By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja- Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike has clarified the FCT Administration’s decision to revoke land allocations at the Abuja Technology Village, stating that the move was essential to pave the way for the ambitious Abuja City Walk project, modeled after the renowned...
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By TYAV SAM TYAV, Makurdi – Benue State Emergency Management Agency (BSEMA) has officially launched the Benue Electronic Management System (Benue E- Emergency Platforms) at BSEMA headquarters in Makurdi. Performing the ceremony on Monday at the BSEMA headquarters, the Benue State Governor Hyacinth Alia disclosed that the platforms would...
By ANIEFIOK UDONQUAK, Uyo – In a bold move to curb preventable maternal and newborn deaths, the Akwa Ibom State Government has pledged its full commitment towards the reduction of maternal and child health. This is in line with the Maternal and Newborn Mortality Reduction Innovation Initiative (MAMII) a...
By AMOS MATHEW, Kaduna – Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), 19 Northern States and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has called for the adoption of the Kaduna peace model as a strategic approach to promoting national unity and fostering religious harmony across the country. Chairman of Northern CAN, Rev....
Renowned author Chimamanda Adichie has reaffirmed her support for Peter Obi ahead of the 2027 election, citing his selfless leadership and commitment to Nigeria as the reasons behind her endorsement. In a recent interview on Channels TV, Adichie distinguished Obi from other politicians, describing him as a man driven...
Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has expressed strong confidence that a win for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the August 16 Ibadan North Federal Constituency by-election will solidify the party’s stronghold in Oyo State. Speaking at a vibrant campaign kickoff at Bodija Market in Ibadan, Makinde presented the...
D’Tigress head coach, Rena Wakama, has expressed her heartfelt gratitude to President Bola Tinubu for the “life-changing” reward given to the team after their historic fifth consecutive AfroBasket championship victory. The President, represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima, awarded each player $100,000, a flat, and a national honour —...
Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has rewarded members of the victorious Super Falcons of Ondo origin with N60 million and a house for their outstanding performance in the WAFCON tournament. The governor announced the reward during a reception held in honour of defender Tosin Demehin, the team’s media officer...
Captain of Nigeria’s D’Tigress, Amy Okonkwo, had declared that the team’s unprecedented Afrobasket success will motivate young girls worldwide to pursue basketball with passion. Speaking at a State House reception hosted by President Bola Tinubu on Monday, Okonkwo celebrated the team’s fifth consecutive and seventh overall Afrobasket title, secured...
Nigerian stock market kicked off the week on a positive note, with investors gaining N1.78 trillion in a single-day rally. This surge was driven by sustained buying interest in key stocks such as Lasaco Assurance, Royal Exchange, UPDC, UAC of Nigeria, and 43 other stocks. As a result, the...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja- President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has pledged $100,000 to each of the 12 D’Tigress players and $50,000 to each member of the technical crew following their victory over Mali to secure a historic fifth consecutive title at the 2025 FIBA Women’s AfroBasket Championship in Abidjan, Côte...
By OLA MODUPE, Osogbo – Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke, has denied allegations that his administration lavished the state’s funds on foreign travels and training in the first half of 2025. The governor’s spokesperson, Malam Olawale Rasheed, clarified this in a statement issued to newsmen on Monday in Osogbo....
By OLA MODUPE, Lagos– Lagos State Government has appealed to residents to remain calm following 12 hours of heavy rainfall that has caused widespread flooding across the city. The Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Mr. Tokunbo Wahab, assured residents that the state has put in place resilient infrastructure...
By JOY ADARA , Abuja- Nigeria’s women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, has landed back in Abuja after clinching their record-breaking fifth consecutive AfroBasket title. The team touched down at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport on Monday, greeted by sports officials, fans, and members of the media. This historic win marks...
Hundreds of retired soldiers have taken to the streets of Abuja to demand the immediate payment of their outstanding entitlements, including gratuity, parking allowance, and Security Debarment Allowance (SDA). The protesters, who were first and second quarter voluntary discharged soldiers of 2023, barricaded the main gate of the Federal...
A group of aspirants under the United Ibadan North Federal Constituency Aspirants Forum has rejected the alleged imposition of Adewale Olatunji Murphy as the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for the upcoming Ibadan North Federal Constituency by-election. The aspirants, who include Olusegun Olaleye, Saheed Aderounmu, Adekunle Oladeji, Oluyinka Omikunle,...
Husband of Mrs. Patricia Anaele, a school nurse allegedly killed by a security guard at Clear Hope Foundation Academy in Abuja, has come forward to reveal the shocking details surrounding her death. According to Mr. Emmanuel Anaele, his wife was murdered in cold blood, contrary to initial reports suggesting...
West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has released the 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) results for school candidates, raising alarm over the persistent issue of examination malpractice. During a press briefing in Lagos on Monday, Dr. Amos Dangut, Head of WAEC’s Nigeria National Office, revealed that the...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, stated that the Borno State Teaching Hospital, when completed, will significantly reduce medical tourism among indigenes of the state and the wider North East region. Governor Zulum made this known on Monday during an inspection tour of...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – In another sustained operational successes against members of Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists, the North East Joint Tasks Force ‘Operation Hadin Kai’ (OPHK) has neutralized 17 members of Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists hibernating in Bama, Konduga, Gwoza, Magumeri and Biu local government areas of Borno state, stretching...