Author: Paul Dada
Japanese embassy confers award on UI don Aguoru
The award will be presented to Aguoru on 7 October 2025, during the African Association of Japanese Studies (AAJS) annual…
Unexplained Delay: Senate pushes plenary resumption to October
"Any inconvenience this short notice may cause is deeply regretted. Distinguished Senators are kindly invited to note the postponement and…
Ebola threat looms: Biosafety agency warns Nigerians to stay alert
“Nigerians are strongly advised to report immediately to a hospital if feeling unwell — especially after travelling outside the country…
Police nab kidnappers who killed victims after collecting N10.4m ransom
“On August 26, 2025, the Rivers State Police Command received a distressing report regarding the kidnapping of one Humphrey Wagbara…
“Speak Up, Stay Safe”: Lagos urges children to break silence on abuse
She said that children needed to understand their roles in protecting themselves, especially those from ages two to eight, who…
CORA set to host Kenyan author Yvonne Owuor in Lagos
"It is part of the build-up to CORA’s flagship programme, the Lagos Book & Art Festival (LABAF), which will be…
Nigerian Army foils major ISWAP offensive
“Their sacrifice stands as a testament to the Army’s unwavering commitment to securing peace, dignity, and safety for Nigerians returning…
Nigeria must borrow to grow, Abbas defends Tinubu’s borrowing strategy
“The House stands firmly behind the President’s vision of using judicious borrowing as a catalyst for growth and poverty reduction.…
Nigeria’s GDP soars by 4.23%
“Following the rebasing of the GDP using 2019 as the new base year, previous quarterly GDP estimates were benchmarked to…
By-election: PDP files contempt charges against EDSIEC
The party described the election as “a brazen illegality”, contemptuous, and a direct assault on the judiciary, warning that such…
FG begins verification of disputed oil, gas fields, wells in Niger Delta
He said that the exercise was in consonance with the provisions of the law, citing paragraphs 32(a) Part I of…
“Kill 10 of us, 20 Will Rise”: Bandit leader warns authorities
As part of the new accords, bandits pledged to release kidnapped victims and cease attacks.
Breastfeeding mother kidnapped in Nasarawa as pastor’s family targeted
No contact has yet been made by the kidnappers. The police have since visited the scene and assured residents that…
Plan to join APC: Your are on your own, NNPC tells Kwankwaso
“Any negotiation in the name of NNPP is null and void because they remain expelled from our party.”
Nigeria’s health financing: Lessons From Canada’s $32.5bn tobacco settlement
The Canadian settlement echoes the United States’ historic 1998 Master Settlement Agreement, where four leading tobacco firms agreed to pay $206 billion…
Ooni begins Olojo seclusion, prays for peace, national unity
The Olojo Festival—literally meaning “Day of the First Dawn”—commemorates the creation of the earth. The week-long seclusion is a spiritual…
Deadly Gold Mine Clash: Kebbi council imposes curfew
Announcing the curfew on Sunday, Chairman of Yauri LGA, Abubakar Shuaibu, said the restriction—from 10 p.m. to 7 a.m. daily—was…
Army smashes nine illegal refineries, arrests 17 in Niger Delta crackdown
Other items recovered at the scene included two empty tanks and a 20,000-litre capacity tanker truck (registration number BEN 223…
NiMet warns of nationwide thunderstorms, rainfall
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted rainy and thundery weather conditions from Monday to Wednesday across the country.
38 arrested over murder of Catholic priest in Enugu
“We will ensure that justice is served, and the perpetrators of this heinous crime are brought to book,” Ndukwe stated.
Friendship turns fatal: ₦20k quarrel ends in alleged murder, arrest
In a bid to dispose of the body, Amadi is said to have stuffed the corpse into a sack, placed…
Army denies harassment claims in Cross River land dispute
“Our mandate is solely to maintain peace and forestall any breakdown of law and order that could endanger lives and…
There will be no Palestinian state, Netanyahu warns UK, Canada, others
Netanyahu is due to travel to New York later this week for the United Nations General Assembly’s annual debate, where…
Remi Tinubu a woman of virtue, compassion – Kwankwaso
“As an epitome of humility and simplicity, Mrs Tinubu truly deserves to be honoured on this auspicious occasion, not only…
Police launch manhunt after bandit attack in Benue
The police spokesman said the Commissioner of Police in charge of Benue, Mr Innocent Emenari was currently leading the operation…
Kaduna Explosion: Military officer, civilian dead in DICON tragedy
The injured victims were said to have been initially taken to St. Gerard’s Catholic Hospital in Kakuri, before being evacuated…
Lagos armed robbery suspects tracked, arrested in Kano
Kiyawa said that the command has been working to enhance its intelligence capabilities and leverage community policing and strategic partnerships.
PDP conducts LG congress in Edo, declares ‘rebirth of party’ ahead of 2027
“We are truly amazed at the decorum and spirit of brotherhood here today. We believe this will translate to higher…
What an artiste must do to ‘blow’ – Illbliss
Citing the example of Liona, a rising Nigerian Afrobeats sensation, Illbliss praised the singer’s independent drive and work ethic.
Why we boycotted by-elections in Edo – PDP
“It is just a waste of taxpayers’ money to share among APC leaders. Most political parties in the state are…