Quick Updates for you
Nigeria: President Bola Ahmed Tinubu welcomed Prime Minister Terrance Michael Drew of Saint Kitts and Nevis, along with his wife, to the Presidential Villa in Abuja on Saturday, March 29, 2025 The meeting presented an opportunity for both leaders to engage in discussions, fostering diplomatic relations between Nigeria and Saint Kitts and Nevis. Prime Minister…
Nigeria: The Edo Community in Kano has strongly denounced the brutal killing of 16 travelers in Uromi, Edo State, describing the incident as “barbaric and unfortunate” Elder Dr. Patrick Agba, President of the Edo Community in Kano, expressed deep solidarity with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo in their condemnation of…
Nigeria: Senior government officials and religious leaders have commended President Bola Tinubu’s leadership on his 73rd birthday, describing him as a visionary and inclusive leader committed to national development. At a special thanksgiving service held at the Methodist Cathedral of Unity in Abuja, Secretary to the Government of the Federation Senator George Akume highlighted the…
Nigeria: Saudi Arabia’s Supreme Court has officially announced that Sunday, March 30, 2025, will mark the beginning of Eid Al Fitr, following the sighting of the Shawwal crescent moon on Saturday. The Royal Court made the announcement, confirming that the holy month of Ramadan has come to an end and the Islamic month of Shawwal…
Nasarawa state, Nigeria: The Nasarawa State Police Command has mobilized a large contingent of 4,000 personnel, including undercover operatives, to ensure public safety during the upcoming Eid-el-Fitr celebrations This deployment covers all 13 local government areas in the state. To guarantee a secure environment, the police will strengthen security measures at prayer grounds and recreational…
Nigeria: The Lagos State Police Command has arraigned Biola Odutayo in connection with the death of Adetunji Opayele, co-founder of Bumpa, who was killed in a road accident on March 4, 2025, along Ozumba Mbadiwe road, Victoria Island, Lagos. According to the police, Odutayo was arraigned on March 12, 2025, and charged with reckless and…
NIGERIA – President Bola Tinubu has appointed the national publicity secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Felix Morka, as board chairman of the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA). In a statement by his spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, President Tinubu also approved the appointment of Hon. Fatuhu Mohammed Buhari from Katsina State as director-general of the National…
Lagos, Nigeria — The Federal Government said N1.092 trillion raised from the last six series of Sukuk Bonds has been used to construct or rehabilitate 4,100 kilometres of roads and nine bridges, across the six Geo-political zones of the country. The Director-General of the Debt Management Office (DMO), Ms. Patience Oniha, disclosed this at the…
Port Harcourt, Rivers — The Rivers State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has described the declaration of a state of emergency in the state and the suspension of Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy, and the State House of Assembly as an unfortunate but necessary measure. Speaking at a press conference held at the…
Abuja, Nigeria — A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has scheduled May 8 for its ruling on the case between MultiChoice Nigeria Limited and the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC). Justice James Omotosho fixed the date after legal representatives from both sides presented their final arguments and adopted their written submissions. Recently,…
Lagos, Nigeria — The Drivers on government-backed ride-hailing service LagRide have accused the company’s management of extortion, lack of transparency and ill-treatment. The crisis between the drivers and the management of the ride-hailing company escalated on Thursday, March 27, 2025, as drivers threatened to stage a protest if the management fails to address their demands….
Nigeria, UK – The United Kingdom government published a list of unclaimed estates belonging to 5,806 individuals, including 58 Nigerians who passed away in the UK. The list, released on Monday, provides details such as names, dates and locations of death, marital status, and Bona Vacantia (BV) reference numbers. These unclaimed assets fall under the…
Rivers – Lere Olayinka, the Senior Special Assistant to the FCT Minister on Public Communication and Social Media, has confirmed that Nyesom Wike is open to peace discussions to resolve the ongoing political conflict in Rivers State. According to a report, Wike is not opposed to mediation but maintains that Governor Siminalayi Fubara should have…
Rivers State – The Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Vice-Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd), has dismissed all political office holders in the state. This move affects officials appointed by the suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara, including the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Chief of Staff, commissioners, board members, and heads of agencies. Special advisers, senior special…
Nigeria – The Federal Government has officially commenced the payment of ₦77,000 monthly allowance to National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s announcement of the salary increase initially sparked excitement among corps members nationwide. However, the delayed implementation caused frustration, as they continued receiving the previous ₦33,000 allowance for nearly six months…
Nigeria – The Federal Government has declared Monday, March 31, and Tuesday, April 1, 2025, as public holidays in celebration of Eid-el-Fitr. The announcement was made by the Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, on behalf of the government. In a statement released by the ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Magdalene Ajani, the minister extended his congratulations…
Nigeria: Sunday Okorie, a businessman facing charges of money laundering and currency scam, collapsed in court on Wednesday during his trial at the Federal High Court in Lagos Okorie, who was arrested on March 19, 2025, had been arraigned by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on four counts of alleged money laundering and…
Nigeria: The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has re-arraigned Mamman Nasir Ali and Christian Taylor before Justice Mojisola Dada of the Special Offences Court in Ikeja, Lagos, for their alleged involvement in a N2.2 billion oil subsidy fraud. The defendants, who were re-arraigned alongside Nasaman Oil Services Limited, pleaded not guilty to an amended…
Plateau State, Nigeria: The Plateau State Government has approved N350 million to revamp non-functional boreholes in Jos North and South Local Government Areas, addressing the challenges of water supply in these regions Governor Caleb Mutfwang announced this initiative at a state dinner held at the Government House in Jos, where he hosted the Muslim community…
Nigeria: The Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. OO Oluyede, has emphasized the need for stronger collaboration between the Nigerian Army and the media to bolster national security and counter misinformation Speaking at the Nigerian Army Civil-Military Cooperation (CIMIC) Quarterly Media Chat in Gombe, Oluyede highlighted the media’s crucial role in promoting national unity and…
Nasarawa State, Nigeria: The Nasarawa State Government has launched a community-based strategy aimed at enhancing collaboration between security agencies, grassroots leaders, and local communities to promote sustainable peace and drive development in rural areas Speaking at a press briefing in Lafia, Peter Ahemba, Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Public Affairs, emphasized the government’s…
Nigeria: Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, has decried the growing disregard for ethical principles among lawyers in the country Speaking at the public presentation of the Legal Practitioners’ Disciplinary Committee report in Abuja, Justice Kekere-Ekun emphasized the need to enforce professional discipline among legal practitioners. She urged the committee to carry out this…
UK – LemFi is a London-based financial technology platform that is transforming how immigrants in the United Kingdom, North America, and Europe access financial services. LemFi is proud to announce the launch of its grants program, the LemFi Student Grant. The initiative will provide financial assistance to students undertaking undergraduate and postgraduate studies within recognisedq…
Nigeria: The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced a new date for the 2025 Mock Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), rescheduling it from April 5 to April 10, 2025 This adjustment, as stated in JAMB’s weekly bulletin, aims to ensure that all necessary preparations are completed, incorporating various innovations and enhancements to make…
Nigeria: Justice Obiora Egwuatu of the Federal High Court has withdrawn from presiding over the case involving Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central District, due to allegations of bias raised by Senate President Godswill Akpabio. Justice Obiora Egwuatu of the Federal High Court has withdrawn from presiding over the case involving Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing…
Nigeria: A coalition of over 200 civil society organizations under the Nigeria Civil Society Situation Room has strongly condemned President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State The group argued that the decision exceeded constitutional authority, undermined federalism, and violated the Nigerian Constitution, setting a dangerous precedent for future undemocratic…
Nigeria: The Anambra Beach Soccer Warriors have arrived in Kebbi State, poised to launch their campaign in the 2025 Nigeria Beach Soccer League. Following a impressive debut last season, where they finished second behind champions Kebbi BSC, the team is determined to claim the top spot this year. With new recruits bolstering their squad, the…
Nigeria: The Commissioners of Police in Anambra and Enugu states, Ikioye Orutugu and Mamman, respectively, have joined forces to devise operational strategies aimed at enhancing security in the two neighboring states. This collaborative effort is in line with the Inspector-General of Police’s enhanced policing guidelines, which prioritize proactive policing and intelligence sharing. The commissioners identified…
Nigeria: Former Head of State and founding father of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), General Yakubu Gowon, has commended the Scheme’s managers for sustaining its vision of fostering national unity and integration The NYSC, established in 1973, initially faced strong opposition from Nigerian students but has since become a widely accepted institution promoting national…
Abuja, Nigeria — The Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, has warned that it will not take it kindly with any local government, or state governor that fails to properly implement the Supreme Court judgement on the local government autonomy. The President of the NLC, Comrade Joe Ajaero has warned the federal government and state governors not…
Gombe, Nigeria — The Youths in Gombe State have looted Ramadan palliatives that was allegedly distributed by Seyi Tinubu, the son of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. As part of his tour across northern states, Seyi has been organizing Ramadan feeding programs for the less privileged. However, the initiative has sparked mixed reactions on social media—some…
