July 15, 2026

Tom Chiahemen

Supreme Court dismisses estate surveyor’s $1.25m claim against SDV Nigeria in Lagos property dispute Supreme Court of Nigeria

Supreme Court dismisses estate surveyor’s $1.25m claim against SDV Nigeria in Lagos property dispute

Tom Chiahemen September 16, 2025
Supreme Court of Nigeria has dismissed an appeal by estate surveyor Philip Ojo against SDV Nigeria Limited and SCOA Nigeria Limited, upholding the Court of Appeal’s ruling in a dispute over a Lagos estate sale. In a unanimous decision led by Justice Obande Ogbuinya, the court found Ojo’s appeal...
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Trump targets NYT with $15bn defamation suit over Epstein coverage U.S President Donald Trump

Trump targets NYT with $15bn defamation suit over Epstein coverage

Tom Chiahemen September 16, 2025
U.S. President Donald Trump has announced plans to file a $15 billion defamation lawsuit against The New York Times, alleging the outlet has consistently misrepresented him and his administration. In a fiery post on Truth Social, Trump declared, “The ‘Times’ has been a mouthpiece for the Radical Left Democrat...
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Taraba targets 1.6 million children for Measles-Rubella vaccination Immunization and vaccination

Taraba targets 1.6 million children for Measles-Rubella vaccination

By JOHN MKOM, Jalingo September 16, 2025
Taraba State Government has launched an ambitious campaign to vaccinate 1.6 million children against Measles-Rubella, set to run from October 18–27, 2025. The initiative aims to bolster child health and curb vaccine-preventable diseases across the state. Chido Zakari, representing the Director of the Taraba State Primary Healthcare Development Agency...
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ISWAP suffers heavy casualty in encounter with troops along Baga-Cross Kauwa Road ISWAP suffers heavy casualty in encounter with troops along Baga-Cross Kauwa Road

ISWAP suffers heavy casualty in encounter with troops along Baga-Cross Kauwa Road

By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri September 16, 2025
Troops of the Joint Task Force North East Operation HADIN KAI have continued to record successes in the ongoing counter-terrorism operations neutralising eight Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists in an encounter. The incident occurred in the early hours of Monday, 15 September, 2025, following an ambush...
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Pray for Nigeria, Mahmoud charges FCT christian pilgrims Pray for Nigeria, Mahmoud charges FCT christian pilgrims

Pray for Nigeria, Mahmoud charges FCT christian pilgrims

By JOHN ONAH, Abuja September 16, 2025
FCT Minister of State, Dr. Mariya Mahmoud, has called on all FCT pilgrims to focus more on prayer, spiritual growth, and support for Nigeria’s peace and development during their pilgrimage. The Minister made this call at the pre-departure orientation programme for intending pilgrims embarking on the 2025 Easter pilgrimage...
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Tinubu cuts vacation short, returns to Abuja Tuesday President Bola Tinubu

Tinubu cuts vacation short, returns to Abuja Tuesday

By DAVID IORJA, Abuja- September 16, 2025
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has ended his work vacation earlier than planned and will return to Abuja on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, to resume his official duties. This is according to a statement from his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga. The announcement underscores Tinubu’s commitment to...
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Dangote declares end to Nigeria’s fuel queue era, unveils bold plans for economic growth Dangote Refinery

Dangote declares end to Nigeria’s fuel queue era, unveils bold plans for economic growth

Tom Chiahemen September 16, 2025
President of Dangote Petroleum Refinery, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, has proclaimed the end of Nigeria’s decades-long struggle with fuel shortages, marking a transformative milestone with the refinery’s first year of petrol production. Speaking at a press conference in Lagos on Tuesday to celebrate the 650,000 barrels-per-day facility’s anniversary, Dangote heralded...
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Nigeria grappling with annual post-harvest loss of $10bn – FG Senator Abubakar Kyari Minister of Agriculture and Food Security

Nigeria grappling with annual post-harvest loss of $10bn – FG

Tom Chiahemen September 16, 2025
Nigeria is grappling with an annual loss of $10 billion due to post-harvest inefficiencies, according to Sen. Abubakar Kyari, the Minister of Agriculture and Food Security. Speaking at the launch of the Green Legacy Rural Community Agriculture and Infrastructure Network (G.R.A.I.N) Pulse Centre in Kangire, Birnin-Kudu Local Government Area,...
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NASU, SSANU threaten nationwide strike, issue FG 7-day ultimatum over unmet demands NASU and SSANU declares strike

NASU, SSANU threaten nationwide strike, issue FG 7-day ultimatum over unmet demands

By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja- September 16, 2025
Joint Action Committee of the Non-Academic Staff Union (NASU) and the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) have issued a seven-day ultimatum to the Federal Government, demanding resolution of critical labor issues or face a nationwide strike. The warning was outlined in a letter addressed to the Minister...
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Wike commissions 12 new roads, solar lighting projects in FCT FCT Minister Nyesom Wike during the project’s inauguration on Wednesday in Bwari Area Council of Abuja

Wike commissions 12 new roads, solar lighting projects in FCT

By EMMANUEL KUJE, Abuja- September 16, 2025
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, is set to launch a series of transformative infrastructure projects, including the construction of 12 new roads and solar lighting initiatives, starting Thursday, September 18, 2025. According to a statement issued on Monday by Lere Olayinka, Wike’s Senior Special Assistant...
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2027: PDP demands legal backing for e-voting to Nigeria’s elections PDP

2027: PDP demands legal backing for e-voting to Nigeria’s elections

Tom Chiahemen September 16, 2025
People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to establish a legal framework for the electronic transmission of election results from polling units ahead of the 2027 general elections. Speaking at a press conference in Abuja on Monday, the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba,...
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Malala Fund empowers 26 million students worldwide, champions girls’ education Pakistani education activist, Malala Yousafzai

Malala Fund empowers 26 million students worldwide, champions girls’ education

Tom Chiahemen September 16, 2025
Malala Fund has impacted over 26 million students globally through its education-focused initiatives in the 2024-2025 fiscal year, according to its latest annual report released on Monday. The organization invested $66.4 million, supporting 123 education champions, 65 girls’ program fellows, and various partners across six key countries: Nigeria, Pakistan,...
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Anioma State: A call for justice and unity to redress Nigeria’s regional imbalance – Nwoko Senator Ned Nwoko

Anioma State: A call for justice and unity to redress Nigeria’s regional imbalance – Nwoko

Tom Chiahemen September 16, 2025
Sen. Ned Nwoko, representing Delta North Senatorial District, has championed the creation of Anioma State as a vital step toward addressing historical and political inequities in Nigeria. Speaking at a press interaction in Abuja on Monday, Nwoko emphasized that the proposed state, to be carved from Delta State and...
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Nigerian Chef, Hilda Baci sets Guinness World Record for cooking largest pot of jollof rice Hilda Baci cooks World Largest Pot of Jollof Rice

Nigerian Chef, Hilda Baci sets Guinness World Record for cooking largest pot of jollof rice

By OLA MODUPE, Lagos- September 16, 2025
In a vibrant celebration of Nigerian culture and culinary prowess, chef Hilda Baci has etched her name in the Guinness World Records once again, this time for cooking the largest pot of jollof rice ever recorded. The feat, accomplished on September 13, 2025, in Victoria Island, Lagos, saw Baci...
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Governor Alia makes fresh appointments, constitutes boards Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia

Governor Alia makes fresh appointments, constitutes boards

By TYAV SAM TYAV, Makurdi September 16, 2025
Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia has made new appointments into various offices and as well constituted statutory boards in some Commissions in the State.‎A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Tersoo Kula, said the appointments were to take immediate effect.‎‎The statement named Linda Ene Agada as...
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Plateau unveils ₦4bn youth loan, skills scheme to drive growth Plateau unveils ₦4bn youth loan, skills scheme to drive growth

Plateau unveils ₦4bn youth loan, skills scheme to drive growth

By CHRISTIANA LOT, Jos September 16, 2025
Plateau State Government has unveiled a ₦4 billion loan scheme to support youth-led businesses, as part of a broader push to stimulate economic growth and job creation in the state. Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development, Hon. Musa Ashoms, announced this at the graduation and starter pack distribution ceremony...
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17 wedding guests perish in tragic bus accident at collapsed bridge in Zamfara 19 wedding guests perish in tragic bus accident at collapsed bridge in Zamfara

17 wedding guests perish in tragic bus accident at collapsed bridge in Zamfara

By HARUNA AHMED, Gausa September 15, 2025
A catastrophic accident claimed the lives of at least 17 passengers, mostly women, when a commercial bus plunged into a river after colliding with a collapsed bridge in Zamfara State’s Gwalli area. The Zamfara Command of the Federal Roads Safety Corps (FRSC) reported that the 18-seater bus, traveling at...
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Kano-Maradi railway project reaches 60% completion, set to transform economy – FG Railway

Kano-Maradi railway project reaches 60% completion, set to transform economy – FG

Tom Chiahemen September 15, 2025
Nigeria’s Minister of Transportation, Said Alkali, announced that the 387-kilometer Kano-Maradi railway project has achieved 60% completion. Speaking at the second International Railway Conference in Abuja, Alkali highlighted significant progress in the nation’s rail infrastructure, including an extension of the project to Dutse in Jigawa State. “The Kano-Maradi railway,...
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INEC records 4.44 million online voter registrations INEC

INEC records 4.44 million online voter registrations

Tom Chiahemen September 15, 2025
Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced that the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) has recorded 4,445,505 online pre-registrations and 509,929 physical registrations as of September 14, 2025, four weeks after the exercise began on August 18. In a statement released on Monday in Abuja, Sam Olumekun, INEC’s National...
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