A former lawmaker in Lagos State, Jude Idimogu, has appealed to President Bola Tinubu to grant clemency to the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Kanu, the leader of the self-determination movement, was arrested in Nairobi, Kenya, in 2021, brought to Nigeria,…
The Police Command in Anambra has detained 24-year-old suspected vehicle robber, Chidi Nwoye, and recovered some stolen vehicles and other exhibits in Obosi Community near Onitsha. SP Tochukwu Ikenga, Spokesman of the Command disclosed this in a statement issued to newsmen on Monday in Awka. Ikenga said that operatives attached to the Isiowulu Police Division,…
The Federal Government has launched Project 365, a year-long, community-driven national campaign aimed at eliminating hepatitis B and C by 2030, citing annual economic losses estimated between ₦10.3 trillion and ₦17.9 trillion due to the disease. Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Pate, unveiled the initiative in Abuja during the commemoration of…
The Obidient Movement is poised for a vigorous resurgence as leading political figures assemble in Abuja on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, for a pivotal event entitled “The Renaissance of the Obidient Movement.” This significant occasion will showcase Mr. Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s presidential candidate from 2023; Governor Alex Otti of Abia State; and Senator…
The Trump administration was set to accept a luxury Boeing aircraft as a gift from Qatar’s royal family, U.S. media reported on Sunday. The aircraft was to be retrofitted for use as Air Force One, news outlets including broadcaster ABC reported. The ownership of the aircraft would then be transferred to the Trump Presidential Library…
The Federal Government has ordered immediate reforms in emergency care services of the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Abuja. Dr Iziaq Salako, Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare gave the order when he made an unannounced visit to the facility on Sunday. Salako also disclosed government’ plan to launch a cross-country emergency care training…
The people of Benue State, the Igede Nation, and Nigerians nationwide are grieving the loss of Honourable (Mrs.) Comfort Agbo Agogo (née Ochuokpa), who passed away on July 6, 2025. Her departure marks the end of a remarkable era in public service, characterised by unwavering integrity, duty, and grace that influenced both governance and daily…
Otunba Olusegun Runsewe, President of Nigeria Golf Federation (NGF), has congratulated Maryann Philip-Shaibu on her remarkable achievement in Nigerian golf history, while advocating for more women participation in golf. Mrs Philip-Shaibu was crowned Queen of the Green for the 2024/2025 season after winning the Benin Club Golf ladies tournament for the second consecutive year. This…
The Central Bank of Nigeria’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has reduced the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) by 50 basis points to 26.50 per cent from 27 per cent, the CBN Governor, Yemi Cardoso, announced. Cardoso made the disclosure on Tuesday at the 304th MPC meeting in Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that…
Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State has sanctioned a series of appointments and promotions across key state agencies to enhance governance and public service delivery. The governor’s office confirmed on Wednesday that Abdulkadir Kankarofi and Hajia Aisha Tamburawa will serve as Special Advisers on Humanitarian Affairs and Positive Propaganda, respectively. Other appointments include Alhaji Mukhtar…
