NIGERIA – Former Kaduna Central senator, Shehu Sani, has warned that Nigeria may lose nurses to foreign nations if the ongoing strike is not resolved. Describing the strike by nurses and midwives as unfortunate, Sani urged the Nigerian government to meet their needs. Posting on X, he said some nurses now rely on selling doughnuts…
Abuja, Nigeria–President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Deputy Controller-General Olumode Samuel Adeyemi as the new Controller-General of the Federal Fire Service (FFS), effective August 14, 2025. The appointment was confirmed in an official statement issued by the Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB), and signed by its Secretary, Abdulmalik Jibrin….
NIGERIA – The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has warned against multiple and underage registration in Kebbi ahead of the August 18 commencement date for Continuous Voters Registration, CVR. The INEC Resident Electoral Commissioner, REC, in Kebbi, Abubakar Sarkin-Pawa-Dambo, gave the warning while briefing newsmen in Birnin Kebbi on Wednesday. He warned that “The INEC…
Lagos, Nigeria: The Lagos State University of Education (LASUED) has claimed top honors at the 2025 Lagos Campus Beach Soccer Tournament, emerging as overall champions after accumulating the highest points across their fixtures. The atmosphere was electric on Saturday, July 26, as sports fans gathered in large numbers at Atican Beach, Lekki, to witness the…
Former U.S. President Donald Trump is “seriously considering” a pardon for embattled music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs, who is currently in a Brooklyn jail awaiting sentencing after a partial conviction in his high-profile criminal trial. Combs, 55, was acquitted earlier this month of the most serious charges: sex trafficking and racketeering but was found guilty…
Celebrity barman, Pascal Okechukwu, popularly known as Cubana Chief Priest, has ignited reactions following his recent post on social media. In a recent Instagram post, the Celebrity barman shared a playful video from his vacation in France, using a catchphrase famously associated with Ati’s online call-outs. “PASKAL !!! You Will Suffer,” he captioned. The drama…
Kogi, Nigeria — The body of a photojournalist, Ayobami Aiyepeku, who was allegedly murdered by an officer of the Nigeria Correctional Service, has been recovered by police in Kogi State. Spokesman of the Kogi State Police Command, William Aya, confirmed the grim discovery to journalists on Tuesday. Aya stated that the decomposing corpse was found…
Ethiopia — The Vice-President of Nigeria, Kashim Shettima has given an insight into the reasons for the declaration of the ‘State of Emergency on Agriculture’ by the President Bola Tinubu’s administration. Shettima discussed, Country Perspectives: Government-led Strategies and Regional Framework’, at the ongoing UN Food Systems Summit Stocktake (UNFSS+4) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The News…
Nigeria — The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM), has responded to a viral video circulating on social media showing a group of Ghanaians protesting and demanding the deportation of Nigerians from Ghana on Tuesday. According to the viral video, the protestors accused some Nigerians of engaging in criminal activities and claimed their behaviour was incompatible…
Ogun State, Nigeria — A middle-aged farmer, Musa Kalamu, has died after being attacked by a stray elephant from a government forest reserve in the Itasin-Imobi area of Ijebu East Local Government, Ogun State. The incident occurred on Monday, July 28, 2025, around 4:30 p.m., while the victim was working on his farm. Kalamu, who…
Abuja, Nigeria — Dangote Petroleum Refinery has formally withdrawn its ₦100 billion lawsuit against the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd), and five major oil marketers. The notice of discontinuance, filed on Monday, July 29, was submitted by the refinery’s legal team led by Ogwu…
Kogi State, Nigeria — A 27-year-old man, Yayu Musa, has been arrested by a local vigilante group for allegedly murdering his mother-in-law in cold blood over a marital dispute related to infertility. The tragic incident occurred around 8 p.m. on Friday in the Olla community, Omala Local Government Area of Kogi State. According to local…
NIGERIA – Former Governor of Borno State, Ali Modu Sheriff, has maintained that the newly formed coalition party, African Democratic Congress (ADC), will not stand the test of time. The ADC was recently launched by opposition politicians, including former governors, former ministers and former Vice President Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, who are determined to wrest power…
NIGERIA – Globacom has announced ongoing network upgrade efforts aimed at enhancing the customer experience. The company disclosed that it has been working nonstop to guarantee that customers nationwide continue to receive good value, particularly in light of the most recent tariff increase that was authorised by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC). In order to…
Six Super Eagles players have doled out N24m to the Super Falcons as a reward for the team’s triumph at the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations. The players are captain William Troost-Ekong, Olaoluwa Aina, Ademola Lookman, Alex Iwobi, Leon Balogun, and Joseph Ayodele-Aribo. The Super Falcons rallied from two goals down to beat hosts…
NIGERIA – Super Falcons captain, Rasheedat Ajibade, has given a strong five-point advice to young Nigerian girls following Nigeria’s triumph at the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, WAFCON, final at the weekend. Ajibade, who won the WAFCON Player of the Tournament award, advised young Nigerian girls to hold on to their passion and work hard…
KOGI STATE, NIGERIA – Kogi State governor, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, yesterday revealed that his administration has expended over N1.3 billion for the payment of West African Examination Council, (WAEC), National Examination Council and Basic Examination Council fees for students in public schools. The governor who stated this during the launch of Conditional Cash Transfer…
NIGERIA – Banks, insurance companies and other financial institutions will henceforth report monthly transactions above N25 million for individuals and N100 million for firms to the tax authorities. This directive was contained in the Nigeria Tax Administration Act, NTAA section 29, titled, “ Information to be delivered by bankers and others” The NTAA is among…
EBONYI STATE – Governor of Ebonyi State, Francis Nwifuru, on Monday announced the suspension from office for one month without salaries 25 commissioners, 14 Senior Special Assistants, 24 Special Assistants and 22 Permanent Secretaries for failure to attend an important government function. This is contained in a statement issued on Monday by his Chief press…
Abuja, Nigeria — President Bola Tinubu on Monday shared a lighthearted family moment during the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) final, revealing how the tension of the match drew even the First Lady away from the kitchen. Speaking at a reception held at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, in honour of the victorious Super Falcons,…
London, England— Arsenal defender William Saliba has cautioned Premier League teams about the difficulty of playing against the club’s new signing, striker Viktor Gyokeres. The Swedish forward was introduced to fans ahead of Arsenal’s narrow 3-2 victory over Newcastle United during the final match of their preseason tour in Singapore. Gyokeres joined Arsenal in a…
Hull, England— Hull City are poised to finalize the signing of Nigerian winger David Akintola on a two-year contract, following his departure as a free agent from Turkish club Caykur Rizespor. The 29-year-old versatile winger chose the English Championship side over offers from Turkish clubs, including newly promoted Genclerbirligi. Akintola joined Rizespor in January 2024…
Abuja, Nigeria–The National Association of Nigerian Nurses and Midwives (NANNM) has announced a seven-day nationwide warning strike beginning at midnight on Monday, July 29, in protest over the federal government’s failure to meet longstanding demands. According to Jama Medan, Chairman of NANNM in the Federal Capital Territory, the association is mobilising members across all levels…
Abuja, Nigeria — President Bola Tinubu has revealed that he deliberately avoided watching the final match of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) due to the overwhelming tension, stating he didn’t want to risk raising his blood pressure. The President made the remark on Monday at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, during a reception in…
U. S , Nigeria–The United States Mission in Nigeria has issued a warning to visa applicants, stating that individuals seeking to travel primarily to give birth in the U.S. in order to obtain citizenship for their child will be denied entry. In a notice shared on Monday via its official X (formerly Twitter) account,…
Abuja, Nigeria– Nigeria’s tennis scene received a significant boost as Michael Emmanuel and Adesuwa Osabuohien emerged champions in the men’s and women’s singles categories at the 46th Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Senior Open Tennis Championship, held at the National Stadium Tennis Centre, Abuja. The week-long tournament concluded with thrilling finals, marking a major milestone…
Abuja, Nigeria–The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has awarded 12 journalists from across the region in recognition of their commitment to ethical and impactful journalism. The awards were presented during a ceremony in Banjul, The Gambia, as part of activities marking the ECOWAS 50th anniversary and aligning with its Vision 2050 agenda. The…
Abuja, Nigeria — President Bola Tinubu has honoured the Super Falcons and their technical crew with national awards and generous gifts following their triumphant performance on the international stage. The announcement was made during a special reception held at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, where the President celebrated the team’s achievements and lauded their dedication, resilience,…
Abuja, Nigeria–Nigeria’s Super Falcons have cemented their dominance in African women’s football, with four of their standout players named in the Best XI of the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). Team captain Rasheedat Ajibade, Esther Okoronkwo, Michelle Alozie, and goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie were included in the Confederation of African Football’s (CAF) team of…
Abuja , Nigeria – The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has issued a weather advisory forecasting widespread rainfall and thunderstorms across the country from Monday to Wednesday, warning of possible flash floods in several areas. According to its latest weather outlook, NiMet predicts thunderstorms accompanied by moderate rainfall on Monday morning in parts of Jigawa, Zamfara,…
Abuja, Nigeria–President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Monday hosted Nigeria’s victorious Super Falcons at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, awarding national honours and announcing generous rewards in recognition of their recent triumph at the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). Each member of the team will receive a three-bedroom apartment at the Renewed Hope Housing…
