By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – African Development Bank (AfDB) has lauded the leadership of Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo for his administration’s commitment to advancing agriculture and food security, as Kogi State looks set to benefit from the Bank’s Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones (SAPZ) programme. This was disclosed during a...
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By OLA MODUPE, Abuja _ Africa Air Passengers Rights Association, AAPRAS has lauded the Aviation and Aerospace Development Minister, Festus Keyamo, SAN, over the initiative to modernize Murtala Mohammed International Airport, MMIA, built 47 years ago. AAPRASS disclosed this in a commendation letter signed by its Executive Secretary, Oluwafemi...
Residents of communities in Kwara and Niger States bordering Benin Republic are silently jubilating following the rumoured arrest of Abubakar Abba Mahmuda, leader of Mahmuda, currently the most feared terror group in Nigeria. According to some villagers in Baruten Local Government Area of Kwara State, whose communities have suffered...
A catastrophic helicopter crash on Wednesday claimed the lives of Ghana’s Defence Minister, Edward Omane Boamah, and Environment Minister, Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed, along with everyone else aboard. The aircraft, which had departed from Accra en route to an event in Obuasi focused on illegal mining, vanished from radar shortly...
U.S. President Donald Trump considers Vice President JD Vance the “most likely” future Republican presidential candidate and potential successor. Trump shared this during a press conference in the U.S. capital. Trump said, “So it’s too early, obviously, to talk about it, but certainly he’s doing a great job, and...
Nigerian music powerhouses like Burna Boy, Tems, Rema, Asake, and Ayra Starr have been nominated for the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs). The awards ceremony is set for September 7 at the UBS Arena in Elmont, New York, and will air on CBS. Nominations Highlights – Nigerian artists...
Nigeria has recorded 822 confirmed cases of Lassa fever and 155 deaths so far in 2025. This brings the country’s case fatality rate (CFR) to 18.9%, a notable rise from the 17.1% recorded during the same period in 2024. At least 21 states and 105 Local Government Areas have...
Since 2015, more than 24,000 Nigerians have been reported missing by their families, according to the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC). The organization is actively working to trace these individuals, with Borno State recording the highest number of cases. ICRC’s Protection of Family Links Team Leader, María...
Anambra State Governor Chukwuma Soludo confirmed Prof. Kate Omenugha as the substantive Vice Chancellor of Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University. The appointment letter was delivered by Prof. Solo Chukwulobelu, Secretary to the Anambra Government, at the Government House in Awka on Wednesday. Prof. Omenugha had been serving as Acting Vice...
By CHRISTIANA LOT, Jos – Newly appointed National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, has said that Plateau State has consistently produced leaders at pivotal times in Nigeria’s history, positioning the state as a stabilizing force in national affairs. Prof. Yilwatda stated this on Wednesday...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, has presided over the swearing in of the two recently appointed commissioners and a member of Borno State Judicial Council Commission. Justice Kashim Zannah, the Chief Judge of Borno State, administered the oath of office and allegiance in...
In a chilling case in Enugu, 40-year-old suspected ritualist Obi-Levi Obieze, known locally as “E dey play, E dey Show,” was arraigned on Wednesday at the Enugu North Magistrates’ Court alongside Sebastine Offor, 64, and Ejike Odinwamkpa, 38. The trio faced a three-count charge of conspiracy, kidnapping, and murder....
In a tragic incident in Jalingo, Taraba State, a newly enlisted soldier, Dauda Dedan, allegedly stabbed Police Constable Aaron John to death. The incident occurred on Monday at 9:00 p.m. in the Mayo-Goyi area, a suburb of Jalingo, according to police authorities. James Lashen, the Police Public Relations Officer...
By TYAV SAM TYAV, Makurdi – Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIG) Zone 4, Zachariah Achinyan has assured of cooperation and strong collaboration with journalists to achieve more effective policing in the zone. The AIG, who disclosed this during a courtesy call on him by journalists in Benue State...
By OLA MODUPE, Lagos- Senators and members of the House of Representatives have resolved to actively engage their respective state governors and local government chairmen to ensure full participation and compliance with the Employee’s Compensation Scheme (ECS). The lawmakers gave this assurance, even as the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust...
Nigerian Afrobeats stars, Ayra Starr, Shallipopi, and Ruger are set to perform at the Afro Nation Festival in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, from November 7 to November 9. Headliners and LineupGrammy-nominated Ayra Starr will headline the festival alongside American rapper Sexy Redd and South African star DJ Maphorisa. The...
Members of the Julius Abure-led group of the Labour Party (LP) on Wednesday protested at the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) headquarters in Abuja. They were protesting INEC’s decision not to publish the names of LP candidates submitted by the Abure group for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Area...
Japanese city of Hiroshima marked a solemn day on Wednesday, commemorating the 80th anniversary of the atomic bombing that shook the world. Amid growing global concerns about nuclear threats, attendees gathered for a ceremony to honor the victims. A Call to Action Against Nuclear WeaponsHiroshima Mayor Kazumi Matsui emphasized...
Russian President Vladimir Putin met with U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff on Wednesday for talks on the Ukraine war. This meeting comes just days before a deadline set by U.S. President Donald Trump for Russia to agree to a ceasefire in Ukraine. If Russia doesn’t comply, Trump has threatened...
Anambra State Governor, Chukwuma Soludo, has revealed an ambitious initiative to transform the Igbo-Ukwu Museum into a vibrant showcase of South-Eastern Nigeria’s cultural legacy. During a visit to the Igbo-Ukwu community in Aguata Local Government Area on Wednesday, where he commissioned multiple projects, Soludo outlined his vision. “My goal...