By MARY RONKE, Minna – Niger State Governor Umaru Bago has mandated the immediate reopening of Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University Lapai (IBBUL), citing enhanced security measures around the campus. In a statement issued on August 1, 2025, in Minna, the Secretary to the Niger State Government, Alhaji Abubakar Usman,...
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By OLA MODUPE, Osogbo – Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has categorically denied rumors of defecting to the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as the August 8, 2026 governorship election approaches. In a statement released on August 1, 2025, in Osogbo by his spokesperson, Malam Rasheed Olawale, Adeleke reaffirmed his...
Akwa Ibom State Police Command has apprehended two individuals linked to an armed robbery, recovering a stolen Samsung phone and rejecting a N800,000 bribe offered to obstruct justice. In a statement issued in Uyo on August 1, 2025, the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Timfon John, detailed the arrests....
By TYAV SAM TYAV, Makurdi – Benue State Police Command announced the successful rescue of six Nigerian Law School students from the Yola Campus, who were kidnapped while traveling. In a statement released to journalists in Makurdi on August 1, 2025, the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Edet Udeme,...
Former President of the Nigerian Union of Traders Association in Ghana (NUTAG), Chukwuemeka Nnaji, has confirmed that Nigerian businesses and residents in Ghana remain safe and unaffected, countering viral social media narratives suggesting anti-Nigerian protests. In a telephone interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on August 1,...
By HARUNA AHMED, Kaduna – Former Director-General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr. Bashir Jamoh, has thrown his hat into the ring for the Kaduna North Senatorial Seat in the 2027 general elections. Jamoh revealed his ambition at the sidelines of the Honorary Moot Court...
Seven farmers abducted from their farmland in Itaogbolu, Ondo State, have regained freedom after spending five days in captivity. The gunmen launched a surprise attack on the farmers while they were working on their farms in Akure North Local Government Area. A relative of one of the abductees revealed...
By EMMANUEL KUJE, Abuja- Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) has described the tenure extension of the Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Mr. Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, as evidence of transformational leadership. It noted that Customs within two years under his watch has witnessed series of innovative initiatives...
Iran has carried out the amputation of four fingers on the right hands of three men convicted of theft in Urmia Central Prison. The amputations were performed using a guillotine machine in the presence of senior officials, sparking widespread outrage and condemnation. The men were convicted of breaking into...
A devastating incident occurred at the Biblical Zoo in Jerusalem when a tiger escaped from its enclosure and attacked a zookeeper, resulting in the worker’s death. The victim, identified as 36-year-old Uriel Nuri, was preparing for a behind-the-scenes tour when the tiger broke free and entered a secure area...
By AMOS MATHEW, Kaduna – The leadership of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), 19 Northern States and the FCT, has condemned the killings in Benue State, describing the incident as a national tragedy that demands honest conversation and urgent intervention by the Nigerian state. This was contained in...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – The leadership of Joint Task Force North East Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) undertook a 3 day operational assessment to Sector 2 OPHK Damaturu, Yobe State area of responsibility from July 29-31, 2025 to further build the resilience and fighting spirit of the gallant troops....
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – In a bid to provide much-needed medical care to communities affected by the insurgency in the North East, the Chief of Defense Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa, in collaboration with troops of Operation Hadin Kai, has conducted a 2-day medical outreach program in Maiduguri....
By JOY ADARA, Abuja- Nigeria’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Amb. Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, has called for calm in response to anxieties sparked by viral videos showing protests in Ghana allegedly demanding the deportation of Nigerians. In a statement issued on Thursday in Abuja by Dr. Magnus Eze, Special Assistant on Communication...
Federal Executive Council (FEC), chaired by President Bola Tinubu, has approved contracts totaling over ₦1 trillion to bolster electricity supply in universities and hospitals and upgrade aviation infrastructure nationwide, as announced following Thursday’s FEC meeting at the State House, Abuja. The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, revealed that ₦68.7...
Nigerian Army announced that on Thursday, its troops eliminated numerous terrorists, detained 15 suspects, and seized weapons and military equipment during ongoing operations across various regions, according to a reliable source at Army Headquarters cited by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN). The source emphasized that the military has...
Nigeria’s D’Tigress has secured a spot in the semifinals of the 2025 Women’s AfroBasket tournament, showcasing their dominance with an 83-47 victory over Cameroon. This impressive win extends their unbeaten streak in Africa to 27 games, a testament to their exceptional skill and teamwork. Display of Exceptional Basketball The...
Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) Lagos State Council has criticized the 25% commission charged by app-based transport companies like Uber, Bolt, and LagRide. NLC Lagos Chairperson, Funmi Sessi, at a press conference on Thursday, said the commission is exploitative and unfair to drivers. “The structure of the commission from all...
…as Egyptian, Kenyan and Nigerian governors make list of international honorees By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja- The stage is set for the much-anticipated Governors Excellence Award Ceremony, scheduled to take place on August 19, 2025, in Paris, France. The prestigious event will celebrate visionary leadership, exceptional governance, and impactful development...
By ANIEFIOK UDONQUAK, Uyo – Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshall Hassan Abubakar has said the transfer of the abandoned airstrip in Eket, Akwa Ibom State which was previously under the operation of Mobil Producing Nigeria will boost air power for national security. Abubakar, who stated this when he...