Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said Monday she has requested to meet North Korean leader Kim Jong Un to resolve the long-standing issue of Japanese nationals abducted by Pyongyang decades ago. After years of denial, North Korea admitted in 2002 that its agents had kidnapped 13 Japanese nationals in the 1970s and 1980s, who…
The House of Representatives Ad hoc Committee investigating alleged increase in drug trafficking and alcohol abuse has pledged to unearth perpetrators for prosecution to ensure the safety and protection of society. In a statement on Sunday, the chairman of the committee, Timeyin Adelegbe (APC-Ondo), said that he would not allow Nigeria to become a…
The Kano government has approved over ₦8.2 billion for the execution of some key projects in the education and water supply sectors. This was announced in a statement on Monday. It said the projects, approved by the 33rd Executive Council meeting chaired by Governor Abba Yusuf, aimed to boost infrastructure, enhance learning standards, and…
By Nahum Sule, Jalingo A retired military intelligence officer, politician, and philanthropist, Hon. Nahum Tsokwa, has called for lasting peace between the Jukun and Tiv communities in Rafin-Kada, Wukari Local Government Area of Taraba State, urging residents to embrace unity and cooperation for the growth of the area. Speaking during a community peace and unity…
In a sustained effort to rid Kogi State of criminal activities, troops of 12 Brigade Nigerian Army deployed at Forward Operating Base (FOB) Oguma have successfully rescued two kidnapped victims and recovered the ransom money meant for their release. The operation which led to the rescue of the victims took place on 2 November…
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has forecast dust haze and thunderstorms across various parts of the country from Monday to Wednesday, warning citizens to stay alert and take safety precautions. NiMet’s weather outlook released Sunday in Abuja predicted slight dust haze over Katsina, Kano, Jigawa, Yobe, Borno, and parts of Kaduna states on Monday,…
As Lagos grapples with the environmental challenges stemming from rapid urbanisation, residents across the state have voiced their worries regarding the deteriorating air quality, primarily linked to indiscriminate waste burning, vehicular emissions, and poor sanitation practices. These concerns were expressed in interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in Lagos. NAN…
A magnitude 6.3 earthquake struck northern Afghanistan early on Monday, the US Geological Survey said, just months after another deadly tremor left the country reeling as it contends with a series of humanitarian crises. The latest quake hit in the early hours of the morning at a depth of 28 kilometres (17 miles) with…
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Parliament says its partnership with the European Parliament will strengthen regional legislative capacity, enhance citizen representation, and improve collaboration with international institutions to address West Africa’s pressing challenges. The announcement comes as the ECOWAS Parliament marks its 25th anniversary from November through early December 2025. Since its…
By Abubakar Ojima-ojo Yunusa A former aide to the late Lagos State governor, Alhaji Lateef Jakande, Comrade Salihu Dantata Mahmud, has appealed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to forgive and pardon officers allegedly involved in a recent coup attempt. In an open letter addressed to the President, Mahmud described Tinubu as “the Jagaban and omo…
