The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has expressed no regrets over naming the Abuja International Conference Centre after President Bola Tinubu. Despite criticism from some quarters, Wike defended his decision, citing examples of other national landmarks named after notable figures. “I have done it, and...
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Hafsat Abiola, daughter of the late Chief M.K.O Abiola, has commended President Bola Tinubu for conferring a posthumous award on her mother, Kudirat Abiola. Kudirat Abiola was honoured with the Commander of the Federal Republic (CFR) title for her role in the campaign to validate the annulled June 12,...
By EMMA KUJE, Abuja- The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted thundery and rainy weather activities across the country from Saturday to Monday. According to NiMet’s weather outlook, early morning thunderstorms are expected in various parts of the country, with the northern region experiencing thunderstorms over parts of Taraba,...
By HARUNA AHMED, Kano – The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has commenced the inbound transportation of Nigerian pilgrims from Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. As of the latest update, 1,310 pilgrims have successfully returned home. According to Malam Shafii Mohammed, Principal Information Officer at NAHCON, four designated Nigerian Hajj...
By BARBARA KALU, Awka– Anambra State Governor, Chukwuma Soludo, has approved ₦6.154 billion as counterpart funding for Anambra’s Universal Basic Education (UBE) grants for 2022 to 2024. This approval will enable the state to access an equal matching grant from the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), amounting to ₦12.308...
By OLA MODUPE, Lagos- The Nigeria Chess Federation has announced that over 2,000 students from 500 schools nationwide will participate in the 2025 EcoBank National School Team Chess Championship, scheduled to take place from June 26 to 28 at the EcoBank Pan African Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos. Vice President...
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has deployed 2,247 fresh university graduates to Rivers State to undertake their mandatory one-year national service. The corps members, comprising graduates from both local and foreign universities, were officially inducted during a ceremony held on Friday in Nonwa-Gbam, Tai area of Rivers. The...
By AMOS MATHEW, Kaduna– President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has been commended for honouring those whose sacrifices ushered in the present democracy, after years of battling military dictatorship. A statement issued by the Secretary to Kaduna State Government, Dr AbdulKadir Mu’azu Meyere on Friday, also praised the President for giving...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja- Former President of the Senate, David Mark, has congratulated General Abdulsalami Abubakar, a former Head of State, on his 83rd birthday. Mark in a statement on Friday described Abubakar as a true patriot who played a pivotal role in transitioning Nigeria to democratic governance. Mark...
Israel has launched a massive attack on Iran, targeting nuclear facilities, ballistic missile factories, and military commanders. The strikes, which involved over 200 fighter jets, have killed several top Iranian military officials, including the chief of Iran’s Revolutionary Guards, Hossein Salami, and the country’s military chief of staff, Gen....
A devastating Israeli attack on Iranian territory has resulted in the loss of at least 78 lives in the province of Tehran alone, with several Iranian media outlets reporting 329 injuries. The attacks, which targeted military facilities and high-ranking officers, have sent shockwaves through the region. *Attacks on military...
US President Donald Trump has called on Iran to conclude a nuclear agreement with Washington, warning that time is running out for diplomatic solutions. Amid escalating tensions and Israeli strikes on nuclear facilities and military leaders, Trump emphasized the urgency of the situation. “Iran must make a deal, before...
Vishwashkumar Ramesh, a 40-year-old British businessman from Leicester, was the sole survivor of the devastating Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad, India. In an emotional interview, Ramesh recounted his terrifying experience, describing how he managed to escape the wreckage. *I walked out of the rubble* “I managed to unbuckle...
Air India plane carrying 156 passengers made a heart-stopping emergency landing on Friday after receiving a bomb threat onboard. The flight, AI 379, was en route from Phuket, Thailand, to New Delhi, India, when it suddenly diverted to an island airport amid heightened security concerns. According to Airports of...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja A Federal High Court in Abuja has admitted in evidence a radio transmitter allegedly smuggled into the country by the detained self-acclaimed leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu. The court also heard how a search warrant obtained from a Chief Magistrate...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja- The Defence Headquarters has confirmed the arrest of a Chinese national during a counter-terrorism operation in Borno and Yobe states. The suspect, who claimed to be a miner, was apprehended by troops of Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK) in Kukawa and Ngala Local Government Areas of...
The Defence Headquarters has announced a significant crackdown on oil theft in the Niger Delta region. Director of Defence Media Operations, Major General Markus Kangye, disclosed this during a media briefing on Friday in Abuja. He said the troops under Operation Delta Safe have discovered and deactivated 21 illegal...
A former Lagos State lawmaker, Jude Idimogu, has called on President Bola Tinubu to declare Chief MKO Abiola as a past Nigerian President posthumously. Idimogu made this appeal following recent claims in the memoir of ex-military ruler, Gen. Ibrahim Babangida, who admitted Abiola won the 1993 election. “I commend...
Former Ekiti State Governor, Kayode Fayemi, has stated that Nigeria has successfully transitioned to civilian rule but has yet to the real essence of democracy. He emphasized this during a Channels Television special June 12 event, “Nigeria’s Democratic Journey: An Inter-Generational Conversation On Building A Better Nation.” Fayemi noted...
By BARBARA KALU, Owerri – The Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC) has announced that Imo State recorded $8.6 million in export earnings from cashew production in the 2024 fiscal year. The Executive Director of NEPC, Mrs. Nonye Ayeni, disclosed this at a workshop on cashew production in Owerri. Ayeni...