Bandits Kill Four, Abduct LG Vice Chairman and Scores in Zamfara Communities
Bandits have unleashed a wave of violence in Zamfara State, killing four people and abducting the Vice Chairman of Bukkuyyum Local Government Area, Hon. Bala Muhammad Maijidadi, along with scores of others. The coordinated attacks, which occurred between Sunday night and Monday morning, have left several communities in Gusau and Zugu districts in shock and…
Two Teachers Sentenced to 44 Years Imprisonment for Raping Minors in Ekiti
An Ekiti State High Court has sentenced two teachers, Ajibola Gbenga (43) and Olaofe Ayodele (52), to a combined 44 years in prison for raping minors and abusing their positions of authority. The judgment, delivered by Justice Adeniyi Familoni, marks a significant step in the fight against sexual violence and the abuse of vulnerable children…
Naira Depreciates to N1,502/$ in Parallel Market Amid Slight Gain in Official Market
The Nigerian Naira experienced a slight depreciation in the parallel market yesterday, trading at N1,502 per dollar compared to N1,500 per dollar on Monday. However, in the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM), the Naira showed a marginal appreciation, closing at N1,501.5 per dollar, according to data released by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). The…
First Lady Oluremi Tinubu Launches Campaign to Eliminate HIV/AIDS, Syphilis, and Hepatitis in Kaduna
The wife of the President of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has officially flagged off the Free to Shine campaign in Kaduna, aimed at eliminating HIV/AIDS, syphilis, and hepatitis among women and children in Nigeria. The initiative, spearheaded by the Organisation of African First Ladies (OAFLAD), seeks to address the growing health challenges posed by these…
Nigeria Demands Full Investigation into Death of Footballer Abubakar Lawal in Uganda
The Nigerian government has called for a thorough and transparent investigation into the death of Nigerian footballer Abubakar Lawal, who died under unclear circumstances in Uganda. The Acting Nigerian High Commissioner to Uganda, Ambassador Shama Shanga, has demanded a full autopsy and a detailed probe to uncover the truth behind the tragic incident. The Chairman…
Reps Advocate for Tax Exemption for Persons with Disabilities, Call for Full Implementation of Disability Rights Act
The House of Representatives Committee on Disability Matters has called for tax exemptions for Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) and urged for the full implementation of the Disability Rights Act across Nigeria. Chairman of the committee, Bashiru Dawodu (APC, Lagos), made the appeal during the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) by Persons with Disability…
Afenifere Appoints Oba Oladipo Olaitan as New Leader, Pledges Commitment to Restructuring and Unity
Isanya-Ogbo, Ogun State – The Pan-Yoruba socio-political organization, Afenifere, has announced the appointment of Oba Oladipo Olaitan as its new leader. The decision was made during the group’s monthly general meeting held at Isanya-Ogbo, Ogun State, the country home of its late leader, Pa Ayo Adebanjo. The meeting, attended by delegates from the six South-West…
Peter Obi Denies Alleged Link to Abacha-Era ABN, Urges Public to Ignore Falsehood
June 12, 2025 – The 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Mr. Peter Obi, has vehemently denied allegations linking him to the Association for Better Nigeria (ABN), a group that opposed the actualization of the June 12, 1993, presidential mandate won by the late Chief MKO Abiola. In a statement released on Tuesday by…
Kogi State Secures Major Chinese Investment for Free Trade Zone, Set to Boost Industrial Growth
The Kogi State government has announced a landmark partnership with the People’s Republic of China for the establishment of the Kogi Hunan Special Economic Zone, a Free Trade Zone poised to transform the state into a hub of industrial and economic activity. The agreement was formalized during a high-level meeting between Kogi State Governor Ahmed…
Sanction Defaulting Revenue Agencies, SGF Tells RMAFC
The Federal Government has directed the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) to sanction revenue-generating agencies that fail to comply with collection and remittance laws. The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, issued the directive on Tuesday in Abuja during the Inaugural Plenary Session following the swearing-in of newly…