The Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund mourns the tragic loss of lives following the fire incident at Afriland Towers, Broad Street, Lagos. Our hearts go out to the bereaved families, the Federal Inland Revenue Service, United Capital Plc, UBA, Afriland Properties, and all organisations and colleagues affected. We also...
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Super Eagles of Nigeria, a powerhouse in African football with a storied history of three Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) titles and six World Cup appearances, have slipped one spot to 45th in the latest FIFA Men’s World Rankings, released on September 18, 2025. This marks their lowest ranking...
Federal Government has reinstated Nigerian history as a mandatory subject in the basic education curriculum to cultivate national pride, unity, and responsible citizenship among young learners. The Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, announced this transformative reform in a statement released on Wednesday in Abuja by Mrs. Folasade Boriowo,...
Federal Government of Nigeria is poised to transform justice service delivery through the integration of cutting-edge digital technology, according to the Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi. Speaking at the 2025 Justice Sector Leadership Retreat in Maiduguri, themed “ _Strengthening Justice Sector Service Delivery through Technology, Innovation, and Coordinated Reform,”_...
Saudi authorities have released three Nigerian pilgrims, Mrs. Maryam Hussain Abdullahi, Mrs. Abdullahi Bahijja Aminu, and Mr. Abdulhamid Saddieq, who were detained in Jeddah since August 2025 on allegations of drug trafficking. The release follows four weeks of diplomatic efforts spearheaded by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA)...
Independent Media and Policy Initiative (IMPI), a prominent Nigerian policy think-tank, predicts that Nigeria’s headline inflation will decrease to 17% by December 2025, according to a statement released on Wednesday. Chairman of the Initiative, Dr. Omoniyi Akinsiju highlighted that this forecast follows a consistent decline, with inflation dropping to...
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has landed back in Abuja, concluding an eventful trip that combined a state visit to France with a shortened working vacation. His aircraft arrived at the Presidential Wing of Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport at approximately 6:50 p.m. on Tuesday, greeted by a high-profile reception including...
Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has reported a troubling increase in Lassa fever cases, with 162 fatalities recorded across 21 states by the end of August 2025. According to the NCDC’s latest update, “10 new confirmed cases were recorded in epidemiological week 35 (August 25–31),” a...
A vibrant exhibition celebrating the life, music, and revolutionary spirit of Afrobeat icon Fela Anikulapo-Kuti is set to open in Lagos on October 12, promising to immerse visitors in the enduring legacy of the late pioneer. Titled “ _Fela Anikulapo-Kuti: Afrobeat Rebellion,”_ the 10-week cultural program, running through December...
Nigeria’s First Lady, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, has showered praise on celebrity chef Hilda Baci for setting a new Guinness World Record by preparing the largest serving of Nigerian-style jollof rice, weighing an extraordinary 8,780 kilograms. The achievement, accomplished in partnership with Gino on Friday at Victoria Island, Lagos, marks...
African Action Congress (AAC) presidential candidate in 2023 election, Omoyele Sowore, has launched two significant lawsuits at the Federal High Court in Abuja, targeting the Department of State Services (DSS), Meta (Facebook), and X Corp. The legal actions, filed to protect fundamental rights, aim to counter what Sowore’s legal...
Former Governor of Rivers State, Celestine Omehia, has urged Nigeria to embrace a decentralized governance model, granting states and regions greater authority over their resources and development. Speaking at a press conference in Abuja on Tuesday, Omehia introduced his upcoming book, _Restructuring Nigeria: A Path to Progress_, set for...
Federal Government of Nigeria on Tuesday initiated a lawsuit against politician Omoyele Sowore, Meta (Facebook) Inc., and X Corp, accusing them of cyberbullying President Bola Tinubu. Filed at the Federal High Court in Abuja under case number FHC/ABJ/CR/484/2025 by Mohammed Abubakar, Director of Public Prosecutions, the five-count charge alleges...
Supreme Court dismisses estate surveyor’s $1.25m claim against SDV Nigeria in Lagos property dispute
Supreme Court dismisses estate surveyor’s $1.25m claim against SDV Nigeria in Lagos property dispute
Supreme Court of Nigeria has dismissed an appeal by estate surveyor Philip Ojo against SDV Nigeria Limited and SCOA Nigeria Limited, upholding the Court of Appeal’s ruling in a dispute over a Lagos estate sale. In a unanimous decision led by Justice Obande Ogbuinya, the court found Ojo’s appeal...
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has ended his work vacation earlier than planned and will return to Abuja on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, to resume his official duties. This is according to a statement from his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga. The announcement underscores Tinubu’s commitment to...
Nigeria is grappling with an annual loss of $10 billion due to post-harvest inefficiencies, according to Sen. Abubakar Kyari, the Minister of Agriculture and Food Security. Speaking at the launch of the Green Legacy Rural Community Agriculture and Infrastructure Network (G.R.A.I.N) Pulse Centre in Kangire, Birnin-Kudu Local Government Area,...
People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to establish a legal framework for the electronic transmission of election results from polling units ahead of the 2027 general elections. Speaking at a press conference in Abuja on Monday, the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba,...
Malala Fund has impacted over 26 million students globally through its education-focused initiatives in the 2024-2025 fiscal year, according to its latest annual report released on Monday. The organization invested $66.4 million, supporting 123 education champions, 65 girls’ program fellows, and various partners across six key countries: Nigeria, Pakistan,...
Sen. Ned Nwoko, representing Delta North Senatorial District, has championed the creation of Anioma State as a vital step toward addressing historical and political inequities in Nigeria. Speaking at a press interaction in Abuja on Monday, Nwoko emphasized that the proposed state, to be carved from Delta State and...
Nigeria’s Minister of Transportation, Said Alkali, announced that the 387-kilometer Kano-Maradi railway project has achieved 60% completion. Speaking at the second International Railway Conference in Abuja, Alkali highlighted significant progress in the nation’s rail infrastructure, including an extension of the project to Dutse in Jigawa State. “The Kano-Maradi railway,...