Four persons are receiving treatment at the Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital (ABUTH), Shika, after a collision between two tankers triggered a massive fireball on Monday morning in the Dan Magaji area along the Zaria–Kaduna Expressway. The incident, which occurred at about 8:30 a.m., involved a Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG)-laden tanker and an empty tanker. […]
Amid growing speculation over the formation of a political “super coalition,” insiders warn that conflicting personal ambitions and timelines may derail the alliance before it even takes shape. Observers note that while the public assumes the coalition’s members will unite behind a single goal, the reality is far more complex. Behind closed doors, […]
The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior, Dr Magdalene Ajani, has directed the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) to submit a comprehensive status report on all juvenile custodial facilities within four weeks. Ajani, who chairs the Independent Investigative Panel on Alleged Corruption and Other Violations Against the NCoS, issued the order during the panel’s third […]
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State has expressed deep shock over the sudden death of Akin Olowookere, assistant coach of the Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC), who slumped and died on Monday morning during a team training session in Ogun State. Olowookere was with the Oluyole Warriors in preparation for a scheduled match […]
The Umuahia Capital Development Authority (UCDA), acting on the directive of the Abia State Government, has begun demolishing unauthorised buildings erected within the premises of the former Umuahia market, popularly called Ogwumabiri. In a statement issued on Monday, UCDA General Manager, Mr. Kingsley Agomoh, said the demolition is part of the state government’s broader vision […]
The Civil Defence Officers Wives Association (CDOWA), Gombe State Command Chapter, has announced a partnership with the Gombe State Ministry of Women Affairs to roll out a series of economic empowerment initiatives aimed at boosting women’s skills and opportunities in the state. The plan was unveiled during a courtesy visit by the association’s executives to […]
Former Anambra State Governor, Dr Chris Ngige, has refuted claims that he left behind unpaid salaries, pensions, or gratuities when handing over to his successor, Mr Peter Obi, in 2006. In an interview, Ngige insisted that all entitlements were settled before his exit, noting that salaries, pensions, and gratuities were placed on first-line charge […]
Nigeria’s external reserves have surged to an eight-month high of $40.15 billion, according to latest Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) data, representing a 1.5 per cent rise from $39.54 billion recorded on August 1, 2025. The last time reserves reached this level was January 20, 2025. The naira maintained relative stability across both […]
This is a comprehensive and up-to date list of Rivers State Local Government Chairmanship Consensus candidates. 1. Abua/Odual – Engr. Owolobi Ofori (APC) 2. Andoni – Prince Promise Otuo Lucky (APC) 3. Ogu/Bolo – Nemieboka Vincent (APC) 4. Okrika – Hon Akuro Tobin (APC) 5. Gokana – Confidence Nyima Dekor […]
The Federal Government will on Monday, August 11, 2025, arraign five men alleged to be behind the June 5, 2022 attack on St. Francis Catholic Church, Owo, Ondo State, where dozens of worshippers lost their lives. The Accused — Idris Omeiza, Al-Qasim Idris, Jamiu Abdulmalik, Abdulhaleem Idris, and Momoh Abubakar — are to appear before […]
