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Nigeria _ The Federal Government has expressed deep sorrow over the demise of Chief Edwin Clark, a renowned elder statesman and former Federal Commissioner for Information, who passed away at the age of 97 In a statement issued by the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, Chief Clark was remembered as a distinguished…
Nigeria _ Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has given his assent to three bills passed by the Kano State House of Assembly, effectively signing them into law. The newly enacted laws include the Kano State Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (Amendment) Law, 2025, aimed at improving transportation in the state; the Kano State Centre…
Osun, Nigeria — The Osun State Police Command has confirmed that six people lost their lives in the political unrest that engulfed the state on Monday. According to a statement released on Tuesday, the command’s spokesperson, Yemisi Opalola, expressed sympathy for those who lost loved ones and property. Opalola stated that the Commissioner of Police,…
Nigeria — The Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) leader Chief Edwin Kiagbodo Clark, has died at the age of 97. One of Nigeria’s most revered elder statesmen and leader of the Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF), Chief (Dr.) Edwin Kiagbodo Clark, OFR, CON, has been pronounced dead. The South-South leader and former Federal Commissioner for…
Rome, Nigeria — Pope Francis is receiving treatment for a respiratory infection at Gemelli Hospital in Rome, the Vatican announced on Monday The 88-year-old pontiff was admitted to the hospital on Friday for bronchitis treatment and tests, which revealed a polymicrobial infection affecting his respiratory tract. According to Vatican spokesperson Matteo Bruni, the pope’s medication…
Nigeria _ Senator Ned Nwoko has categorically denied rumors alleging plans to marry Nollywood actress Chika Ike as his seventh wife, describing the claims as “entirely baseless” and “a product of malicious speculation”. In an official statement, Nwoko’s office dismissed reports of the senator’s supposed comments on musician Tuface Idibia and polygamy, labeling them as…
Nigeria _ Members of the Lagos State House of Assembly have vehemently condemned the invasion of the chamber by heavily armed men of the Department of State Services (DSS). The lawmakers described the incident as an “assault on democracy” and an “embarrassment to democratic norms”.The DSS officials had blocked lawmakers’ access to the parliament ahead…
Nigeria _ The Police Service Commission (PSC) has approved the appointment of Olohundare Moshood Jimoh as the new Commissioner of Police for Lagos State Command This decision was announced in a statement released by Ikechukwu Ani, the Commission’s Head of Press and Public Relations. Prior to his appointment, Jimoh served as the Commissioner of Police…
Sokoto, Nigeria — The 8 Division of the Nigerian Army has commenced its annual five-day Operation Planning Cadre, aimed at enhancing the leadership and combat readiness of Officers and Warrant Officers. The training exercise, held at the Division Headquarters in Sokoto State, is designed to equip participants with advanced problem-solving techniques and effective operational strategies….
Osogbo, Nigeria — The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Osun State chapter, has ordered local government workers to withdraw their services starting Monday, February 17, 2025, citing concerns over potential violence. The directive comes in response to reports that political appointees from the administration of Alhaji Adegboyega Oyetola plan to resume office, a move that has…
Kaduna, Nigeria — The Boys’ Brigade Nigeria has raised concerns over the impact of the get-rich-quick mentality on youth enrollment in the organization. Dr. Abraham Haruna Gaga, the newly elected President of the Boys’ Brigade Nigeria, Kaduna Council, made this known during a media briefing yesterday. He described online fraud, popularly known as Yahoo Yahoo,…
Abuja, Nigeria — The Nigerian Building and Road Research Institute (NBRRI) has unveiled plans to invest heavily in state-of-the-art laboratory equipment to combat recurring cases of building collapses and improve road infrastructure nationwide. Director-General of NBRRI, Professor Samson Duna, made the announcement during a Thanksgiving service at ECWA Central Area, Abuja, following his reappointment as…
Akure, Nigeria — The Ondo State Police Command has made a significant breakthrough in the fight against kidnapping, arresting seven suspected kidnappers and rescuing one victim in operations carried out across the state over the past three days. The Commissioner of Police, Mr. Olutokunbo Afolabi, disclosed this development while presenting the suspects to journalists in…
Abuja, Nigeria — The Federal Government has inaugurated a state-of-the-art solar-powered National Strategic Vaccine Cold Storage Facility, capable of holding 40 million doses, to bolster the fight against livestock diseases and enhance food security. The facility, located at the Sheda Science and Technology Complex, Gwagwalada, Abuja, was officially commissioned by the Minister of Livestock Development,…
Lagos, Nigeria— Kenyan and Ethiopian athletes extended their dominance at the 2025 Access Bank Lagos City Marathon, clinching top honors in both the men’s and women’s categories. Kenya’s Edwin Kibet emerged victorious in the men’s 42km race, completing the marathon in 2 hours, 14 minutes, and 6 seconds to claim the prestigious $50,000 prize. This…
Abuja, Nigeria — The Federal Government has vowed to investigate the Canadian Embassy’s refusal to grant visas to Nigeria’s top military officers. The call was made by Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, in a statement issued today by Iyogun Sunday, Director of Information and Public Relations at the ministry. Expressing deep disappointment, Matawalle…
Abuja, Nigeria — The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, has announced the indefinite postponement of the highly anticipated Qur’an Convention due to an unprecedented surge in participation requests. The decision was conveyed in a statement released on Friday night by the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) and signed by its…
Column, DNEWSINFO The mysterious disappearance of the Apetu of Ipetumodu, Oba Joseph Olugbenga Oloyede, has sparked widespread concern within his community. Residents and indigenes are urging Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke to intervene and clarify the circumstances surrounding the king’s absence. Oba Oloyede, a U.S.-based accountant and information systems expert, ascended the throne in July…
Lagos, Nigeria — Ousted Lagos lawmaker, Mudashiru Obasa, has taken legal action against the Lagos State House of Assembly and its new Speaker, Mojisola Meranda, contesting his removal from office. Obasa, who was removed as Speaker on January 13, 2025, by 36 lawmakers while he was out of the country, argues that his dismissal was…
LAGOS – Deji Elumoye, Chuks Okocha in Abuja, Segun James, Sunday Ehigiator in Lagos, James Sowole in Abeokuta and Fidelis David in Akure President Bola Tinubu yesterday mourned the death of the leader of the apex Yoruba socio-political group, Afenifere, Chief Ayo Adebanjo at the age of 96, saying the deceased’s principled voice of…
Aba, Nigeria — The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has dismantled a major illegal drug operation in Abia State, exposing a depot engaged in the repackaging and resale of expired and counterfeit medications. In a statement shared via its X handle, NAFDAC revealed that the illicit business was operating from…
Lagos, Nigeria — The family of Nigerian music icon, Innocent Idibia, widely known as 2Baba, has petitioned the Department of State Services (DSS) over his sudden disappearance. In a statement signed by their solicitor, Wilson Anuge, the family disclosed that 2Baba went missing on February 10, 2025, after leaving his residence for a routine walk…
Lagos, Nigeria. — Lagos State Governor and Chairman of the South-West Governors Forum, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has joined other regional leaders in mourning the passing of elder statesman and nationalist, Chief Ayo Adebanjo. Adebanjo, a prominent chieftain of Afenifere and former National Chairman of the Alliance for Democracy (AD), passed away at his Lekki residence…
Abuja, Nigeria — Health professionals and cancer advocates have called for urgent measures to enhance early detection, treatment, and access to care for children battling cancer in Nigeria. Speaking at a symposium in Abuja ahead of International Childhood Cancer Day (ICCD), observed annually on February 15, stakeholders underscored the pressing challenges in paediatric oncology and…
Abuja, Nigeria — The Nigerian Senate has called on the Federal Government to extend the ongoing Super Highway project to the North-East region, citing the need for equitable infrastructural development. This appeal came following a motion sponsored by Senator Mohammed Danjuma Goje (APC, Gombe Central), who lamented the minimal allocation of funds to road projects…
Ilorin, Nigeria — The Kwara State Government has committed ₦5 billion to revamp 70 Primary Health Care (PHC) facilities across its three senatorial districts, reinforcing its dedication to improved healthcare delivery. The announcement was made by Professor Nusirat Elelu, Executive Secretary of the Kwara State Primary Health Care Development Agency (KWHCDA), during the contract signing…
Gusau, Nigeria — The Theatre Commander of Operation Fansan Yamma, Major General Oluyinka Soyele, has emphasized the need for military personnel to ensure their families are well-covered under health insurance schemes before engaging in operations. The call was made during a courtesy visit by Colonel Abdullahi Gambo (retired), the State Manager of Defence Health Management…
Abuja, Nigeria — The House of Representatives has officially approved the N54.9 trillion budget for 2025, marking a significant step in the nation’s fiscal planning. The approval followed the presentation of a report by the Joint Committee on Appropriation, led by the Chairman of the House Committee on Appropriation, Hon. Abubakar Kabiru Bichi. Providing insights…
Lagos, Nigeria — The Headies, Nigeria’s premier music awards, is set to break new ground in 2025 by hosting two editions within the same year, marking a historic shift in the recognition of African music excellence. For the first time, the award will hold two separate ceremonies, with the 17th edition scheduled for April…
Abuja, Nigeria — The Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI) and the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) have reinforced their commitment to improving tax compliance, transparency, and data accessibility to enhance funding for Nigeria’s education sector. During a courtesy visit by TETFund’s management to NEITI House in Abuja, Executive Secretaries Dr. Orji Ogbonnaya Orji (NEITI)…
Kano, Nigeria — The Kano/Jigawa Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has engaged stakeholders in discussions regarding the implementation of the 4% Free On Board (FOB) levy. The dialogue, led by Area Comptroller Dalhatu Abubakar, focused on the levy’s reintroduction following its temporary suspension due to the termination of the NCS contract with…
