The Nigerian government has issued a stern warning to journalists and media outlets over the spread of misinformation and fake news, stating that such practices risk igniting national unrest in an already fragile multi-ethnic society. The caution came during the 2025 Lateef Jakande Memorial Lecture held in Lagos, where Minister of Information Alhaji Mohammed Idris,…
Flood, caused by a heavy midnight rainfall, has sacked many residents of Dankama community, in Kaita Local Government Area (LGA) of Katsina State from their houses. The incident was confirmed to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Katsina on Sunday, by a resident of the area, Alhaji Ishaq Sarkin-Fulani. NAN reports that during the…
Humanitarian aid is once again being allowed into the Gaza Strip after Israel briefly halted deliveries in response to an attack that left two of its soldiers dead. Israeli security sources confirmed on Monday that the government had instructed that aid should resume through the Kerem Shalom Crossing. They also indicated that other crossings may…
U.S. President Donald Trump said he is imposing a 25 per cent tariff on goods from India starting on Friday. Writing on his Truth Social platform, Trump sharply criticises New Delhi for its military and energy ties with Russia. He described India as a “friend” but accused the country of maintaining unfair trade practices that…
Spotify says the Nigerian music industry has reached a monumental financial milestone with royalties generated by its artistes. In the Loud and Clear report released by Spotify, Nigerian artistes got royalties worth over N58 billion in 2024 — double the figure of 2023 and five times greater than that of 2022. The streaming platform disclosed…
Gautier Mignot, European Union (EU) Ambassador to Nigeria and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), has outlined the union’s plans to bolster trade, strengthen investment and positively impact the youthful population of Nigeria. Mignot made the plans known on Wednesday in Lagos at a media luncheon. He said that the EU would want…
President William Ruto has expressed his belief in Africa’s potential to achieve a more integrated, prosperous, and stable future. He emphasized the need for Africa to drive its own development, relying on its people, leaders, and resources. President Ruto highlighted the importance of reforming the African Union (AU) as a starting point. He lamented the…
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Council, in partnership with Nizamiye Hospital, provided free health services to more than 300 journalists in Abuja on Saturday. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the outreach held at the NUJ FCT Secretariat featured vital tests and consultations across several specialties, including cardiology,…
At least twelve people, including four children, were killed in Imo State on Sunday night when a gas tanker truck travelling against traffic collided with a commuter bus. Eight others were injured. The accident happened around 9:00 p.m. along the Owerri–Onitsha Road, after Njaba Bridge. According to the police, the bus was transporting members of…
The National Oil Spill Detection and Response Agency (NOSDRA) and the Nigerian Agricultural Insurance Corporation (NAIC) have announced a strategic partnership aimed at tackling environmental challenges and strengthening Nigeria’s agricultural sector. This development follows a high-level meeting between NOSDRA’s Director General, Engr. Chukwuemeka Woke, and NAIC’s Managing Director, Hon. Yazid Umar Danfulani, at NAIC’s headquarters….
