Month: March 2025
Hon. Waliu Owode Empowers Ijebu East Students with Bursaries and Soilless Farm Training
Ijebu East, Ogun State – March 23, 2025 – Hon. Waliu Owode, Member of the Ogun State House of Assembly representing Ijebu East State Constituency, has once again demonstrated his unwavering commitment to youth empowerment and education by awarding bursaries to 70 deserving students and sponsoring others to the world-renowned Soilless Farm Labs for intensive…
Policeman Shoots Three in Cross River, One Dead
A police inspector, Effiong Bassey, shot three individuals in Calabar, the capital of Cross River State, in the early hours of Sunday, resulting in the death of one victim and injuries to two others. The incident occurred at the Divisional Police Headquarters in Atakpa, Calabar, and has sparked concerns over the mental state and conduct…
Nigerian Government Shuts Ibadan Airport for Upgrade to International Standards
The Federal Government, through the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), has announced the temporary closure of the Samuel Ladoke Akintola Airport in Ibadan, Oyo State, to facilitate extensive upgrade works aimed at enhancing infrastructure and operational standards. The closure, which took effect on Sunday, is part of efforts to transform the airport from a…
Israeli Air Strike Kills Senior Hamas Leader Salah al-Bardaweel in Gaza
An Israeli air strike in the southern Gaza city of Khan Younis has killed senior Hamas political leader Salah al-Bardaweel and his wife, a Hamas official confirmed early Sunday. The attack marks a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, which has seen renewed violence following the collapse of a fragile ceasefire…
Fubara Makes First Public Appearance in Port Harcourt Since Suspension
Suspended Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, made his first public appearance on Sunday since his suspension by President Bola Tinubu, attending a church service at Salvation Ministries headquarters in the Government Reserved Area (GRA) of Port Harcourt. The appearance comes amid heightened political tensions in the state following the declaration of a state of emergency…
#30DaysRantChallenge: Nigerians Vent Frustrations Over Economic Hardship Under Tinubu’s Administration, Label It ‘Worst Regime’ Ever
Nigerians on social media have intensified their criticism of President Bola Tinubu’s administration, describing it as the “worst thing” to happen to the country, as more citizens join the #30DaysRantChallenge campaign. The online movement, which began on Saturday, has become a platform for Nigerians to express their frustrations over the rising cost of living, economic…
Canada Rejects Asylum Claims from Over 13,000 Nigerians in Over a Decade
Canada has rejected the refugee protection claims of 13,171 Nigerians between January 2013 and December 2024, according to data from the Refugee Protection Division (RPD) of the Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada (IRB). This figure includes 811 Nigerians whose claims were denied in 2024 alone, placing Nigeria among the top five countries with the…
Joint Security Team Rescues Abducted Priest in Anambra
In a successful operation, a Joint Security Team comprising the police, military, civil defence, and local vigilante groups from Ichida and Ihiala rescued Rev. Father Stephen Echezona in the early hours of Sunday, March 23, 2025. The priest, who was abducted by armed criminals, was found unharmed after a coordinated rescue effort. According to a…
Senator Natasha Fires Back at Karimi, Calls for Regular Drug Tests for Lawmakers
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central, has called for regular drug tests for members of the National Assembly following critical remarks made about her by Senator Sunday Karimi of Kogi West. The exchange comes amid an ongoing dispute between Akpoti-Uduaghan and Senate President Godswill Akpabio, which has drawn significant attention within and outside the Senate….
Fire Guts Gas Pipeline in Rivers State Amid Emergency Rule, Raising Security Concerns
A fire outbreak has been reported along the Soku-Abua-Rumuji gas pipeline in Rivers State, marking the third such incident in the oil-rich region within a week. The latest fire comes amid heightened tensions following President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a six-month emergency rule in the state, partly due to repeated attacks on oil infrastructure. The…