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The Speaker of the Benue State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Aondona Dajoh, has officially resigned from his position. In a letter addressed to the Clerk of the Assembly dated August 24, 2025, Dajoh announced his resignation, stating that it was done “in good faith and in the best interest of the state.” “I write…
The Nigeria Police Force (NPF), through the INTERPOL National Central Bureau (NCB) Abuja, has successfully repatriated a high-profile fugitive, Mr. Dai Qisheng, to the People’s Republic of China. Force PRO, DCP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, said the operation underscores the Force’s unyielding commitment to its fight against transnational organised crime. Qisheng, a notorious gang leader wanted in…
Abuja, Nigeria — The Nigerian Air Force (NAF), operating under Operation Hadin Kai, has successfully neutralized approximately thirty-five terrorists near the Nigeria-Cameroon border after an attempted assault on ground troops at Kumshe. Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, Director of Public Relations for the NAF, stated that intelligence from multiple sources guided precision airstrikes, resulting in the…
Abuja, Nigeria — The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) and a coalition of upstream gas suppliers have signed long-term Gas Supply Agreements (GSAs) with Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas Limited (NLNG) for the delivery of 1.29 billion standard cubic feet per day (bscf/d) of feed gas. The 20-year contracts, with extension options, were formalized…
Gusau, Nigeria — The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governors Forum has called on Nigerians to embrace the party as the true alternative for restoring good governance and national progress, after its 7th meeting of 2025 in Gusau. Senator Bala Mohammed, PDP Governors Forum Chairman and Bauchi State Governor, said the meeting extensively discussed insecurity, erosion…
Abuja, Nigeria — The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has finalized the individual review of marginal fields licences up for renewal, the Chief Executive Gbenga Komolafe announced at the close of the 2025 PENGASSAN Energy and Labour Summit. Komolafe explained that while the 2020 marginal field bid round concluded before NUPRC’s establishment, the Commission…
Kano, Nigeria — Kano State Governor Alhaji Abba Yusuf has launched a 36-member taskforce to drive voter registration, aiming to increase the state’s registered voters from five million to 10 million by the end of the current continuous voter registration exercise. The taskforce, chaired by Commissioner for Information and Home Affairs Comrade Abdullahi Waiya, was…
Lagos, Nigeria — Former Vice President and 2023 PDP presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar emphasized his focus on national progress over personal ambition at an African Democratic Congress (ADC) event in Lagos. Speaking through Prof. Ola Olateju of Achievers University, Atiku highlighted his commitment to better governance, security, and prosperity rather than seeking the presidency at…
Enugu, Nigeria — Ahead of the Nigerian Bar Association’s national conference, NBA President Mazi Afam Osuigwe (SAN) led thousands of lawyers on a 10-kilometre health walk through Enugu City. The walk, a staple event at the NBA’s annual gathering, highlighted the importance of physical and mental wellness in a demanding legal profession. Osuigwe described the…
Milan, Italy — AC Milan’s director Igli Tare has disclosed that the club has yet to finalize a decision on acquiring Nigeria’s Victor Boniface, according to reports from Newsmen The Rossoneri agreed on a loan deal with an option to purchase for a combined €30 million from Bayer Leverkusen. However, the transfer has not been…
Lagos, Nigeria — Datti Baba-Ahmed, the 2023 Labour Party vice-presidential candidate, has criticised the African Democratic Congress (ADC) coalition, accusing it of deceiving Nigerians with claims it can rescue the country from underdevelopment. Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today, Baba-Ahmed said, “They are deceiving us,” referring to the coalition which includes his 2023 running mate,…
Gusau, Zamfara State — Governors of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) convened a closed-door strategic meeting in Zamfara State to discuss pivotal political issues and reposition the party ahead of the 2027 general elections. The meeting was declared open by Senator Bala Mohammed, Chairman of the PDP Governors’ Forum and Governor of Bauchi State. He…
Lagos, Nigeria — Increasingly, Nigerians are seeking legitimate ways to earn in US Dollars as the value of the naira continues to decline, making traditional income sources less sustainable. Experts point to domain flipping as a viable solution for those hoping to tap into the global digital economy without leaving the country or engaging in…
Maiduguri, Nigeria — Troops of the Joint Task Force, North East Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), supported by the Air Component, have killed nine Boko Haram insurgents, including two top commanders, during clearance operations in Borno State. The operations, which took place between August 21 and 22, successfully foiled planned terrorist attacks in Bita and Wulgo,…
Ibadan, Nigeria — The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has called on victims of the alleged cryptocurrency scam perpetrated by Crypto Bridge Exchange (CBEX) to report to its Ibadan and Lagos zonal offices to aid ongoing investigations. This was disclosed on Friday in a statement by the commission’s Head of Media and Publicity, Dele…
Anambra State, Nigeria — A 28-year-old corps member from Delta State, Jennifer Elohor, has recounted how she was viciously beaten, stripped naked, and taken away for interrogation by operatives of Agunechemba, a state-backed security outfit, in Oba, Idemili South Local Government Area of Anambra State. The incident, which occurred on July 23, 2025, reportedly began when…
Tripoli, Libya — The President of the Nigerian Community in Libya, Mr. Peter Omoregbe, has raised alarm over the dire situation of thousands of Nigerians stranded in the North African country, revealing that many are suffering from severe mental health issues after failed attempts to migrate to Europe. Omoregbe made this disclosure in response to…
Lagos, Nigeria — Fresh concerns have emerged following the release of the 2025 Annual DNA Testing Report, which revealed that Nigeria’s paternity exclusion rate currently stands at 25 percent. According to the report, issued during the week by Lagos-based firm Smart DNA, this implies that one in every four men tested is not the biological…
The Federal Government has reacted to the killing of worshippers in Malumfashi Local Government Area of Katsina State. In a statement signed by Muhammed Idris, the Minister of Information and National Orientation, the Tinubu administration condemned what it described as a callous and barbaric attack on harmless citizens. The victims were said to have been…
Vice President Kashim Shettima has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to ensuring that no Nigerian child is denied education because of hunger, stressing the importance of institutionalising the National Home-Grown School Feeding Programme. Speaking at the National Policy Forum on the Institutionalisation and Implementation of the Home-Grown School Feeding Programme for Sustainable Economic Growth and…
Yobe State governor, Mai Mala Buni, has called on Nigerians to pray for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, other leaders, and security operatives for divine guidance and improved security across the country. Governor Buni made the appeal in a statement by his media aide, Mamman Mohammed, on Friday when the leadership of the Sheikh Usman Dahiru…
Awka, Nigeria — Members of the Labour Party (LP) Caucus in the National Assembly have strongly condemned the brutal assault on a National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member, Jennifer Elohor, in Anambra State, calling on authorities to bring the perpetrators to justice. The lawmakers made their position known on Thursday in a statement issued in…
Ibadan, Nigeria — The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Owoade, has dismissed reports suggesting he is engaged in a supremacy tussle with any traditional ruler, declaring that he has no such conflict either within Yorubaland or beyond. The monarch made this known on Thursday through a statement issued by his Director of Media and Publicity,…
Abuja, Nigeria — The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has announced a new directive linking upkeep loan disbursement strictly to the academic calendar of each institution, effectively suspending payments once schools go on break. In a statement issued on Thursday by its Director of Corporate Communications, Mr. Oseyemi Oluwatuyi, NELFUND explained that students will now…
Abuja, Nigeria—Concerns are mounting across the Global South over the International Criminal Court’s (ICC) impartiality, with critics warning that its operations could undermine national sovereignty and subject weaker states to political manipulation. According to a recent analysis, many African, Asian, Middle Eastern, and Latin American countries increasingly view the ICC as a tool of Western…
The wife of the Anambra State governor, Dr Nonye Soludo, has invited the female National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, member, Miss Jenifer Elohor, brutalized by operatives of the state- controlled Agunechemba security outfit, to the government house, to sympathize with her over the unfortunate incident. This came as the Anambra State government confirmed Wednesday the…
Abuja, Nigeria–Despite record budget allocations and increased revenue inflows, most Nigerian states failed to meet their capital expenditure targets in the first half of 2025, largely due to procurement delays, insecurity, and rising costs, an analysis of second-quarter Budget Implementation Reports has shown. Data from 31 states revealed that only ₦2.75 trillion was disbursed for…
Afghanistan, Nigeria–At least 76 people have been confirmed dead following a devastating collision involving a passenger bus, a motorcycle, and a fuel truck in western Afghanistan’s Herat province, officials said on Wednesday. Mohammad Yousuf Saeedi, spokesperson for the Herat provincial government, said the accident occurred late Tuesday in the Guzara district, just outside Herat city….
Anambra state, Nigeria–The African Democratic Congress (ADC) candidate in the Anambra South Senatorial by-election, Donald Amamgbo, has rejected the outcome of the poll conducted on Saturday, August 16, citing widespread irregularities and a deliberate effort to undermine the democratic process. Speaking at a press conference in Awka on Tuesday, Amamgbo described the election as a…
Abuja, Nigeria— Former Aviation Minister, Osita Chidoka, has criticized the federal government for appointing Fuji musician King Wasiu Ayinde Marshal (KWAM 1) and Comfort Emmanson as Airport Security Ambassadors despite their recent unruly behaviour at Nigerian airports. In a strongly worded statement titled “Slapping the State: Nigeria’s Descent into Anarchy” and shared on his Facebook…
Abuja, Nigeria–Ahead of the 2027 general elections, a delegation of former lawmakers from Ondo State on Tuesday paid a courtesy visit to the Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, in his Abuja office, seeking closer collaboration to ensure electoral success for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the state. The delegation, led by former Majority Leader…
