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Abuja, Nigeria— The Federal Government has officially inaugurated a multi-agency task force dedicated to tackling the escalating menace of counterfeit drugs and unwholesome processed foods nationwide. Unveiled in Abuja, the Federal and Zonal Task Force represents a key initiative to protect public health and restore trust in Nigeria’s healthcare system. Professor Muhammad Ali Pate, Coordinating…
The Commissioner of Police for Special Intervention Squad, Abayomi Shogunle has explained that human rights activist, Omoyele Sowore is being detained because he refused to make a statement. News reports that Sowore, a former presidential candidate of the African Action Congress is in police custody following petitions against him. The development had triggered reactions with…
Birnin Kebbi, Kebbi State— In a proactive move to bolster disaster preparedness at the grassroots level, the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) recently led a comprehensive flood simulation exercise in Dukku, a riverine settlement near Birnin Kebbi identified as highly vulnerable to flooding this 2025 season. The exercise, carried out in partnership with the Kebbi…
Abuja, Nigeria— The Nigeria Police Force has justified the ongoing detention of human rights activist and former presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore, stating that his refusal to provide a statement during interrogation necessitates his continued custody. Commissioner of Police for the Special Intervention Squad, CP Abayomi Shogunle, addressed protesters and journalists at the Force Headquarters in…
Lagos, Nigeria — The Senior medical and economic, and budget planning experts have raised concern over a $27.4 million funding gap threatening access to contraceptive commodities in Nigeria, warning that the shortfall could reverse gains made in family planning and reproductive health services across the country. The experts said the deficit in funding has left…
Kano, Nigeria — Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has donated ₦110 million to support the families of 22 athletes from Kano State who tragically lost their lives in a road accident earlier this year. The donation, made under the Victim Support Fund initiative, was announced on Thursday by Sanusi Dawakin Tofa, spokesperson to Governor…
Abuja, Nigeria — The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has announced plans to blacklist renowned Fuji musician, King Wasiu Ayinde Marshal (popularly known as K1 De Ultimate), for a period of six months following his recent altercation with officials of ValueJet airline at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport. The development was disclosed on Thursday by…
Abuja, Nigeria — The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has strongly condemned the reported detention of Omoyele Sowore, journalist and presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), urging the Nigerian Police to release him without delay. In a statement issued Thursday, the rights group described Sowore’s continued detention and prosecution as a clear…
Miami, USA — Excitement is building in the entertainment world as Afrobeats sensation David Adeleke, widely known as Davido, and his wife, Chioma Rowland, arrived in Miami, Florida, ahead of their much-anticipated white wedding ceremony. The couple’s arrival was confirmed on Wednesday through a video posted to Davido’s Instagram story, showing them boarding a private…
Abuja, Nigeria — The European Union has announced fresh humanitarian support for victims of ongoing violence in Benue and Plateau States, committing an additional €250,000 (approximately ₦450 million) to assist thousands of internally displaced persons across both regions. The new funding, revealed in a statement on Thursday, will be channeled through the Nigerian Red Cross…
Paris, France — The race for football’s most prestigious individual honour intensified on Thursday as France Football unveiled the official 30-man shortlist for the 2025 Ballon d’Or, spotlighting elite players who have delivered extraordinary performances across club and international competitions over the past season. Among the frontrunners are England’s Jude Bellingham, France’s Kylian Mbappé, and…
Abuja, Nigeria — The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has launched an investigation into an incident involving popular Fuji musician, Wasiu Ayinde Marshal, also known as K1 De Ultimate, over an alleged violation of aviation security protocols at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. In a statement issued on Wednesday, August 6, 2025, FAAN…
A hearing-impaired woman, Hauwa’u Bello, on Wednesday dragged her husband, Usman Shuaibu, before a Shari’a court sitting in Magajin Gari, Kaduna state, on grounds that he gives her only N50 for food. The complainant, who communicated through sign language, which was interpreted by one Aisha Sulaiman, said her husband was starving her. “We got married…
Abuja, Nigeria— Acting Chairman of the Federal Character Commission (FCC), Kayode Oladele, has called for strengthened collaboration with the National Assembly to uphold the principles of equity, inclusiveness, and fairness in allocating public offices and socio-economic opportunities throughout Nigeria. Speaking at a meeting with the House Committee on Federal Character in Abuja, Mr. Oladele emphasized…
Abuja, Nigeria— Ahead of the 2027 general elections, All Progressives Congress (APC) Governors have reaffirmed their confidence, declaring that the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and other opposition parties stand no chance against the APC. Senator Hope Uzodinma, Chairman of the APC Governors Forum, made this declaration during a visit to the party’s national secretariat in…
Abuja, Nigeria–The Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced with profound sadness the passing of one of its dedicated diplomats, Ms. Ziphorah Kela, who died on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, following a brief illness at a private hospital in Abuja. Ms. Kela, a mid-career officer in Nigeria’s Foreign Service, joined the ministry in 2013 as…
Bauchi, Nigeria — Residents of a federal housing estate built in 2016 for low-income earners in Bauchi State have protested a planned eviction from their homes. They are appealing to President Bola Tinubu to stop the move and protect them from being forced out. The peaceful protest took place on Tuesday at the estate, where…
Former Kaduna state governor, Malam Nasir El-Rufai, has penned down a birthday message to his wife, Asia Ahmad El-Rufai, describing her as ‘My Oga At The Top’ El-Rufai, who stated this in a birthday message on his verified Facebook page, asked his friends, followers, and fans to join him and his family in praying for…
KADUNA STATE, NIGERIA – The Hausa Christian Development Initiative (HACDI) has raised alarm over what it described as a disturbing land grab and religiously motivated persecution against Hausa Christians in Danlawal Domain, Ikara Local Government Area of Kaduna State. In a press statement released on Monday, August 4, 2025, the group detailed ongoing threats, destruction…
LAGOS STATE – Many residents of Lagos State, especially those on the Island, were evicted from their homes on Monday by floods caused by torrential rainfall that lasted for over 12 hours. NEWS gathered that residents of Jakande in the Lekki area and the Ijede community in Ikorodu had their belongings submerged in floods that…
Former Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Prof. Isa Ali Pantami, has called on President Bola Tinubu to reward 17-year-old Nafisa Abdullah Aminu, who recently won a global English competition in the UK, the same way the government rewarded the Super Falcons and D’Tigress for their victories. Pantami made the appeal on his verified X…
Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu prepared Tuesday to unveil an updated Gaza war plan designed to destroy Hamas and secure the release of dozens of hostages, with Israeli media reporting he would order the total occupation of the Palestinian territory. Netanyahu was expected to meet security chiefs in Jerusalem to issue new orders, even as…
Lagos, Nigeria — Acclaimed Nigerian author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie has described Labour Party’s Peter Obi as a leader guided by humility, integrity, and national interest—rather than personal ambition or a desperate pursuit of power. Speaking on Channels Television’s Amazing Africans programme aired Monday, Adichie praised Obi’s consistency and selflessness, noting that despite the outcome of…
Akure, Nigeria — Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has honoured Super Falcons defender, Tosin Demehin, with a ₦30 million cash reward and a house for her stellar performance at the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco. The announcement was made on Monday during a civic reception held in Akure to celebrate Ondo…
Lagos, Nigeria — The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has officially released the results of the 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) for school candidates, with a notable drop in performance compared to the previous year. In a statement issued on Monday, August 4, 2025, via its official handle on X, WAEC announced…
London, United Kingdom — The Most Rev Cherry Vann, newly appointed Archbishop of Wales and the Anglican Communion’s first openly gay female primate, has described same-sex marriage in church as “inevitable,” while reflecting on decades of navigating her faith and identity in secrecy. In an interview published on Sunday by The Guardian UK, the 66-year-old…
Atlanta, United States — Manchester United battled Everton to a 2-2 draw in the final match of the Premier League Summer Series on Sunday, securing the top spot in the pre-season US tour tournament. The Red Devils wrapped up the round-robin series with seven points, following earlier victories over West Ham (2-1) and Bournemouth (4-1)….
Abuja, Nigeria — The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has projected widespread thundery and rainy conditions across the country from Monday through Wednesday, cautioning against potential flash flooding in several areas. In a weather outlook issued on Sunday, NiMet forecast morning thunderstorms with moderate rainfall across parts of Adamawa, Taraba, Sokoto, Kebbi, Zamfara, Jigawa, Kano, and…
NIGERIA – The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has claimed that the African Democratic Congress, ADC, is using ‘419 format’ on Nigerians. Keyamo stated this while speaking on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics. According to him, ADC is not using new tactics and therefore cannot deceive Nigerians ahead of the 2027 elections. “They…
Lagos, Nigeria— Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have intercepted cocaine and tramadol 225mg hidden in 71 vehicle side mirrors destined for Libreville, Gabon, at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) Ikeja export shed. The NDLEA spokesperson, Femi Babafemi, disclosed that the first batch seized on July 19, 2025, included 57,420 tramadol…
Abuja, Nigeria— The Federal Government has highlighted the charcoal trade as a major threat to Nigeria’s forest sustainability and the livelihoods of millions, particularly in rural and peri-urban areas. Dr. Aishetu Ndayako, Permanent Secretary of the Ecological Project Office, Office of the Secretary to the Federal Government, spoke at a stakeholders dialogue convened by the…
