In a significant ruling, the Federal High Court in Abuja, on Monday, September 15, 2025, mandated the final forfeiture of $7 million recovered by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to the Federal Government of Nigeria. Justice Emeka Nwite issued the order following an application by EFCC’s counsel,...
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In a stunning display of speed and skill, Nigeria’s 100m hurdles star Tobi Amusan clinched a silver medal with a time of 12.29 seconds at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, Japan, on Monday. According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), this marks Amusan’s first major medal since...
Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, and the Bishop of Sokoto Catholic Diocese, Archbishop Matthew Kukah, have underscored the urgent need to restore strong family values as a foundation for national security and social stability in Nigeria. The two eminent religious leaders delivered their messages on Monday...
Federal Civil Service Commission (FCSC) has launched a new medium-term strategic plan aimed at bolstering merit-based recruitment, advancing digital reforms, and fostering inclusivity across Nigeria’s federal civil service. The announcement was made by FCSC Chairman, Prof. Tunji Olaopa, during a Strategic Plan Stakeholders Validation Workshop held in Abuja on...
Former Nigerian presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has joined the global community in celebrating the renowned author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, describing her as a “literary giant” whose work uplifts humanity. In a heartfelt birthday message on Monday, , Obi praised Adichie’s ability to transform talent into a beacon of inspiration,...
By DOOYUM NAADZENGA With fewer than 60 days remaining before Professor Mahmood Yakubu’s second and final term as Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) ends this October 2025, Nigeria faces a pivotal moment for its democracy. The appointment of the next INEC Chairman is more than filling...
Jamaica’s Oblique Seville surged to victory in the men’s 100m at the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, clocking a personal best of 9.77 seconds to claim his first global title on Sunday. Fellow Jamaican Kishane Thompson secured silver in 9.82 seconds, sealing a Jamaican one-two finish, while defending...
Death toll from the collapse of a three-storey building in Yaba, Lagos State, has risen to four, adding to Nigeria’s grim history of structural failures, while the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) warns of thunderstorms and rainfall that could hinder rescue efforts from Monday to Wednesday. Acting Head of the...
Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has issued a weather forecast predicting widespread thunderstorms and rainfall across Nigeria from Monday to Wednesday, according to a statement released on Sunday in Abuja. On Monday morning, NiMet expects “isolated thunderstorms accompanied by moderate rainfall” in Kaduna, Gombe, Bauchi, Kebbi, Adamawa, and Taraba states....
In a move reflecting cautious optimism, the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has called off its five-day warning strike, initiated on September 12, 2025, after receiving assurances from the Federal Government to address longstanding healthcare challenges. The decision, announced on Sunday, September 14, 2025, comes amid Nigeria’s ongoing...
Nigeria is changing. Our economy is slowly stabilizing, sectoral self-reliance is inching forward, and new alliances are forming—not least with the BRICS community. These shifts are happening under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. But make no mistake: the more Nigeria asserts independence, the less “reliable” we look to the West....
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has issued a stern call to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), led by Chairman Professor Mahmood Yakubu, to take decisive action against politicians and political parties engaging in premature election campaigns, which violate Nigeria’s constitutional and statutory provisions as well as international...
The Bauchi State Muslim Parliament has endorsed the peace-building efforts of Senator Shehu Buba, the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Security and National Intelligence. The group made the declaration about the senator at a press conference in Bauchi, the Bauchi State capital, on Saturday. It declared its “total...
Nigeria kicked off the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo with a stellar performance, as sprinters Kayinsola Ajayi and Israel Okon Sunday secured spots in the men’s 100m semifinals. Making his championship debut, 21-year-old Ajayi ran a personal best of 9.88 seconds, finishing second in his heat behind South...
All Rabbit Breeders Development Forum (ARBADEF), a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO), has hailed rabbit farming as a powerful avenue for economic empowerment and wealth creation in Nigeria. At a two-day capacity-building workshop in Abuja, ARBADEF’s FCT State Chairperson, Mrs. Lois Auta, emphasized the untapped potential of rabbit farming to transform...
In a significant move at the United Nations headquarters in New York, Nigeria, alongside 141 other countries, endorsed the New York Declaration supporting a two-State solution for the Israel-Palestine conflict on Friday. The decision, met with resounding applause in the UN General Assembly Hall, reaffirmed global commitment to a...
With millions of children in northern Nigeria out of school due to economic challenges, the Kano State Government has taken a bold step to enhance access to education by approving ₦1.1 billion for free school uniforms for primary one pupils. A statement by the governor’s media aide, Sunusi Dawakin-Tofa,...
Nigerian conjoined twins, Hassan and Husaina, who underwent a life-changing separation surgery in Saudi Arabia, returned to a heartfelt welcome on Fridays in Kano. The twins were greeted at Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport by Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf and Saudi Arabia’s Consular-General in Kano, Mr. Khalil Al-Admawi,...
On Friday, Lagos buzzed with excitement as celebrity chef Hilda Baci embarked on a bold mission to set a Guinness World Record for cooking the largest pot of jollof rice. The event, dubbed the ” _Gino World Jollof Festival,_ ” transformed into a vibrant celebration of Nigeria’s culinary and...
In a vibrant display of culinary ambition and cultural pride, Nigerian chef Hilda Baci captivated a massive crowd at Lagos’ Eko Hotels and Suites on Thursday, as she geared up to break the Guinness World Record for the largest pot of Jollof rice ever cooked. The event, buzzing with...