< 1 mn read Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State has been widely praised for his administration’s impactful initiatives in the education sector, including free education and a student feeding program. The commendation came from the 100 Most Notable Peace Icons Africa, which is collaborating with the state government on the African Peace Scholarship Project to enhance educational service […]
< 1 mn read At the 79th United Nations General Assembly, Nigeria reiterated its demand for a permanent seat on the UN Security Council, underscoring its significant contributions to global peacekeeping. Defence Minister Mohammed Badaru highlighted Nigeria’s involvement in 41 peacekeeping missions and the deployment of over 200,000 troops since 1960, showcasing the country’s commitment to international peace and […]
< 1 mn read The Nigerian Army, in its latest operations, has rescued several kidnapped hostages and neutralized terrorists during sweeping counter-insurgency efforts across the country. On September 22, troops thwarted a terrorist raid aimed at looting villages in Borno State. Three terrorists were killed during the encounter, and troops recovered a significant haul of weapons, including a light […]
< 1 mn read The Federal Government has warned financial institutions that they face closure if they fail to comply with the accessibility law for persons with disabilities (PwDs). This comes after a recent incident involving Chris Agbo, a wheelchair user, who faced discrimination at a bank in Area 3, Abuja, on September 18, due to a lack of […]
< 1 mn read Troops from the 6 Division of the Nigerian Army have neutralised two suspected oil thieves and arrested 18 others in various anti-illegal bunkering operations across the Niger Delta. According to Lt.-Col. Danjuma Danjuma, the division’s spokesman, the operations spanned Akwa Ibom, Bayelsa, Delta, and Rivers states. During these operations, soldiers dismantled 13 illegal refineries, confiscated […]
< 1 mn read The recent Edo State governorship election has sparked widespread criticism from civil society organizations (CSOs), politicians, and stakeholders, who have raised concerns about the credibility of the electoral process. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has been the target of accusations regarding electoral misconduct and procedural lapses. The fallout from this election could significantly impact […]
< 1 mn read The Police Command in Kaduna State has announced the detention of two suspects involved in vandalizing air-conditioners (ACs) at government properties in the area. On September 21, Ibrahim Yusuf, Registrar of the Kaduna State High Court, reported an incident at the court complex, where unknown individuals pretended to be technicians sent by the Chief Judge’s […]
< 1 mn read President Bola Tinubu emphasized the importance of collective action among government, business leaders, civil society, and citizens for achieving economic stability as Nigeria aims for prosperity. He made this statement while represented by the Head of Service of the Federation, Mrs. Didi Walson-Jack, at the Nigerian Institute of Management Chartered (NIM) Annual National Management Conference […]
< 1 mn read In the aftermath of the Edo governorship election, Chief Dele Momodu, a prominent member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and former presidential aspirant, expressed his lack of surprise at the election results. In a WhatsApp message, he pointed to the pervasive issues of “gangsterism” among key political actors in both the APC and PDP. […]
< 1 mn read The Federal Executive Council (FEC) met on Monday to celebrate the All Progressives Congress (APC) victory in the recent Edo State governorship election. The meeting, presided over by President Bola Tinubu, included congratulations for the people of Edo State and the APC family on their significant achievement, which the party had not experienced in over […]
< 1 mn read The Taraba State government has issued a flood warning for residents in six local government areas (LGAs)—Karim-Lamido, Lau, Ardo-Kola, Gassol, Wukari, and Ibbi—due to the release of water from the Lagdo Dam in Cameroon. The Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA) has predicted severe flooding in various states, including Taraba, Adamawa, Benue, Nasarawa, Kogi, Edo, Delta, […]
< 1 mn read The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has officially rejected the results of the Edo State governorship election, as announced by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). During a media briefing in Abuja on Monday, Acting National Chairman Amb. Umar Damagum stated that the people of Edo State voted for the PDP’s candidate, Dr. Asue Ighodalo, and […]
< 1 mn read Nigerian troops have successfully killed eight notorious terrorist fighters and rescued 16 kidnapped hostages during recent operations against terrorism and insurgency across the country. The Nigerian Army announced these achievements via its official social media account on Monday. On September 22, troops thwarted a terrorist raid on several villages in Borno State, eliminating three attackers […]
< 1 mn read The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has pledged a donation of ₦200 million to support victims of the recent devastating floods in Borno State. This humanitarian gesture was announced by Dr. Abubakar Dantsoho, the Managing Director/CEO of the NPA, in a letter affirming the organization’s solidarity with the affected communities. Dantsoho expressed that the NPA stands […]
< 1 mn read The Nigerian government has renewed its call for a permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council, citing its extensive contributions to global peacekeeping efforts. During the 79th UN General Assembly, Minister of Defence Mohammed Badaru highlighted Nigeria’s commitment to international peace, noting the deployment of over 200,000 troops across 41 peacekeeping missions since its […]
< 1 mn read The Federal Government has warned that it may shut down financial institutions in Nigeria that fail to comply with accessibility laws for persons with disabilities (PwDs). This announcement comes from Mr. Ayuba Gufwan, Executive Secretary of the National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD), in response to a recent incident involving Mr. Chris Agbo, a […]
< 1 mn read The Federal High Court in Abuja has declined to remove Dr. Abdullahi Ganduje as the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Justice Inyang Ekwo dismissed a suit brought against Ganduje by the Northern APC Forum, ruling that the case lacked merit. The court found no evidence to establish that the plaintiff was a […]
< 1 mn read The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) secured all 260 political ward councillorship seats in the 17 Local Government Areas of Enugu State during the council elections held on Saturday. Prof. Christian Ngwu, Chairman of the Enugu State Independent Electoral Commission (ENSIEC), announced the results on Monday in Enugu, explaining that the delay in the announcement was […]
< 1 mn read Mr. Kelly Ogbalo, Chairman of the Labour Party (LP) in Edo State, claimed that the party would have won the recent governorship election if it had been free and fair. He made these statements during an interview in Benin, the state capital, on Monday. Ogbalo alleged that the election was characterized by significant irregularities, including […]
< 1 mn read Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo, has congratulated Senator Monday Okpebholo on his election as Governor of Edo State, expressing a commitment to strengthen ties with the incoming APC-led administration. In a statement issued Monday in Abuja by his Special Adviser on Media, Mr. Ismaila Isah, Ododo reacted to the Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC) […]
