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A fire outbreak in Ogbomoso, Oyo State, destroyed properties worth millions of naira at a residential building in the Ile-Gbogi, Papa area of Surulere. Confirming the incident, the Chairman of the Oyo State Fire Service, Maroof Akinwande, said the blaze affected one of six rooms in the private building. According…
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), through its Directorate of Humanitarian and Social Affairs, has convened a regional workshop in Abuja, Nigeria, to refine and finalize a draft Civil-Military Coordination Strategy for Humanitarian Action. The four-day event, held from August 5 to 8, 2025, brings together experts from…
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has strongly condemned the closure of Badeggi Radio in Niger State by Governor Mohammed Bago, describing the action as a serious violation of press freedom and a threat to democratic governance. Reacting to the development, the Executive Secretary of the NHRC, Dr. Tony Ojukwu,…
Nigeria has extended heartfelt congratulations to the Republic of Benin on the occasion of its Independence Anniversary, underscoring the enduring bond between both West African neighbours. In a goodwill message conveyed by the Honourable Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, to his Beninese counterpart, His Excellency Olushegun Adjadi…
The ECOWAS Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (ECREEE/CEREEC) has marked 15 years of transformative work in advancing sustainable energy across West Africa. The milestone event, held in Praia, Cabo Verde, brought together regional leaders, technical experts, lawmakers, and development partners to assess progress and map future strategies. Under…
The city of Banjul has become the epicenter of West Africa’s governance discourse as it hosts the inaugural Sahel Governance Forum (SGF), focused on “Rebuilding Social Cohesion and Public Trust in the Region.” Held at the Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara International Conference Centre, the high-level event brought together more than…
The management of Transcorp Hilton Abuja has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening media relations and strategic collaboration with journalists in the Federal Capital Territory, following a courtesy visit to the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), FCT Council. The delegation, led by Betty Aguiyi-Ironsi, Commercial Director of Transcorp Hilton Abuja, and…
Hon. Francis Barthlomew Chima, popularly known as Omobarca, has extended heartfelt greetings to the people of Ajeromi-Ifelodun Federal Constituency, wishing them peace, unity, and progress as the new month of August begins. In a goodwill message released on Thursday, the lawmaker thanked his constituents for their continued support, describing August…
A group of stranded Nigerian miners in the Central African Republic (CAR), who had earlier issued a viral plea for help, have finally arrived safely at the Nigerian Embassy in Bangui after days of harrowing travel and intervention. The rescue operation followed the circulation of a video in which the…
Nigeria has reiterated its commitment to deepening diplomatic and people-to-people relations with the Republic of Ghana, with a focus on safeguarding the rights and welfare of its citizens living in the West African country. This assurance came from the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, who is…
