Rivers Crisis: Jonathan Warns Against Consequences

Former President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan has urged members of the three arms of government in the country, the executive, the legislature, and the judiciary to avoid taking actions that could negatively impact the image of the country. The former President noted that the placing of a country in the eyes of the international community and how much investments it could attract depended on the positive actions of its leaders towards advancing democracy and good governance....

Anambra 2025: John Nwosu Submits Nomination Form, Steps up Bid for LP Ticket

A leading aspirant for the ticket of the Labour Party in the November 8 Anambra State Governorship Election, Mr. John Nwosu, has stepped up his bid for the party’s ticket during his visit to the National Secretariat of the party on Thursday, for the submission of his completed Nomination and Expression of Interest forms. The aspirant was accompanied by his wife and key members of the Anambra State Labour Party, including Mr. Oseloka Obaze, former...

Nutrition: VP Tasks Lawmakers On Legislation to Improve Nutrition

Lawmakers across Nigeria have been called upon to enact relevant legislation that will enhance nutrition and food security in the country. Vice President Kashim Shettima made the call while hosting the National Legislative Network on Nutrition and Food Security at the Presidential Villa, Abuja led by the Chairman of, the House of Representatives Committee on Nutrition and Food Security, Chike Okafor. Shettima noted the link between malnutrition and insecurity, observing that the regions worst hit...

Suspected Terrorists On Nigerian Military Watch List Captured

Two suspected terrorists on the Nigerian military watch list have been captured along with a known arms dealer, Shehu Bagiwaye. Major General Markus Kangye, the Director of Defence Media Operations, disclosed this during a press briefing on Thursday, saying they were captured in separate operations in Sokoto and Zamfara States. “The Nigerian military reaffirmed its commitment to eradicating terrorism and curbing illegal activities across the country, all those involved in criminal operations would be brought...

Police arrests 35-year-old man for defiling a minor in Adamawa 

A 35-year-old man, Abdulaziz Mohammed has been arrested by the Police in Adamawa for allegedly defiling a 5-year-old minor in Mubi North local government area of the state. According to the statement by the Adamawa State Police Command spokesman SP Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje, the arrest followed a complaint lodged by the victim’s father, at the Mubi North Divisional Police Headquarters. “On the 17th March 2025, the suspect lured her into his grinding engine shop located...

Defamatory Speech: Kano Govt To Descend On Radio Stations

In regulating political discourse in Kano by ensuring that discussions remain respectful and constructive, Kano State Government will take decisive action against political defamatory speeches in the state, particularly on radio stations. The State Commissioner for Information, Comrade Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya who dropped the hint while speaking during a stakeholders’ meeting organized by the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) in Kano, reiterates government’s commitment to curbing offensive speech in the media. The Commissioner urged Kano residents...

Chief Akai Egwuonwu Reiterates Legislative Agenda for Anambra South

Chief Akai Egwuonwu, the frontline aspirant for the Anambra South senatorial by-election on the platform of the All Progressives Grand Alliance – APGA, has reinstated his commitment to stronger Anambra South with his legislative activities, when elected. According to Egwuonwu, upon election into the Nigerian senate, he would focus on security, capacity-building, and using legislative instruments to advance the interests of his Anambra South constituents. With a solid background in business and investments across Anambra...

After Months of Waiting, NYSC Increases Corps Members’ Allowance to ₦77,000

The Director General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brigadier General Olalekan Nafiu, has assured corps members that the long-awaited increment in their monthly allowance to ₦77,000 will take effect from March 2025. Speaking at the Wuse and Garki NYSC zonal offices in Abuja on Thursday, the NYSC boss reaffirmed the government’s commitment to fulfilling its promise. NYSC spokesperson Caroline Embu quoted him stating, “With effect from March, you are going to receive the...

World Happiness Report: Nigeria Slips to 105th, Libya Tops Africa

Nigeria has dropped three places in the 2025 World Happiness Report, ranking 105th out of 147 countries. The annual report, released on Thursday to mark the International Day of Happiness, assesses global happiness based on factors such as GDP per capita, social support, life expectancy, freedom, generosity, and perceptions of corruption. Despite its decline from 102nd place in 2024, Nigeria remains the 10th happiest country in Africa. Libya emerged as the highest-ranked African nation at...

Death Toll Rises to 10 in Karu Bridge Explosion

…Over 30 Injured The death toll from the explosion at Karu Bridge, Abuja, has risen to 10, as emergency responders continue to assess the scale of destruction caused by the tragic incident. The multiple fatal motor accident happened on Wednesday evening along the busy AYA–Nyanya axis, a major route linking the heart of Abuja to satellite towns and neighbouring states. The area, notorious for heavy traffic congestion, became the scene of chaos when a Dangote...

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