…Raise alarm over plot to forge receipts/ ID cards for Committe members Notable members of the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ) have called for the disqualification of two members of the Credential Committee elected for the forthcoming Triennial delegates conference of NUJ Abuja Council, scheduled to hold on the 4th December, 2024. The aggrieved Members […]
New Acting Chief of Army Staff Meets with NSA and CDS to Discuss National Security
Just a day after his appointment, the acting Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Major General Olufemi Olatubosun Oluyede, held a high-level, closed-door meeting with Nigeria’s National Security Adviser (NSA), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, and the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Lieutenant General Christopher Gwabin Musa. The strategic meeting, aimed at addressing national security, took place at […]
25 Million Nigerians Benefit from ₦25,000 Cash Transfer, Says Finance Minister
By Yussuph Al-Bashir The Nigerian government has distributed ₦25,000 in conditional cash transfers to 25 million Nigerians, according to Mr. Wale Edun, the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy. Speaking to State House Correspondents on Thursday after the National Economic Council (NEC) meeting chaired by Vice President Kashim Shettima, Edun outlined steps […]
Hon. Adedeji Olajide Champions Tech-Driven Future with New ICT Hub in Ibadan
As technology continues to reshape the world, visionary leaders are leveraging its potential to transform educational landscapes and expand socio-economic opportunities. In alignment with this vision, Hon. Adedeji Dhikrullahi Olajide, Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Digital, Information Communication Technology, and Cybersecurity, has announced the completion of a state-of-the-art ICT Hub at Oba […]
NUJ FCT Impeaches Chairman, Dissolves Executive Committee…Sends Resolution to National Secretariat
The Abuja Council of the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ) has formally impeached its Chairman, Comrade Patrick Osaretin Osadebamwen, along with his executive committee members. This decision was reached during a Congress held on Saturday by NUJ members in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja. The impeachment, detailed in a resolution addressed to the NUJ […]
Canadian Woman Arrested at Lagos Airport for Importing 35kg of Synthetic Cannabis
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have arrested a 41-year-old Canadian woman, Adrienne Munju, at Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Ikeja, Lagos, for allegedly importing a large consignment of ‘Canadian Loud,’ a potent strain of synthetic cannabis. The suspect was detained during the inward clearance of passengers on a flight from Canada […]
Federal Government Awards ₦336m Contract for Emergency Repairs on Abuja-Kaduna Road
As the December holiday season approaches, the federal government has awarded a ₦336 million contract for palliative repairs on the Abuja-Kaduna dual carriageway. The project targets the first failed section of the road, spanning from Kilometer 0 + 200 at Zuba, in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), to Kilometer 31 + 200, located at the […]
Enugu Health Official Calls for Urgent Need for Child Immunization Amid High Under-5 Mortality Rates
During a UNICEF media training session, Dr. Ifeyinwa Ani-Osheku, Executive Secretary of the Enugu State Primary Healthcare Development Agency, revealed that Nigeria’s under-5 mortality rate is alarmingly high at 100 deaths per 1,000 live births, largely due to preventable diseases like measles. Dr. Ani-Osheku emphasized the importance of a collaborative effort between UNICEF and the […]
My Focus is on Nigeria’s Challenges, not 2027 Re-Election – TInubu
President Bola Tinubu emphasized that his priority is not on securing re-election in 2027 but on addressing Nigeria’s pressing challenges. He made these comments at the All Progressives Congress (APC) South-West Zone Assembly held at Eko Hotel and Suites in Victoria Island, Lagos, on Saturday. Represented by Chief of Staff Femi Gbajabiamila, Tinubu expressed his […]
Death Toll in Niger Boat Mishap Expected to Exceed 100
Around 300 passengers were en route to celebrate the Muslim festival Mawlid in north-central Niger State when their boat capsized, officials report. Rescue workers fear that the death toll from this tragedy, which has already reached 36 confirmed fatalities, may surpass 100 as they continue to recover bodies from the River Niger. The incident occurred […]
