Year: 2025
Fire Destroys Millions of Naira Worth of Property at Ibadan Market
A devastating fire broke out at the Aleshinloye Market in Ibadan, the capital of Oyo State, in the early hours of Wednesday, destroying property worth millions of Naira. The incident, which occurred at midnight, affected several sections of the popular market, leaving traders and shop owners counting their losses. The General Manager of the Oyo…
PDP Drags Ned Nwoko to Court, Seeks By-Election for Delta North Senatorial Seat
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has filed a lawsuit at the Federal High Court in Abuja, seeking to declare the seat of Senator Ned Munir Nwoko vacant following his defection from the PDP to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The party is also asking the court to order the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to…
Nigeria’s Trade Surplus Soars by 209% to N18.86 Trillion in 2024
Nigeria’s trade surplus surged by 209.6% to N18.86 trillion in 2024, up from N6.09 trillion in 2023, according to the latest Foreign Trade Statistics report released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). The report, which covers the fourth quarter of 2024 (Q4’24), also revealed a significant increase in Nigeria’s trade with Economic Community of…
Governor Eno Predicts EFCC Petitions After Tenure, Vows to Empower Citizens
Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno, has declared that he anticipates being dragged before the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) after his tenure, but remains committed to empowering citizens through legitimate means rather than distributing “Ghana-must-go” bags. The governor made the statement on Tuesday during a ceremony at the Uyo Township Stadium, where he…
Lagos Tanker Explosion: Two Bodies Recovered, Four Buildings, 15 Vehicles Burnt
A tragic tanker explosion on Tuesday night on Otedola Bridge, Lagos, has left two people dead, four injured, and a trail of destruction in its wake. The incident, which involved a 30-tonne DAF gas truck, triggered a massive inferno that destroyed four buildings, 15 vehicles, and several shops, while also affecting a private hospital and…
Senator Natasha Takes Case Against Akpabio to UN, Inter-Parliamentary Union
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, the suspended lawmaker representing Kogi Central, has escalated her battle against Senate President Godswill Akpabio by taking her case to the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) meeting at the United Nations in New York. During the Women in Parliament session, Senator Natasha called for justice and international intervention, alleging that her suspension from the…
FG Urges States to Reopen Schools Shut for Ramadan, Says Education Minister
The Federal Government has called on the governments of Bauchi, Katsina, Kebbi, and Kano states to reconsider their decision to shut down state-owned schools for the Ramadan period. The Minister of State for Education, Suwaiba Ahmad, expressed concern over the potential loss of learning time and emphasized the need to prioritize education, even during the…
Irate Benue Youths Raze LG Secretariat, Palace, Senator’s Hotel Over Killings
Angered by the recent killings of farmers, women, and children by suspected herdsmen, irate youths in Benue State have set fire to the local government secretariat, the palace of a traditional ruler, and a hotel owned by Senator Titus Zam in Naka, Gwer-West Local Government Area. The violent protest erupted on Monday following the murder…
Reps Urge CBN to Suspend Hike in ATM Charges
The House of Representatives has called on the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to suspend the planned increase in Automated Teller Machine (ATM) transaction charges and the removal of free ATM withdrawals for customers using other banks’ ATMs. The resolution followed a motion of urgent public importance moved by Hon. Marcus Onobun, who drew attention…
Sokoto Warns Against Meningitis Outbreak as Cases Rise
The Sokoto State Ministry of Health has issued a warning to residents following an outbreak of meningitis in some local government areas of the state. Commissioner of Health, Dr. Faruk Umar Abubakar Wurno, raised the alarm on Tuesday, urging citizens to remain vigilant and take precautionary measures to prevent the spread of the disease. In…