Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, has directed chairmen of all the 27 Local Government Areas to scale up awareness campaign on routine immunisation, in-between rounds and integrated measles campaign. He also requested the traditional rulers to continue to sensitize their subjects on the importance of immunisation particularly on polio...
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Speaker of the Plateau State House of Assembly, Hon. Naanlong Daniel Gapyil, has thrown his weight behind renewed calls for the creation of state police, describing it as a critical step toward addressing Nigeria’s worsening security crisis. In an open letter to the National Assembly dated 24th September 2025,...
The Federal High Court in Abuja has postponed the arraignment of Mr. Karl Toriola, Chief Executive Officer of MTN Nigeria Communications Plc, and other top company executives until October 30. The postponement follows the absence of Justice Hauwa Yilwa, who was reportedly attending a workshop on Thursday and therefore...
Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC,), has approved the promotion of 471 junior staff members across various grades. The decision was reached at the commission’s weekly meeting held on Thursday, September 25, 2025, and chaired by INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu. The meeting also reviewed preparations for the forthcoming Anambra...
A woman standing trial over alleged terrorism and illegal arms dealing, Asmau Omar, told a Federal High Court in Ibadan that her so-called confessional statement was obtained under extreme duress and should not be admitted as evidence. Omar made the allegation during a trial-within-trial before Justice Nkeonye Maha, following...
Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has declared that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has brought an end to decades-long career stagnation in Nigeria’s paramilitary services through wide-reaching reforms that prioritise merit, welfare, and structured career progression. Speaking during the decoration ceremony of newly promoted senior officers from the four...
In a significant move to boost digital creativity, TikTok has unveiled plans to train and empower over 3,000 content creators across Sub-Saharan Africa through its flagship initiative, #LevelUpAfrica. The announcement was made by TikTok’s Head of Content Operations for Sub-Saharan Africa, Boniswa Sidwaba, during the TikTok Creator Education Day...
Over 400 golf enthusiasts are set to converge at the Tukur Yusuf Buratai International Golf Resort and Country Club (TYB-IGRCC) in Abuja for the Nigeria @ 65 Independence Golf Tournament. The week-long event, held in celebration of Nigeria’s 65th independence anniversary, will also serve as a tribute to the...
Service Compact with all Nigeria (SERVICOM) has scored the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) high in its assessment of the Fund’s service delivery for the past year. Report of the assessment which was made available to Newsmen in Abuja Wednesday, showed that ten Regional and State Branch offices...
Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani has sustained investments in peace building through initiatives like the Kaduna State Peace Commission, which works to mediate conflicts and build durable structures for reconciliation across communities. The Deputy Governor, Dr Hadiza Balarabe who reiterated that ‘’these interventions, together with grassroots engagement, have strengthened...
Former presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC) party in the last general elections, Omoyele Sowore, has been challenged to exercise his freedom of expression and post comments on X and Facebook calling the US President, Donald Trump, criminal. The challenge was thrown by a group, Northern Ethic...
President Bola Tinubu has instructed the National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu, to commence high-level engagements with the Ogoni communities, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), and relevant stakeholders to finalise plans for restarting oil production in the region. Speaking at the Presidential Villa on Wednesday while receiving...
At the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), Nigeria made a passionate appeal for urgent debt relief, framing it not as an act of charity but as a necessary path to global prosperity and peace. Delivering the country’s national statement on Wednesday in New York, President Bola Tinubu—represented by...
Federal Government of Nigeria has reaffirmed its support for a two-state solution as the most honorable and sustainable route to achieving lasting peace in Palestine. Speaking on behalf of President Bola Tinubu at the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York, Vice President Kashim Shettima emphasized Nigeria’s...
Inspector-General of Police, Mr. Olukayode Egbetokun, alongside several former I-Gs, gathered in Abuja on Wednesday to honour the late Solomon Arase, celebrating the enduring legacy of the former Police chief. Speaking at a Day of Tribute event held in his honour, Egbetokun described Arase as an extraordinary officer whose...
Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Uyo Zonal Directorate, have arrested forty nine( 49) suspected internet fraudsters in a sting operation carried out at different locations in Akwa Ibom State. The commission in a post via its X handle on Wednesday, said 31 (thirty-one) of the...
People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has strongly criticized Governor Umo Eno over his recent remarks claiming ownership of all political structures in Akwa Ibom State. According to the party, such a declaration portrays the governor as more interested in consolidating political power than fulfilling the responsibilities of effective governance. In...
An initiative to boost school enrollment has expanded its programmes with the distribution of books worth millions of naira to pupils and students in Afaha Inang Community in Onna Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State. The book distribution project comes barely six months after the initiative renovated the...
Desirous to ensure food security and restore the state’s position as Nigeria’s leading food producer, the Benue State Government has officially inaugurated the pilot scheme of the Agricultural Mechanization Outgrower Programme. The ceremony was held on Wednesday at the Benue State Agricultural and Rural Development Authority (BNARDA) headquarters, Makurdi....
President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to a comprehensive constitutional review aimed at reinforcing Nigeria’s democratic pillars. Speaking through the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, Tinubu made this known while declaring open the Public Hearing on the 1999 Constitution Review held...