Chief James Aiyepeku, father of murdered photojournalist Ayobami Aiyepeku, passed away on Tuesday, August 12, in Lokoja, Kogi State, following a stroke believed to have been triggered by the trauma of his son’s brutal killing on July 22. Timothy Aiyepeku, the elder brother of the late journalist, shared with...
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By OLA MODUPE, Abeokuta – Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library (OOPL) has demanded N3.5 billion in compensation and a public apology from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) following an alleged unauthorized raid on its premises. According to a statement from OOPL’s Managing Director, Vitalis Ortese, during a press...
President Bola Tinubu has announced that Nigeria aims to produce 10 million tonnes of liquid steel annually by 2030. Speaking through Vice-President Kashim Shettima at the inaugural Stakeholders Summit on Steel Sector Development in Abuja on Wednesday, Tinubu emphasized the need for private sector collaboration to achieve this goal,...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja- President Bola Tinubu has mandated a comprehensive review of revenue retention and deduction practices by key federal agencies to enhance Nigeria’s financial framework. The directive was disclosed by Finance Minister Wale Edun following the Federal Executive Council meeting, presided over by Tinubu, on Wednesday at...
National Association of Academic Technologists (NAAT) has urged for transparent dialogue and strict adherence to legal protocols in response to reports suggesting the potential revocation of 7,000 hectares of land designated for Yakubu Gowon University, previously known as the University of Abuja (UNIABUJA). In a statement released to the...
By OFFOR CALLISTUS, Abuja- Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) have successfully resolved a labour dispute that risked paralysing Nigeria’s telecommunications network. In a statement released on Wednesday by the NCC’s Head of Public Affairs, Nnenna Ukoha, the commission announced that their...
By NAWFOR UKA, Abakaliki – In a tragic incident, a severe flood struck the Enohia Itim Community in Afikpo Local Government Area, Ebonyi State, resulting in the loss of five lives and leaving three individuals, including two children, unaccounted for. The disaster, triggered by heavy rainfall on August 1,...
Nasarawa State Governor, Abdullahi Sule, on Wednesday expressed dismay at the significant number of inmates awaiting trial at the Keffi Medium Security Correctional Centre. His comments came during a visit to the facility in Keffi Local Government Area, following the reported escape of 16 inmates the previous day. Accompanied...
BY DAVID IORJA, Abuja- President Bola Tinubu has nominated Louis Odion as Executive Commissioner, Operations, and Ummusalma Isiyaku Rabiu as Executive Commissioner (Corporate Services) of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC). This is contained in a statement issued by the presidential spokesman on Wednesday in Abuja. Mr....
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja- President Bola Tinubu will depart Abuja on Thursday, August 14, for a two-nation trip to Japan and Brazil. The President will stop over in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, before proceeding to Japan. In Japan, President Tinubu will attend the Ninth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD9) in...
National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has revealed that Benue State now holds the unenviable record for the highest number of human trafficking cases in Nigeria. This was disclosed by NAPTIP Director-General, Mrs. Binta Bello, during a two-day workshop in Makurdi, where she was represented...
By OLA MODUPE, Lagos- An Ikeja Magistrates’ Court in Ogba, Lagos, has discharged Miss Comfort Emmanson from charges of unruly behavior and assault, following a dramatic turn of events sparked by the Federal Government’s intervention. The decision came just hours after the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus...
House of Representatives has initiated a thorough investigation into the N1.06 trillion Nigeria Community Action for Resilience and Economic Stimulus (NG-CARES) programme, citing concerns over its lack of impact on vulnerable Nigerians. Rep. Abubakar Kusada (APC-Katsina), Chairman of the House Committee on NG-CARES, announced the probe during a press...
Federal Executive Council (FEC) has instituted a seven-year prohibition on creating new federal tertiary institutions. Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, disclosed this on Wednesday following a council meeting chaired by President Bola Tinubu in Abuja. “This moratorium covers all federal universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education,” Alausa stated,...
Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake, revealed plans to revoke an additional 1,000 inactive mining licenses, following the cancellation of 900 dormant titles in 2024. Speaking at the inaugural National Steel Summit in Abuja on Wednesday, Alake emphasized the need to reform the mining sector to drive...
Nigeria’s senior men’s basketball team, D’Tigers, kicked off their 2025 AfroBasket campaign in style, overpowering Madagascar with a commanding 77-59 victory in their opening Group B match. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reported that the team delivered a stellar performance, thrilling fans at the Pavilhao Multiusos de Luanda...
Football enthusiasts in Nigeria voiced their frustration with Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle on Wednesday, slamming his lackluster performance at the African Nations Championship (CHAN). The team, comprised of domestic league players, has struggled, suffering a 1-0 defeat to Senegal and a humiliating 4-0 loss to Sudan. Speaking to...
Ondo State Police Command has verified the passing of CSP Nimrod Anaka, the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) stationed at Kajola Police Station in Odigbo Local Government Area. The command’s spokesperson, DSP Ayanlade Olushola, confirmed the incident to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday. Olushola provided no specifics...
In a display of compassion and commitment to societal well-being, UBA Foundation, the Corporate Social Responsibility arm of United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, extended its generosity to the less privileged in Lagos through its charity outreach program. The Foundation visited So-Said Charity Homes Community and SOS Children’s Village,...
Nigerian military, under the leadership of Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) Gen. Christopher Musa, has reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to safeguarding Nigeria and the African continent from evolving security challenges. Speaking at a press briefing in Abuja on Wednesday, ahead of the inaugural African Chiefs of Defence Staff Summit...