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KWARA STATE – Kwara State governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq on Wednesday launched a statewide nutrition campaign, codenamed “Eat A Rainbow”, as part of activities marking the 2025 World Nutrition Day. The campaign is an innovative crusade of the state government to improve intakes of balanced diets across families. The governor described the initiative as a people-centered…
Abuja, Nigeria: The ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID) has announced the approval of $439.74 million for 10 new development projects in West Africa, reinforcing its commitment to regional integration and sustainable growth under the ECOWAS Vision 2050 framework. Speaking on behalf of EBID President at the 2025 First Ordinary Session of the ECOWAS…
United States — Man sentenced to death for the 1989 murder of his wife and her two sons was executed in Tennessee on Thursday, according to the state’s Department of Correction. Smith, 75, is to be put to death by lethal injection on May 22, 2025, for the 1989 shooting and stabbing murders of his…
Ilorin, Nigeria — The Kwara State High Court in Ilorin on Wednesday resumed hearing in the murder case of Hafsoh Lawal, a final-year student of the Kwara State College of Education, as chilling details emerged through a recorded confession by the prime suspect, Abdulrahman Bello. A video played in court captured Bello openly admitting that…
Abeokuta, Nigeria — A fire outbreak disrupted activities at the Alake Sports Complex, venue of the ongoing Gateway Games 2024, following a diesel truck explosion on Tuesday afternoon. The incident, which occurred while the truck was refueling a generator, resulted in panic across the vicinity, affecting several shops and a kiosk near the facility’s entrance….
Amambra, Nigeria — The Catholic Diocese of Awka, Anambra State has expressed its deep sadness over the passing of one of its priests, Reverend Father Anthony Udogu, who died in the early hours of Monday, while playing lawn tennis. The deceased, until his death was the Parish Priest of St. Francis Parish, Awka and Dean…
Ifon, Ondo State — The political community in Ondo State has been thrown into mourning following the killing of Mr. Nelson Adepoyigi, Ward 5 Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ose Local Government Area, by suspected kidnappers. Despite efforts by his family to secure his release through ransom negotiations, Adepoyigi was murdered by…
Zamfara state, Nigeria:The Zamfara State Government has restated its commitment to strengthening the state’s healthcare system by providing accessible, high-quality services and reducing dependence on external medical referrals. Governor Dauda Lawal made this known during the commissioning of the fully renovated and remodeled General Hospital in Gusau, the state capital. The rehabilitation project, he said,…
OGBOMOSHO, OYO STATE – A tanker carrying 45,000 litres of kerosene has lost control in Ogbomoso, Oyo State. News sources gathered that the incident occurred on Friday at the Taki Roundabout area. Chairman of Oyo State Fire Service, Hon Maroof Akinwande confirmed the incident. “On getting to the scene of the incident, we met a trailer…
Abuja, Nigeria: The National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA) has sealed 21 facilities in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) over violations of national environmental regulations. The affected sites include several major construction and real estate projects that reportedly failed to conduct the mandatory Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA), in breach of the National Environmental…
“Nunc Dimittis” also known as the “Song of Simeon” is a canticle from Luke 2:29 – 32; “Lord, now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace: according to thy word. For mine eyes have seen thy salvation, which thou hast prepared before the face of all people To be a light to lighten the Gentiles,…
Abuja, Nigeria: The Presidency has criticized the President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, over his recent comments on Nigeria’s economic trajectory, accusing him of making politically charged statements based on inaccurate data. Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, took to his X (formerly Twitter) handle to…
ABUJA, Nigeria: Human rights lawyer and activist Frank Tietie has called on the Federal Government to urgently intervene in the growing cases of financial fraud and discriminatory practices faced by Nigerian traders in China. Speaking at a press conference in Abuja, Tietie warned that the continued mistreatment of Nigerian importers could strain diplomatic and trade…
NIGERIA – President Bola Tinubu has called on governors to remain focused on delivering tangible results that improve the lives of their people, urging them to disregard armchair critics. The President gave the charge during a two-day visit to Katsina, adding that the accurate measure of leadership is a positive, visible impact. “Let the people…
Katsina state , Nigeria: President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called on state governors to remain focused on delivering impactful governance, stressing that tangible achievements will speak louder than criticism. He urged them to ignore detractors and instead let their work define their leadership. Speaking during a two-day working visit to Katsina State, the President underscored…
NIGERIA – The disappearance of popular fashion entrepreneur, Ejiro, CEO of the Instagram brand @stylebyejiro, has sparked alarm on social media. According to reports, she vanished after joining a controversial prayer group now suspected to be a cult. The group, called Naiboth, is allegedly led by Joy Solomon and Aba, with other members including Elizabeth…
Maiduguri, Nigeria — Tension gripped Maiduguri early Wednesday as a fire outbreak at the Giwa Military Barracks armoury set off multiple explosions, prompting panic and mass evacuation among residents. Eyewitnesses reported hearing deafening booms from the direction of the military base, sparking fears of a renewed insurgent attack. “We thought it was Boko Haram again,”…
ABUJA – Peter Nwachukwu, husband of late gospel singer Osinachi Nwachukwu, has been sentenced to death by hanging by the Federal Capital Territory High Court sitting in Wuse Zone 2, Abuja. Justice Njideka Nwosu-Iheme delivered the judgment on Monday after dismissing Nwachukwu’s no-case submission. The court found him guilty of culpable homicide in connection with…
ABUJA — THE South South Zonal Organizing Secretary of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Blessing Agbomhere, has warned social media influencer, Martins Vincent Otse popularly known as VeryDarkMan, to draw a line between activism and character assassination. Agbomhere, also told VeryDarkMan to immediately tender an unreserved apology to the President of the Senate, Senator Godswill…
Rome – With Pope Francis laid to rest, all eyes have turned to the conclave, the secretive meeting of cardinals set to convene within days to elect a new head of the Catholic Church. Alongside world leaders and reigning monarchs, an estimated 400,000 people turned out on Saturday for the Argentine pontiff’s funeral at the…
US – Some world leaders, heads of state and other dignitaries are presently in Rome for the funeral of Pope Francis, the deceased head of the Roman Catholic church. Nigeria’s Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, is heading the West African country’s delegation to attend the funeral. This was disclosed in a statement signed by the Special…
NORTH – The unexpected current spike in violent killings in the country, especially in the northern part, recalls to memory what took place ahead of the 2015 general elections. Forces of insecurity had taken over the country, followed by a strong wind of propaganda unleashed on the public space that convinced the public that indeed…
Lagos, Nigeria — A student of Yaba College of Technology (YabaTech) has been tragically killed in what authorities suspect to be a cult-related attack, shortly after completing his examinations on Tuesday. The incident occurred near the institution’s back gate, where the unidentified student was reportedly confronted by a group of assailants who shot him at…
Eruwa, Oyo State — A 28-year-old electrician tragically lost his life on Wednesday while attempting to fix an electrical fault on an active power line in Odo Babaode, located in Eruwa, the administrative center of Ibarapa East Local Government Area. Confirming the incident, Mr. Akinyemi Akinyinka, General Manager of the Oyo State Fire Services Agency,…
Nigeria – Legendary musician, Evangelist Ebenezer Obey-Fabiyi, has come out to state that he is alive and well, in a bid to debunk reports about his death. The 83-year-old dispelled the rumours in a video released on Tuesday morning. Singing in a mixture of English, Yoruba and Pidgin English, Obey-Fabiyi said: “Hello, my name is…
US – Harvard sued US President Donald Trump’s administration Monday in a sharp escalation of the fight between the prestigious university and the Republican, who has threatened its funding and sought to impose outside political supervision. Trump has sought to bring several prestigious universities to heel over claims they tolerated campus anti-Semitism, threatening their budgets,…
Pope Francis – Catholic pontiff, Pope Francis died on Easter Monday at the age of 88 years. Confirming his demise, the Vatican said Pope Francis died in his residence in Casa Santa Marta. Cardinal Kevin Farrell, camerlengo of the Catholic church, said he died at exactly 7:35 am. Below are things to know about Pope…
US – Tech billionaire Elon Musk-led Department of Government Efficiency, DOGE, on Saturday reacted to the cancellation of 402 ‘wasteful’ DEI grants worth $233 million by the US National Science Foundation, NSF. NSF had on Friday announced that it is terminating awards not aligned with agency priorities, ensuring current and new awards are consistent with…
United States — President Donald Trump of the United States on Thursday signaled a potential end to the tit-for-tat tariff hikes between the US and China that shocked markets. Speaking with reporters about tariffs at the White House, Trump said that a deal over the fate of social media platform TikTok may have to wait….
FCT – The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr. Nyesom Wike, has commended the quality and pace of ongoing infrastructural projects across the territory. Wike made the remarks on Monday during an inspection tour of several key construction sites in Abuja. Among the projects visited were the renovation of the Abuja International Conference…
US – Ex-Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen on Monday expresssed concern that President Donald Trump’s tariffs and other policies were eroding allies’ trust in US commitments, stating that some investors were starting to shun US assets. Yellen said that last week’s surge in yields on US Treasury debt, which move inversely to prices, was troublesome given…
