Abuja, Nigeria — The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has strongly criticized the federal government’s approval of a 50% increase in telecommunication tariffs, describing it as an oppressive measure that burdens Nigerian workers and citizens. In a statement issued yesterday by NLC President, Comrade Joe Ajaero, the union denounced the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC)’s decision as…
Abuja, Nigeria — The Minister of Women Affairs, Hajiya Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, has called for strengthened collaboration with the Ministry of Education to intensify efforts toward empowering the girl child in Nigeria. Hajiya Sulaiman-Ibrahim emphasized that education is a cornerstone for sustainable development, poverty alleviation, and long-term economic growth. She highlighted that investing in the education…
Abuja, Nigeria — The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has strengthened its collaboration with the US Embassy to address human trafficking cases involving American citizens in Nigeria. This was revealed during a courtesy visit by a delegation from the US Embassy’s American Citizens Services, led by Tom Finken, to NAPTIP’s…
Abuja, Nigeria — The National Association of Telecoms Subscribers (NATCOMS) has firmly opposed the Nigerian Communications Commission’s (NCC) decision to approve a 50% tariff hike for telecom operators. The approval was announced on Monday following requests by the Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria (ALTON) and the Association of Telecommunications Companies of Nigeria (ATCON)…
Abuja, Nigeria — The management team of the Gambia Bureau of Statistics (GBoS) is undertaking a one-week study tour of Nigeria’s National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) to enhance its capacity to provide accurate and reliable data for The Gambia. The Statistician General of GBoS, Mr. Nyakassi Sanyang, explained that the decision to visit Nigeria’s NBS…
Abuja, Nigeria — The Minister of Communication, Innovation, and Digital Economy, Mr. Bosun Tijani, has declared Nigeria a global leader in data protection and digital innovation. Speaking at the launch of the National Data Protection Commission’s (NDPC) first certification program in Abuja, Tijani highlighted Nigeria’s exceptional strides in data security frameworks, noting that the country…
Abuja, Nigeria — The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) is poised to unveil its 2025 Seasonal Climate Prediction (SCP) and the State of the Climate in Nigeria report, marking a groundbreaking step toward inclusivity and accessibility. For the first time, the SCP will be presented in three major Nigerian languages, a move aimed at ensuring wider…
Abuja, Nigeria — President Bola Tinubu is set to inaugurate a high-level committee to tackle the recurring issue of fuel tanker explosions and implement preventive safety measures across the country. The announcement was made by the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, during a condolence visit to the Palace of the Emir of…
Osogbo, Osun State — In a bid to bolster economic development, the Osun State Government has registered 700 youths for its inaugural creative seminar aimed at unlocking the potential of the state’s creative economy. The announcement was made yesterday by Mr. Bamikole Omisore, Special Adviser to Governor Ademola Adeleke on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), during…
Lagos, Nigeria— The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Lagos Zone, has cautioned the Federal Government against replacing the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) with the Nigeria Education Loan Fund (NELFund), arguing that both serve distinct purposes crucial to Nigeria’s education sector. Speaking at a press briefing in Lagos, Zonal Coordinator Prof. Adelaja Odukoya highlighted…
Abuja, Nigeria — The National Population Commission (NPC) has made an urgent appeal for increased funding to bolster its operations and ensure the successful conduct of Nigeria’s forthcoming population and housing census. Budget Presentation at National Assembly Hon. Nasir Isa Kwarra, the NPC chairman, led the commission’s delegation to the House of Representatives Committee…
Ilorin, Nigeria — The Kwara State Residents Registration Agency (KWASRRA) has employed 300 youths and registered over 270,000 residents as part of its efforts to improve service delivery across the state. Speaking during an inter-ministerial press briefing organized by the State Ministry of Communications in Ilorin, KWASRRA’s Acting General Manager, Mr. Tajudeen Jimoh, announced the…
Kano, Nigeria —. A total of 390 Nigerian migrants stranded in Niamey, Niger Republic, have been successfully repatriated to Nigeria, arriving at the Nigeria Immigration Training School, Kano, at 1:05 a.m. on Tuesday. The group comprised 387 adult males, two adult females, and one infant boy. This latest repatriation was coordinated by the Nigerian Mission…
Johannesburg, South Africa — Over 400 illegal miners remain trapped underground in a gold mine in North West Province, South Africa, two months after a police raid meant to curb illegal mining activities. The alarming situation was revealed on Monday by Mining Affected Communities United in Action (MACUA), a South African miners’ rights organization, which…
Abuja, Nigeria — The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has announced plans to celebrate athletes who recently brought honor to the FCT through their exceptional performance in various competitions. The announcement was made in a statement highlighting that the special reception, scheduled for Thursday, January 16, 2025, is aimed at recognizing…
Abuja, Nigeria — The Nigerian Senate has announced plans to conduct a public hearing on the Tax Reform Bills as part of efforts to finalize and pass them for the third reading. The development was disclosed by Senator Abba Moro, Chairman of the Senate Ad-hoc Committee on Tax Reform, after a closed-door meeting with key…
Oyo, Nigeria — Hon. Akeem Adeyemi, a prince and member representing Oyo Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, has celebrated the ascension of Oba Akeem Abimbola Owoade as the new Alaafin of Oyo. The lawmaker, popularly known as Skimeh, called on Yoruba monarchs and citizens to support the new king. The congratulatory message was…
Asaba, Nigeria — Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori has called on Nigerians to shun inflammatory remarks and divisive tendencies, emphasizing the need for unity, peace, and development to honor the sacrifices of the nation’s fallen heroes and veterans. The governor made this appeal during a special interdenominational thanksgiving service held at Emmanuel The Saviour Catholic…
Kano, Nigeria — The Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has called for calm among residents, warning that anyone attempting to ignite chaos in the state will be consumed by their own actions. The Emir made this statement in a viral video following the Court of Appeal’s verdict, which ruled in his favor on a…
Abuja, Nigeria — The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has refuted claims of a national grid collapse on Saturday, attributing power outages in parts of the country to isolated line trippings. In a statement by TCN spokesperson Ndidi Mbah, the agency clarified that the disruptions were localized and primarily affected bulk power supply to the…
Rivers/Bayelsa, Nigeria — The Federal Government has announced April 2025 as the deadline for completing the dualisation of the East-West Road, specifically the stretch from Ahoada in Rivers State to Kaiama in Bayelsa State. This was disclosed by the Minister of Works, David Umahi, in a statement signed by Mohammed Ahmed, the ministry’s Director of…
Warri, Nigeria — Prophet Jeremiah Fufeyin, Founder of Christ Mercyland Deliverance Ministry, has sparked online debate following his prayer for President Bola Tinubu and a plea for the restoration of Nigeria’s glory. Speaking during the 2025 crossover service at Mercy City, Fufeyin prayed for strength for Tinubu and urged the government to prioritize the welfare…
Osogbo, Nigeria — Governor Ademola Adeleke has donated relief materials worth several millions of naira to victims of disasters across the three senatorial districts of Osun State. The distribution ceremony, held in Osogbo, was facilitated by the Special Adviser on Emergency, Mr. Emiola Fakeye, who represented the governor. The items included food supplies such as…
Birnin Kebbi, Nigeria — The Kebbi State Government has unveiled plans to construct a modern Government Reservation Area (GRA) in Kawara village, southeast of the state capital. The initiative was announced following a site inspection led by Governor Nasir Idris, alongside senior officials from the Ministry of Lands and Housing and the Secretary to the…
Kano, Nigeria — A man in Kano State, Malam Surajo Yarima, has called on Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf to address an alleged injustice after his house, valued at N20 million, was auctioned for N2 million to settle a N300,000 debt. In an interview with Hikima Radio/TV, monitored by newsmen on Tuesday, Yarima revealed that his…
Ibadan, Nigeria — The Oyo State High Court in Ibadan has declined bail applications for Naomi Silekunola, Oriyomi Hamzat, and Abdullahi Fasasi, all implicated in the tragic stampede at Islamic High School, Bashorun, which claimed the lives of 35 children. The ruling, delivered by Justice Olawoyi on Tuesday, followed a request by the state’s Attorney…
Bauchi, Nigeria — Former Kano State Governor and New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) leader, Rabiu Kwankwaso, has advised President Bola Tinubu to reconsider his stance on the proposed tax reform bills, urging him to listen to public concerns. In an interview with the BBC Hausa Service monitored in Bauchi, Kwankwaso described the tax bills as…
Ibadan, Nigeria — Vice President Kashim Shettima has emphasized the importance of humility and foresight in leadership, noting that true leaders achieve lasting success through these qualities rather than an unquenchable thirst for power. The Vice President shared these insights while lauding the leadership style of Ekiti State Governor, Abiodun Oyebanji, during the traditional wedding…
Ihiala, Anambra State — Governor Chukwuma Soludo has announced a ₦10 million reward for information leading to the capture of each suspect involved in last Monday’s attack. The tragic incident occurred during a burial ceremony, claiming seven lives, including two security operatives. The assailants, who unleashed gunfire on mourners, targeted security personnel near the Local…
Port Harcourt, Nigeria — The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has invited former President Olusegun Obasanjo to tour the Port Harcourt Refinery to verify its operational status. The invitation follows remarks made by Obasanjo during a recent Channels Television interview, where he criticized the management of Nigeria’s refineries and recalled events from his tenure…
OkFirst Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu marked the arrival of Nigeria’s first baby of 2025 at Asokoro Hospital, Abuja, on Wednesday. Represented by the wife of the Vice President, Hajiya Nana Shettima, Mrs. Tinubu presented gifts to the first male and female babies of the year, as well as other infants born on January 1. In…
