Tinubu Flags Off 2025 NCPC Delayed Easter Pilgrimage in Owerri
By Chinedu Echianu President Bola Tinubu has flagged off the Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission’s (NCPC) 2025 delayed Easter Pilgrimage exercise to Israel and Jordan. According to a statement signed by the Commission’s spokesman, Celestine Toruka, the ceremony, which took place at the Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport in Owerri, Imo State, was performed on the […]
Fresh Concerns Over Nnamdi Kanu’s Health, Medical Council Confirms Multiple Complications
By Chinedu Echianu Fresh concerns have emerged over the health condition of the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, following a medical review conducted by a team of experts from the Nigerian Medical Council. Lawyers representing Kanu including Barrister Maxwell Opara disclosed this on Wednesday after visiting him at […]
U.S. Mission Partners with Nigerian Stakeholders to Tackle Food Insecurity
By Uju Uwachukwu The U.S. Mission’s Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) in Lagos, in partnership with the Nigerian-American Chamber of Commerce (NACC), Kaduna Chapter, and the Nigeria Agribusiness Group (NABG), has convened a high-level roundtable to explore innovative trade approaches aimed at boosting Nigeria’s food security and economic growth. The event, themed “Innovative Approaches to Agricultural […]
Former IGP Arase Remembered as Reformer Who Redefined Nigeria Police
By Oluwakemi kindness The late former Inspector General of Police and ex-Chairman of the Police Service Commission, Solomon Arase, has been described as an institution who embodied intellect, discipline, and humanity. At a day of tribute held in his honour on Wednesday, Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, said Arase’s journey from joining the force […]
INEC Declares FCT Area Council Election Campaigns Open
By Anayo Akwitti The Independent National Electoral Commission has declared campaigns open for the 2026 Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Area Council election. It stated that political parties participating in the exercise are now at liberty to start their electioneering campaigns in public from Wednesday September 24th 2025 and end at midnight on Thursday February 19th […]
SSANU, NASU Extend Strike Ultimatum, Warn of Nationwide Action
By: Aremu Toyeebaht The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) and the Non-Academic Staff Union (NASU) have granted the Federal Government a two-week extension to address unresolved welfare issues affecting university staff nationwide. The unions, acting through the Joint Action Committee had initially given the government a seven-day ultimatum but extended it after meetings […]
Gov. Namadi Launches 200-Hectare Date Palm Project to Boost Jobs, Economy
By: Aremu Toyeebaht The Jigawa State Government has launched a large-scale date palm cultivation scheme, training 400 young people to become farmers in a move aimed at boosting food security, tackling desertification, and creating sustainable jobs. Governor Umar Namadi, speaking at the graduation ceremony held Monday at the Yakubu Gowon NYSC Orientation Camp, Dutse, described […]
Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan Returns to Senate, Labels Akpabio a Dictator
By: Aremu Toyeebaht Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan of Kogi Central on Tuesday returned to the National Assembly after months of suspension, declaring that she owes “no apology” for her stance and criticizing Senate President Godswill Akpabio’s leadership as “dictatorial.” Her office in Suite 2.05 of the Senate Wing was officially unsealed by Deputy Director of the […]
Kaduna-Bound Train Derailment: NSIB Faults NRC Over Negligence
By: Aremu Toyeebaht The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has raised alarm over recurring safety lapses on the Abuja–Kaduna rail corridor, blaming poor maintenance and lack of refresher training at the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) for the latest derailment that left 21 passengers injured. In its preliminary report released Wednesday, the Bureau said train number […]
Vice President Shettima to Represent Tinubu at 80th UN General Assembly
By: Aremu Toyeebaht Vice President Kashim Shettima will on Wednesday represent President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York, where he is expected to present Nigeria’s position on urgent global challenges. According to a statement by Stanley Nkwocha, Senior Special Assistant to the President on […]