Katsina, Nigeria — Muhammad Yakubu, a political science undergraduate at Al-Qualam University, has commenced a dedicated seven-day prayer marathon for Vice President Kashim Shettima. Marking the fourth day of the prayers today, Yakubu revealed that the initiative is driven by “love, respect, and deep political admiration” for the vice president. He explained that the prayers…
Lagos, Nigeria— Residents of Nigeria and several West African countries are set to witness a rare celestial event on Sunday, September 7, as a total lunar eclipse illuminates the night sky starting from 8:00 PM West Africa Time (WAT). The eclipse, expected to last approximately 83 minutes, will bathe the Moon in a striking reddish…
Abuja, Nigeria— The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) has expressed deep sorrow over the recent boat mishap in Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State, which reportedly claimed about 60 lives. In a statement issued by its Chairman and Governor of Kwara State, Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, the Forum commiserated with the government and people of Niger…
Abuja, Nigeria — The National Pension Commission (PenCom) and the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) are embroiled in a dispute concerning the administration of the country’s N24.6 trillion pension fund assets. Earlier, the labour union gave PenCom a two-week ultimatum to inaugurate its board and provide a detailed report on the status of the pension funds….
Abuja, Nigeria — To address deforestation and climate change, Julius Berger Nigeria Plc, collaborating with the Forest Research Institute of Nigeria (FRIN) and the Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF), has embarked on planting over 20,000 trees at the Muhammadu Buhari Cantonment of the Nigerian Army located in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). This weekend’s activity has…
Abuja, Nigeria — The Federal Ministry of Art, Culture, Tourism, and the Creative Economy has initiated Phase Two of the Creative Economy Development Fund (CEDF), a significant government program aimed at accelerating growth in Nigeria’s creative and cultural sectors. According to a statement from Nneka Anibeze, Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the Minister,…
Ife, Nigeria — Yoruba activist Chief Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, has issued an apology to the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade, for statements he made during a recent visit to the Ooni of Ife’s palace. In a video released Saturday, Igboho rejected allegations that he insulted the Alaafin, explaining that…
Lagos, Nigeria — President Bola Tinubu has joined the management and staff of The Nation newspaper in expressing sorrow over the death of their Assistant Editor, Evelyn Osagie, who passed away last Sunday at age 49 following a brief illness. Through a statement by his spokesman Bayo Onanuga, the President described Osagie’s passing as a…
Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State — Following the death of the revered Awujale of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona (Ogbagba II), the longest-serving monarch in the region, a keen contest has emerged among 17 princes from the Fusengbuwa ruling house seeking to succeed him. Oba Adetona passed away on July 13, 2025, at the age of 91,…
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,…
Uyo, Nigeria — Miss Comfort Emmanson, central to the controversial Ibom Air incident, has revealed a distressing account of the ordeal she endured involving a flight attendant during a Uyo-Lagos flight. In an Instagram post on her @soft_commy account, Emmanson alleged that flight hostess Julian Edwards physically assaulted her by forcefully pulling off her frontal…
Lagos, Nigeria — A multi-agency flood simulation exercise was conducted in Agboyi-Ketu, Lagos, as part of the Italian Government-funded Flood Resilience Project aimed at strengthening preparedness and response capacity in flood-prone communities. The exercise brought together the Nigerian Red Cross Society (NRCS), International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), National Emergency Management…
Abuja, Nigeria — President Bola Tinubu has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of the Emir of Zuru, His Royal Highness Muhammadu Sani Sami (Gomo II), describing it as a significant loss for the nation. The President acknowledged the retired general and former military governor of Bauchi State’s valuable contributions both as an administrator and…
Abuja, Nigeria — Prison Fellowship Nigeria (PFN) has called for the adoption of a restorative justice system as a vital reform for Nigeria’s criminal justice framework. The call was made by PFN Executive Director, Dr. Jacob Tsado, during the opening of the Fellowship’s 2025 Prayer Week held at Four Square Church in Asokoro, Abuja. Dr….
London/Birnin Kebbi — The Emir of Zuru in Kebbi State, retired Major General Muhammadu Sani Sami, has passed away at the age of 81 in a London hospital. The Chief Press Secretary to the Kebbi State Governor, Ahmed Idris, confirmed the sad news in a statement issued in Birnin Kebbi, the state capital. Sani Sami,…
Lagos, Nigeria — The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has confirmed that it has spent more than ₦88 billion on repairing vandalized power infrastructure nationwide from 2021 to date. At a recent public sensitization event held at the Odogunyan 132kV Transmission Substation in Ikorodu, TCN’s Principal Manager for Lines, Engr. Seyi Onabajo, highlighted the financial…
Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State — Governor Biodun Oyebanji has officially dissolved the Ekiti State Executive Council with immediate effect, signaling a significant cabinet reshuffle ahead of the upcoming gubernatorial primaries scheduled for October 2, 2025. The affected Commissioners and Special Advisers have been directed to hand over their responsibilities to the Permanent Secretary or the most…
Osogbo, Osun State— Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has vowed to tackle all identified deficiencies within the Osun-Osogbo Sacred Grove in preparation for the 2026 festival. Delivering a speech at the grand finale of this year’s festival on Friday, Governor Adeleke, represented by his deputy Kola Adewusi, committed to carrying out renovations to enhance…
Abuja, Nigeria— The European Union (EU) has pledged an extra €250,000 (around ₦450 million) in humanitarian assistance to support thousands displaced by recent violent attacks in Benue and Plateau States. The funds, provided via the Disaster Response Emergency Fund (DREF) managed by the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), will enable…
Abuja, Nigeria— The Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA) has issued a flood alert for 198 Local Government Areas (LGAs) across 31 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), warning of high to very high flood risks between August 7 and 21, 2025. NIHSA’s Director General, Umar Ibrahim, attributed the warning to persistent rainfall and rising…
Ijebu Ode, Nigeria— The Ijebu Kingdom is in mourning following the passing of its revered monarch, Oba Sikiru Kayọde Adetọna, the Awujale, who has joined his ancestors after a remarkable 65-year reign. The announcement came from the Ijebu Traditional Council, with the palace confirming the news in a statement issued late Sunday. Reflecting on his…
Kogi, Nigeria — The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has carried out a joint assessment of the damage caused by recent flooding in parts of Kogi State, particularly in Lokoja and Kabba local government areas. Following initial reports of the flood disaster, NEMA’s Director General, Zubaida Umar, directed the agency’s Abuja Operations Office—responsible for covering…
Abuja, Nigeria — Two major civil society organisations have urged the federal government to take immediate action over the continued occupation of Osun State local government council secretariats by officials of the All Progressives Congress (APC), despite court rulings declaring their presence illegal. In separate peaceful protests held in Abuja on Wednesday, the Nigeria Society…
Abuja, Nigeria — President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved a landmark transformation in Nigeria’s tax administration system, formally renaming the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) as the Nigeria Revenue Service. This major development follows the President’s assent to a suite of four comprehensive tax reform bills aimed at overhauling the nation’s fiscal framework. The newly…
Osogbo, Nigeria — The Government of Osun State has announced a public holiday for Friday, June 27, 2025, in observance of the Islamic New Year, Hijrah 1447AH. The declaration was made in a formal statement released by the State Commissioner for Home Affairs, Mr. Rasheed Aderibigbe, on behalf of Governor Ademola Adeleke, urging citizens to…
Abuja, Nigeria — President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reaffirmed the central role of Nigeria’s civil service in nation-building, lauding civil servants as the unseen architects behind effective governance and public service delivery. This recognition came during the opening ceremony of the first-ever International Civil Service Conference in Abuja, commemorating the 2025 Civil Service Week. Addressing…
Abuja, Nigeria — The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has projected a stretch of weather disturbances across the country, with thunderstorms and rainfall expected from Saturday through Monday, according to a weather outlook released in Abuja over the weekend. The agency disclosed that early morning thunderstorms would affect areas in the northern part of the country,…
Abuja, Nigeria — The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has projected a wave of thunderstorms and rainfall activities across various regions of the country from Saturday through Monday. In a weather outlook released on Friday in Abuja, NiMet highlighted the likelihood of early morning thunderstorms on Saturday in parts of Taraba, Kebbi, Zamfara, Kaduna, and Adamawa…
Abuja, Nigeria — As part of this year’s Democracy Day observance, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is scheduled to deliver a national address at 7:00 AM on Thursday, June 12, 2025, kicking off a series of key events commemorating the day. In a statement issued on Wednesday by Abdulhakeem Adeoye, representing the Inter-Ministerial Committee on Democracy…
Enugu, Nigeria — In commemoration of World Environment Day 2025, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has reaffirmed its partnership with state governments within the Enugu Field Office jurisdiction to address the growing threat of plastic waste. The announcement was made during a media dialogue held in Enugu, where Juliet Chiluwe, Chief of the UNICEF Enugu…
Abuja, Nigeria — President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has officially reopened the overhauled Abuja International Conference Centre (ICC), directing all Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) to pay for the use of the facility in order to guarantee its maintenance and long-term sustainability. The reopening ceremony took place in Abuja on Tuesday, June 10, 2025. During the event,…
