< 1 mn read The Assistant Inspector General of Police in charge of Zone 7, AIG Benneth Igweh, has announced that no form of protest or procession will be permitted in Abuja. This declaration follows intelligence reports indicating that certain groups plan to conduct unauthorized protests in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). AIG Igweh stated, “October 1 is our […]

2 mn read One of the leaders of the upcoming protest, Omoyele Sowore, who was a presidential candidate in the 2023 general election, has reaffirmed that the demonstration will take place across all 36 states of Nigeria. Sowore shared updates about the protest on his X account on Monday, September 30, 2024, stating, “NO GOING BACK! #FearlessInOctober.” He […]

< 1 mn read The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has issued a strong warning to patent medicine dealers against selling substandard and counterfeit drugs in Nigeria. During a one-day sensitization and awareness campaign in Abuja, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, NAFDAC’s Director-General, represented by Bitrus Fraden, Director of Post Marketing Surveillance, emphasized that such drugs […]

2 mn read The Ebonyi government announced on Monday that flight operations at Chuba Okadigbo Airport Onueke are expected to commence in November. Ngozi Obichukwu, the State Commissioner for Aviation, made this statement during a briefing with Gov. Francis Nwifuru, which coincided with his inspection of the facility as part of the state’s 28th anniversary celebrations. Obichukwu explained […]

< 1 mn read Medical experts at the University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital (UPTH) have clarified that chest and abdominal pain are not definitive indicators of ulcers. They made this clarification during the specialists’ monthly ‘ground rounds’ at the hospital on Monday. Dr. Amadi Christian, a Cardiovascular Surgeon, noted that abdominal pain could signify more serious conditions, such […]

< 1 mn read Prof. Monday Igbafe, the Benin Zonal Coordinator of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), has successfully escaped from kidnappers in Edo State.

< 1 mn read The Forum of National Youth Leaders of all Political Parties in Nigeria (FNYLPPN) has urged President Bola Tinubu to take action against the ongoing hardship in the country. The FNYLPPN Chairman, Eze Onyebuchi Chukwu, made the appeal during a media conference in Abuja on Monday. Chukwu expressed confidence in Nigerian youths to surpass the achievements […]

2 mn read The Benue State Government sealed the Benedictine Order of Peace and Unity Academy Foundation Nyiman, Makurdi, on Monday due to its failure to meet approved educational standards. Dr. Terna Francis, the Director General of the Bureau for Education Quality Assurance (BEQA), led the operation and highlighted that the school was operating in an incomplete hotel […]

< 1 mn read President Bola Tinubu has officially sworn in Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun as the 23rd substantive Chief Justice of Nigeria. The ceremony took place on Monday, September 30, 2024, just five days after her confirmation by the Senate. Justice Kekere-Ekun took the oath of office and signed the oath register at the Council Chamber of the State […]

< 1 mn read Residents in Abuja have shared varying opinions on whether poverty or bad spouses are the primary contributors to broken homes. In separate interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday, individuals expressed their views on this pressing issue. Marian Waluwe, a civil servant, asserted that a bad spouse is detrimental to marriages, noting […]

< 1 mn read Mathew Kolawole, the immediate past Speaker of the Kogi State House of Assembly, has expressed support for President Bola Tinubu’s government, stating that it requires more time to establish itself due to the challenging economic conditions inherited from the previous administration. In an interview with journalists on September 29, 2024, Kolawole urged Nigerians to exercise […]

2 mn read Hafsat Abdulhamid, a National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member serving in Katsina State, has successfully revitalized three broken-down boreholes in the Dandagoro community, located in Batagarawa Local Government Area. The boreholes, which had been non-functional for over two years, were essential for the community’s access to potable water. Background of the Project The initiative, part […]

2 mn read The Nigerian Army has announced the successful elimination of eight terrorists and the rescue of 40 abducted individuals in a series of coordinated operations across the country. The army shared these updates in a post on its official X handle on Monday, highlighting the ongoing efforts to combat terrorism and enhance national security. Key Operations […]

< 1 mn read As Nigeria approaches its 64th Independence Anniversary on October 1, former Director-General of the Voice of Nigeria (VON), Osita Okechukwu, has called on citizens to reflect on the nation’s achievements despite current socioeconomic challenges. In an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Enugu, Okechukwu, a founding member of the All Progressives Congress […]

< 1 mn read A dog meat seller identified only as Erica has reportedly absconded with a six-month-old baby boy in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. The incident occurred on Aneke Lane, Mile 2 Diobu, on Sunday last week. Erica, a man in his mid-30s from Akwa Ibom State, had only been living in the neighborhood for two months. Neighbors […]

< 1 mn read A Taliban court in Afghanistan’s northern province of Faryab publicly flogged a woman for having an illegitimate relationship and fleeing from home. According to a statement from the Taliban’s Supreme Court, she received a punishment of 30 lashes and was sentenced to six months in prison. In Afghanistan, any sexual relationship outside of marriage is […]

< 1 mn read Vanguard Media Limited has issued a clarification, stating that it did not publish any statement attributed to the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, regarding the reasons for Bobrisky’s detention outside prison walls. The organization emphasized that the story published by Opera News was an inaccurate representation of their original content. In light of this, Vanguard […]