Reports on climate change, sustainability, and the impact of human activities on the environment.
Abakaliki, Nigeria — The Ebonyi State Government has ordered the immediate evacuation of students from a private hostel, Pentagon Lodge, following the partial collapse of the three-storey building that endangered the lives of over 70 student residents. The directive was issued by the State Commissioners for Capital City Development, Housing, and Internal Security—Chief Sunday Inyima,…
Abuja, Nigeria — The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has vowed to intensify efforts in dismantling trafficking networks across Nigeria, declaring a more difficult time ahead for human traffickers. The pledge was made by Binta Adamu Bello, Director-General of NAPTIP, during a press briefing in Abuja to flag off activities…
Lokoja, Nigeria — The Malaria Consortium has raised alarm over the rising number of malaria cases among children in Kogi State, calling for strengthened awareness and intervention efforts. This was revealed by the State Programme Manager of the Consortium, Okwulu Andrew, during the 2025 Seasonal Malaria Chemoprevention (SMC) media parley held on Tuesday in Lokoja….
Ijebu Ode, Nigeria— The Ijebu Kingdom is in mourning following the passing of its revered monarch, Oba Sikiru Kayọde Adetọna, the Awujale, who has joined his ancestors after a remarkable 65-year reign. The announcement came from the Ijebu Traditional Council, with the palace confirming the news in a statement issued late Sunday. Reflecting on his…
Kogi, Nigeria — The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has carried out a joint assessment of the damage caused by recent flooding in parts of Kogi State, particularly in Lokoja and Kabba local government areas. Following initial reports of the flood disaster, NEMA’s Director General, Zubaida Umar, directed the agency’s Abuja Operations Office—responsible for covering…
Abuja, Nigeria — Two major civil society organisations have urged the federal government to take immediate action over the continued occupation of Osun State local government council secretariats by officials of the All Progressives Congress (APC), despite court rulings declaring their presence illegal. In separate peaceful protests held in Abuja on Wednesday, the Nigeria Society…
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…
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…
Damaturu, Nigeria —Four people have been confirmed dead and 21 others injured following two separate improvised explosive device (IED) explosions in Gujba Local Government Area of Yobe State, allegedly planted by suspected ISWAP terrorists. This was disclosed on Friday after a commercial vehicle transporting traders to Buni Yadi weekly market struck an IED near Bultaram…
Abuja, Nigeria — President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved a landmark transformation in Nigeria’s tax administration system, formally renaming the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) as the Nigeria Revenue Service. This major development follows the President’s assent to a suite of four comprehensive tax reform bills aimed at overhauling the nation’s fiscal framework. The newly…
Osogbo, Nigeria — The Government of Osun State has announced a public holiday for Friday, June 27, 2025, in observance of the Islamic New Year, Hijrah 1447AH. The declaration was made in a formal statement released by the State Commissioner for Home Affairs, Mr. Rasheed Aderibigbe, on behalf of Governor Ademola Adeleke, urging citizens to…
Abuja, Nigeria — President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reaffirmed the central role of Nigeria’s civil service in nation-building, lauding civil servants as the unseen architects behind effective governance and public service delivery. This recognition came during the opening ceremony of the first-ever International Civil Service Conference in Abuja, commemorating the 2025 Civil Service Week. Addressing…
Abuja, Nigeria — The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has projected a stretch of weather disturbances across the country, with thunderstorms and rainfall expected from Saturday through Monday, according to a weather outlook released in Abuja over the weekend. The agency disclosed that early morning thunderstorms would affect areas in the northern part of the country,…
Abuja, Nigeria — The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has projected a wave of thunderstorms and rainfall activities across various regions of the country from Saturday through Monday. In a weather outlook released on Friday in Abuja, NiMet highlighted the likelihood of early morning thunderstorms on Saturday in parts of Taraba, Kebbi, Zamfara, Kaduna, and Adamawa…
Abuja, Nigeria — As part of this year’s Democracy Day observance, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is scheduled to deliver a national address at 7:00 AM on Thursday, June 12, 2025, kicking off a series of key events commemorating the day. In a statement issued on Wednesday by Abdulhakeem Adeoye, representing the Inter-Ministerial Committee on Democracy…
Enugu, Nigeria — In commemoration of World Environment Day 2025, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has reaffirmed its partnership with state governments within the Enugu Field Office jurisdiction to address the growing threat of plastic waste. The announcement was made during a media dialogue held in Enugu, where Juliet Chiluwe, Chief of the UNICEF Enugu…
Abuja, Nigeria — President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has officially reopened the overhauled Abuja International Conference Centre (ICC), directing all Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) to pay for the use of the facility in order to guarantee its maintenance and long-term sustainability. The reopening ceremony took place in Abuja on Tuesday, June 10, 2025. During the event,…
Calabar — Mrs. Cynthia Ironbar-Akabom has appealed to the Cross River State and Federal Government for urgent assistance in locating her husband, Engineer Bassey Akabom, an employee of the Department of Mortgage Finance, Ministry of Housing. Engineer Akabom was last heard from on February 21, 2025, the day he left for work and never returned….
Abuja — The Federal Government has announced that Wednesday, June 12, 2025, will be observed as a public holiday to celebrate this year’s Democracy Day. The declaration was made by the Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, on behalf of the Federal Government, according to a statement released in Abuja on Sunday by the Ministry’s…
Abuja — The Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) has announced a major power outage impacting numerous districts and estates across Nigeria’s Federal Capital Territory (FCT), citing a technical fault as the cause. In a statement issued on Saturday, AEDC attributed the blackout to a failure on critical power feeders supplying electricity to the affected areas,…
Kano, Nigeria— The Kano State Fire Service has confirmed that five lives were lost and properties worth ₦273.7 million were destroyed in multiple fire incidents across the state in May 2025. This was disclosed in a statement issued on Thursday by the agency’s Public Relations Officer, Assistant Chief Fire Officer Saminu Yusif Abdullahi. According…
Bauchi, Nigeria —As the Eid al-Adha festivities approach, the Bauchi State Environmental Protection Agency (BASEPA) has reiterated its ban on the use of tyres for roasting or skinning sacrificial animals, warning of serious health and environmental dangers. The announcement was made by Dr. Mahmud Muhammad Bose, Director General of BASEPA, during an exclusive interview, where…
Ile-Ife, Osun State — Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has been scheduled to deliver the highly regarded Distinguished Personality Lecture at Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, on Thursday, June 6, 2025. The event, themed “Nigeria of Our Dreams,” is set to take place at the iconic Oduduwa Hall on the university campus…
Abuja, FCT — A High Court sitting in the Federal Capital Territory has granted an order for substituted service in the ongoing ₦100 billion defamation lawsuit filed by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan against Senate President Godswill Akpabio. The court’s decision came after Akpabio failed to appear in court on May 7, 2025, prompting legal counsel to…
Abuja, Nigeria — The Federal Government has deepened its partnership with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) to digitally empower no fewer than 20 million young Nigerians by the year 2030, reaffirming its commitment to youth-focused innovation and inclusive development. The renewed commitment was confirmed during a high-level meeting in Abuja, where Vice President Kashim…
Abuja, Nigeria — The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has forecast a three-day spell of thunderstorms and rains across various parts of the country, starting Monday, June 2. In a statement released in Abuja on Sunday, NiMet outlined its weather outlook covering the northern, central, and southern regions of Nigeria. According to the Agency, morning thunderstorms…
Kano, Nigeria — A disturbing plot aimed at tarnishing the image of the Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, through the use of advanced artificial intelligence technology has been uncovered by digital forensic experts. According to preliminary findings, the conspiracy involved the creation and planned circulation of a deepfake video—a hyper-realistic AI-generated clip designed to…
Abuja, Nigeria — The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has issued a new summons for Nigerian singer Speed Darlington, directing him to appear at its office on Monday, June 2, after failing to honour an earlier invitation. The agency had initially called on the artist to report on May 30,…
Lagos — President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is set to commission a completed segment of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway today, marking a significant milestone in one of his administration’s flagship infrastructure initiatives under the Renewed Hope agenda. According to a statement issued by Barr. Orji Uchenna Orji, the Special Adviser on Media to the Minister of…
Abuja, Nigeria — The House of Representatives Committee on Solid Minerals has issued a stern warning to quarry operators across Nigeria, threatening to recommend the revocation of licenses for companies flouting legal and regulatory obligations. At a Thursday investigative hearing into the operations of mining firms, Committee Chairman Hon. Jonathan Gaza Gbefwi, who represents Keffi/Karu/Kokona…
Nairobi, Kenya — Celebrated African novelist, playwright, and academic, Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o, has died at the age of 87, his family confirmed on Wednesday, May 28, 2025. The announcement was made by his daughter, Wanjiku wa Ngugi, via a heartfelt message on Facebook. In her tribute, she wrote: “With profound sorrow, we share the news…
