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Army donates clothes to 400 vulnerable Zamfara children

Brig.-Gen. Sani Ahmed, Commander of 1 Brigade Command of the Nigerian Army in Gusau, announced various initiatives undertaken to mark the Nigerian Army's 161st...

Kaduna govt to distribute ₦10bn fertiliser in 21 days

Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State recently outlined his administration's achievements and ongoing initiatives during a State Executive Committee Meeting of the All Progressives...

Museveni’s strict diet that even his opponents admire

President Yoweri Museveni of Uganda is renowned for his disciplined and strict lifestyle, particularly in terms of diet and personal habits. At 79 years...

Court says Buhari’s minister must account for ₦729bn payment to poor Nigerians

In a significant legal development, a Federal High Court in Lagos has compelled former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disasters Management and Social Development, Sadiya...

Gaddafi financed Rawlings’ Limann government overthrow with $1 million – Ex soldier

In a recent interview with Joy News, Corporal Matthew Adabuga, a retired officer of the Ghana Armed Forces, provided significant insights into the overthrow...

Ghanaian man cries as DNA says 12-year-old girl he sent to Germany isn’t his child

The story of Kwabena Opoku, a Ghanaian residing in Germany, has sparked a significant public debate following revelations from a DNA test regarding the...

LASUTH’s obstetric unit records 2,500 monthly child deliveries – CMD

Prof. Adetokunbo Fabamwo, the Chief Medical Director of Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH), highlighted in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria...

LASTMA impounds 9,370 vehicles for alleged traffic violations

The General Manager of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), Olalekan Bakare-Oki, disclosed in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)...

Sokoto Gov orders LG chairmen, others to return diverted ₦30m Sallah giftsSokoto Gov orders LG chairmen, others to return diverted ₦30m Sallah gifts

Governor Ahmad Aliyu of Sokoto State has directed local government chairmen and officials of the Local Government Education Authority who diverted ₦30,000 Sallah gifts...

Kenyans online react after Nairobi public toilets increase charges by 100%

The cost of using public toilets in parts of Nairobi has doubled, sparking widespread anger among Kenyans. The new charges, which have increased from...

Obi, Atiku, Kwankwaso must unite to kick out Tinubu in 2027 – Ex-APC chieftain

A former chieftain of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Salihu Lukman, has called on the main opposition candidates from the 2023 General Elections...

ECOWAS re-elects Tinubu as chairman for another year

Member nations of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) have re-elected Nigeria's President Bola Tinubu as the Chairman of the regional bloc....

NDLEA arrests couple, associate, recovers ₦2.1bn worth drug in Lagos

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a couple, Mmadu Agbakoba (54) and Ijeoma Agbakoba (39), along with their associate, Ifeoma Okoye...

NNPP NEC confirms Kwankwaso’s expulsion, disbands NWC

The National Executive Council (NEC) of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has announced the dissolution of its National Working Committee (NWC), which was...

Niger, Burkina Faso, Mali’s seats at ECOWAS’ summit vacant as countries no-shows

Despite Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso expressing their intention to exit the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), the organization reserved seats for...

NiMet predicts 3-day rains from Monday

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has forecasted thunderstorms and rains from Monday to Wednesday across various parts of the country. Here's a summary of...

Sanwo-Olu to pensioners – Don’t give your gratuity to Churches, Mosques

On July 4, 2024, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State addressed retirees during the 105th batch retirement bond certificate presentation ceremony, emphasizing prudent use...

NCAA suspends 10 private jets for failing to comply with recertification process

The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has suspended ten private jet operations for failing to initiate the recertification process required for holders of the...

Samoa Agreement: All you need to know about the controversial treaty signed by Tinubu

The Samoa Agreement, recently signed by President Bola Tinubu, has become a focal point of controversy in Nigeria due to its provisions supporting LGBT...

Mining operators make huge profits but refuse to give FG hence rate hike – Alake

The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced an increase in rates and charges for all activities in the mining sector. This development aims to...

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