Nigeria: The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) has successfully evacuated 956 Nigerians stranded in Libya in the first quarter of 2025. This rescue effort was carried out in collaboration with the International Organization for Migration (IOM) Nigeria and the National Commission for Refugees, Migrants, and Internally Displaced Persons (NCRMI). The breakdown of the returnees includes…
Nigeria: The President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Comrade Joe Ajaero, has cautioned state governments against frustrating the implementation of the Supreme Court judgment granting financial autonomy to local governments The judgment, delivered on July 11, 2024, directed local governments to open accounts with the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to receive their allocations…
Kano, Nigeria — The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has apprehended a 42-year-old Indian woman, Ms. Neetu Neetu, for attempting to smuggle heroin disguised as chocolate into Nigeria. Neetu was arrested at Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport on Friday, March 14, after NDLEA operatives discovered 72 parcels of heroin meticulously factory-sealed in wafer wrappers…
Nigeria: The Katsina State Government has announced the passing of Hajiya Safara’u Umaru Baribari, the mother of Governor Dikko Umaru Radda, at the age of 93. According to a statement by the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Malam Ibrahim Kaula Mohammed, Hajiya Safara’u passed away on Sunday night. Hajiya Safara’u was a highly respected figure, known…
Nigeria: The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has announced the release of the 2025 Computer-Based West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) results for private candidates According to a statement posted on WAEC’s official X handle, the results are now available for candidates to check their performance. This development marks a significant milestone for private…
Nigeria: Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) has been identified as the leading cause of cervical cancer among women of reproductive age, with over 12,000 cases diagnosed annually in Nigeria Despite the availability of HPV vaccines, misconceptions and cultural barriers have hindered uptake. To address this challenge, the Community Link for Health and Family Planning Advocacy (CLHFPA)…
Nigeria:A group of female entrepreneurs has called on the government and financial institutions to remove obstacles hindering women’s participation in business, citing gender-insensitive policies, stringent loan conditions, and limited access to resources as major challenges. Speaking during a virtual Women’s Economic Empowerment Media Conversation, organized by Gatefield, the entrepreneurs emphasized the need for systemic changes…
Nigeria: Facebook’s parent company, Meta, has consented to cease targeting advertisements at individual users in the UK based on personal data, following a lawsuit filed by Tanya O’Carroll, a London-based tech policy and human rights advocate. Facebook’s parent company, Meta, has consented to cease targeting advertisements at individual users in the UK based on personal…
Nigeria: Nigeria is poised to host the first-ever Africa Raw Materials Summit, scheduled to take place from May 20 to 22, 2025, in Abuja. The summit, organized by the Raw Materials Research and Development Council (RMRDC), aims to bring together key stakeholders from across the globe to exchange ideas and develop strategies for advancing Africa’s…
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…
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),…
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…
Quan Pan, Plateau State — Security operatives in Plateau State have apprehended two brothers, Haruna and Usman Mohammed, for allegedly kidnapping one Muhammad Sani Juli and extorting a ransom of ₦2.2 million. Authorities also linked Usman Mohammed to attacks on travelers along Juku Road in Nasarawa State. During interrogation, he confessed that their criminal o…
Kigali, Rwanda — Ademola Lookman affirms the Super Eagles’ readiness for their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying match against Rwanda, stressing that the team is not under any pressure to win. In a statement to Ojb Sports, Lookman, the Atalanta forward, stated that the three-time African champions are fully prepared for the challenge ahead, despite…
Port Harcourt, Nigeria — The Rivers State House of Assembly has expressed full support for President Bola Tinubu’s decision to declare a state of emergency in the state, citing prolonged political instability. In a statement released by Speaker Martin Amaewhule, the Assembly attributed the crisis to the actions of suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara, accusing him…
Abuja, Nigeria — The Federal High Court in Abuja has overturned its previous order that nullified all Senate actions taken during the pending legal battle between Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan and Senate President Godswill Akpabio. Delivering the ruling on March 19, 2025, Justice Obiora Egwuatu set aside the earlier March 4 order, which had declared any…
Anambra State, Nigeria: The Anambra State House of Assembly has endorsed Governor Charles Chukwuma Soludo’s leadership with a unanimous vote of confidence, acknowledging his administration’s notable achievements over the past three years The Anambra State House of Assembly has endorsed Governor Charles Chukwuma Soludo’s leadership with a unanimous vote of confidence, acknowledging his administration’s notable…
Nigeria: Nigeria’s inflation rate declined to 23.18% in February, marking a 1.30% decrease from the 24.48% recorded in January, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). This downward trend indicates moderating price pressures. On a year-on-year basis, the February 2025 inflation rate is 8.52% lower than the 31.70% recorded in February 2024, representing a…
Rivers state, Nigeria: The Rivers State House of Assembly has issued a notice of alleged gross misconduct against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Dr. Ngozi Odu, citing constitutional provisions under Section 188 of the 1999 Constitution (as amended). The lawmakers accuse the deputy governor of misconduct in performing her official duties, although specific allegations…
Anambra state, Nigeria: Traders at Oyeagu Market in Abagana, Anambra State, are urging Governor Charles Soludo to intervene in the demolition of their shops, which they claim were legitimately acquired The traders allege that the Njikoka Local Government’s eviction order, citing market reorganization and renovations, is unjust and has not provided alternative arrangements for them….
Abuja, Nigeria: The Nigerian Senate has pledged to fast-track the passage of the Nigeria Forest Security Service (NFSS) Bill, aiming to strengthen forest security and combat criminal activities Deputy Senate President, Senator Barau Jibrin, made this commitment during a courtesy visit by the Commander-General of the NFSS, Dr. Wole Osatimehin, and his team in Abuja…
Lagos, Nigeria: Human rights activist and former presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore has declared his support for Ushie Rita Uguamaye, a National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member who faced backlash over a viral video criticizing President Bola Tinubu’s administration Sowore met with Uguamaye in Lagos and accompanied her to the NYSC Local Government Inspector’s office, along…
ABUJA, NIGERIA– Nigeria’s national football team, the Super Eagles, has commenced training camp in preparation for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and Zimbabwe. With the team’s World Cup hopes hanging in the balance, head coach Éric Chelle is under pressure to revive Nigeria’s qualification campaign. The Super Eagles have had a…
ALIERO, KEBBI STATE, NIGERIA– A mysterious illness has swept through the Kebbi State University of Science and Technology, Aliero (KSUSTA), claiming the lives of five students under unexplained circumstances. According to university sources, the first four deaths occurred last week, while another student succumbed to the illness on Sunday. The cause of the illness remains…
Nigeria: Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, has appointed Muzammil Muhammad Idris as the Executive Secretary of the Zamfara State Electricity Agency (ZEA) and Dr. Jabir Haruna Abdulkareem as the Executive Secretary of the Zamfara Geographic Information System (ZAGIS The appointments were announced by the Secretary to the State Government, Malam Abubakar Nakwada. Idris will oversee…
Abuja, Nigeria — Aminu Babba, one of the Kano kingmakers contesting the reinstatement of Muhammadu Sanusi II as the 16th Emir of Kano, has expressed satisfaction with the recent Appeal Court ruling on the emirate dispute. Babba made this known while addressing journalists on the ruling, affirming his commitment to upholding legal processes in the…
Nigeria: The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has made a significant seizure, intercepting cocaine concealed in prayer beads and locally made shoes According to Femi Babafemi, NDLEA’s spokesperson, some suspects have been arrested in connection with the seizure. Babafemi emphasized that the act was particularly egregious, occurring during the holy months of fasting, when…
