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Niger State – Security forces in Niger State have rescued 40 women and children who were held captive by Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists in Munya Local Government Area. This was revealed in a post on Tuesday by well-known security analyst, Zagazola Makama, on his verified X handle. According to the post, the rescue was part of…
Edo State – As Edo State continued to experience heavy downpour, a 12-year-old boy, Nathan Paul Spencer, was killed by a ravaging flood in Benin while going for the Middle Basic Assessment Examinations in the state. News report gathered that the unfortunate incident happened on Saturday, July 5, 2025, along Uselu-Ugbowo Road. The pupil was said…
Kogi State, Lokoja – A two-year-old boy, Godwin Kumfa, is suspected to have drowned in Meme River in the Phase 11 area of Lokoja, Kogi State capital. The incident reportedly happened at about 7:30 a.m. on Monday. His father, Mr Mamtip Kumfa, who revealed this said that he received a distress call from a neighbour…
Abuja, Nigeria:Adamu Waziri, a founding member and Board of Trustees (BoT) member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has officially resigned from the party and joined the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Waziri made the announcement on Monday at his Dogo Tebo Ward in Potiskum, Yobe State, explaining that his resignation followed the PDP’s constitutional requirement…
Abuja , Nigeria:The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NIMET) has issued a fresh warning of potential flash floods in several states across the country during the month of July, urging residents to take precautionary measures. In its latest flood risk alert released on Monday, NIMET identified Sokoto, Lagos, Benue, and Edo among the states most likely…
Ondo state,Nigeria:Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has called for stronger collaboration with the National Agricultural Land Development Authority (NALDA) to promote mechanised farming and enhance food security initiatives across the state. The governor made the appeal on Monday while receiving the Ondo State Coordinator of NALDA, Chief Olusola Ayandokun, and his delegation during a…
Abia state, Nigeria:The Abia State Government has issued a strong warning against any actions that could threaten the peace and security of the state, stressing that it will not tolerate political irresponsibility or acts capable of inciting unrest. Governor Alex Otti made this known during a meeting with members of the Aba…
Abuja, Nigeria: At the inauguration of the three-day National Conference on Public Accounts and Fiscal Governance in Abuja organized by the Senate and House Committees on Public Accounts President Bola Ahmed Tinubu confirmed that savings from the fuel subsidy removal are being channelled into Nigeria’s transportation network and critical infrastructure development. He reiterated the administration’s…
Abuja, Nigeria:President Bola Tinubu has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, describing the revered monarch as a symbol of peace, wisdom, and principled leadership. In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Mr. Bayo Onanuga, President Tinubu extended heartfelt condolences to the royal…
Osogbo, Nigeria — The people of Ifon in Osun State have appealed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to intervene in the delayed completion of the N6.620 billion Ilobu–Ifon–Ilie–Erin-Ile road project, describing recent claims of its completion as misleading. The appeal was conveyed in a formal letter addressed to the President and routed through the Minister…
Ibadan, Nigeria — A symbolic shift in royal tradition has unfolded in Ibadanland as palace drummers move to the Bodija home of Oba Rashidi Ladoja, signaling his anticipated emergence as the next Olubadan. The cultural development follows the recent passing of Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, the Olubadan of Ibadanland. In keeping with historical custom, the movement…
Anambra state, Nigeria: The Commissioner of Police in Anambra State, CP Ikioye Orutugu, has directed a decisive clampdown on unlawful gatherings and cult-related activities, particularly in student-dominated areas, in response to rising incidents of cult supremacy clashes across the state. According to a statement issued on Monday by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP…
Oyo, Nigeria: The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Owoade, has expressed his heartfelt condolences to the family and people of Ibadanland following the passing of the Olubadan, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, who died in the early hours of Monday. In a statement issued through his Director of Media and Publicity, Bode Durojaiye, in Ibadan,…
Ibadan, Nigeria: The recent passing of the Olubadan of Ibadanland marks the end of an era and signals the commencement of the traditional succession process for the revered throne. In accordance with the well-established Ibadan chieftaincy hierarchy, the next in line to ascend the throne is the current Otun Olubadan, High Chief Rashidi Adewolu…
Ibadan, Nigeria — The Olubadan of Ibadanland, His Imperial Majesty Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, has passed away at the age of 90. Sources confirmed to The PUNCH that the revered monarch died in the early hours of Monday, coinciding with events marking his 90th birthday and the first anniversary of his coronation. Oba Olakulehin ascended the…
ABUJA — THE Federal Government has place on sale about two-decade-old Boeing 737‑700 Business Jet (BBJ) with the listing hosted by AMAC Aerospace in Basel, Switzerland. The Presidency source said with over 19 years in service, the BBJ has become increasingly expensive to maintain and subject to safety scrutiny, particularly after a mechanical incident…
Ibadan, Nigeria — The Oyo State Emergency Management Agency (OYOSEMA) has issued an urgent flood alert for residents in Akinyele, Egbeda, and Oluyole local government areas, following predictions of heavy rainfall in the coming hours. In a statement released in Ibadan by the agency’s Administrative Secretary, Mrs. Ojuolape Busari, the Flood Early Warning System indicated…
Abuja, Nigeria — Veteran entertainer and social activist, Charles Oputa, popularly known as CharlyBoy, has launched a national campaign to promote prostate cancer screening and improve men’s health awareness across Nigeria. The announcement was made during an interview in Abuja on Saturday, where CharlyBoy revealed that the initiative—spearheaded by the CharlyBoy Foundation—seeks to address the…
Lagos, Nigeria —Former Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola, has called on members and supporters of the newly formed African Democratic Congress (ADC) to uphold civility in political discourse and engage critics with facts rather than insults. The appeal came during Aregbesola’s arrival in Lagos from Abuja on Friday, following the public unveiling of the ADC—a…
Russia / Ukraine – The Kremlin said on Friday that it sees no immediate diplomatic way out of the war in Ukraine, hours after launching its largest ever drone and missile barrage of the invasion. The hours-long bombardments across Ukraine came just after a telephone call between the US and Russian presidents ended without any…
KOGI STATE – Justice Binta Fatima Nyako of a Federal High Court in Abuja, on Friday, faulted the suspension of Kogi State Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan and nullified it. Justice Nyako subsequently ordered the Senate to recall the suspended senator on grounds that her suspension for six months violated the Constitution and also denied her constituents…
Ibadan, Nigeria — The Oyo State High Court has dismissed a ₦5 billion defamation suit filed by Chief Gani Adams, Aare-Onakakanfo of Yorubaland, against Yoruba Nation activist Chief Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho. The ruling, delivered on Thursday by Justice O.T. Ademola-Salami, included an order for Adams to pay ₦500,000 in costs to…
Abuja, Nigeria — The Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) has launched an Artificial Intelligence (AI)-powered registration portal as part of its bold drive to revolutionize business registration processes in Nigeria. The announcement was made by the Registrar-General and Chief Executive Officer of CAC, Mr. Hussaini Ishaq Magaji, during the Commission’s 2025 stakeholders’ forum. According to Magaji,…
Lagos, Nigeria: Nigerian music icon Innocent Idibia, popularly known as 2Baba, has publicly apologized to his wife Natasha, their children, and his fans following widespread backlash over remarks suggesting that men are not biologically designed to be faithful to one woman. The singer made the controversial statement during a recent podcast, asserting that…
Plateau state, Nigeria: A High Court sitting in Jos, Plateau State, has sentenced a final-year student of Government Science Technical College, Bukuru, to death by hanging for the murder of a teacher on school premises. The defendant, Odey Emmanuel, was found guilty of culpable homicide punishable by death, contrary to Sections 188 and 189 of…
Abuja, Nigeria: President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to deepening bilateral cooperation with Saint Lucia, particularly in the areas of education, culture, and technology. On the fourth day of his official State Visit to Saint Lucia, President Tinubu visited the Sir Arthur Lewis Community College in Castries, where he engaged with students, faculty,…
Abuja, Nigeria:A suspected cybercriminal was apprehended after allegedly attempting to infiltrate the internal systems of a commercial bank located in the Secretariat area of Abuja. According to media sources, the individual gained unauthorized access to the bank premises during non-operational hours. Upon entry, he reportedly locked himself in the restroom before climbing…
SPACE – Owolabi Salis, a politician and lawyer, has become the first Nigerian to travel to space. Salis was aboard the Blue Origin’s NS-33 mission, which took off from West Texas on Sunday, June 29. The 10-minute flight, which crossed the Kármán line also had Carl Kuehner, Jim Sitkin, Leland Larson, Freddie Rescigno Jr., and…
ABUJA , NIGERIA – The Federal Government has reiterated the need for enhanced regional cooperation to transform Africa’s borders from conflict zones into catalysts for peace, economic development, and continental integration. This call was made during the 2025 African Border Day celebration, held on Monday in Abuja, where the Director General of the National Boundary…
LAGOS , NIGERIA – A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and former Lagos State lawmaker, Mr. Olusegun Olulade, has assured that the party remains strong and united despite the recent resignation of its National Chairman, Alhaji Abdullahi Ganduje. In an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday, Olulade urged opposition…
Abuja, Nigeria: Staff under the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), led by the Joint Union Action Committee (JUAC), on Monday staged a protest at the office of the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, over unpaid salaries, withheld hazard allowances, and other unresolved welfare issues. The protesters, who blocked access to the Minister’s office in…
