The National Population Commission (NPC) has successfully registered and issued birth certificates to over 10 million children across Nigeria. Chairman of the Commission, Alhaji Nasir Isa Kwara, disclosed this during a press briefing following the presentation of a birth certificate to the “Baby of the Year” by First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu at Asokoro General…
Nasarawa State Governor, Abdullahi Sule, has signed the Nasarawa State Electricity Law 2024, enabling the state to generate and distribute electricity independently. The signing ceremony took place at the Government House in Lafia, marking a milestone in Nasarawa’s pursuit of sustainable energy solutions. The law aligns with a constitutional amendment signed by former President Muhammadu…
Governments across all levels have been urged to include special provisions for reputable orphanages in their annual budgets to enhance their operations and welfare. Mrs. Funmi Falana (SAN), a women’s rights advocate and Director of Women Empowerment and Legal Aid (WELA), made this appeal during her annual Christmas celebration with the children of Erelu Angela…
Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has condemned the killing of Rev. Fr. Tobias Okonkwo, a Catholic priest in Anambra State, and called for decisive action to end the nation’s incessant killings. Rev. Fr. Okonkwo, manager of the College of Nursing Sciences at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Ihiala, was shot dead by…
The Nigerian Governors’ Forum (NGF) has expressed profound grief over the death of Prince Abdulkadir Mahe, the chief of staff to Kwara State Governor and NGF Chairman, Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq. In a statement issued by NGF Director-General, Dr. L.O.T. Shittu, Prince Mahe was praised as an outstanding public servant known for his unwavering commitment to good…
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has announced planned power outages in parts of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to facilitate maintenance work at two major transmission substations. Ndidi Mbah, TCN’s General Manager of Public Affairs, disclosed in a statement on Saturday that the outages will affect Gwagwalada and surrounding areas on Saturday, December 28,…
WARRI, DELTA STATE – Hundreds of passengers have been stranded at the Warri train station for two days following the breakdown of the free train service introduced for the festive season. The situation, reported by newsmen has led to mounting frustration among travelers as the crowd at the station continues to swell. Eyewitnesses described the…
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has dismissed claims by a media outlet alleging it approved a 40% hike in telecommunications service tariffs starting January 2025. The report claimed the tariff increase would result in telephone calls costing N15.40 per minute, SMS priced at N5.60, and a minimum cost of N1,400 for a 1GB data bundle….
The Osun State High Court has dismissed widespread reports claiming it sentenced a young man, Olowookere Segun, to death for stealing a fowl. In a statement titled “Setting the Record Straight”, dated December 20 and signed by the Chief Registrar, Omisade F.I., the court described the claims as baseless and maliciously fabricated to tarnish the…
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has arrested the parish priest and officials of the Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Abuja following a tragic stampede during a charity event that left at least 10 people dead. The incident occurred on Saturday during a grocery distribution event organized by the church. Witnesses reported that a…
The President of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Archbishop Daniel Okoh, has described this year’s Christmas as bittersweet, marked by a mix of joy and sorrow following recent tragic stampedes at charity events in Abuja and Anambra State. In a statement commemorating the festive season, Archbishop Okoh expressed deep concern over the loss of…
Five individuals narrowly escaped tragedy on Christmas Day following a collision between two commercial buses at Iyana-Era, along the Mile 2-Badagry Expressway, Lagos. The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) confirmed the incident, attributing the cause to excessive speeding and brake failure in one of the buses. According to LASTMA’s Director of Public Affairs, Adebayo…
The Yoruba Council Worldwide (YCW) has expressed profound sorrow over the tragic deaths caused by recent stampedes in Ibadan, Abuja, and Okija, which claimed at least 67 lives, including those of children and pregnant women, during Christmas-related events. In a statement, the council lamented the fatalities at a children’s Christmas carnival in Ibadan, organized by…
The World Bank has raised Nigeria’s target for National Identification Numbers (NIN) issuance under the Digital Identity for Development (ID4D) project from 148 million to 180 million, signaling confidence in the country’s progress despite previous setbacks. Launched in February 2020 with a $430 million budget, the ID4D project seeks to create an inclusive digital identity…
Protests have erupted across Syria after a Christmas tree was burned in Suqaylabiyah, a predominantly Christian town in central Syria. The incident, which occurred on Christmas Eve, has sparked outrage among Christian communities demanding better protection for minorities. Videos circulating online show masked individuals setting the tree on fire, leaving uncertainty about whether their intention…
Governor Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra State has signed the 2025 budget, valued at ₦606.99 billion, into law. The budget, titled “Changing Gears 2.0,” was approved during a ceremony at the Governor’s Lodge in Amawbia on Monday, just a month after its presentation to the State House of Assembly. Governor Soludo highlighted the budget’s alignment with…
The Federal Ministry of Women Affairs has distributed food items to women groups in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) as part of its “Renewed Hope Year-End Intervention” aimed at supporting vulnerable families during challenging economic times. Speaking at the program’s launch, the Minister of Women Affairs, Hajiya Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, said the initiative underscores the government’s…
The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has dismissed allegations of extrajudicial killings during the #EndBadGovernance protests, as detailed in Amnesty International‘s (AI) recent report. The report, titled “Bloody August: Nigeria Government’s Violent Crackdown on #EndBadGovernance Protests”, claimed that police actions led to at least 24 deaths across six northern states. In a statement, Force Public Relations…
A total of 403 Nigerians, including children, have been successfully repatriated from the Niger Republic through a coordinated humanitarian effort. Speaking at the reception held at the Nigerian Immigration Service Training School in Kano, the Federal Commissioner of the National Commission for Refugees, Migrants, and Internally Displaced Persons (NCFRMI), Hon. Aliyu Tijani, revealed that the…
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has expressed deep concern over the recurring deaths caused by stampedes during palliative distribution across the country. In a statement issued by its President, Archbishop Daniel Okoh, CAN described the pattern as “troubling” and extended condolences to the victims of the latest tragedy, which occurred at the Holy Trinity…
A joint security task force has arrested a private miner and sealed off two mining sites in Kure, Amba community, Kokona Local Government Area of Nasarawa State. The State Commissioner for Environment and Natural Resources, Mr. Yakubu Kwanta, disclosed this during a raid on the illegal mining site in the area. According to Mr. Kwanta,…
The Minister of Women Affairs, Hajiya Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, has expressed sorrow over the recent stampedes in Maitama, Abuja, and Okija, Anambra State, during food distribution events aimed at providing relief during the festive season. In a statement issued on Saturday by her media team, the minister described the tragic incidents as avoidable, noting that while…
The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has directed a thorough investigation into recent stampedes linked to the distribution of palliatives and relief materials across the country during the festive season. The incidents have led to tragic losses in several states. In Ibadan, Oyo State, a children’s funfair on December 18, 2024, turned tragic when a…
Labour Party leader and former presidential candidate Peter Obi has attributed the recent deadly stampedes at rice distribution centers across Nigeria to the harsh economic conditions gripping the nation. The incidents, which claimed numerous lives, occurred in Okija, Anambra State, and a Catholic church in Abuja, where at least 10 people died on Saturday. Just…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has suspended all official engagements in Lagos, including his planned attendance at the 2024 Lagos Boat Regatta, to mourn victims of the recent stampedes in Abuja and Okija, Anambra State. The incidents, which occurred at the Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Abuja and a community center in Okija, resulted in multiple…
The newly-appointed Permanent Secretary of the State House, Temitope Fashedemi, has called for unwavering commitment and diligence from staff in their service to the nation. Speaking during the handover ceremony following recent postings of Permanent Secretaries, Fashedemi emphasized the need for staff to remain focused and dedicated to their responsibilities. He pledged to build on…
President Bola Tinubu has approved free train services across the country from December 20, 2024, to January 5, 2025, to ease transportation costs during the Christmas and New Year celebrations. The announcement was made by the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, during a press briefing in Abuja. Idris highlighted that the initiative…
The Supreme Court has imposed a fine of N5 million on former presidential candidate Ambrose Owuru for filing frivolous lawsuits against President Bola Tinubu. The court dismissed Owuru’s latest suit, which alleged President Tinubu’s non-qualification for office due to a $460,000 forfeiture in the U.S. related to an alleged drug offense and accusations of being…
The Minister of Women Affairs, Hajiya Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, has called on Nigerian women to embrace mentorship as a tool for personal and collective growth, urging them to be both mentees seeking guidance and mentors fostering opportunities for others. Speaking at the 13th edition of the Business Day Inspiring Woman Series held at the Civic Center…
The Federal Government has secured a $500 million loan from the World Bank to finance the Human Capital Opportunities for Prosperity and Equity (HOPE) project, aimed at transforming education and healthcare services nationwide. Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Senator Abubakar Bagudu, disclosed this during a meeting with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Mission Chief…
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has reaffirmed Nigeria’s dedication to press freedom, despite occasional challenges. Speaking at the 2024 Annual Conference of the International Press Institute (IPI) in Abuja, Idris highlighted President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s commitment to media freedom and the protection of civic space in the country. Themed “Democracy,…
