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Oshiomhole warns Edo North farmers against reselling distributed fertiliser

Senator Adams Oshiomhole (APC-Edo North) has distributed 1,200 bags of NPK 50kg fertilizer to farmers in his constituency, aiming to boost agricultural activities and...

Zamfara Govt reacts to reports governor’s kitchen got ₦19 billion budget

The Zamfara State Government, through its Commissioner for Budget and Economic Planning, Abdulmalik Gajam, has denied reports circulating on social media that ₦19 billion...

Governor’s wife provides free pap to help children with malnutrition issues

Dr. Nonye Soludo, the wife of the Anambra State Governor, launched the Nonye’s Healthy Living Pap initiative to combat child malnutrition in the state....

Commissioner raises alarm about drug abuse in Lagos

Lagos State Commissioner for Youth and Social Development, Mobolaji Ogunlende, has declared drug abuse a pandemic in the state, requiring urgent collective action. Speaking...

Atiku trade tackles over #EndBadGovernance protests

The recent #EndBadGovernance protests, sparked by economic hardships and hunger, have intensified the public discourse around the Nigerian government's response to civil unrest. This...

Commissioner says Otu needs ₦100bn to repair 2020 EndSARS protest damages

Cross River State Commissioner for Finance, Michael Odere, has highlighted the substantial financial burden of ₦100 billion required to repair and replace government assets...

Nasarawa residents criticise 12-hour curfew for disrupting businesses

Residents of Ado in Karu Local Government Area (LGA) of Nasarawa State are expressing frustration with the 12-hour curfew imposed in response to the...

Hold Tinubu accountable for Northern unrest – Shehu Sani

Shehu Sani, a former Nigerian lawmaker, has called for urgent action from northern elites to address the long-standing issues plaguing the region. In his...

Yusuf set to invest ₦502m in clean water for Kano’s growing population

The Kano State Government has allocated ₦502 million for the purchase of 10 water pumps to enhance the Tamburawa and Chalawa water treatment plants....

#EndBadGovernance: Journalist attacked, protesters assaulted by thugs in Rivers

The #EndBadGovernance protests, which have been ongoing for a week, have seen a significant escalation in tensions, especially in Northern states where some demonstrations...

Katsina residents turn to special prayer as last resort to tackle economic hardship

In Katsina State, residents have turned to spiritual means to address the economic hardship and insecurity affecting their community. On August 6, 2024, a...

APC never came to solve people’s problems – Charly Boy claims

Nigerian singer and songwriter Charly Boy has voiced strong criticism against the ruling political party, the All Progressive Party (APC), claiming they had no...

Pole vaulter whose manhood knocked him out of Olympics offered $250,000 porn deal

French pole vaulter Anthony Ammirati, whose unfortunate incident with his manhood during the 2024 Olympic Games caused him to miss out on the final,...

Nigerian who wrote WASSCE 17 times bags award in US

Dr. Emmanuel Ahmadu, a Nigerian graduate who wrote the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) 17 times, received a prestigious award in the...

Police arrest 76 suspects with 25 Russian flags in Kano

In Kano State, the Police Command has arrested 76 individuals connected to the display of 25 Russian flags during recent protests. Among those arrested...

81 more suspects arrested for looting during hunger protest in Jigawa

In Jigawa, the Police Command has arrested 81 additional suspects for looting and vandalizing public property during nationwide protests, bringing the total number of...

Soldier arrested after warning shot kills 16-year-old boy in Zaria

The Nigerian Army expressed its deep regrets over the loss of life and committed to ensuring that justice is served in this unfortunate incident. In...

Protest: FG places Sowore, other sponsors on watchlist

The DSS also disclosed that some bank accounts linked to the protests had been blocked. The Nigerian government has directed the Nigerian Immigration Services (NIS)...

Sowore links thugs who attacked reporters in Lagos to Tinubu, Sanwo-Olu

This incident highlights ongoing tensions and raises concerns about press freedom and safety during protests in Lagos. Suspected hoodlums, alleged to be linked to President...

Ex-APC Chair in South Africa calls for death penalty for corrupt Nigerian officials

Bola Babarinde, former Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in South Africa, has advocated for the death penalty as a measure to combat...

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