2025 Ramadan Season: President Tinubu Greets Muslim Faithful

NewsNigeriaReligion2025 Ramadan Season: President Tinubu Greets Muslim Faithful

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)February 28, 2025

In a press statement on Friday he personally signed, the President said, “I congratulate the Muslim faithful in Nigeria and worldwide as we begin the sacred month of Ramadan. “We’re profoundly grateful to Almighty Allah for granting us the grace to witness the commencement of this holy month, a cornerstone of the Islamic faith. May this fasting and devotion period be marked by good health, spiritual fulfilment, and divine blessings. “Ramadan is a time for...

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Atiku Calls For  Investigation Of Alleged Sexual Harassment Against Akpabio 

NewsNigeriaPoliticsAtiku Calls For  Investigation Of Alleged Sexual Harassment Against Akpabio 

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)February 28, 2025

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has called for the investigation of the allegation of sexual harassment against Senate President, Goodwill Akpabio by the Senator representing Kogi Central at the Red Chamber of the National Assembly,  Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. The presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) had on his X, formerly Tweeter handle on Friday noted he watched with deep concern on Friday morning as Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan raised serious allegations of sexual harassment, intimidation,...

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Emir of Ilorin Says Rising Cases of Gender-Based Violence Is Against Cultural, Religious Values

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaEmir of Ilorin Says Rising Cases of Gender-Based Violence Is Against Cultural, Religious Values

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)February 28, 2025

The rising menace of Gender-Based Violence (GBV) has become a great concern to Emir of Ilorin, Dr. Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, emphasizing that it “goes against core cultural and religious values of compassion, justice, and the protection of the vulnerable.” The Emir who stated this at a stakeholders’ meeting in Ilorin, the Kwara State capital convened by an organisation tackling GBV in the state, the Brain Builders Youth Development Initiative (BBYDI) with a theme, ‘Mobilizing Stakeholders for...

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June 12: Declare MKO Abiola President Posthumously, Timi Frank Tells Tinubu

NewsNigeriaPoliticsJune 12: Declare MKO Abiola President Posthumously, Timi Frank Tells Tinubu

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)February 28, 2025

Former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Comrade Timi Frank has told President Bola Tinubu to validate the results of the June 12, 1993 presidential election and posthumously declare the candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Chief Moshood Kasimowo Olawale Abiola winner. According to Frank, in a press statement on Friday, call has become necessary since former military president, General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida (IBB) retired, who annulled the election has...

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Group commends Tinubu’s Economic Reform over Impressive Growth Performance

BusinessEconomyNewsNigeriaGroup commends Tinubu’s Economic Reform over Impressive Growth Performance

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)February 28, 2025

A policy group, Independent Media and Policy Initiative (IMPI) has said has hailed President Bola Tinubu’s economic reform, saying that the impressive performance of the 2024 Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is an affirmation of the good work the President is doing. The group in a press statement issued by its Chairman, Dr. Omoniyi M. Akinsiju on Friday noted that the performance of the Nigerian economy in the 12 months of last year beats projections made...

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Auto Crash In Ugwu-Onyeama, Enugu-Onitsha Expressway Claims 6 Lives

CommunityNewsNigeriaAuto Crash In Ugwu-Onyeama, Enugu-Onitsha Expressway Claims 6 Lives

Ije Ulasi (Regional Correspondent)February 27, 2025

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC, has confirmed the death of six persons in a lone auto crash along the Enugu-Onitsha Expressway on Thursday. A vehicle with nine adults onboard to Enugu at Ugwu-Onyeama axis summersaulted, killing 6 persons on the spot and the surviving three rushed to Enugu State University Teaching Hospital (ESUTH), Parklane Enugu, by FRSC; the vehicle was carrying vegetables and fruits. The Sector Commander, FRSC Enugu State Command, Mr. Franklin Agbakoba,...

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Obasa Takes Back Speaker’s Seat as Lagos Assembly Faces Leadership Crisis

NewsNigeriaPoliticsObasa Takes Back Speaker’s Seat as Lagos Assembly Faces Leadership Crisis

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)February 27, 2025

Former Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, has officially resumed his role, presiding over a plenary session on Tuesday, 27th February, despite his impeachment last month. His return followed the restoration of his security details by the police. Obasa was impeached on 13th January by 36 lawmakers, who later elected Mojisola Meranda as the new Speaker. However, Obasa challenged his removal in court, insisting the process was illegal. His comeback today...

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NASENI: First Made-in-Nigeria Helicopter Almost Ready

NewsNigeriaTechnologyNASENI: First Made-in-Nigeria Helicopter Almost Ready

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)February 27, 2025

The National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) has announced that engineering work on Nigeria’s first indigenous helicopter is nearing completion, with plans underway for its maiden test flight. The Project Manager at NASENI’s Aeronautics and Air Vehicle Development Institute in Kaduna, Kareem Aduagba, disclosed this on Tuesday during a Focus Group Engagement organised by the agency to promote local manufacturing and innovation. The event, attended by stakeholders from academia, government, and the private...

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Suspected Boko Haram Launches Attack On Community In Adamawa

Crime & SecurityNational SecurityNewsNigeriaSuspected Boko Haram Launches Attack On Community In Adamawa

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)February 27, 2025

Suspected members of Boko Haram insurgents have launched an attack on Kwapre village in the Hong local government area of Adamawa State. It was learnt that the Military, based in the nearby Garaha, engaged the insurgents, thereby forcing them to retreat to their hideouts. The latest attack was said to be the tenth reported incursion by Boko Haram into these communities that share borders with Sambisa forest in Borno State den of the insurgents between...

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376 Irregular Migrants Considered ‘fraudulent’ Arrested In Ogun

Crime & SecurityNational SecurityNewsNigeria376 Irregular Migrants Considered ‘fraudulent’ Arrested In Ogun

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)February 27, 2025

No fewer than 376 irregular migrants have been arrested in Ogun State by the Nigeria Immigration Service, who are into fraudulent activities at different levels to swindle innocent Nigerians. It was gathered that all the foreigners gained access to the country through unauthorized entry points, and none presented residence cards or any form of traveling documents after interrogation. According to the comptroller of the Ogun State command, Muhammed Akadri, they were arrested at their hideouts...

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