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Governor Umaru Bago has ordered the immediate rehabilitation of structures damaged by a windstorm at the National Youth Service Corps orientation camp in Paiko, located in Paikoro Local Government Area of Niger State. The storm, which struck on April 25, 2026, caused extensive damage to several buildings within the camp, although no casualties were recorded. […]
The Osun State Police Command has appealed to the public for assistance in identifying and locating the family of a 70-year-old woman found wandering in the state. The Police Public Relations Officer, Abiodun Ojelabi, disclosed this in a statement made available to journalists on Monday. The woman, who identified herself as Shifawu Alabi, was discovered […]
The Federal Ministry of Education has unveiled a National Textbook Ranking System aimed at improving quality control and standardisation of learning materials across primary, junior and senior secondary schools. Under the policy, which is set to take effect in September, only textbooks evaluated, ranked, and approved through a national process will be allowed for use […]
The Director-General of the National Biotechnology Research and Development Agency, Abdullahi Mustapha, has assured Nigerian farmers that modern biotechnology, including genetically modified crops, is safe and capable of improving agricultural productivity. Mustapha gave the assurance on Monday during a sensitisation workshop in Kano, attended by farmers, extension agents and traditional rulers. He said the adoption […]
The Nigerian Citizens Association in South Africa has called on the Federal Government and African leaders to urgently intervene in what it described as ongoing xenophobic attacks against foreign nationals in South Africa. NICASA President, Frank Onyekwelu, made the appeal in a statement on Monday, citing repeated cases of harassment, intimidation, and killings affecting Nigerians […]
Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State has condemned a recent incident involving a group of young women who publicly displayed underwear on the streets, describing the act as inconsistent with the cultural and religious values of Kano State. The governor made his position known during a monthly prayer session at the Government House, where […]
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Monday announced the endorsement of his deputy, Obafemi Hamzat, as his preferred successor for the 2027 governorship election in Lagos State. The announcement followed a closed-door meeting held at Lagos House in Marina, attended by members of the Governor’s Advisory Council and other key stakeholders. Among those present were former Minister […]
The family of Oluwapelumi Simidele Adebayo has called on the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, to launch an independent investigation into what they described as a suspected double murder involving their son and Lokoja-based photojournalist, Ayo Aiyepeku. The family made the demand through their legal representative, Dele Adebayo of HephziIbah Chambers, while rejecting police claims […]
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has come up with a fresh plan to prevent problems after choosing its presidential candidate for the 2027 election. The party wants to introduce a shared-power formula that will help different groups within the opposition work together smoothly. Leaders believe this arrangement can stop cracks and fights that often happen […]
