The Aig-Imoukhuede Foundation has been recognised for its longstanding support to Nigeria’s public service, as the 2025 Civil Service Week came to a close with an Awards and Recognition Night in Abuja. The event marked the end of a week-long series of engagements aimed at celebrating civil service excellence and fostering innovation across the sector….
Gunmen suspected to be bandits have abducted the Village Head of Bauda in the Maro Community, located within the Kufana Chiefdom of Kajuru Local Government Area in Kaduna State. The incident took place in the early hours of Saturday, 28th June 2025, around 1:00 a.m., when armed bandits invaded Bauda village and kidnapped the traditional…
The remains of the esteemed billionaire philanthropist and elder statesman, Alhaji Aminu Alhassan Dantata, are set to be laid to rest in Madina on Monday, once the necessary approval from Saudi Arabian authorities was obtained. Mustapha Abdullahi Junaidu, the late Dantata’s secretary, shared the news in a brief post on Facebook, confirming that the clearance…
The Nasarawa State Emergency Management Agency (NASEMA) has advised residents of flood-prone riverine communities across the state to relocate to elevated areas to avert potential loss of life and property. Benjamin Akwash, NASEMA’s director-general, shared this recommendation on Friday in Awe Local Government Area during a three-day advocacy and awareness campaign regarding Early Warning and…
The Zamfara South Unity Movement Forum (ZSUMF) has praised former Zamfara State Governor, Dr Bello Matawalle, for his transformative contributions to water supply and infrastructure during his tenure. In a statement released on Friday, ZSUMF Chairman Yusuf Ibrahim Maradun lauded Matawalle’s leadership, highlighting his administration’s impact on improving access to clean water. “His Excellency’s tenure…
National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) operatives used to illustrate the story The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) says it seized 1,257.213 kilogrammes (1.26 tons) of assorted illicit substances in Enugu between June 2024 and June 2025. Abel Wadahi, commander of NDLEA in Enugu, disclosed this on Thursday during the 2025 United Nations Day…
A civic group in Zamfara State has criticised Governor Dauda Lawal’s decision to host Nigerian chess champion Tunde Onakoya, arguing the event was poorly timed given the state’s worsening security and economic situation. The group, Zamfara for Good Governance, issued a statement on Wednesday, led by its chairman Hon Ismail Muhammad Gudau, describing the governor’s…
The Nigeria Export Processing Zones Authority has reiterated its commitment to ensure the implementation of the presidential directive on reducing domestic petroleum product prices. NEPZA managing director Olufemi Ogunyemi said this during a courtesy visit to his office by the management of Dangote Refinery in Abuja on Wednesday. Mr Ogunyemi stated that NEPZA, the Federal…
The Executive Chairman of the Federal Character Commission (FCC), Dr Muheeba Farida Dankaka, has recognised the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Agricultural Insurance Corporation (NAIC), Hon Yazid Shehu Umar Danfulani, for his outstanding contributions to national development. Danfulani received a special award from the FCC Chairman during a courtesy visit to…
A Nigerian Health, Safety and Environmental professional, Kamil Abiodun, has been elected Regional Vice President of the American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP), Region IX, effective July 1, 2025. His election is historic, marking the first time Africa and Nigeria will be represented in ASSP regional leadership since the Society’s founding over a century ago….
