< 1 mn read The Enugu State Independent Electoral Commission (ENSIEC) has announced that it is 98 percent prepared for the Local Government elections scheduled for September 21. Prof. Christian Ngwu, the Chairman of ENSIEC, confirmed this during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday. Ngwu stated that all arrangements for the polls are in […]

< 1 mn read Governor Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia of Benue State announced on Thursday that the state is experiencing relative peace, allowing farmers to return to previously abandoned farms following years of clashes between farmers and herders. Speaking after a meeting with President Bola Tinubu, Alia highlighted that this farming season has seen significant improvements in security, enabling […]

< 1 mn read Residents of Bode Saadu in the Moro Local Government Area of Kwara State are dealing with the aftermath of severe flooding caused by intermittent downpours on Wednesday evening. The floods submerged many houses, forcing numerous residents to leave their homes and seek shelter elsewhere. The Bode Saadu community, located on the Ilorin-Jebba highway, was particularly […]

< 1 mn read As the 2024 Edo State governorship race heats up, attention is focused on Asue Ighodalo, the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) candidate. With an impressive career in the corporate world, Ighodalo is seen as a leader capable of delivering transformative governance. Ighodalo, a prominent Nigerian businessman, lawyer, and philanthropist, hails from a family with a strong […]

< 1 mn read The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has denied allegations that it is pressuring Igbo people to resign from the Nigerian Army and other security agencies. IPOB also refuted claims by the Nigerian Army that its members abducted and assaulted a soldier deployed to the South-East to spy on the Biafra movement. The Nigerian Army’s Director […]

< 1 mn read Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State and the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi Ganduje, have expressed optimism that the APC will dominate the upcoming September 21 council elections. They voiced this confidence during the grand finale of the party’s rally in Owerri on Thursday. While Uzodimma acknowledged that the party’s candidates […]

< 1 mn read In response to the economic hardships facing Nigeria, leaders at the Ifelodun Kajola Plank Market in Ladipo, Amukoko, Lagos State, are promoting family planning. This initiative is part of a broader outreach organized by The Challenge Initiative (TCI) in collaboration with Development Network Communication (DEVCOMS). Key Points: Family Planning Outreach: Market leaders and participants have […]

2 mn read The Federal Government of Nigeria is making strides toward de-criminalizing attempted suicide, according to Prof. Muhammed Pate, the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare. This announcement came during a news conference in Abuja on September 14, 2024, marking World Suicide Prevention Day, which had the theme “Changing the Narrative on Suicide.” Key Points: Current […]

< 1 mn read President Bola Tinubu has decided to forgo attending the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York, directing Vice President Kashim Shettima to represent Nigeria at the global summit. Key Points: Focus on Domestic Issues: Tinubu’s decision comes as he aims to address pressing domestic challenges, particularly in the wake of […]

< 1 mn read The Edo Democracy Movement (EDM) has accused the Nigeria Police Force of bias and selective law enforcement as the Edo State governorship election approaches on September 21. Key Points: Accusations of Bias: EDM claims the police have failed to arrest Blessing Agbomhere, an All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain and Supernumerary Chief Superintendent of Police, despite […]

< 1 mn read In a significant boost for agriculture in Cross River State, 200 farmers in Odukpani Local Government Area will each receive ₦1 million to cultivate a high-yielding, disease-resistant maize variety. Key Highlights: Project Grow Initiative: The loans are part of the state government’s Project Grow initiative, which aims to cultivate 2,000 hectares of maize across four […]

< 1 mn read The Nigeria Agricultural Quarantine Service (NAQS) has endorsed the National Single Window (NSW) Project, a major government initiative aimed at optimizing port-clearing processes, improving trade efficiency, and increasing federal revenue. Key Points: Support for NSW Project: Dr. Vincent Isegbe, NAQS Comptroller General, confirmed NAQS’s commitment to the NSW Project during a visit from NSW Project […]

< 1 mn read The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has called on State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) to list on the Nigerian Exchange as part of President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda. SEC Director General Dr. Emomotimi Agama highlighted that listing SOEs would promote democratization, inclusiveness, and wealth creation for Nigerians. He emphasized that inclusivity fosters ownership and unity, urging […]

< 1 mn read The Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA) has announced the release of water from the Lagdo Dam in Cameroon into the River Niger and River Benue in Nigeria’s North Central region. NIHSA has urged residents in flood-prone areas to relocate immediately to safer locations in anticipation of potential floods. Director General Umar Mohammed issued this warning […]

< 1 mn read Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, has publicly called on his predecessor and current Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, to step aside and clear his name amid serious allegations. In an interview on TVC, Lawal accused Matawalle of involvement in banditry and money laundering during his tenure as governor. Lawal stated, “If I were […]

< 1 mn read Chaos erupted at Senator Stella Oduah’s Estate in Akili-Ozizor, Ogbaru Local Government Area of Anambra State, following the shooting and killing of Noel Chinedu Okechukwu, a final-year Fine and Applied Arts student at Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University (COOU), Igbariam. According to a petition filed by the deceased’s father, Rex Peters Okechukwu, and sent to the […]

< 1 mn read President Bola Tinubu has appointed his deputy, Senator Kashim Shettima, to lead Nigeria’s delegation at the 79th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York, USA. In a statement from Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, it was revealed that President Tinubu, who returned to Nigeria last Sunday after trips […]

< 1 mn read Chief Oliver Okpala, Senior Special Assistant on Public Enlightenment to the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Abdullahi Ganduje, has dismissed rumors that Ganduje is involved in a new attempt to dethrone Emir Muhammadu Sanusi of Kano. An online report titled “Ganduje leads a fresh plot to dethrone Emir Muhammadu Sanusi” alleged […]

< 1 mn read The Lagos State Government, through the State Environmental Sanitation Corps (LAGESC), commonly known as KAI, has sealed off Idera Market in Oshodi for violating environmental laws. Major Olaniyi Cole (retd), Corps Marshal of KAI, confirmed the closure on Thursday, stating it is part of a broader initiative to enforce environmental cleanliness in registered markets across […]