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Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo has announced Friday, June 6, and Monday, June 9, 2025, as public holidays to mark this year’s Eid-ul-Adha celebration. Tunji-Ojo announced this in a statement on Monday on behalf of the Federal Government. The Minister congratulated all Muslims in Nigeria and the Diaspora on the occasion, and urged the Ummah … [Read more…]
Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Uche Nnaji, has applauded President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, for steering Nigeria into a new era of science-driven, innovation-led development within the past two years. In a statement by his Senior Special Adviser (Administration), Dr. Robert Ngwu, the Minister described the Tinubu administration as a “powerhouse of progress,” citing milestone … [Read more…]
The Enugu State Government says it has moved Miss Ukamaka Okonkwo, the lucky girl that was rescued from the dungeon of Obi Levi Obieze, the alleged ritualist and kidnapper at Ndiagu Umumba in Ezeagu LGA of the state, to a government facility for therapy and rehabilitation. The Commissioner for Children, Gender Affairs, and Social Development, … [Read more…]
Nigerians have examined their condition in the last two years of President Bola Tinubu’s administration and concluded that they were not better off than they were before President Tinubu assumed office on May 29 2023. Many residents said under the Tinubu administration, the average person has experienced more poverty and insecurity than under any other … [Read more…]
Nigeria’s Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, has defended the federal government’s decision to proceed with the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway, declaring that no harm was done to Landmark Group properties during the construction of the 30-kilometre stretch of the road. Speaking at the official inauguration of the initial segment of the 750km Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway, Umahi … [Read more…]
More bodies have been recovered from Wednesday night’s flood disaster that ripped through three villages in Mokwa Local Government area of Niger State, bringing the total death toll to 115 as at Friday. This was as the state emergency management agency, in conjunction with local divers and other relevant stakeholders, continue to search for more … [Read more…]
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced dates for the conduct of governorship elections in Ekiti and Osun states. The elections would hold on June 20 and August 8, 2026, respectively, in the two southwest states. INEC Chairman, Professor Mahmood Yakubu, announced the dates on Friday in Abuja. The INEC Chairman who recalled that … [Read more…]
…Confirms demolition of suspect’s mansions The Enugu State Government has reacted to the arrest of the fleeing suspected ritualist and kidnap kingpin, Obi Levi Obieze, by men and officers of the Nigeria Immigration Service along the Badagry-Seme Road, commending the vigilance of the officers. The government, which also disclosed that the suspect’s mansions at his … [Read more…]
…Jim Nwobodo, Arthur Eze, NASS Caucus, others endorse governor Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, says his administration is laying the foundations for the state’s prosperity and future. Mbah stated this while addressing a mammoth crowd that gathered at Okpara Square, Enugu, to felicitate him on his second anniversary in office on Thursday. “In … [Read more…]
The X-Squad Unit of the Imo State Police Command has busted a child-stealing syndicate, arrested four suspects and rescued a 20-month-old girl, identified as Chimamanda Joy. According to the Police, the rescued girl is the daughter of a 35-year-old visually impaired Mrs. Joy Ekwennaya from Amuri Omanze, Isu LGA. This was disclosed in a statement … [Read more…]
The Court of Appeal in Abuja has affirmed the election of Monday Okpebholo’s victory as Edo State’s governor. A three-member panel of the court unanimously ruled in favour of the governor on Thursday, affirming the earlier decision of the Edo State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal which earlier validated his victory at the 21 September 2024 … [Read more…]
Elon Musk has announced he is leaving his role in the Trump administration. Elon Musk has announced he is leaving his role in the Trump administration. Photograph: Jim Watson/AFP/Getty Images The billionaire CEO of Tesla thanked the president for the opportunity and said the Doge mission ‘will only strengthen’ Elon Musk has announced on social … [Read more…]