By CHRISTIANA LOT, Jos – Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang has emphasized that transforming transport infrastructure is vital to Nigeria’s economic growth, regional integration, and sustainable peace, noting that “a well-connected Plateau is a prosperous Plateau.” He made this known in Jos on Wednesday, August 27, during the opening...
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By MARY RONKE, Minna – Speaker of the Niger State House of Assembly, Hon. Abdulmalik Mohammed Sarkin-Daji, has commended the Department of State Services (DSS) and Nigerian Army for reportedly neutralizing over 50 bandits in the state and rescuing seven kidnaped victims in the process. The Speaker made the...
In a historic move, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has become the first leader of an Israeli government to officially recognize the mass killings of Armenians by the Ottoman Empire 110 years ago as a genocide, according to local Israeli media reports on August 27, 2025. During a podcast...
Anambra State Governor Chukwuma Soludo has clarified that ‘stomach infrastructure’ entails providing sustainable services to enhance citizens’ livelihoods, rather than temporary handouts. Speaking at a press conference in Awka on August 27, 2025, to commemorate Anambra’s 34th anniversary, Soludo emphasized long-term development over short-term relief. According to the News...
“We can’t poison our own people” – FG defends GMOs, assures Nigerians of safety, food security boost
“We can’t poison our own people” – FG defends GMOs, assures Nigerians of safety, food security boost
Federal Government has dismissed claims that Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) are harmful, emphasizing their role in enhancing food security and nutrition in Nigeria. During a sensitisation workshop in Abuja on Wednesday, organized by the Open Forum on Agricultural Biotechnology (OFAB) and the National Biotechnology Research and Development Agency (NBRDA)...
By OLA MODULE, Lagos- New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), through its legal counsel Ndubuisi Ukpai, has formally requested that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) suspend all elections until the party’s authentic logo is included on ballot papers and its leadership under Dr. Major Agbo is recognized. In a...
Members of the Niger Delta Ethnic Nationalities Youth Leaders Forum (NDENYLF) on Wednesday staged a bold demonstration at the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) headquarters in Abuja, accusing the company of corrupt practices and the wrongful dismissal of Niger Delta directors. The protesters called for the immediate...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja – President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has pledged to fast-track Nigeria’s development through technology and food security, aligning with the success models of emerging economies like Brazil. Speaking on Tuesday when he met with a cross section of Nigerians resident in Brazil, President Tinubu emphasized his...
… , attracts 3 billon new investment in Lithium mining Liberian President Joseph Boakai, has hailed the recent China-funded national survey on mineral resources, which led to the discovery of significant new mineral deposits in the country. The discovery of the minerals deposits has offered fresh opportunities for Liberia’s...
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – National Examinations Council (NECO) has denied a report that it is planning to recruit new staff. The denial was through a statement issued by the Acting Director, Information and Public Relations, Azeez Dani, on Wednesday “The attention of the National Examinations Council (NECO) has...
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Ahmed Ododo, has congratulated the people of the state on the occasion of the 34th anniversary of the state’s creation, describing the milestone as a moment of sober reflection and renewed hope. This was disclosed in a message personally signed...
One of seven candidates vying for the Vice Chancellor position at Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University (COOU), Prof. Chike Osegbue, has urged the National Industrial Court of Nigeria to void Prof. Kate Omenugha’s appointment as VC, deeming it unlawful. In a suit numbered NICN/ARJ/275/2025, Osegbue seeks to be declared the...
By JOY ADARA , Abuja – Department of State Services (DSS) has urged a Federal High Court in Abuja to admit in evidence statements made by three terror suspects accused of spying on American and Israeli interests in Nigeria for certain individuals in Iran. Haruna Ali Abbas, Ibrahim Hussaini...
A Federal High Court in Abuja, presided over by Justice Emeka Nwite, on Wednesday postponed indefinitely its decision on the admissibility of extra-judicial statements from three terrorism suspects—Haruna Abbas, Ibrahim Musa, and Adam Suleiman—following a trial-within-trial. The trio faces charges including conspiracy, recruiting for terrorist training, surveilling foreign embassies,...
Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma, has sanctioned a new minimum wage of N104,000 for the state’s civil servants, a significant increase from the previous N76,000. The announcement was made during a Tuesday night meeting with labor union leaders at the Government House in Owerri, as reported by the News...
By ANIEFIOK UDONQUAK, Uyo – Lawmaker representing Ibiono Ibom in the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly, Moses Essien, has raised alarm over the escalating rate of teenage pregnancy in the state, calling for urgent action to address the crisis. Essien, who chairs the House Committee on Health, emphasized...
By EMMANUEL KUJE, Abuja – Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has advanced 49 Deputy Directors to the rank of Director, transitioning from Grade Level 16 to 17, across various departments. This announcement was made by Lere Olayinka, Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media to FCT Minister...
By OLA MODUPE, Lagos- Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) successfully evacuated 618 individuals following the derailment of the Abuja-Kaduna Train Service (AKTS) at KM 49 between Kubwa and Asham stations. The incident occurred at approximately 11:09 a.m., according to a statement released on Tuesday in Lagos by NRC Managing Director,...
Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Nkeiruka Onyejeocha, confidently predicted that President Bola Tinubu will secure a landslide victory in the South-East during the 2027 elections. Speaking at a press interaction on the sidelines of her 18th annual free medical and surgical outreach at the Nkeiruka Onyejeocha Medical...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja- President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has commended Nigeria’s capital market’s remarkable growth since he assumed office over two years ago. He noted the phenomenal rise in market capitalisation and increased trading activity, which have broadened investment opportunities for Nigerians and international investors. President Tinubu spoke on...