The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has over 1,116,677 children to be immunized against polio in 2025. Flagging in off the campaign held in the Palace of Sarki Jiwa, HRH Alj Idris Musa over the weekend in Abuja, the Mandate Secretary of the Health Services and Environment Secretariat, Dr. Adedolapo Fasawe, led the charge, called on all residents to support the National Immunization Plus Days (NIPDs) holding from May 4 to 10, 2025. The Mandate...
The success of the non-kinetic approach in tackling insecurity in Kaduna State has been attributed to sharing intelligence with security agencies by traditional leaders. Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani who spoke at Sir Kashim Ibrahim House, where 23 vehicles were distributed to traditional leaders on Sunday, noted that his administration holds the royal fathers in high esteem. “The vehicles are to motivate you because we cannot achieve much without synergy between the traditional institution, religious...
An overnight assault by Islamic State’s West Africa Province (ISWAP) jihadists, a splinter of Boko Haram linked with ISIS, hit a Nigerian military base in the early hours of Saturday, leaving at least four soldiers dead and several pieces of military equipment destroyed. The attack targeted the 27 Task Force Brigade in Buni Gari, a town in Gujba local government area, Yobe State. Explosions rang out around 2:00 a.m., a soldier who survived the ambush...
Dele Farotimi, a lawyer and an activist has said that he will demand justice concerning his incarceration for 21 days, stressing that those who sent him to prison for an offence that is not known in law in Lagos or Ekiti States must account for their action. The activist who spoke on Sunday night on Channels TV said that whoever is responsible, whether the police, the magistrate or even private individuals, he would demand an...
In a landmark judgment that has reverberated across Nigeria and the international human rights community, the ECOWAS Court recently ruled that the blasphemy laws of Kano State—and by extension, similar laws across Nigeria—violate the fundamental right to freedom of expression. Leading this bold legal victory is Solomon Okedara, a human and digital rights lawyer. In this exclusive interview with The West African Pilot News, Okedara breaks down the case, the judgment, and Nigeria’s international human...
Prominent leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the South East have called on the people of the region, particularly Igbo indigenes, to increase their participation in the party, stressing that stronger involvement would enhance the region’s access to the centre of national decision-making. This appeal came at the APC South East Select Leaders Consultative Meeting held in Enugu on Saturday. The leaders emphasised the strategic importance of aligning with the party currently in...
Big Brother Naija (BBNaija), Nigeria’s most popular reality TV show, has officially flagged off auditions for its 10th season. The organisers announced that online registration is open from 3 to 7 May 2025, after which successful applicants will be invited to physical auditions in Lagos, Abuja, and Enugu. In a tweet posted on X (formerly Twitter), BBNaija wrote: “Think you’ve got what it takes to be Season 10 Certified? Prove it! #BBNaija Season 10 auditions...
The long-running trial of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), resumed on Friday in Abuja with new revelations; this time from a key witness who told the court he found no weapons or items linked to terrorism on Kanu. The hearing, held before Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court, Abuja, continued behind protective screens, a measure approved by the court to shield prosecution witnesses. The Federal Government’s legal team...
As insecurity continues to trouble many parts of Nigeria, the Nigeria Police Force has made it clear that the ban on issuing firearms licences has not been lifted despite growing calls for citizens to be allowed to protect themselves. Many Nigerians, frustrated by rising cases of kidnapping, banditry, and violent attacks, have asked the government to consider allowing responsible citizens to bear arms for self-defence. One of the strongest voices in this debate is that...
The Enugu State Ministry of Transport informs the general public of a scheduled metro shutdown on Saturday 3rd of May, 2025. A press release signed by Dr. Obi Ozor, Commissioner for Transport states the shut down is necessary for the safety and traffic control for thousands of runners, including international athletes participating in the International 42km Marathon taking place in the state; selected roads will be completely closed to vehicular movement from 6:00 AM to...
