Oyo state, Nigeria:The Oyo State Government has sealed off a collapsed building under construction belonging to a well-known restaurant chain in Dugbe, Ibadan, following a rainstorm that struck the city on Sunday night. Williams Akin-Funmilayo, Commissioner for Lands, Housing, and Urban Development, confirmed the action during an inspection of the site on Monday. He…
Abuja, Nigeria — The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has dismissed reports of an ongoing feud between him and Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, while also distancing himself from the recent State of Emergency declared in the state. Speaking to journalists in Abuja on Monday, Wike maintained that contrary to popular…
Abuja, Nigeria — The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has confirmed that 2,717 Nigerian intending pilgrims have been unable to obtain visas for the 2025 Hajj due to the closure of the Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah’s visa portal, despite repeated diplomatic interventions. In a statement issued by Fatima Usara, Assistant Director of…
Abuja , Nigeria : The National President of the National Council of Women Societies (NCWS), Princess Edna Azura, has called for collective action to combat menstrual stigma and promote hygiene awareness among schoolgirls across Nigeria. Speaking during a sensitization campaign at Government Science Secondary School, New Karu, in observance of the 2025 World Menstrual…
Kanostate,Nigeria: The European Union, in collaboration with the Kano State Government, has officially launched an Energy Efficiency Network (EEN) in Kano under the framework of the Nigeria Energy Support Programme (NESP), aimed at promoting sustainable industrial growth through reduced energy consumption. At the launch event in Kano, Inga Stefanowicz, Head of the Green and Digital…
Abuja, Nigeria:The House of Representatives Constitution Review Committee has announced plans to engage key national stakeholders, including the Nigerian Governors Forum and media executives, as part of efforts to ensure the successful passage of proposed constitutional amendments by December 2025. Chairman of the Committee and Deputy Speaker of the House, Hon. Benjamin Kalu, made this…
Abuja, Nigeria: The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to combating period poverty in Nigeria by supporting the local manufacture of affordable sanitary pads and advocating for menstrual-friendly policies in schools and public institutions. Speaking at an event in Abuja to mark Menstrual Health and Hygiene Day, the Minister of Women Affairs, Hajia Imaan Sulieman-Ibrahim,…
Abuja, Nigeria:President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has been lauded as the first Nigerian leader to depart from what has been described as a long-standing tradition of presidential inertia, setting a new precedent in decisive leadership and policy implementation. Speaking at a press briefing to mark the administration’s second year in office, All Progressives Congress (APC) National…
Abuja, Nigeria: Nigeria has officially launched a cutting-edge Artificial Intelligence (AI) platform aimed at enhancing the country’s tuberculosis (TB) and HIV programmes across all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), marking a major milestone in its digital health transformation. This initiative represents the largest deployment of a digital health system in Nigeria’s…
Abuja, Nigeria:The Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) has formed a strategic partnership with the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) to facilitate the integration and verification of employee data under the Employees’ Compensation Scheme (ECS) using the National Identification Number (NIN). The collaboration aims to ensure that the biometric and demographic information of ECS enrollees…
Abuja, Nigeria:President Bola Tinubu has approved the reconstitution of Governing Councils for three key federal universities: the University of Abuja (UNIABUJA), the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), and Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka (NAU). The announcement comes in the wake of the dissolution of UNIABUJA’s former council in February and the subsequent controversial dismissal of Vice-Chancellor…
SOKOTO ,NIGERIA — His Eminence, the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, has declared Wednesday, May 28, 2025, as the first day of Zulhijja 1446 After Hijrah (AH), in the Islamic lunar calendar. The announcement was made in an official statement issued by Professor Sambo Wali Junaidu, Chairman of the Advisory Committee on…
ABUJA , NIGERIA — Nigeria is on the cusp of securing multi-billion-dollar foreign investments following a strategic meeting between the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake, and top investors from Vietnam and Canada. Speaking to journalists after the high-level closed-door meeting, Dr. Alake expressed confidence that the collaboration could significantly strengthen Nigeria’s economy….
ABUJA , NIGERIA — President Bola Tinubu has formally requested the National Assembly’s approval to secure a $21.5 billion external loan and a ₦758 billion domestic bond to address key national priorities, including infrastructure development and pension liabilities. The request was presented during Tuesday’s plenary session of the Senate and subsequently referred to the Senate…
Abuja, Nigeria — The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has released the results of the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) resit, revealing a startling statistic: more than 99% of candidates scored below 200 marks, with only a handful achieving scores slightly above that threshold. The resit exercise was conducted for candidates who sat…
Abuja, Nigeria — Concerned over growing security threats and deteriorating infrastructure, residents of EFAB City Estate, Lokogoma, have called on Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, to urgently intervene in resolving critical challenges affecting communities across the capital. The appeal came during a local election held by the estate’s residents to appoint new leadership…
Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire — As part of its continued commitment to women’s health and empowerment, the ECOWAS Centre for Gender Development (CCDG) has launched a new phase of its Medical and Financial Support Programme for women and girls affected by obstetric fistula. The development was announced during the third Regional Coordination Committee meeting, held in…
Gusau, Zamfara State — In a major push to revive the state’s education sector, Governor Dauda Lawal has cleared longstanding debts owed to national examination bodies, paving the way for the release of previously withheld results of students in public secondary schools. The announcement, made through a statement by the governor’s media aide Sulaiman Bala…
London — Ghana’s Black Stars could be without several of their top players as they prepare to face Nigeria’s Super Eagles in the semi-final of the 2025 Unity Cup, taking place in London. This development was confirmed by Randy Abbey, Chairman of the Black Stars Management Committee, who noted that injuries and club obligations may…
Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State — In a major cultural endorsement, Orijin, the popular Nigerian alcoholic beverage, has been unveiled as the official sponsor of the 2025 Ojude Oba Festival, set to take place on June 8, 2025, in the historic city of Ijebu-Ode. Celebrated as one of Africa’s most iconic and colourful cultural showcases, the Ojude…
Abeokuta, Ogun State — Defending champions Team Delta have extended their dominance at the ongoing 2024 National Sports Festival, pulling significantly ahead of their closest challengers, Bayelsa State. Delta surged further ahead on Saturday by clinching 10 additional gold medals, solidifying their lead at the top of the medals table. Their current haul stands at…
Bilbao, Spain — Arsenal Women have reclaimed continental glory, securing their first UEFA Women’s Champions League title since 2007 with a dramatic 1-0 win over tournament favourites Barcelona on Saturday night. Swedish forward Stina Blackstenius etched her name into club folklore, netting the decisive strike in the 75th minute to crown the Gunners as champions…
Abuja, Nigeria — The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has issued a strong call for immediate intervention by the Federal Government over what it described as chronic neglect of past agreements aimed at revitalizing Nigeria’s university system. Speaking at a media briefing in Abuja, newly elected ASUU President, Professor Chris Piwuna, criticized the government…
Abuja, Nigeria — The Nigeria Police Force, in collaboration with INTERPOL’s National Central Bureau (NCB) in Abuja, has successfully secured the extradition of a suspected fraudster, Abubakar Aboki Muhammed, from the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Muhammed was returned to Nigeria on Friday, following the execution of an INTERPOL Red Notice initiated after comprehensive investigations uncovered…
Ilorin, Nigeria — The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has opened an official inquiry into the emergency landing of a Diamond training aircraft at the General Tunde Idiagbon International Airport in Ilorin. In a statement issued by the Bureau, the aircraft crash-landed during a routine simulated instrument approach on Runway 05, prompting immediate investigative action….
Abuja, Nigeria — In commemoration of the United Nations International Tea Day, the Chinese Cultural Centre in Abuja played host to the “Tea for Harmony — Yaji Cultural Salon,” a cultural showcase aimed at strengthening Nigeria–China relations through the shared language of tea. The event blended cultural diplomacy with agro-economic discourse, highlighting the role of…
Minna, Nigeria — The Niger State Pilgrims Welfare Board has successfully concluded the airlift of all intending pilgrims for the 2025 Hajj, marking the end of a smooth and timely operation. According to a statement released by the board’s Information Officer, Jibril Kodo, a total of 3,035 pilgrims were transported to the Kingdom of Saudi…
Abuja, Nigeria — In a coordinated crackdown on digital exam fraud, security operatives have apprehended 20 suspects for allegedly breaching the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) Computer-Based Test (CBT) system. This was confirmed by sources within the Department of State Services (DSS) and the Nigeria Police Force (NPF), with all suspects now in custody…
Abuja, Nigeria — Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has ruled out the possibility of constructing shelters for street beggars and displaced persons in Abuja, pledging instead a tougher stance on street loitering. This position was made clear during the 2025 FCT Appropriation Bill defence at the National Assembly, where Wike appeared…
Abuja, Nigeria — The Federal Ministry of Livestock Development has announced an ambitious plan to empower 1,000 youths per state through strategic initiatives aimed at unlocking the full potential of Nigeria’s livestock sector. This announcement was made by the Honourable Minister of Livestock Development, Alhaji Idi Maiha, during the closing ceremony of the four-day Hack4Livestock…
Abuja, Nigeria:The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has urged its Ulama team to intensify sensitization efforts to ensure Nigerian pilgrims are well-prepared for the core rites of Hajj. Speaking to journalists in Madina, Professor Abubakar Yagawal, NAHCON’s Commissioner for Planning, Research, Statistics, Information, and Library Services, emphasized the critical role of the Ulama in…
