The Primate of the Church of Nigeria, Anglican Communion, Archbishop Henry Ndukuba, has called for a state of emergency on social welfare in the country. Archbishop Ndukuba made this plea during the inauguration of a standing committee meeting of the church, emphasizing the urgent need for government intervention in addressing social welfare issues. Specifically, Archbishop…
The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has raised an alarm over an alleged plan by the National Officers Committee (NOC) to impose an illegal State Executive Council (SEC) in Kogi State. This development was revealed in a communiqué issued by the NMA Kogi State branch after an emergency general meeting. Signed by Chairman Dr. Abubakar Alhassan…
The Lagos State government has announced plans to temporarily close the Eko Bridge for eight weeks, starting from September 26, to facilitate reconstruction work. According to Oluwaseun Osiyemi, the Lagos Commissioner for Transportation, the closure will be implemented in phases to minimize disruptions. To mitigate the impact on traffic, motorists will be diverted to alternative…
During a presidential debate in preparation for the US Presidential election, former President and Republican candidate Donald Trump made a statement regarding deporting migrants who arrive in the US after fleeing prisons and mental institutions if he were to be elected. Trump claimed that there are millions of people entering the country from prisons, jails,…
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund, NELFUND, has announced the receipt of two million Naira, through a bank draft from a former beneficiary of student loan, Adegboyega Awomolo, SAN. This is contained in a statement by Monalisa Dike, from the Corporate Communications Department of the fund on Friday in Abuja. Dike said that…
Amid the biting economic hardship and current fuel scarcity in the country, the Senior Pastor of Awaiting The Second Coming of Christ Ministry, Adewale Giwa, on Thursday said President Bola Tinubu wants to use the first two years of his administration to serve his family, friends and associates. Giwa said Tinubu will use the remaining…
The Inspector-General of Police, Olukayode Egbetokun, has introduced new standardised uniforms for Supernumerary Police (SPY) officers and directed all organizations utilizing SPY personnel to adhere to the new uniforms. The announcement was made during the inauguration of the new standard SPY police uniforms in Abuja, where Egbetokun emphasized the importance of implementing the new uniforms….
The leadership of the Deeper Life Church has disavowed any connection to a 60-year-old man named Obatayo Adetunji, who has been accused of sexually assaulting a 14-year-old girl and claiming to be a pastor at the church. The church clarified that Adetunji is not affiliated with the church as a pastor and condemned rumors circulating…
The Archbishop of Living Christ Mission, Most Rev. Prof Daddy Hezekiah has appealed to the federal government to wake up and tackle the current economic realities which he said have imposed untold hardship on Nigerians. The man of God made the appeal during a church service to mark this year’s Father’s Day…
The National Working Committee (NWC) of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has dismissed the Benue State Chairman, Augustine Agada, and other members of the State Working Committee (SWC). The announcement, made by the NWC led by National Chairman Dr. Abdullahi Umar-Ganduje, was issued from the party headquarters in Abuja. This action contravenes a recent directive…
The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) has expressed the need for increased collaboration with the House of Representatives Committee on Insurance and Actuary Matters to strengthen deposit insurance in the country. During a retreat organized by the Corporation in Lagos, Managing Director/Chief Executive, Mr. Bello Hassan announced that 86% of the insured deposits of the…
A shortage of petrol has led to the resurfacing of long queues at fuel stations in Ilorin, as the scarcity spreads across Nigeria. Prices for a liter of petrol have skyrocketed to between N640 and N680 at major marketers’ filling stations, while some independent fuel marketers are selling at even higher prices of N900 to…
The National Union of Electricity Employees (NUEE) has issued a strong warning, stating that they will shut down the power sector if the President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Joe Ajaero, is arrested. The Intelligence Response Team (IRT) of the Nigerian Police Force invited Ajaero for questioning on charges including Criminal Conspiracy, Terrorism Financing,…
The State Coordinator of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in Rivers State, Mr George Mfongang, has expressed concern over the increasing rate of young Nigerian graduates migrating abroad in search of better opportunities. During a meeting with the Rivers State Commander of the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP), Mrs…
The Lagos State Government has announced plans to divert traffic at Ikeja Along bus stop, specifically between Ile Zik and Conoil Petrol Station on the Oshodi bound lane, from Saturday to Sunday. The Commissioner for Transportation, Mr. Oluwaseun Osiyemi, explained that the diversion would take place between the hours of 12 midnight and 4.00 a.m….
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has issued a stern warning to the Federal Government, urging it not to interfere in the tenure of union leaders in the country. Mr. Benson Upah, the Head of Information at NLC, expressed concerns about the government’s alleged attempt to impose a two-year tenure on labour leaders, describing it as…
Poultry farmers in Zamfara State are currently grappling with challenges such as high production costs and low patronage, leading to a decline in their businesses. One of the major issues highlighted by farmers like Mallam Ibrahim Usman is the economic hardship prevailing in the country, which has significantly impacted the poultry industry. Usman emphasized the…
The Nigerian Federal Government recently introduced the Customs, Excise Tariff Variation Order 2024 as a measure to enhance food security and alleviate inflation in the country. Mr. Mohammed Manga, the Director of Press and Public Relations at the Ministry of Finance, disclosed this development in a statement released in Abuja. The regulation, signed by the…
The Kwara State Polytechnic, Ilorin, has harvested maize from its farm cultivated on 20 hectares of land. The management of the institution had launched the school farm as part of strategies to curb encroachment of its vast land. The rector of the institution, Dr Abdul Mohammed who personally supervised the…
A devastating flood has left over 2000 households homeless in various communities within Talata Mafara local government area of Zamfara State. The flood has caused significant damage to properties, including livestock worth millions of Naira. The impacted communities include Ruwan Gora, Morai, Makera, Talata Mafara town, among others. Officials from the Zamfara State Emergency Management…
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has called for urgent reform of the Security Council, emphasizing the need for more representation for Africa. Guterres criticized the outdated structure of the Security Council, which he argued has failed to keep up with the changing world and lacks proper African representation. He highlighted that most African countries were under…
An official of the National Union of Electricity Employees, NUEE, and Vice Chairman of Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, Kogi State chapter, Eleojo Opaluwa, has allegedly been abducted by operatives of the Nigeria Police. It was gathered that Opaluwa was abducted by operatives of Police Intelligence Response Team, IRT, Mararaba, Nasarawa State, on August 4, 2024,…
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has refuted claims circulating on social media about upgrading corps members’ bank accounts to accommodate a new minimum wage of N70,000. In a statement released on Saturday, Eddy Megwa, the NYSC Director of Information and Public Relations, clarified that no official directive has been issued to implement the N70,000…
The governorship candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC) in the upcoming off-cycle governorship election in Ondo State, Kunle Ajayi Wizeman, was arrested along with other activists during a protest against bad governance in Akure, the state capital. The other protesters who were arrested include Patrick Owolabi, Oluwatobi Akinkuotu, Kolawole Kumuyi, and Olalekan Oladehinde. The…
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) recently rescued two injured pedestrians who were hit by a drunk driver while crossing the expressway with their luggage. The incident occurred near Mayfair Garden, heading towards the Epe area of Lagos. The accident involved a Toyota Camry and a commercial LT Bus, resulting in severe fractures to…
Kamala Harris is currently leading Donald Trump in three crucial battleground states, according to recent polls conducted by The New York Times and Siena College. The polls of likely voters in Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin show Harris with a 50 percent to 46 percent lead over Trump in each state. These three Midwestern states are…
Tony Elumelu, the founder and chairman of Heirs Energies, has called on the Nigerian government and security agencies to reveal the individuals responsible for oil theft in the country. Elumelu expressed his concerns in an interview with the Financial Times, highlighting how oil theft has led to a decreased interest from international oil companies in…
The Golden Penny Soup Festival 2.0 took place at the Ibadan Recreation Club and attracted over 8,000 attendees on July 27th. Sponsored by Golden Penny Semovita – My Soup’s first choice, the event showcased Nigerian cuisine with various soup stalls offering popular dishes like Egusi, Banga, Ila Alasepo, and Efo Riro, all served with Semovita….
Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State has initiated the distribution of agricultural inputs and grants totaling over N4.6 billion to farmers, communities, and IT startups in the state as part of his food security, agro-industrialization, and Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) development agenda. The distribution was launched at Okpara Square, Enugu, with the aim…
The commercial sex workers in Kano have appealed to organisers of the nationwide hunger protests to engage the Federal Government in dialogue. They told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday that the protests had ruin social-economic activities, leaving them without customers and struggling to survive. Monica James, who operates on France Road, said…
The Federal Government has issued a travel advisory to Nigerians planning to visit the United Kingdom, citing an increased risk of violence and disorder following recent riots. The unrest was triggered by the tragic deaths of three young girls at a concert. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs explained that the violence has…
