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The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has confirmed that no fewer than 10 persons died and many others injured at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Maitama, Abuja, during the distribution of free food items to vulnerable and elderly individuals on Saturday, December 21, 2024. The incident, which occurred around 6:30am on Saturday, resulted in a stampede…
The 6 Brigade Nigerian Army/Sector 3 of Operation Whirl Stroke, OPWS, has successfully apprehended four suspected members of the Ambazonia rebel group in Taraba State. Alongside the arrest, troops also verified the recovery of stolen pipelines belonging to the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL) within the state. According to a statement released to journalists…
THE Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, NNPCL, said the 60,000 barrels per day, bpd, old Port Harcourt Refinery remains fully operational. Port Harcourt Refinery resumed operations in November 2024 after some years of rehabilitation, thus boosting domestic supply. Meanwhile, some media reports have it that the operations of the refinery have stopped, leaving…
The State House has proposed a budget of N15.09 billion for the purchase of vehicle tyres, including those for bulletproof cars, SUVs, operational vehicles, and plain cars, as well as the construction of an office complex for Special Advisers and Senior Special Assistants. This expenditure is detailed in the 2025 Appropriation Bill released…
The boss of Agidigbo FM,Mr Oriyomi Hamzat has been said to be hospitalized following his shock after witnessing the death of several children during tragic Christmas funfair that occured in Ibadan. Sources revealed he was rushed into a nearby hospital following the incident. The stampede occurred on Wednesday, December 18,2024, during a children’s festive event…
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) says it has transferred regulatory oversight of the electricity market in Lagos State to the newly established Lagos State Electricity Regulatory Commission (LASERC). NERC disclosed this in a statement released on X, formerly Twitter, on Thursday. The development is in compliance with the amended provisions of the Nigerian Constitution…
Over 500 selected widows and people with disabilities (PWDs) have benefitted from a Christmas package worth millions of naira in Ilorin, the Kwara State capital. The free package, disbursed by the God’s Mercy Solution Ministry, owned by the wife of the immediate past governor of the state, Lady Evangelist Omolewa Ahmed, included fabrics, shoes,…
The House of Representatives will present a total of N704.91 million to President Tinubu on December 31, 2024, for the welfare of vulnerable Nigerians affected by the economic challenges from the removal of the petrol subsidy. This follows a resolution by the House on July 18 to donate 50 per cent of their salaries for…
In a final notice on Thursday, the Federal Capital Territory Administration, FCTA, has given allotees and title owners a two-week ultimatum to clear their outstanding balance for their Certificate of Occupancy, C-of-O, or have their Right of Occupancy revoked. In the notice, the FCTA warned that owners of the properties…
The African Centre for Human Rights (ACHR) has described the 2025 budget presented to the National Assembly by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as the largest in the history of Nigeria, which it said reflects a strategic and forward-thinking approach. Titled “Budget of Restoration: Securing Peace, Rebuilding Prosperity,” the N47.96 trillion budget is being hailed…
The Minister of Women Affairs, Hajiya Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, has commissioned the Nigerian For Women Project (NWFP) Bokwosayi rice processing factory in Gwachipe, Gurara Local Government Area of Niger State. The project is hailed as a transformative milestone, symbolizing hope and empowerment for Nigerian women, particularly in Niger State. Sulaiman-Ibrahim commended the women involved, describing the…
The Council of Nigerian Mining Engineers and Geoscientists (COMEG) has awarded certificates of practice to 143 professionals at its 14th induction ceremony in Abuja. The event highlighted the importance of upholding industry standards in Nigeria’s solid minerals sector. Dr. Dele Alake, Minister of Solid Minerals Development, emphasized the need for professionals to protect the profession…
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has said that the entertainment industry is capable of engaging the youth positively and also a source of revenue generation for the country. Abiodun stated this when he received Bukola Elemide, also known as Asa, who paid a courtesy call on him in his office at Oke-Mosan,…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Department of State Services (DSS) in Kwara State have reaffirmed their commitment to enhancing their collaboration in the fight against corruption. This commitment was highlighted during a meeting between the Director of the Ilorin Zonal Directorate of the EFCC, Harry Erin, and the Kwara State Director…
The National Bureau of Statistics has reported that Nigerians paid a staggering total of N2.2 trillion in ransom between May 2023 and April 2024 due to the worsening insecurity in the country. This information was revealed in the NBS’s Crime Experience and Security Perception Survey report, which indicated that households affected by kidnapping incidents bore…
ABUJA — The President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, has congratulated Nigeria’s Atalanta forward and Super Eagles striker, Ademola Lookman, for winning the CAF Men’s Player of the Year Award. In a statement on Tuesday by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Hon. Eseme Eyiboh, Senator Akpabio also celebrated Super Falcons…
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, yesterday, presented cheques of millions of naira to some next-of-kin (NOKs) of deceased Nigerian Army personnel under the Group Life Insurance Scheme. The COAS also presented Hilux vehicles to 12 Regimental Sergeant Majors (RSMs) as part of his welfare schemes to boost soldiers’ morale….
The Yoruba One Voice (YOV), a prominent Yoruba diaspora organization, has urged individuals criticizing Kemi Badenoch, leader of the British Conservative Party, to desist, warning that such actions could damage Nigeria’s image. In a statement by its General Secretary, Prince Adedokun Ademiluyi, the group condemned the attacks on Badenoch, describing her as a prominent…
The Federal Government has settled for Wednesday, 18th December 2024, to present the 2025 budgetary estimates of N47.96 trillion to the National Assembly. The Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Atiku Bagudu, disclosed this on Monday while briefing journalists at the end of the cabinet meeting, presided over by President Bola Tinubu at the…
In a surprise move, Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger have announced visa-free travel and residency rights for citizens of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), despite their planned withdrawal from the organization in January. The decision, made by the military leaders of the three Sahel states, aims to strengthen historical ties among African…
Residents of Dutsen Aba, a community in Zaria Local GovernmentFederal Government Debunks Fake Ambassadorial List Area of Kaduna State, are celebrating the ongoing reconstruction of a bridge that collapsed in 2014, cutting off their connection to Zaria town and causing years of hardship. The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Dr. Tajudeen Abbas, recently visited…
Nigerian journalists have made a significant impact at the recently concluded Open Forum for Agricultural Biotechnology (OFAB) Africa Media Awards. Chinasa Ossai, a Science and Technology correspondent for Radio Nigeria, took home the runner-up award in the radio category. Other Nigerian winners include Onche Bishop of Africast, who won the print category, and Blossom Aichida…
The FCT Police Command has warned against the use of firecrackers (knockouts) during Christmas and New Year celebrations. A statement by SP Josephine Adeh, Police Public Relations Officer, said: “This ban is implemented to ensure the safety of all residents and to protect lives and property throughout the festive season.” She…
Six seats in Nigeria’s National Assembly, comprising two in the Senate and four in the House of Representatives, are currently vacant following the deaths of four lawmakers and the election of two others to governorship positions in Edo State. In the Senate, the vacant seats include Edo Central Senatorial District, previously held by Senator Monday…
South Korean lawmakers voted to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol on Saturday, following his failed attempt to impose martial law on December 3. The impeachment motion was carried with 204 votes in favor, 85 against, three abstentions, and eight invalid ballots. The vote took place amidst massive rival rallies in Seoul, with hundreds…
Tech billionaire Elon Musk has disclosed that the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has made a settlement demand related to its ongoing probe into his 2022 acquisition of X, formerly known as Twitter. The SEC investigation was focused on determining whether Musk breached securities laws by failing to disclose his stock purchases on the…
The Federal Government is poised to save a staggering ₦640 billion by opting for concrete road construction on the Abuja-Kaduna-Zaria-Kano highway, according to Minister of Works, Dave Umahi. This decision, made in collaboration with the Ministry, aims to guarantee quality and reduce costs for the government. Umahi emphasized that switching from asphalt to concrete will…
On Wednesday, December 4, 2025, America’s mega carrier, United Airlines, commenced daily flights directly from Nigeria to Washington. In this interview held virtually, United’s Country Sales Manager Nigeria, Ghana and South Africa, Oluwatomi Bola-Sadipe, and Director of Sales, Continental Europe, Middle East, Africa, Israel and India, Mr Thorsten Lettnin, identified factors that informed the…
UK-based Nigerian pastor Tobi Adegboyega, founder of the SPAC Nation church, has addressed controversies surrounding his immigration status and allegations of financial impropriety. In an interview on Friday, Adegboyega clarified that there is no deportation order against him, despite reports of an immigration tribunal ruling in favor of his removal from the UK….
The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to enforcing strict compliance with land administration laws, ensuring the renovation, safeguarding, and optimization of its assets nationwide. Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Arc. Ahmed Musa Dangiwa, made this declaration during a Stakeholders-Citizens Engagement on Land Administration in Lagos. The minister emphasized the resolve of the Ministry…
The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, has directed the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) to deploy personnel and logistics to ensure smooth traffic flow and road safety during the festive season Represented by the Permanent Secretary, General Services, Mr. Maurice Mberi, Akume emphasized the need for strengthened collaboration among…
