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Abuja, Nigeria — The Federal High Court in Abuja has fixed September 22 for the hearing of applications in a suit filed by the Osun State Government against the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the Accountant-General of the Federation over alleged plans to divert local government allocations. The legal battle, which has heightened political…
Abuja, Nigeria — The Federal Government’s decision to introduce a new national curriculum has drawn backlash from parents and teachers, who accuse authorities of sidelining stakeholders and rushing the implementation without adequate preparation. The concerns were raised on Sunday during a virtual meeting themed “Understanding the New Curriculum” hosted by the Concerned Parents and Educators…
Abuja, Nigeria — The Labour Party (LP) has ruled out the possibility of its 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, securing the party’s ticket for the 2027 general elections. The party’s National Publicity Secretary, Abayomi Arabambi, disclosed this during an appearance on Channels Television’s Lunchtime Politics on Monday, stressing that the LP could survive without Obi….
Kaduna, Nigeria— Kaduna State Governor Senator Uba Sani has dismissed claims that he is politically mentored by his predecessor, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, stating instead that his true inspirations are President Bola Tinubu and the late human rights activist Chief Gani Fawehinmi. Speaking on TVC’s ‘Politics on Sunday,’ Governor Sani said there was no need to…
Ughelli, Delta State — Leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Delta State have cautioned politicians intending to run in the 2027 presidential and governorship elections to abandon their ambitions. This warning came during the unveiling of the Ukodo Nation Forum (UNF), a political pressure group, at Ughelli over the weekend. The APC leaders…
Nigerians spoke as they experienced a total lunar eclipse, or blood moon, on Sunday, September 7, 2025. They took to X to share photos and experiences of the total lunar eclipse. This comes after News reported that Nigeria, together with dozens of other nations across the world, would witness the event on Sunday, September 7….
The Department of State Services, DSS, has written to controversial activist Omoyele Sowore, demanding the retraction of an alleged disparaging post made against President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on his verified X handle. The security agency gave the politician a one-week ultimatum to withdraw the offending post and tender a public apology to President Tinubu and…
Abuja, Nigeria— The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has raised public awareness following confirmation of a fresh Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). According to the DRC’s Ministry of Health, as of September 4, 2025, 28 suspected cases and 15 deaths, including four health workers,…
Kano, Nigeria— The MAAUN Group of Universities has entered into a partnership with Canada’s Seneca College of Applied Arts and Technology to enhance English language training, student exchange, and other academic collaborations. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed on Thursday, September 4, 2025, by Prof. Adamu Abubakar Gwarzo, Founder and President of the MAAUN…
Lagos, Nigeria — The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has cautioned air travellers departing through the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos, to plan ahead and arrive early, as the reconstruction of the airport’s old international terminal gets underway. The advisory, released on Friday, urged passengers to allow extra time for processing to avoid…
Lagos, Nigeria — Actress and fashion entrepreneur Temi Otedola, daughter of billionaire businessman Femi Otedola, has ignited widespread conversation after officially adopting her husband’s surname, “Ajibade,” on Instagram, following her marriage to Nigerian singer Oluwatosin Ajibade, popularly known as Mr Eazi. The couple, who sealed their union in 2025 through a series of grand ceremonies…
Oyo, Nigeria — The Oyo State government has commenced the construction of a 400,000-litre capacity elevated Braitwaite water tank at the Ladoke Akintola Airport in Ibadan. This initiative is part of the government’s efforts to upgrade the airport to international status. This was disclosed by the Executive Chairman of the Oyo State Water Corporation, Elias…
Gaza City — The Israeli military has directed residents of Gaza City to move south to the designated “humanitarian zone” of Al-Mawasi, warning of an imminent ground assault to seize control of the territory’s largest urban centre. In a statement issued on Saturday, army spokesman Avichay Adraee urged civilians to relocate without delay. “Take this…
Kwara State, Nigeria — Bashir Alabi, popularly known as Arabambi, a passionate supporter of the Super Eagles and Kwara United, has shared his lifelong journey as a football fan and his dream of cheering Nigeria at the FIFA World Cup. In an interview, Arabambi explained how his nickname came from his admiration for Fuji star…
United Kingdom – David Lammy, the United Kingdom’s Foreign Secretary, has been appointed as the new Deputy Prime Minister, succeeding Angela Rayner who resigned amid a tax controversy. Lammy’s promotion comes as part of a significant cabinet reshuffle following Rayner’s departure on Friday. Rayner stepped down after admitting to breaching the ministerial code by failing…
Congo,kasai–The Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) has reported 15 fatalities in a new Ebola virus outbreak, according to the country’s Ministry of Health. The ministry revealed that among the victims was a 34-year-old pregnant woman who was admitted last month after showing symptoms including high fever and frequent vomiting. She tragically succumbed to multiple…
Abia state, Nigeria–The Abia State Government has terminated the appointments of six senior civil servants following their alleged involvement in a salary fraud scheme that cost the state millions of naira. In a statement issued on Thursday, the Chairman of the Abia State Civil Service Commission, Mrs. Eno Jerry-Eze, disclosed that the affected officials—all from…
Abuja, Nigeria–The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has called on the Federal Government to direct the Nigeria Police Force back to its core mandate of protecting lives and property, amid rising concerns over alleged intimidation of opposition figures. In a statement issued on Friday by its National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, the party condemned what…
Abuja, Nigeria–The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has extended warm greetings to the Muslim faithful on the occasion of Eid-el-Maulud, urging Nigerians to use the celebration of the Prophet Muhammad’s birth as a time for national reflection and renewal. In a statement issued by its National Publicity Secretary, Mr. Debo Ologunagba, the PDP emphasized that the…
Niger, Nigeria — The Federal Government has expressed sadness over the boat accident in the Borgu area of Niger State, which claimed the lives of about 32 people. Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, in a statement on Friday, described the incident as a painful tragedy coming only months after devastating floods hit…
Osun, Nigeria — Engineer Ademola Isaac Agoro, Managing Director of Protogy Global Services Limited and founder of Ademola Isaac Agoro Engineering Empowerment, has called on Nigerians to rally behind President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s education reforms, stressing that quality education remains the foundation for national development. Speaking at the foundation-laying ceremony of Joshua Agoro College in…
Abuja, Nigeria — The World Health Organisation (WHO) has urged Nigeria to scale up its health spending by allocating at least 20 per cent of the national health budget to public health, stressing that sustainable financing is the backbone of resilient healthcare systems. The call was made on Thursday in Abuja by the WHO Regional…
Abuja, Nigeria — The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has released the official mobilisation timetable for the 2025 Batch ‘B’ Stream II, announcing key registration and orientation dates for prospective corps members. According to the schedule published on the scheme’s website on Wednesday and shared via its official X handle on Thursday, online registration for…
Abuja, Nigeria — The Federal Ministry of Environment has sounded a flood alert across 15 states, warning that at least 43 locations nationwide may experience intense rainfall capable of triggering flooding between September 4 and 8, 2025. The alert, issued on Thursday through the National Flood Early Warning Centre, was signed by Usman Abdullahi Bokani,…
Abuja, Nigeria — A family of three died in a car crash along the Mabushi Bridge in Abuja on Wednesday, after the driver had an altercation with some touts, resulting in the crash that killed the family instantly. It was gathered that the touts had stopped the private vehicle for flouting their rules by reportedly…
Enugu, Nigeria — The Police Command in Enugu State have confirmed that the truck involved in last week’s fatal accident along the Enugu–Port Harcourt Expressway does not belong to Dangote Industries Limited,. but to Visco Investment Global Limited, a third-party operator. According to a statement by the Enugu State Police Command, two separate crashes occurred…
In line with the agricultural revolution component of the ARISE Agenda, Akwa Ibom State governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has announced plans to start an oil palm tree planting in the state. He plans to allocate N31 billion in next year’s budget for the project in the 31 local government areas of the state. Governor Eno…
District governor of Rotary International, District 9141, Anthony Woghiren, has expressed the belief that the emergence of Olayinka Babalola as president of Rotary International, will bring a lot of changes to the international humanitarian organisation. Babalola, who is a member of Rotary Club of Trans Amadi, Port Harcourt, was elected by the board of directors…
Ogun State, Nigeria — Former President Olusegun Obasanjo, ex-Governor Ibikunle Amosun, and the Olowu of Owu Kingdom, Oba Saka Adelola Matemilola, were among the dignitaries who attended the coronation of Oba Oluseyi Adediran as the Towulade of Owu-Akinale. The ceremony, held on Saturday in Ewekoro Local Government Area, was confirmed in a statement released by…
Lagos, Nigeria — Guinness World Record holder, Hilda Baci, has announced her latest culinary challenge: preparing what could become the world’s largest pot of jollof rice using 250 bags of rice. Baci, who gained global fame in 2023 after setting the record for the longest cooking marathon, disclosed the details in a video shared on…
Abuja, Nigeria — The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has handed down a 10-day ultimatum to the Federal Government and other relevant authorities, warning of a nationwide strike if their demands are not addressed. The directive was contained in a communiqué released on Monday, following an Extraordinary National Executive Council (E-NEC) meeting held virtually…
