists who surrendered to the Nigerian military are children. The disclosure was made during an interview on Arise News Channel’s breakfast programme, The Morning Show, on Monday, which was monitored by our…
Ibadan, Nigeria — The Oyo State High Court sitting in Ibadan has granted bail to Olori Naomi Silekunola, Alhaji Oriyomi Hamzat, and Abdulahi Fasasi. The decision was delivered on Monday by Justice K. B. Olawoyin. Hamzat, the founder of Agidigbo FM, a prominent Ibadan-based radio station, and Fasasi, the principal of Islamic High School, Bashorun,…
Zamfara State — Troops of Sector 2, Joint Task Force, North West Operation Fansan Yamma, have successfully dismantled terrorist hideouts in Fakai, Shinkafi Local Government Area, Zamfara State. The operation, conducted on January 10, 2025, is part of intensified military efforts to combat banditry and restore stability to the region. In a statement released on Sunday,…
Ipetumodu, Osun State — A late-night fire has ravaged Akinola Market, a popular food commodity market in Ipetumodu, headquarters of Ife-North Local Government Area of Osun State, destroying goods worth millions of naira. The market, known for its weekly operations on Fridays, was reportedly engulfed in flames shortly after business activities concluded. The fire began…
Jigawa state, Nigeria _ Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Bola Ahmed Tinubu, visited Governor Umar Namadi of Jigawa State to offer condolences following the recent loss of his mother and son. During her visit to the Government House in Dutse, Senator Tinubu commiserated with the governor, his family, and the people of Jigawa State, praying…
Nigeria _ Suspected Lakurawa bandits launched a deadly attack on a construction site in Gumki village, Arewa Local Government Area of Kebbi State, on Saturday afternoon, killing four people, including a staff member of Airtel Nigeria The victim was installing a surveillance mast for the Nigeria Immigration Service at the time of the attack. The…
Kano, Nigeria — The Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has called for calm among residents, warning that anyone attempting to ignite chaos in the state will be consumed by their own actions. The Emir made this statement in a viral video following the Court of Appeal’s verdict, which ruled in his favor on a…
Dutse, Jigawa — Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has extended her condolences to Governor Umar Namadi of Jigawa State following the recent loss of his mother and son. During her visit to the Government House in Dutse, Senator Tinubu sympathized with the governor, his family, and the entire Jigawa State. She offered…
Nigeria _ Nigeria’s Joint Committee of the Senate and House on Solid Minerals has rejected the proposed ₦9 billion budget for the Ministry of Solid Minerals Development, deeming it inadequate to support the country’s economic diversification efforts. The committee’s chairman, Senator Ekong Sampson, emphasized the need for a substantial budgetary increase to unlock the sector’s…
Abuja, Nigeria — The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has refuted claims of a national grid collapse on Saturday, attributing power outages in parts of the country to isolated line trippings. In a statement by TCN spokesperson Ndidi Mbah, the agency clarified that the disruptions were localized and primarily affected bulk power supply to the…
Rivers/Bayelsa, Nigeria — The Federal Government has announced April 2025 as the deadline for completing the dualisation of the East-West Road, specifically the stretch from Ahoada in Rivers State to Kaiama in Bayelsa State. This was disclosed by the Minister of Works, David Umahi, in a statement signed by Mohammed Ahmed, the ministry’s Director of…
California—The devastating California wildfires have resulted in the tragic death toll rising to eleven, as confirmed by the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner on Friday. As the wildfires continue to ravage the state into the fifth consecutive day on Saturday, it is anticipated that the number of casualties will continue to increase. The destructive fires…
SDP Chairman —In a recent statement, the National Chairman of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Shehu Gabam, has suggested that President Bola Tinubu may not survive until 2027. Gabam pointed out a trend where previous presidents who faced challenges within the first two years of their tenure did not secure a second term in office. He…
Ogun State— a suspected cult leader named Abiodun John was apprehended by the Ajuwon division of the police force during routine stop-and-search operations along the Akute/Olambe road. The 25-year-old suspect was driving a Venza car with the registration number URSMOT AUTOS 4657DLA when he was arrested at around 3:30 PM on Thursday. The arrest took…
Indian Temple —A tragic stampede at the Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple in Andhra Pradesh, India, resulted in the loss of at least six lives and left several others injured. The incident occurred as a large crowd gathered to collect entrance tokens to the temple, a significant site in Hinduism. Prem Kumar Jain, a spokesperson for…
Three suspects have been arrested by Tel Aviv police in connection with a stabbing incident that occurred earlier in the week, allegedly stemming from a dispute over an electric scooter. The individuals apprehended include two 18-year-olds from Elad and a 16-year-old minor from central Israel. Following questioning at the central Tel Aviv police station, the…
Chadian security forces successfully neutralized several Boko Haram fighters who had invaded the presidential palace in N’Djamena. The operation was swiftly contained by the Directorate General of Security Services and Internal Exile, and the situation is now reported to be under control. Intelligence sources confirmed the deaths of the attackers and noted that some were…
Bauchi State, Nigeria — Governor Bala Mohammed has issued an eight-week ultimatum to the Visitation Panel investigating industrial disputes at Sa’adu Zungur University. The panel has been tasked with addressing lingering issues fueling strike actions by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) and examining financial operations to develop strategies for effective and harmonious administration….
London, UK — West Ham United has parted ways with head coach Julen Lopetegui following a string of disappointing results in the Premier League. The decision comes on the heels of a 4-1 defeat to Manchester City, leaving the Hammers in 14th place on the league table. Lopetegui, who was appointed in May to…
Anambra State, Nigeria — Unidentified gunmen have abducted two Reverend Sisters in Anambra State, sparking concern and prayers for their safe return. The victims, identified as Sister Vincentia Maria and Sister Grace Mariette, were reportedly kidnapped along Ufuma Road in Orumba South Local Government Area. They were returning from a Vocational Association meeting in…
