The Ndigbo in the Lagos All Progressives Congress (APC), has mourned the passing of elder statesman and Ijaw leader, Chief Edwin Clark,at 97. Its Apex Leader, Mr Joe Igbogwe ,in a statement in Lagos on Tuesday, described Clark as a courageous leader. Igbokwe , a former Lagos State Commissioner, said Nigeria had lost a great…
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency, NiMet, has predicted sunshine and thunderstorms from Wednesday to Friday across Nigeria. NiMet’s weather outlook released on Tuesday in Abuja, envisaged sunny skies on Wednesday with prospects of thunderstorms over parts of southern Adamawa and Taraba States later in the day. It stated that sunny skies with few patches of clouds…
The global market for clean energy technologies is set to grow from 700 billion dollars last year to more than 2 trillion dollars by 2035. This is according to analysis published by the International Energy Agency (IEA) on Wednesday. Trade in clean energy technologies such as photovoltaics, wind turbines, electric cars, batteries and heat pumps…
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has reported a decline in confirmed Lassa fever cases for the fourth epidemiological week of 2025,l. The centre, however reported that the death toll from Lassa fever continued to climb, reaching 53 fatalities nationwide. In its latest situation report via its official website, NCDC said that…
Authorities in Ondo State have arrested two suspects allegedly linked to the attack on renowned Fuji musician, Alhaji Abass Obesere, during a burial event in Okitipupa. The incident occurred on Friday at Government Field, where Obesere was performing when a gang of touts reportedly disrupted the event. The musician was assaulted and a member of…
The Imo State Police Command has rejected claims circulating on social media that operatives of its Anti-Kidnapping Unit (Tiger Base) tortured a detained terror suspect, Magnus Ejiogu, to death. The Command’s Spokesperson, DSP Henry Okoye, said in a statement on Sunday that the allegations were “false and malicious,” insisting that the suspect died of natural…
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has announced that Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger will officially withdraw from the regional bloc on January 29, 2025. The decision marks a significant shift in West Africa’s geopolitical landscape as the three countries sever ties following recent political tensions and military-led transitions within their borders. The…
Former Big Brother Naija housemate, Nengi, has announced the birth of her baby girl, who was born on Feb. 21. She disclosed this via her official Instagram page on Sunday, describing it as ‘the purest form of love’. Nengi posted clips from her pregnancy journey up until the moment of her baby’s birth. “My greatest…
FIFA’s appointment of a team of South African match officials for Nigeria’s World Cup playoff clash against Gabon has sparked outrage among Nigerians, who argue that the decision raises concerns of bias. The Super Eagles are set to face Gabon on November 13 in one of the two semi-finals of the African World Cup…
Economic activities were largely disrupted in Enugu State on Monday as residents observed the #FreeNnamdiKanuNow protest declared by Omoyele Sowore, founder of Sahara Reporters. Correspondents of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), who monitored the situation, reported that all major markets in Enugu metropolis and across the state were shut. These include Aria Market, Ogbete…
