Five Children Crushed to Death by Collapsed Fence in Borno Five children have died and one was injured after a fence collapsed in the Bulumkutu area of Maiduguri, Borno State. The incident occurred at approximately 8pm on Sunday. ASP Nahum Daso, the Public Relations Officer of the Borno State Police Command, confirmed […]
The Lagos State Government has commenced a massive clearance operation along the Lagos–Badagry Expressway to dismantle illegal structures and restore the free flow of traffic. The Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, disclosed this in a statement shared via his official X handle on Monday. According to Wahab, the […]
NGX Market Capitalisation Surpasses 100 Trillion Naira Mark In a historic trading session today, January 5, 2026, the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) officially shattered the ₦100 trillion market capitalization ceiling. The market reached this monumental milestone as the All-Share Index (ASI) surged by 1.74%, closing at a record-breaking 159,215.48 points. This rally follows […]
PRESS STATEMENT The BAT Ideological Group has announced the appointment of Arabirin Aderonke Atoyebi, a seasoned journalist and media professional, as its Director of Media and Publicity. Atoyebi brings nearly two decades of experience in journalism and strategic communication, earning a strong reputation for professionalism, credibility, and impactful storytelling. Her extensive media background is expected […]
STATEHOUSE PRESS RELEASE President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated Police Commissioner Usman Musa Shugaba, his Chief Police Security Officer (CPSO), on his 45th birthday. In a message to Shugaba, President Tinubu wrote: “This milestone offers me the opportunity to acknowledge and appreciate your professionalism, loyalty, and unwavering commitment to duty. Your discipline, vigilance, and dedication […]
New Era of Transportation Dawn’s with CNG A group of the Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) buses and Electric Kekes (E-Keke) earlier promised are being officially launched today for the Unilorites. This marks a major milestone in the University’s commitment to ease of movement, reduced transportation stress, and a cleaner, more sustainable campus, with […]
Mamdani Strongly Condemns Trump’s Capture of Venezuelan Leader Maduro as ‘Act of War’ New York City Mayor, Zohran Mamdani said Saturday he was briefed on plans to imprison Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro and his wife in New York City, calling their capture an “act of war and a violation of federal and international […]
Tinubu Saves ₦10 Trillion Annually From Fuel Subsidy Removal, Says Senator Solomon Adeola Senator Solomon Adeola (APC-Ogun West) has disclosed that Nigeria now saves about ₦10 trillion annually following President Bola Tinubu’s decision to remove the fuel subsidy. Adeola, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Appropriation, made the statement during his New Year thanksgiving […]
30 Feared Killed, Many Abducted in Niger Bandits Attack Armed men suspected to be marauding bandits operating from Kainji Lake National Park have reportedly attacked a village market in Kabe District, Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State, setting it ablaze, killing 30 villagers, and abducting scores. The incident occurred on Saturday […]
UN Chief, Guterres, Slams U.S. Action In Venezuela, Cautions Against Dangerous Precedent UN Secretary-General, António Guterres has issued a sharp critique of recent U.S. actions toward Venezuela. He cautioned that unilateral external pressure risks establishing a “dangerous precedent” in international relations. Addressing the escalating situation, Guterres emphasized that the political […]
