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Ukraine – The US Treasury Department is developing a detailed agreement on access to Ukraine’s mineral resources without involving Kiev and skipping the memorandum stage. A Ukrainian lawmaker, Oleksiy Goncharenko, who was designated by Russia as a terrorist and extremist, made the claim on Monday. In the wake of talks on March 11, the US…
Abuja – Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike has distributed about 10,000 bags of rice to Muslims in the Gwagwalada area council in the spirit of Ramadan. Wike, who was represented by his Chief of Staff, Chidi Amadi, during the distribution said Ramadan is a very unique time and season in the…
Nations League – Germany reached the Nations League semi-finals on Sunday after a rollercoaster 3-3 draw with Italy gave them a 5-4 aggregate triumph. Germany led 2-1 from the first leg of the quarter-final and they appeared to have the tie comfortably wrapped up by half-time when Joshua Kimmich, Jamal Musiala and Tim Kleindienst put…
Nigeria: The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) has successfully evacuated 956 Nigerians stranded in Libya in the first quarter of 2025. This rescue effort was carried out in collaboration with the International Organization for Migration (IOM) Nigeria and the National Commission for Refugees, Migrants, and Internally Displaced Persons (NCRMI). The breakdown of the returnees includes…
Nigeria: The President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Comrade Joe Ajaero, has cautioned state governments against frustrating the implementation of the Supreme Court judgment granting financial autonomy to local governments The judgment, delivered on July 11, 2024, directed local governments to open accounts with the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to receive their allocations…
Rivers state – The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has rejected the National Assembly’s endorsement of the state of emergency imposed on Rivers State by President Bola Tinubu, describing the process as unconstitutional. Speaking on Politics Today, a Channels Television program, NBA President, Afam Osigwe, SAN, criticized the lawmakers for deciding such a critical matter through…
Nigeria: The Katsina State Government has announced the passing of Hajiya Safara’u Umaru Baribari, the mother of Governor Dikko Umaru Radda, at the age of 93. According to a statement by the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Malam Ibrahim Kaula Mohammed, Hajiya Safara’u passed away on Sunday night. Hajiya Safara’u was a highly respected figure, known…
Nigeria: The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has announced the release of the 2025 Computer-Based West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) results for private candidates According to a statement posted on WAEC’s official X handle, the results are now available for candidates to check their performance. This development marks a significant milestone for private…
Nigeria: Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) has been identified as the leading cause of cervical cancer among women of reproductive age, with over 12,000 cases diagnosed annually in Nigeria Despite the availability of HPV vaccines, misconceptions and cultural barriers have hindered uptake. To address this challenge, the Community Link for Health and Family Planning Advocacy (CLHFPA)…
Nigeria:A group of female entrepreneurs has called on the government and financial institutions to remove obstacles hindering women’s participation in business, citing gender-insensitive policies, stringent loan conditions, and limited access to resources as major challenges. Speaking during a virtual Women’s Economic Empowerment Media Conversation, organized by Gatefield, the entrepreneurs emphasized the need for systemic changes…
Nigeria: Facebook’s parent company, Meta, has consented to cease targeting advertisements at individual users in the UK based on personal data, following a lawsuit filed by Tanya O’Carroll, a London-based tech policy and human rights advocate. Facebook’s parent company, Meta, has consented to cease targeting advertisements at individual users in the UK based on personal…
Nigeria: Nigeria is poised to host the first-ever Africa Raw Materials Summit, scheduled to take place from May 20 to 22, 2025, in Abuja. The summit, organized by the Raw Materials Research and Development Council (RMRDC), aims to bring together key stakeholders from across the globe to exchange ideas and develop strategies for advancing Africa’s…
NIGERIA – In an exclusive report, former Ekiti State Governor, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, has refuted claims of being part of any political coalition opposing President Bola Tinubu. Speaking through a senior member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), who requested anonymity, Fayemi dismissed the allegations as false and politically motivated, emphasizing his continued loyalty to…
Bauchi, Nigeria — The Aliko Dangote Foundation has donated 25,000 bags of rice as palliatives to the less privileged in Bauchi State to ease hardship in the holy month. Speaking during the distribution of the 10-kilogram bags of rice in Bauchi on Tuesday, the representative of the Dangote Foundation, Ahmed Hashim said the rice which…
Lagos, Nigeria — A fallen container on the Kara Bridge section of the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway caused an intense traffic that left many commuters stranded on Thursday. The incident resulted in a significant build-up of traffic on the outward Lagos stretch of the expressway. Motorists and commuters were forced to endure long hours of traffic congestion,…
Abuja, Nigeria — In an interactive session with Corps Members at the Wuse and Garki NYSC zonal offices in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, General Nafiu reaffirmed the commitment of both the Scheme and the Nigerian government to prioritising the welfare of corps members. The Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brig Gen…
Abuja, Nigeria — The Nigerian Senate has approved President Bola Tinubu’s request for the declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State. The decision was reached on Thursday, March 21, following a closed-door session held by lawmakers to deliberate on the issue. The approval follows President Tinubu’s declaration of emergency rule in the state…
Abuja, Nigeria — The National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA) has assured Nigerians, particularly those living with HIV, that there is no scarcity of antiretroviral drugs in the country. This reassurance was given by Dr. Temitope Ilori, Director-General of NACA, in a statement released today in Abuja. The agency’s clarification comes in response…
Nigeria: The House of Representatives has thrown its weight behind the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in its quest to tackle the menace of fake vehicle number plates in Nigeria This endorsement comes on the heels of the FRSC’s report, which revealed a staggering 7,798 arrests linked to number plate offenses within a two-month period….
Nigeria: A devastating motor accident occurred on Karu bridge, situated between Kugbo and Nyanya in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), at approximately 7:14 pm this evening The accident involved a Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) truck and multiple vehicles, resulting in a catastrophic explosion. According to Mr. Mark Nyam, Head of Forecasting Response and Mitigation division…
Kebbi, Nigeria — The Kebbi State Government has confirmed a rise in the death toll from the ongoing meningitis outbreak, with fatalities now reaching 56 across affected local government areas. Addressing journalists, Dr. Nuhu Koko, the Permanent Secretary of the State Ministry of Health, disclosed that the deaths were recorded in Gwandu (25), Jega (16),…
Nigeria – In a major political shift ahead of the 2027 general elections, the 2023 Vice Presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Engr. Yusuf Buhari, has defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Buhari was joined by Bala Mohammed Gwagwarwa, the SDP’s Kano State governorship candidate, along with Kano State Working Committee members,…
Nigeria – Dangote Petroleum Refinery has temporarily stopped selling petroleum products in naira. This decision was communicated to petroleum marketers through an official notice on Wednesday afternoon. According to the refinery, the suspension aims to align sales revenue with crude oil purchase obligations, which are currently in U.S. dollars. The company explained that the value…
NIGERIA – The Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI) has reported that the Federation Accounts Allocation Committee (FAAC) disbursed an unprecedented N15.26 trillion to federal, state, and local governments in 2024. According to NEITI’s FAAC Quarterly Review, released on Tuesday in Abuja, this marks a historic high, reflecting a 43% increase compared to previous years….
Port Harcourt, Nigeria — The Rivers State House of Assembly has expressed full support for President Bola Tinubu’s decision to declare a state of emergency in the state, citing prolonged political instability. In a statement released by Speaker Martin Amaewhule, the Assembly attributed the crisis to the actions of suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara, accusing him…
Abuja, Nigeria — The Federal High Court in Abuja has overturned its previous order that nullified all Senate actions taken during the pending legal battle between Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan and Senate President Godswill Akpabio. Delivering the ruling on March 19, 2025, Justice Obiora Egwuatu set aside the earlier March 4 order, which had declared any…
Anambra State, Nigeria: The Anambra State House of Assembly has endorsed Governor Charles Chukwuma Soludo’s leadership with a unanimous vote of confidence, acknowledging his administration’s notable achievements over the past three years The Anambra State House of Assembly has endorsed Governor Charles Chukwuma Soludo’s leadership with a unanimous vote of confidence, acknowledging his administration’s notable…
Nigeria: Nigeria’s inflation rate declined to 23.18% in February, marking a 1.30% decrease from the 24.48% recorded in January, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). This downward trend indicates moderating price pressures. On a year-on-year basis, the February 2025 inflation rate is 8.52% lower than the 31.70% recorded in February 2024, representing a…
Lagos, Nigeria — Human rights activist and Sahara Reporters publisher, Omoyele Sowore, has raised concerns over the intense pressure being mounted on Ushie Uguamaye, a National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member, to apologize for her recent criticism of President Bola Tinubu’s administration. Sowore, who accompanied Uguamaye to the NYSC Local Government Inspector’s (LGI) office in Lagos,…
Ilara-Mokin, Nigeria — The 2025 Ondo Auto Rally is set to draw over 100 participants to the racing tracks of Ilara-Mokin, adjacent to the renowned Smokin’ Hills Golf Course, on April 19. Organizers of the eighth edition of the rally have promised an exhilarating display of speed, skill, and innovation, featuring off-road challenges on rugged…
Benin City, Nigeria — The Edo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has called on the State House of Assembly to immediately reinstate the 18 suspended local government chairmen and their deputies, arguing that their removal was unconstitutional. Addressing the press in Benin City, the PDP Caretaker Committee Chairman, Dr. Anthony Aziegbemi, condemned…
