When the term “family” is mentioned, many people conjure up the classic image of a mother, father, and two children residing in a house with a white picket fence. This traditional view of the nuclear family has long been dominant in Western society. However, in today’s world, the concept of family has evolved into something…
Governor Ahmed Aliyu of Sokoto State has called on the Federal Government to provide urgent assistance to victims of devastating floods in the Tangaza and Illela Local Government Areas (LGAs). The floods, which have severely impacted 22 LGAs across the state, have caused extensive damage, with Tangaza and Illela being the hardest hit. Hundreds of…
Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Mohammed Ndarani, has warned that granting state pardons to convicted public officials weakens democratic institutions and undermines the rule of law. In an interview with Radio Nigeria in Abuja, Ndarani expressed his support for the stance taken by the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, SAN,…
President Bola Tinubu has called on the United Nations to prioritize debt forgiveness for Nigeria and other developing countries, urging creditors and multilateral financial institutions to provide relief. Tinubu’s appeal was made during the 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York, where he was represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima….
Military personnel from the 3 Battalion Nigerian Army barracks in Effurun, Delta State, have apprehended 150 youths suspected of engaging in internet fraud. The suspects were arrested at an alleged cybercrime training facility located within the Army Estate, Effurun, Uvwie, and have been handed over to the police for prosecution. According to reports, the arrests…
Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State has clarified that the state government cannot maintain the current palliative distribution program aimed at supporting vulnerable households in all 31 local government areas. During a media briefing held at the Banquet Hall, Government House, Uyo, to mark the state’s 37th anniversary on September 23, 2024, Governor Eno…
As the Edo State governorship election approaches, the Kimpact Development Initiative (KDI), a civil society organization, has expressed concerns regarding the security situation and the potential for vote buying. The election is scheduled for Saturday. KDI highlighted the possibility of a low voter turnout, predicting that participation may not exceed that of the 2020 election,…
The Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed a lawsuit aimed at replacing 27 members of the Rivers State House of Assembly who are aligned with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike. The lawmakers were accused of defecting from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Presiding over…
The Federal Government of Nigeria has received a donation of 50 tonnes of humanitarian aid from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to assist victims of the recent floods in the country. The relief materials were delivered to the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja and officially handed over by the UAE Ambassador to Nigeria, Salem…
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), FCT Council, has expressed serious concerns about the worsening economic conditions faced by Nigerians. This was stated in a communique issued after the council’s recent Congress in Abuja. The NUJ strongly criticized the recent hike in the price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), noting that the increase has placed…
The Chief Executive Officer of the National Library of Nigeria (NLN), Professor Veronica Chinwe Anunobi, has raised concerns about the country’s apex library and its documented heritage, warning that the institution is facing significant threats. Anunobi made this statement during her administration’s third annual press conference, highlighting the alarming state of the National Library and…
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has imposed fines totaling N9.11 billion on the country’s 11 electricity distribution companies (DisCos) for overbilling unmetered customers through estimated billing practices. The penalties were announced in the September 2024 Supplementary Order of the Multi-Year Tariff Order (MYTO), released by NERC on Friday. While NERC kept the electricity tariff…
The Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yorubaland, Iba Gani Adams, has expressed disappointment in President Bola Tinubu’s administration, accusing the President of failing to meet the expectations of many Nigerians who supported his rise to power. Adams specifically criticized Tinubu’s handling of the petroleum sector, particularly the recent hike in the price of premium motor spirit…
The Pakistani High Commissioner to Nigeria, Retired Maj-Gen. Sohail Khan, has highlighted Pakistan’s significant contribution to global peacekeeping efforts, noting that the country’s armed forces have been the largest contributors to United Nations peacekeeping missions since 1960. Speaking at the annual Defence and Martyrs Day commemoration in Abuja, Maj-Gen. Khan underscored the bravery of Pakistan’s…
The Forum of Zonal Coordinators of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has advocated for constructive dialogue instead of protests in response to the recent increase in petrol prices. The coordinators emphasized that engaging in discussions with relevant stakeholders would be a more effective way to address the issue and find sustainable solutions, rather…
The Delta State government has cautioned against the unauthorized collection of development levies, emphasizing that violators will face severe penalties, including up to two years in prison as prescribed by law. Fred Oghenesivbe, Director General of the Delta State Bureau of Orientation and Communications, issued the warning in a statement on Saturday. He reiterated that…
The National Unity Forum (NUF), a non-governmental organization focused on promoting national unity and diversity, has extended warm congratulations to Mr. Adeola Oluwatosin Ajayi on his recent appointment as Director-General of the Department of State Services (DSS) by President Bola Tinubu. In a statement released by the NUF’s National Coordinator, Comrade Godwin Meliga, on Wednesday,…
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has disassociated itself from a widely circulated notice claiming that the student body is organizing nationwide protests on September 15, 2024, in response to the recent fuel price hike. Speaking to Newsmen, NANS national president, Comrade Lucky Emonefe, clarified that no such protest has been planned, labeling the…
The Inter Party Advisory Council (IPAC) has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Chartered Institute of Forensics and Certified Fraud Investigators of Nigeria (CIFCFIN) to conduct forensic reviews and analyses of candidates’ credentials ahead of elections. At the signing event in Abuja, IPAC Chairman, Alhaji Yusuf Dantalle, stated that the agreement is…
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has announced that over 153 million Subscriber Identification Modules (SIMs) have been successfully linked to a National Identity Number (NIN), achieving a compliance rate of 96%, up from 69.7% in January 2024. In a directive issued on Wednesday, the NCC instructed all Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) to ensure the mandatory…
The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, has announced that President Bola Tinubu will soon submit the whistleblowing policy to the National Assembly for legislative approval. Edun made this statement during a meeting in Abuja on Wednesday, titled “Implementing the Whistleblowing Policy in Nigeria: Issues, Challenges, and the Way Forward.”…
President Bola Tinubu has extended his condolences to the people of Ningi Emirate and the Bauchi State government following the death of Alhaji Yunusa Muhammad Danyaya, the Emir of Ningi. The revered first-class monarch passed away early Sunday morning. In a statement, President Tinubu praised the late Emir as a distinguished leader who used his…
The Department of State Services (DSS) has released Adejuwon Soyinka, the Regional Editor of The Conversation Africa, following his detention at Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, on Sunday. Earlier in the day, the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) took to X (formerly known as Twitter) to demand Soyinka’s immediate release, citing concerns over freedom…
Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Remi Tinubu, has extended her congratulations to the Acting Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, on behalf of Nigerian women. Justice Kekere-Ekun is the second woman in Nigeria’s history to hold the top judicial position, a fact that underscores the significance of her appointment. In a statement, Mrs. Tinubu…
The Federal Government, through the National Economic Council (NEC), has finalized plans to provide N3 billion in relief to states severely impacted by recent flooding. Affected regions include Kebbi, Sokoto, Zamfara, Jigawa, Katsina, Niger, Gombe, and Kano, among others. Minister of Finance, Wale Edun, made the announcement during a visit to Birnin Kebbi alongside Governor…
Nigeria has been elected as the chair of the Governing Council for the African Regional Institute for Geospatial Information Science and Technology (AFRIGIST) during the institute’s 55th council meeting held at Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife, Osun State. Surveyor General of the Federation, Abuduganiyu Adebomehin, will represent Nigeria and lead the council for the next…
President Bola Tinubu has accepted the voluntary resignation of the Director General of the National Intelligence Agency (NIA), Alhaji Ahmad Rufa’i Abubakar. In a briefing at the State House, Abubakar cited personal and family reasons for his decision, emphasizing that his departure was not due to any serious issues. He expressed gratitude to President Tinubu…
Music sensation Justin Bieber has joyfully announced the arrival of his first child with wife Hailey Bieber. Taking to Instagram, the pop star shared a heartwarming image of their newborn son’s tiny foot, accompanied by the caption, “Welcome home.” The couple has named their baby boy Jack Blues Bieber. The announcement quickly drew congratulatory messages…
The last of eight prospective corps members kidnapped in Zamfara State over a year ago has been released and reunited with their families, marking the end of a long ordeal. The Director General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brigadier General Yushau Ahmed, announced the development during a press briefing in Abuja on Friday….
The newly appointed Acting Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, has pledged to restore public confidence in the nation’s judiciary. Following her swearing-in ceremony in Abuja, she addressed journalists, expressing her commitment to improving the judiciary’s reputation and performance. “We aim to elevate the judiciary to greater heights and improve its reputation. We want…
The Lagos State Taskforce has launched an operation to eliminate illegal roadside petrol sellers, particularly targeting the Mile 2 Oke area along the Oshodi-Apapa Expressway. This initiative is part of the state’s ongoing efforts to address the environmental and security challenges posed by unauthorized vendors and the proliferation of makeshift structures in the area. Under…
