< 1 mn read The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) has announced plans to carry out a controlled demolition of the Onigbongbo Police Barracks in Ikeja due to severe structural distress. The affected buildings, located inside the Onigbogbo MOPOL 20 Police Barracks, Ikeja GRA, have been deemed unsafe after an assessment by LASEMA. Dr. Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, Permanent Secretary […]

< 1 mn read Save the Children (SCI) Nigeria has raised concerns about the dire situation in Borno State, where no fewer than 150,000 children are currently living in 26 Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camps following last week’s devastating floods. Many of these children have been separated from their families, increasing their vulnerability. Duncan Harvey, Country Director of SCI […]

< 1 mn read The Igbo General Assembly (IGA) in Europe has appealed to President Bola Tinubu to release the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, arguing that this would bring an end to the ongoing agitations and insecurity in the South East. During the 14th Igbo General Assembly held in Sevilla, Spain, IGA […]

< 1 mn read The Nigerian Union of Teachers (NUT), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) branch, has resumed industrial action as of Wednesday, citing unresolved welfare issues with the six area councils. The strike follows previous actions suspended in October 2023 and January 2024. The decision to strike was communicated in a statement signed by NUT Chairman Mr. Abdullahi Shaf, […]

< 1 mn read From December 9 to 12, 2024, Abuja will host the African Academy of Sciences (AAS) Biannual Conference and General Assembly, featuring prominent figures like President Bola Tinubu, African Development Bank President Akinwunmi Adesina, and Kenyan lawyer and activist Patrick Lumumba. Tinubu will open the event, while Adesina will deliver a keynote address. Other notable speakers […]

< 1 mn read The media office of former Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi State has claimed that officers of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) attempted to arrest him on Wednesday night at the Kogi Government Lodge in Asokoro. According to a statement by the ex-governor’s Media Director, Ohiare Michael, the operatives fired gunshots into the air […]

< 1 mn read Lagos State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Lawal Pedro, SAN, has denied accusations made by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) regarding his handling of the trial of Marco Ramirez, an American businessman convicted last week for a $1.2 million EB-5 visa scam. Ramirez was sentenced to 68 years in prison by a […]

< 1 mn read Just 30 years after a devastating crisis severely impacted Nigeria’s economy, Ogoni kingdom in Rivers State may face another oil-related conflict due to secretive moves by oil companies to resume production in the area. Fegalo Nsuke, President of the Movement for the Survival of Ogoni People (MOSOP), revealed these concerns in an open letter to […]

< 1 mn read As residents of Maiduguri and other Borno State communities grapple with the severe impact of flooding from Ngadda River, Save the Children (SCI) Nigeria has reported that over 150,000 children in 26 camps are struggling, with many separated from their families. During a press conference in Abuja, Duncan Harvey, Country Director of SCI Nigeria, detailed […]

< 1 mn read The Julius Abure-led faction of the Labour Party (LP) has accused the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of targeting it for punishment over its defense of the party’s Presidential Candidate, Mr. Peter Obi, and Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, during the 2023 elections. At a media briefing held at the party’s National Secretariat in Abuja, […]

< 1 mn read Former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello visited the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) office in Abuja to voluntarily turn himself in but was not interrogated and was allowed to leave. According to Bello’s media office, his visit was in compliance with the EFCC’s invitation, demonstrating his respect for the law. Michael Ohiare, Director of […]

< 1 mn read Many residents of the Federal Capital Territory are facing difficulties obtaining the Federal Government’s subsidized 50kg bag of rice priced at ₦40,000. A correspondent from the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reported that at the Nigerian Agricultural Insurance Corporation (NAIC) headquarters, which serves as a payment center, hundreds of residents were seen waiting in long […]

< 1 mn read In response to food insecurity, Akwa Ibom State Governor Pastor Umo Eno has encouraged economically challenged families to supplement government food aid with farming efforts. This advice is intended to assist households struggling with the current economic hardships. During the distribution of free rice, beans, and garri to residents in 76 villages of Etim Ekpo […]

< 1 mn read Conflicting reports have emerged about former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello, with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) denying his arrest. Initial reports suggested that Bello was apprehended during a midnight operation by EFCC operatives in Lokoja and was being held at the commission’s Abuja headquarters. A source familiar with the matter claimed that […]

< 1 mn read The leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Tsauri “A” Ward in Katsina State has refuted claims of Senator Umar Ibrahim Tsauri’s suspension, labeling the letter announcing his suspension as a forgery. The letter, dated September 13, 2024, and purportedly signed by key ward officials including the ward chairman and secretary, was circulated on social […]

< 1 mn read The Federal Government, through the Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission (ICRC), has announced plans to audit all Public Private Partnership (PPP) projects. The goal is to assess their performance and ensure compliance with insurance requirements as mandated by the Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission Establishment Act of 2005. Dr. Jobson Oseodion Ewalefoh, Director General of the ICRC, […]

< 1 mn read Hezbollah has vowed to retaliate against Israel following a series of deadly explosions involving paging devices used by the militant group. The blasts, which occurred in Lebanon, resulted in the deaths of 12 individuals, including two children, and injured up to 2,800 others. Concerns are rising about a potential full-scale war as a result of […]

< 1 mn read The U.S. Ambassador to Nigeria, Richard Mills Jr., revealed that in 2023, a total of 17,600 Nigerian students gained admission to various institutions across the United States. Speaking at the 23rd Annual College Fair in Abuja on September 17, Mills Jr. noted that these students are enrolled in over 970 U.S. institutions, with many studying […]

< 1 mn read The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) have accused the Nigerian Army of orchestrating the alleged abduction of one of their soldiers to discredit the group. In a statement from IPOB’s Media and Publicity Secretary, Emma Powerful, the group denied the Nigerian Army’s claims that IPOB was involved in the abduction and coercion of a soldier. […]

< 1 mn read The Zamfara Elders Support for Peace and Development group has urged Governor Dauda Lawal to prioritize good governance rather than criticizing the Minister of State for Defence, Mohammed Bello Matawalle. Hon. Aliyu Mammani Kaura, the group’s spokesperson, emphasized that Governor Lawal should concentrate on fostering unity, development, and political cohesion in Zamfara. The group condemned […]