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YOBE STATE – Yobe State Governor, Mai Mala Buni has resolved to reopen Kukareta and Katarko weekly markets, after the attack by suspected Boko Haram terrorists. The decision was arrived at the meeting held to review the security situation in the state at the Government House, Damaturu, the state capital. The Governor who was represented…
ABIA STATE, NIGERIA – The House of Representatives on Tuesday passed for first reading a bill seeking to prohibit public and civil servants, including their immediate families, from patronising private schools and healthcare facilities in Nigeria. The bill was sponsored by Hon. Amobi Godwin Ogah, lawmaker representing Isuikwuato/Umunneochi Federal Constituency, Abia State. Speaking at a…
NIGERIA – The Senate on Tuesday passed a bill to establish the Federal Oil and Gas Hospital in Benikrukru, Delta State. This followed the presentation of the report by the Senate Committee on Health, chaired by Senator Banigo Ipalibo Harry (PDP, Rivers). Harry noted that the bill was sponsored by Senator Joel Thomas (APC, Delta)….
Yobe, Nigeria — The Governor of Yobe State, Mai Mala Buni, conducted a security council meeting on Tuesday to review the security measures put in place to address security challenges in the state. The governor, represented by his deputy, Idi Barde Gubana, announced the reopening of two markets out of the three earlier closed due…
Katsina, Nigeria— Governor Malam Dikko Radda of Katsina State and twelve others are receiving medical care following a head-on collision on Katsina-Daura Road involving the governor’s Toyota SUV and a commercial Volkswagen station wagon. The crash occurred near KTSTA Motor Park in Daura, with eyewitnesses telling Radio Nigeria that the vehicles were not traveling in…
Lagos, Nigeria— A recent on-farm study by the African Agricultural Technology Foundation (AATF) has demonstrated that TELA maize hybrids significantly outperform traditional varieties in yield, profitability, and pest resistance, offering fresh optimism for Nigerian farmers grappling with climate and pest pressures. The report highlighted that one TELA hybrid, SAMMAZ 75T, averaged 5.09 tons per hectare—substantially…
Abuja, Nigeria— In observance of the 2025 Press Week, the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Council organized a peaceful march on Monday to advocate for press freedom, human rights, and better working environments for journalists. The event, dubbed “Walk for Press Freedom,” saw over 200 participants carrying placards with slogans such…
Abuja, Nigeria— The Natural Oil & Gas Suppliers Association of Nigeria (NOGASA) has expressed strong reservations over Dangote Refinery’s recent announcement to supply petroleum products directly to end-users, bypassing established distribution channels. NOGASA President Benneth Korie warned that this strategy—set to launch on August 15, 2025, with the deployment of 4,000 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG)-powered…
Abuja, Nigeria— The Federal Government has successfully scaled up the Prevention of Mother-to-Child Transmission (PMTCT) of HIV and treatment for Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) to cover nearly 70 percent of the population across Nigeria in 2025. This achievement was announced by Dr. Adebobola Bashorun, National Coordinator of the National AIDS and STIs Control Programme (NASCP),…
Abuja, Nigeria— The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has condemned President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s government as a ‘bad market,’ accusing the All Progressives Congress (APC) of failing Nigerians and pledging to remove the ruling party in the 2027 elections. The declaration was made on Monday during a media briefing in Abuja by PDP National Publicity Secretary,…
Abuja, Nigeria — The United States Embassy has issued a strong advisory to American citizens residing in Nigeria, urging immediate compliance with new visa regulations introduced by the Nigerian Federal Government. The advisory was published in a statement dated July 7, 2025, on the embassy’s official website, emphasizing the importance of adhering to immigration guidelines…
Abuja, Nigeria— The Federal High Court in Abuja has granted bail to two detained promoters of the collapsed Crypto Bridge Exchange (CBEX), a digital investment platform under investigation for alleged large-scale financial fraud. The decision, delivered on Monday by Justice Mohammed Umar, granted ₦10 million bail each to Avwerosuo Otorudo and Chukwuebuka Ehirim, with two…
Abuja, Nigeria — Renowned human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, SAN, has debunked claims by UK Conservative Party leader, Kemi Badenoch, that she cannot confer Nigerian citizenship on her children due to her gender. Falana issued the rebuttal in a statement released Monday, describing Badenoch’s position as a “display of utter ignorance” aimed at currying political…
Abuja, Nigeria :The Federal Ministry of Education has refuted circulating reports alleging the cancellation of the 2025 West African Examinations Council (WAEC) and National Examinations Council (NECO) examinations due to widespread malpractice. In an official statement issued on Sunday, the Ministry’s Director of Press and Public Relations, Mrs. Folasade Boriowo, confirmed that the 2025 WAEC…
Osogbo, Nigeria— Political tension has escalated in Osun State following the defection of two Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) senators to the All Progressives Congress (APC), fueling speculation that Governor Ademola Adeleke may soon follow suit. Senators Francis Fadahunsi (Osun East) and Olubiyi Fadeyi (Osun Central) formally tendered their resignations from the PDP on June 21,…
Calabar, Nigeria— The House of Representatives has reaffirmed its resolve to ensure an open, participatory approach to the ongoing constitutional amendment process, vowing to “speak with Nigerians, not for them.” This commitment was made by Hon. Kingsley Chinda, Minority Leader and Chair of the South-South Zonal Public Hearing, as he addressed stakeholders and citizens gathered…
Umuahia, Nigeria— Abia State supporters of Peter Obi, known as the ‘Obidients,’ have called on former Vice President Atiku Abubakar to abandon his speculated 2027 presidential aspirations and back Obi for the presidency, specifically under the African Democratic Congress (ADC) platform. The appeal was made during a series of rallies across Umuahia, Aba, Ohafia, and…
Kyiv, Ukraine— Fresh off his victory over Britain’s Daniel Dubois, Ukrainian heavyweight Oleksandr Usyk has revealed he will take time off from boxing to be with his family, declaring that he needs rest after reclaiming his status as a two-time undisputed world champion. Usyk, who floored Dubois twice with commanding blows in the fifth round—including…
New York, USA— Andy Byron, CEO of tech company Astronomer, has resigned after footage capturing him in an intimate embrace with a female colleague at a Coldplay concert sparked widespread attention online. The company’s board announced Byron’s departure in an official statement, confirming that the chief product officer will serve as interim CEO as they…
Maiduguri, Nigeria— The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), University of Maiduguri branch, has firmly rejected the federal government’s proposal to rename the institution after former President Muhammadu Buhari, condemning it as “politically motivated” and a blatant disregard for the university’s heritage The union’s stance was made clear in a statement released Saturday by ASUU…
Washington, D.C.— The United States has formally withdrawn from recent World Health Organisation (WHO) reforms designed to strengthen the global pandemic response, further deepening its opposition to international regulatory frameworks. The decision was confirmed on Friday in a joint statement by Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy,…
Abuja, Nigeria— The All Progressives Congress (APC) has denounced the African Democratic Congress (ADC) for accusing the Bola Tinubu administration of leveraging the passing of former President Muhammadu Buhari for partisan advantage. The rebuke came in a statement by APC National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, who characterized the ADC’s remarks as “hypocritical and insensitive.” Questioning…
Lisbon, Portugal — Despite the widespread belief that European travel is costly, new insights reveal that several countries across the continent offer surprisingly affordable experiences for tourists. This observation was drawn from current travel reports emphasizing that beyond expensive hubs like Paris, London, and Zurich, lie destinations where history, culture, and adventure are available at…
London, United Kingdom — The London Clinic, a top-tier private hospital in the UK, has come under renewed public scrutiny following the death of Nigeria’s former President, Muhammadu Buhari. The late President passed away on Sunday, July 13, 2025, at the Harley Street-based medical institution, widely regarded as one of Europe’s most exclusive and well-equipped…
Yenagoa, Bayelsa— Concern mounts over the prolonged detention of former domestic workers of ex-First Lady Patience Jonathan, as legal delays continue to obstruct the path to justice. The alarm was raised by Funmi Adedoyin, legal counsel to the defendants, who expressed deep dissatisfaction with the stalled trial, now adjourned for the 42nd time since 2019. Addressing…
OYO STATE – Several communities in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, are currently experiencing power outages due to the theft of electrical cables and transformer components. NEWS gathered that parts of Ido Local Government Area have been without electricity for months, following the vandalisation of equipment serving those areas. Affected communities include Araromi, Odo Eran,…
UNITED STATES – Daniel Dubois believes winning his rematch with Oleksandr Usyk would put him among boxing’s elite. Dubois is bidding to become Britain’s first undisputed heavyweight world champion since Lennox Lewis when he faces Usyk, who stopped him in 2023, in London on Saturday. Last year saw Dubois inflict a decisive defeat on compatriot…
CANADA – Canada’s wildfires have burned more than 13.6 million acres (5.5 million hectares) this year, an area roughly the size of Croatia, officials said Friday as the country endures one of its most destructive fire seasons. In 2023, Canada’s worst-ever fire season, 42.9 million acres of land were scorched, an extraordinary scale of damage…
Abuja, Nigeria — The Acting Vice Chancellor of Yakubu Gowon University (Formerly the University of Abuja), Prof. Lar Patricia Manko, has reacted to the allegation of land grabbing against the institution by the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike. In an interview with newsmen in Abuja, Manko said that the 11,000 hectares of land is a legacy…
Borno, Nigeria — The Borno State government said it has streamlined pension documentation and reduced processing delays by over 60 per cent on Thursday. The state Head of Service, Muhammad Ghuluze, disclosed this during a press conference organised as part of activities to mark the 2025 civil week in Maiduguri, the capital of Borno state….
Ibadan, Nigeria — The Oyo State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to quality basic education through the massive construction and renovation of classroom blocks across all 33 Local Government Areas of the state. The announcement was made by Dr. Nureni Adeniran, Executive Chairman of the Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), during the Omituntun…
