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Abuja, Nigeria— The World Bank has raised concerns over the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited’s (NNPCL) partial remittance of revenue gains following the removal of the Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) subsidy. This observation was detailed in the World Bank’s latest Nigeria Development Update (NDU), released in May 2025. The report indicates that despite the official…
Ogun, Nigeria — The Residents of Ogun State have dismissed claims of “deadly rice” circulating in communities within the state, describing the rumours as mere “business gimmick.” Recently, voice messages were circulated by concerned parents and relatives, warning their loved ones against buying or consuming rice. According to the messages, a foreign trader allegedly invoked…
United States – Harvard president Alan Garber will take a voluntary 25% pay cut, as the elite university faces mounting federal funding reductions under U.S President Donald Trump’s administration. U.S media reported on Thursday, citing the university. The salary cut is set to take effect at the start of the new fiscal year on July…
Abuja, Nigeria: The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has confirmed the successful airlift of 14,165 Nigerian pilgrims to Saudi Arabia for the 2025 Hajj pilgrimage. In a statement issued by the Commission’s Assistant Director of Information and Publication, Fatima Sanda Usara, NAHCON reported a notable increase in the number of airlifted pilgrims compared to…
Abuja, Nigeria: The National Universities Commission (NUC) has granted a provisional license to the Benue State Government for the establishment of the Benue State University of Agriculture, Science and Technology. The institution will be sited in Ihugh, within the Vandeikya Local Government Area. The Executive Secretary of the NUC, Professor Abdullahi Ribadu, formally handed over…
Nasarawa state,Nigeria:The Nasarawa State Police Command has arrested a 21-year-old woman, Fatima Salisu, for allegedly trafficking a significant quantity of ammunition. According to the Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Ramhan Nansel, the suspect was apprehended during a routine stop-and-search operation conducted in Azuba, a suburb of Lafia, the state capital. Preliminary investigations revealed that Salisu…
Abuja ,Nigeria: As the global aviation sector marks World Aeronautical Information Service Day (WAISD), the Aeronautical Information Management Association of Nigeria (AIMAN) has called on the federal government to reconsider its 50% revenue deduction policy from aviation agencies, citing its adverse effects on safety and operational development. Speaking on the occasion, AIMAN President Dr. Ibrahim…
Brazil, Nigeria:Brazil’s state-owned oil company, Petrobras, is preparing to re-enter Nigeria’s energy sector with a focus on deepwater exploration, signaling renewed bilateral engagement ahead of the 2025 Nigeria-Brazil Strategic Dialogue Mechanism (SDM). The development was disclosed during an interministerial review meeting chaired by Vice President Kashim Shettima at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. The session…
Abuja , Nigeria – Speaker of the House of Representatives, Dr. Abbas Tajudeen, has called for swift and comprehensive reforms in Nigeria’s maritime and trade sectors, citing growing concerns over inefficiencies that are diverting shipping traffic and revenue to neighboring countries. Dr. Tajudeen made the remarks during a meeting with a delegation from the Presidential…
Abuja, Nigeria: The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has reiterated that only authorised tour operators are permitted to register intending pilgrims for the 2025 Hajj pilgrimage. In an official update on the ongoing airlift of pilgrims to Saudi Arabia, the Commission’s Assistant Director of Information and Publication, Fatima Sanda Usara, urged the public to…
Abuja, Nigeria: The National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA) has sealed 21 facilities in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) over violations of national environmental regulations. The affected sites include several major construction and real estate projects that reportedly failed to conduct the mandatory Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA), in breach of the National Environmental…
Abuja, Nigeria: An Abuja-based barber, Joshua Aiyenuro, has announced plans to attempt a Guinness World Record (GWR) for the longest haircut marathon, aiming to cut hair continuously for seven days. Mr. Aiyenuro, founder of the T-Jos Signature brand—renowned for serving high-profile clients including top Nigerian footballers—disclosed the ambitious initiative during a press briefing in Abuja….
Abuja, Nigeria — The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has refuted circulating social media allegations that one of its helicopters was used to deliver food supplies to armed bandits in Kogi State. The Force described the claims as “misleading, false, and entirely unfounded.” This clarification was issued in a statement released on Tuesday by the Force…
Iragbiji, Osun State — The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Osun State has confirmed the resignation of former Senator Felix Kola Ogunwale, who represented Osun Central in the National Assembly from 2003 to 2007. This disclosure was made during a special ward congress convened on Monday in Iragbiji, by the leadership of PDP Ward 01,…
Borno, Nigeria — The Governor of Borno State, Babagana Zulum, has condemned recent attacks by Boko Haram and ISWAP in various parts of the state, while urging residents to remain resilient and prayerful. In a statement released by his spokesperson, Dauda Illiya on Tuesday, the governor symphatised with the victims while reaffirming the state government’s…
Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, Nigeria – Political leaders, traditional rulers, and prominent voices from the Ijaw ethnic nationality gathered in Yenagoa over the weekend to pay tribute to the late elder statesman and nationalist, Chief Edwin Kiagbodo Clark. At a solemn commendation service and lying-in-state ceremony held at the Ijaw House, dignitaries hailed the late Chief…
Osun state, Nigeria: Operatives of the Osun State Security Network Agency, popularly known as Amotekun Corps, came under violent attack by suspected armed hoodlums at their command base in Awo, Egbedore Local Government Area. The incident, which took place last Friday, was confirmed in an official statement by the Corps’ spokesperson, Yusuf Idowu Abass. According…
Abuja, Nigeria: The Managing Director of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF), Dr. Oluwaseun Faleye, has raised concerns over fraudulent activities and low participation in the country’s social insurance initiatives. Speaking at the West Africa Technical Workshop of the International Social Security Association (ISSA) held in Conakry, Guinea, Dr. Faleye emphasized that the prevalence…
Abuja, Nigeria—The Federal High Court in Abuja is set to hear contempt proceedings involving Senate President Godswill Akpabio and suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, following allegations of disobedience to court orders in their ongoing legal dispute. Justice Binta Nyako, presiding over the matter, adjourned the hearing to Tuesday, May 13, 2025, to address both contempt applications….
Abuja, Nigeria — Dr. Josef Onoh, former South East spokesman for President Bola Tinubu’s campaign, has publicly criticized Anambra State Governor Chukwuma Soludo for making what he describes as historically inaccurate statements aimed at discrediting Labour Party’s Peter Obi during President Tinubu’s recent visit to Anambra State. Governor Soludo had claimed that the last presidential…
Abuja, Nigeria: The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has greenlit the establishment of Medipool, a centralised pharmaceutical procurement platform designed to reduce drug costs and enhance access to essential medicines across Nigeria. Announcing the development, Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Professor Muhammad Ali Pate, said Medipool will serve as a group purchasing organisation, consolidating demand…
Abuja, Nigeria: The National Association of Nigerian Nurses and Midwives (NANNM) has called for the immediate development and execution of a National Retention Strategy to address the growing brain drain crisis within the country’s nursing and midwifery workforce, popularly linked to the “Japa” phenomenon. Speaking at a stakeholder engagement forum, NANNM National President, Comrade Haruna…
KANO STATE, NIGERIA – Former Governor of Kano State and leader of the Kwankwasiyya Movement, Senator Rabi’u Musa Kwankwaso, has strongly criticised the recent wave of defections from the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC), describing the shift as a betrayal of public trust. Speaking at his residence on Miller…
Lagos , Nigeria: Former Big Brother Naija stars Liquorose and Prince Enwerem emerged as the Best Dressed Female and Male, respectively, during the 2025 Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) Cultural Day celebration, held on Friday at the Eko Hotel and Suites, Lagos. The duo captivated audiences with their striking traditional ensembles that paid homage…
Kano state, Nigeria:Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has secured the release of eight female inmates from the Goron-Dutse Correctional Centre by settling their fines and compensation fees. The beneficiaries include two pregnant women and two nursing mothers. The gesture was part of the governor’s broader commitment to inmate rehabilitation and welfare improvement within…
ABUJA , NIGERIA: The Chinese Embassy in Nigeria has reiterated its commitment to the One-China principle, urging journalists to ensure accurate and responsible reporting on the status of Taiwan. Speaking at a recent media engagement in Abuja, Mr. Zhu Songbo, Director of Political Affairs at the Chinese Embassy, emphasized that Taiwan is an inalienable part…
Ukraine,Nigeria:The leaders of France, Germany, Poland, and the United Kingdom arrived in Kyiv on Saturday in a coordinated diplomatic effort to press for a 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine, aimed at paving the way for renewed peace negotiations with Russia. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy welcomed the delegation at Kyiv’s central train station. The visit coincided with…
Abuja, Nigeria: The Nigerian Navy has formally commenced Exercise Obangame Express 2025, a multinational maritime security operation aimed at tackling emerging threats in the Gulf of Guinea. At the flag-off event, the Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Ikechukwu Emmanuel Ogalla—represented by Rear Admiral Mike Oamen, Flag Officer Commanding Western Naval Command—underscored the strategic value…
ABUJA – A former Labour Party (LP) presidential aspirant, Faduri Oluwadare Joseph, has accused the party’s leadership of betrayal and injustice, claiming that his 2022 presidential bid was sabotaged to pave the way for Mr Peter Obi. Faduri, who is the leader of the Rescue Movement for a New Nigeria, also declared his intention…
Abuja, Nigeria; The Director-General of the Nigerian Law School, Professor Isa Chiroma (SAN), has attributed the delay in the release of Bar examination results to incidents of examination malpractice, dismissing claims of intentional withholding. Speaking during a session with the House of Representatives Committee on Justice, Professor Chiroma underscored the institution’s firm stance on curbing…
Kenya, Nigeria: The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has sanctioned Kenya Airways for multiple breaches of consumer protection regulations involving three passengers, including Ms. Gloria Omisore. In a formal notice dated May 7, 2025, the NCAA cited the airline for failing to uphold passengers’ right to care, neglecting to provide full disclosure of its terms…
