By Abiemwense Moru – Poverty is a global menace distressing millions of people, depriving them the essentials of living and increasing the risk of suicidal thoughts. It is not merely a lack of income; it is a deep, suffocating force affecting mental health, dignity, and life itself. For millions,...
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Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has issued a forecast predicting rainy and thundery weather conditions across the country from Monday to Wednesday. According to a weather outlook released on Sunday in Abuja, “isolated thunderstorms” are expected in several regions, with light rains in parts of Adamawa and Taraba during the...
On Sunday, a heartfelt third-day prayer was held in Kano the Sarkin Gabas and District Head of Kabo, who tragically passed away in a motor accident on Thursday night at the age of 48. The prayer session, guided by Islamic scholar Malam Umar Ali and other clerics, took place...
Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, has urged citizens to instill in their children the values of tolerance, dialogue, and peaceful coexistence, stressing that peace is the foundation for justice, development, and human dignity. Speaking on Sunday during the 2025 International Day of Peace commemoration, the governor, represented by the...
Founder of PRNigeria, Yushau Shuaib, has filed a lawsuit against the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS) in Kuru, Plateau, contesting his removal from the Senior Executive Course (SEC) 47. The suit, lodged at the Federal High Court under case number FHC/ABJ/CS/1329/2025, seeks ₦1 billion in damages...
All Progressive Congress (APC,) lawmaker from Plateau State representing Pankshin/Kanke/Kanam Federal Constituency, Rep. Yusuf Gagdi, has strong opposition to the establishment of state police in Nigeria. Speaking during a Sunday visit to affected communities in Kanam Local Government Area, he argued that such a system would exacerbate rather than...
Federal Government of Nigeria has revoked 1,263 mineral licences due to non-payment of annual service fees, as approved by Dr. Dele Alake, Minister of Solid Minerals Development. The decision, announced on Sunday in Abuja by the minister’s Special Assistant on Media, Segun Tomori, aims to sanitize Nigeria’s mining sector...
Nigeria Police Force has arrested six suspects linked to a violent assault on its tactical teams by suspected armed bandits and local militia in Benue State. In a statement issued on Sunday in Abuja, Force Public Relations Officer CSP Benjamin Hundeyin announced the arrests, which occurred during an ongoing...
Ibaji people of Kogi State have raised serious concerns about the Kogi Oil Producing Area Development Commission (KOSOPADC) Law, amended in July 2025, claiming it undermines their rights as the state’s only oil-producing community. At a press conference in Abuja on Sunday, Apeh Abuchi, President of Ibaji Youths, criticized...
Arewa Cohesion For Peace, Unity and Development Initiative (ACI) issued a powerful call to action, urging leaders across Northern Nigeria to rise to the challenge of insecurity, injustice, and underdevelopment that continue to ravage the region. It was made known in kaduna as the world marks the International Day...
Executive Secretary of Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), Dr Aisha Garba has expressed deep shock over the news of the unfortunate fire incident that occurred at LGEA Primary School, Ater, in Ukum Local Government Area of Benue State, which affected some of “our dear pupils”. Seven pupils were reportedly...
Management of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF), has told pensioners of the Fund that verification of pensioners was the reason why the increases in pension had not been implemented. Managing Director of the Fund, Barrister Oluwaseun Faleye, revealed this when the management team hosted the Pensioners Executive...
Former Member of the House of Representatives for Jos South/Jos East Federal Constituency, Hon. Dachung Musa Bagos, has demanded justice for victims of the July 15, 2025, attack on Bindi in Tahos Village, Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State. He warned that continued impunity for perpetrators would only...
On the directive of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Vice President Kashim Shettima will lead Nigeria’s delegation to the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) holding in New York, United States of America, between Monday, September 22 and Sunday 28, 2025. Senator Shettima who is scheduled to...
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu marked his wife, Senator Oluremi Tinubu’s 65th birthday on Sunday with a deeply personal tribute, celebrating her as the “quiet strength and enduring grace” that has anchored his life and leadership. In a heartfelt letter released from the Presidential Villa, Tinubu portrayed the First Lady...
Edo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has carried out local government congresses on Saturday across all 18 areas, selecting fresh executive committees and national delegates for the organization. The party’s State Caretaker Chairman, Dr. Tony Aziegbemi, oversaw the proceedings in Benin City—the state capital—together with a...
In a transformative boost for higher education, Senate Deputy President Barau Jibrin has granted comprehensive scholarships valued at over ₦800,000 each to 1,000 deserving students, injecting more than ₦800 million into their academic futures. The rollout took place at Bayero University in Kano on Saturday, where Barau, speaking through...
Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has reaffirmed its unwavering dedication on Saturday to facilitating the secure repatriation of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) to their original homes, emphasizing a holistic approach that extends far beyond combat operations. This pledge came from Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) Gen. Christopher Musa during an outreach...
In a landmark move to bridge healthcare gaps for the state’s most needy, the 14 Local Government Councils of Zamfara have committed over N1 billion to the Zamfara State Health Contributory Management Agency (ZAMCHEMA). This funding will unlock free medical services for 89,232 poor and vulnerable individuals across all...
Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) has approved more than N2.5 billion in funding for the Federal University of Transportation Daura (FUTD) in Katsina State, marking a major step toward enhancing its growth and capabilities. The university’s Vice Chancellor, Prof. Umar Adam-Katsayal, shared this update during a Saturday interview with...