Reports on climate change, sustainability, and the impact of human activities on the environment.
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…
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…
Warri, Nigeria — Prophet Jeremiah Fufeyin, Founder of Christ Mercyland Deliverance Ministry, has sparked online debate following his prayer for President Bola Tinubu and a plea for the restoration of Nigeria’s glory. Speaking during the 2025 crossover service at Mercy City, Fufeyin prayed for strength for Tinubu and urged the government to prioritize the welfare…
Nigeria _ The Federal Fire Service (FFS) announced that it saved properties valued at ₦1.94 trillion from fire incidents across Nigeria in 2024, with property losses estimated at ₦67.1 billion and 33,890 lives saved. The FFS plans to enhance its operations in 2025 by rolling out advanced technologies, including the National Fire Detection and Alarm…
Osogbo, Nigeria — Governor Ademola Adeleke has donated relief materials worth several millions of naira to victims of disasters across the three senatorial districts of Osun State. The distribution ceremony, held in Osogbo, was facilitated by the Special Adviser on Emergency, Mr. Emiola Fakeye, who represented the governor. The items included food supplies such as…
Birnin Kebbi, Nigeria — The Kebbi State Government has unveiled plans to construct a modern Government Reservation Area (GRA) in Kawara village, southeast of the state capital. The initiative was announced following a site inspection led by Governor Nasir Idris, alongside senior officials from the Ministry of Lands and Housing and the Secretary to the…
Kano, Nigeria — A man in Kano State, Malam Surajo Yarima, has called on Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf to address an alleged injustice after his house, valued at N20 million, was auctioned for N2 million to settle a N300,000 debt. In an interview with Hikima Radio/TV, monitored by newsmen on Tuesday, Yarima revealed that his…
Ibadan, Nigeria — The Oyo State High Court in Ibadan has declined bail applications for Naomi Silekunola, Oriyomi Hamzat, and Abdullahi Fasasi, all implicated in the tragic stampede at Islamic High School, Bashorun, which claimed the lives of 35 children. The ruling, delivered by Justice Olawoyi on Tuesday, followed a request by the state’s Attorney…
Bauchi, Nigeria — Former Kano State Governor and New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) leader, Rabiu Kwankwaso, has advised President Bola Tinubu to reconsider his stance on the proposed tax reform bills, urging him to listen to public concerns. In an interview with the BBC Hausa Service monitored in Bauchi, Kwankwaso described the tax bills as…
Ibadan, Nigeria — Vice President Kashim Shettima has emphasized the importance of humility and foresight in leadership, noting that true leaders achieve lasting success through these qualities rather than an unquenchable thirst for power. The Vice President shared these insights while lauding the leadership style of Ekiti State Governor, Abiodun Oyebanji, during the traditional wedding…
United states of America _ President Joe Biden has officially blocked a $15 billion takeover bid of U.S. Steel by Japan’s Nippon Steel, citing national security concerns and emphasizing the importance of maintaining domestic control over critical industries . The decision has sparked significant pushback from both companies, with U.S. Steel warning of potential layoffs…
Ihiala, Anambra State — Governor Chukwuma Soludo has announced a ₦10 million reward for information leading to the capture of each suspect involved in last Monday’s attack. The tragic incident occurred during a burial ceremony, claiming seven lives, including two security operatives. The assailants, who unleashed gunfire on mourners, targeted security personnel near the Local…
Port Harcourt, Nigeria — The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has invited former President Olusegun Obasanjo to tour the Port Harcourt Refinery to verify its operational status. The invitation follows remarks made by Obasanjo during a recent Channels Television interview, where he criticized the management of Nigeria’s refineries and recalled events from his tenure…
OkFirst Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu marked the arrival of Nigeria’s first baby of 2025 at Asokoro Hospital, Abuja, on Wednesday. Represented by the wife of the Vice President, Hajiya Nana Shettima, Mrs. Tinubu presented gifts to the first male and female babies of the year, as well as other infants born on January 1. In…
The National Population Commission (NPC) has successfully registered and issued birth certificates to over 10 million children across Nigeria. Chairman of the Commission, Alhaji Nasir Isa Kwara, disclosed this during a press briefing following the presentation of a birth certificate to the “Baby of the Year” by First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu at Asokoro General…
Nasarawa State Governor, Abdullahi Sule, has signed the Nasarawa State Electricity Law 2024, enabling the state to generate and distribute electricity independently. The signing ceremony took place at the Government House in Lafia, marking a milestone in Nasarawa’s pursuit of sustainable energy solutions. The law aligns with a constitutional amendment signed by former President Muhammadu…
Governments across all levels have been urged to include special provisions for reputable orphanages in their annual budgets to enhance their operations and welfare. Mrs. Funmi Falana (SAN), a women’s rights advocate and Director of Women Empowerment and Legal Aid (WELA), made this appeal during her annual Christmas celebration with the children of Erelu Angela…
Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has condemned the killing of Rev. Fr. Tobias Okonkwo, a Catholic priest in Anambra State, and called for decisive action to end the nation’s incessant killings. Rev. Fr. Okonkwo, manager of the College of Nursing Sciences at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Ihiala, was shot dead by…
The Nigerian Governors’ Forum (NGF) has expressed profound grief over the death of Prince Abdulkadir Mahe, the chief of staff to Kwara State Governor and NGF Chairman, Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq. In a statement issued by NGF Director-General, Dr. L.O.T. Shittu, Prince Mahe was praised as an outstanding public servant known for his unwavering commitment to good…
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has announced planned power outages in parts of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to facilitate maintenance work at two major transmission substations. Ndidi Mbah, TCN’s General Manager of Public Affairs, disclosed in a statement on Saturday that the outages will affect Gwagwalada and surrounding areas on Saturday, December 28,…
WARRI, DELTA STATE – Hundreds of passengers have been stranded at the Warri train station for two days following the breakdown of the free train service introduced for the festive season. The situation, reported by newsmen has led to mounting frustration among travelers as the crowd at the station continues to swell. Eyewitnesses described the…
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has dismissed claims by a media outlet alleging it approved a 40% hike in telecommunications service tariffs starting January 2025. The report claimed the tariff increase would result in telephone calls costing N15.40 per minute, SMS priced at N5.60, and a minimum cost of N1,400 for a 1GB data bundle….
The Headquarters 9 Brigade of the Nigerian Army organized a vibrant end-of-year funfair for children and families within the Ikeja Cantonment, Lagos, spreading joy during the festive season. The event, themed “Ikeja Cantonment End-of-Year Funfair,” aimed to strengthen community bonds among military personnel and their families. With over 2,500 children in attendance, the celebration offered…
The Osun State High Court has dismissed widespread reports claiming it sentenced a young man, Olowookere Segun, to death for stealing a fowl. In a statement titled “Setting the Record Straight”, dated December 20 and signed by the Chief Registrar, Omisade F.I., the court described the claims as baseless and maliciously fabricated to tarnish the…
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has arrested the parish priest and officials of the Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Abuja following a tragic stampede during a charity event that left at least 10 people dead. The incident occurred on Saturday during a grocery distribution event organized by the church. Witnesses reported that a…
The President of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Archbishop Daniel Okoh, has described this year’s Christmas as bittersweet, marked by a mix of joy and sorrow following recent tragic stampedes at charity events in Abuja and Anambra State. In a statement commemorating the festive season, Archbishop Okoh expressed deep concern over the loss of…
Five individuals narrowly escaped tragedy on Christmas Day following a collision between two commercial buses at Iyana-Era, along the Mile 2-Badagry Expressway, Lagos. The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) confirmed the incident, attributing the cause to excessive speeding and brake failure in one of the buses. According to LASTMA’s Director of Public Affairs, Adebayo…
The Yoruba Council Worldwide (YCW) has expressed profound sorrow over the tragic deaths caused by recent stampedes in Ibadan, Abuja, and Okija, which claimed at least 67 lives, including those of children and pregnant women, during Christmas-related events. In a statement, the council lamented the fatalities at a children’s Christmas carnival in Ibadan, organized by…
The World Bank has raised Nigeria’s target for National Identification Numbers (NIN) issuance under the Digital Identity for Development (ID4D) project from 148 million to 180 million, signaling confidence in the country’s progress despite previous setbacks. Launched in February 2020 with a $430 million budget, the ID4D project seeks to create an inclusive digital identity…
Protests have erupted across Syria after a Christmas tree was burned in Suqaylabiyah, a predominantly Christian town in central Syria. The incident, which occurred on Christmas Eve, has sparked outrage among Christian communities demanding better protection for minorities. Videos circulating online show masked individuals setting the tree on fire, leaving uncertainty about whether their intention…
