The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, has said that President Bola Tinubu is addressing the needs of FCT residents through impactful road and other infrastructure projects. Wike made the remark on Friday, when he inspected the Aguma Palace and Market roads projects in Gwagwalada,...
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The Social Democratic Party (SDP) on Thursday declared its readiness to take over power in Nigeria in 2027. The party’s National Vice Chairman for the North-Central Zone, Abubakar Dogara, made the statement during the SDP North-Central Zonal Caucus meeting in Nasarawa State. Dogara described the SDP as “the new...
The Nigerian Navy says it has intercepted a wooden boat laden with 90,000 litres of stolen crude oil at the Araromi riverine community in Ilaje Local Government Area of Ondo State. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the operation was executed by personnel of the Forward Operating...
By CHRISTIANA LOT, Jos – As part of efforts to improve public health, environmental sustainability, and eliminate open defecation, the Plateau State Government has adopted a comprehensive Faecal Sludge Management (FSM) strategy, with support from UNICEF and key sanitation experts. The decision was announced during a stakeholders’ engagement held...
Pope Leo XIV, the world’s first U.S. pope, plans to meet with U.S. Vice President JD Vance, a converted Catholic, on Sunday, during an inaugural mass for the new pontiff. Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin said on Friday. Parolin emphasised that the schedule and organisation for Sunday,...
President Bola Tinubu, on Friday, inducted two brand-new Agusta 109 Trekker helicopters into the inventory of the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) in a significant boost to Nigeria’s air power capability. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Tinubu was represented by the Vice President,Kashim Shettima, at the...
By UKA DANIEL, Abakaliki – The Governor of Ebonyi State, Rt Hon Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru, has returned peace to Effium and Ezza Effium Communities; the effort which is to ensure a crisis-free state. The governor equally flagged off the demarcation of the boundary between Effium and Ezza Effium People...
NATO Secretary General, Mark Rutte on Friday criticised Russian President Vladimir Putin for not travelling to Turkey to meet with Ukrainian President, Volodymyr Zelensky. “He knows extremely well that the ball is in his court, that he is in trouble,” Rutte said, arriving at a meeting of European leaders...
U.S. President, Donald Trump has skipped Turkey Peace Talk to visit new grandchild. Speaking at an event in the United Arab Emirates, Trump said his daughter, Tiffany had just given birth to a baby, and he wanted to see his grandchild as soon as possible. Trump said he wanted...
Police Command in Niger State has arrested three suspects, who posed as Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC) operatives, abducted and robbed students of Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida (IBB) University, Lapai. A statement by the Command’s Spokesperson, SP Wasiu Abiodun, on Friday in Minna, indicated that two informants who aided...
Information Technology experts have attributed the recent technical glitch experienced during the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) examination to inadequate testing of the system. The experts spoke during a television broadcast monitored by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday night. The experts said that the system...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – A joint operation between troops of Operation Hadin Kai and the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) was conducted in the Sambisa Forest today, 15 May 2025, between 6am and 12pm. The Army in a post on Thursday said the aggressive patrol and clearance operation...
By UKA DANIEL, Abakaliki – Ebonyi State Governor, Francis Nwifuru has passed an order for the completion of the long-abandoned tallest building in the state, Ebonyi International Trade Centre, located at Presco Junction, Abakaliki, after passing an integrity test. According to the Hon Commissioner for Information of the state,...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Chris G. Musa has said that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has graciously approved the procurement of new sophisticated military operational equipment for the troops to fight insurgency and terrorism across the country with the mandate to end...
At least 10 people have been killed and several cows rustled in renewed violence in Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State. The recent escalation of violence in Riyom stems from farm destruction, cattle rustling, and attacks on livestock carried out by individuals from both Fulani and Berom communities....
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja- President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will depart Abuja for Rome, the capital of Italy, on Saturday at the invitation of Pope Leo XIV. Accompanied by top Catholic leaders, President Tinubu will attend a solemn mass marking the beginning of the Pontificate of His Holiness Pope Leo...
By CHRISTIANA LOT, Jos – Following the killing of over eight persons and the burning of several homes in Wereng Camp, Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State, the Commander of Operation Safe Haven (OPSH) and General Officer Commanding 3 Division, Major General AE Oyinlola, has met with critical...
Barcelona secured a 28th La Liga title with a 2-0 win at 10-man Espanyol. Despite Real Madrid’s late win over Mallorca on Wednesday night, Hansi Flick’s side knew victory at the RCDE Stadium would secure them the championship with two games remaining. After a goalless first half, Lamine Yamal...
Nigeria on Thursday lost by a lone goal to South Africa in a tense semi-final clash at the Suez Canal Stadium in Egypt The result meant South Africa booked a place in the final of the CAF U-20 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Egypt 2025. A well-taken header by...
The National Assembly has proposed a bill titled the ‘Equity Trust Fund’ aimed at addressing the challenges faced by young Nigerians in accessing funding for their various endeavours. The assembly stated that, if passed into law, the dedicated fund would ensure sustainable job creation and economic growth. Chairman of...