< 1 mn read The organizers of the second edition of Cross River’s Queen of Humanity Pageantry have announced that the winner for 2024 will take home an impressive ₦42 million. Michael Moses, the Producer of the pageantry, shared this news during a press conference in Calabar on Saturday. Initiated by Enyoawan Otu, the wife of the Cross River […]

< 1 mn read President Bola Tinubu has extended his congratulations to Hon. Shirley Botchwey, Ghana’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, on her recent election as the incoming Secretary-General of the Commonwealth. The election took place on Friday during a meeting of leaders from the 56 Commonwealth nations in Apia, Samoa. Botchwey, a former lawmaker who has […]

< 1 mn read The Governing Council of Federal Polytechnic Bida, Niger, has summoned the immediate past Rector, Dr. Abubakar Abdul-Dzukogi, to address certain issues concerning his administration. This invitation was announced following the council’s recent meeting in Bida. Chairman of the Council, Alhaji Ismail Muazu-Hassan, stated that Dr. Abdul-Dzukogi is expected to appear before the council to provide […]

< 1 mn read Dr. Idowu Audu, the Deputy Incident Manager of the National Polio Emergency Operations, revealed on Saturday that Nigeria accounts for 70 percent of the world’s polio vaccine consumption, yet the country has not achieved significant progress in eradicating the virus. Speaking at the Third Quarter Review/Engagement Meeting of the Kwara State Traditional Leaders’ Council Committee […]

< 1 mn read Governor Umar Namadi of Jigawa State has officially approved the payment of the new ₦70,000 National Minimum Wage to state workers. The announcement was made by Sagir Musa, the Commissioner for Information, Youths, Sports, and Culture, during a news briefing in Dutse on Saturday. This decision follows a report from the state’s Minimum Wage Committee, […]

< 1 mn read The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has strongly condemned the unauthorized use of its official uniform and accoutrements by controversial blogger and activist Martins Otse, also known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), in a viral video posted on social media. In the video, Otse introduced himself as CSP VeryDarkMan, claiming to be Nigeria’s number one online police and […]

< 1 mn read The Kano State Independent Electoral Commission (KANSIEC) has declared candidates of the New Nigerian People’s Party (NNPP) as winners in all 44 Local Government Areas and 484 wards following Saturday’s local government elections. Prof. Sani Malumfashi, KANSIEC Chairman, announced that NNPP candidates swept both chairmanship and councillorship seats, with 44 candidates winning chairmanship and 484 […]

< 1 mn read In a viral video circulating on social media, former Niger Delta militant leader Asari Dokubo accused the Yoruba people of betraying the Ijaw community, following what he described as President Bola Tinubu’s neglect. Dokubo, who claimed to have extensively supported Tinubu in the 2023 presidential election, expressed disappointment, saying he emptied his bank account and […]

< 1 mn read A fire broke out on a small section of the Lagos Blue Line track on Saturday, October 26, 2024, near the NEPA Station close to the Eko Bridge in the Apogbon area of Lagos State. Gboyega Akosile, spokesperson for Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, confirmed the incident, reporting that it occurred around 4:12 p.m. Akosile assured the […]

< 1 mn read The Jigawa State Government has officially withdrawn from the Supreme Court case challenging the constitutionality of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The state’s Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Bello Abdulkadir-Fanini, announced the decision during a press conference in Dutse on Saturday, October 26. Abdulkadir-Fanini confirmed that a notice of withdrawal was filed on […]

< 1 mn read At the Unveiling and Rebranding Nigeria Initiative (URNI) event in Abuja on October 26, Professor Attahiru Jega, former Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), delivered an impassioned address on the critical need for patriotism in steering Nigeria away from a potential socio-political collapse. In his keynote speech, titled “Rise Up Patriots, Take Pride […]

< 1 mn read The Nigerian government has announced its commitment to bolstering local animation and children’s programming, aiming to foster national pride through culturally relevant content. At the launch of the Unveiling and Rebranding Nigeria Initiative (URNI) on October 26, Malam Lanre Issa Onilu, Director General of the National Orientation Agency (NOA), outlined the project’s goals. Representing the […]

< 1 mn read A teacher at Obada Idi-Emi High School in Imeko Afon, Ogun State, is under investigation following the death of a student, Monday Ariyo, allegedly due to excessive punishment. The incident reportedly took place on October 15 and was publicized on social media by activist Adetoun Onajobi Lanre-Adeniyi. According to Adetoun, Ariyo made a remark about […]

< 1 mn read On Saturday, the Presidency condemned The Guardian’s October 25 lead article titled “Calls for military intervention: misery, harsh policies driving Nigerians to desperate choices.” Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, claimed the article promoted unrest against President Bola Tinubu’s administration and undermined responsible journalism. Onanuga argued that The Guardian’s report […]

< 1 mn read The Nigerian Army Ordinance Corps (NAOC) held a farewell ceremony for five retired Major Generals at Abalti Barracks, Surulere, Lagos, marking their formal disengagement from active military service. The Reviewing Officer, Maj.-Gen. Omotomilola Akintade, addressed the gathering, reflecting on a career journey marked by dedication, resilience, and shared experiences among the officers. Akintade expressed gratitude […]

< 1 mn read The Defence Headquarters confirmed on Friday that a Naval personnel was shot dead by a colleague in Zamfara State during an undisclosed argument. Leading Seaman LS Akila reportedly opened fire with his service rifle early Friday morning in Dansadau, located in the Maru Local Government Area of Zamfara State. Both personnel were serving in Team […]

< 1 mn read Former Senate leader, Senator Ali Ndume of the APC for Borno South, has expressed strong support for President Bola Tinubu’s recent de-dollarisation policy, describing it as “the right steps in the right direction.” Ndume believes that this policy will enhance the strength of the naira and facilitate transatlantic trade with nations that do not rely […]

< 1 mn read An Abia State High Court in the Bende Judicial Division has confirmed that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) remains bound by a previous order that prohibits it from holding State, Local Government, and Ward congresses in Abia State. This ruling comes just hours before the party’s rescheduled State Congress set for Saturday, October 26. The […]

< 1 mn read An Abia State High Court in the Bende Judicial Division has reiterated that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is still bound by a previous order that restrains it from conducting State, Local Government, and Ward congresses in Abia State. This confirmation comes just hours before the party’s rescheduled State Congress set for Saturday, October 26. […]