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In commemoration of World Sight Day 2025, the Federal Government of Nigeria has restated its commitment to tackling preventable blindness and improving nationwide access to quality eye care services. Speaking at an event in Abuja, Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Isiaq Salako, said Nigeria is implementing…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has granted presidential pardons to several high-profile Nigerians, including Nigeria’s founding father Herbert Macaulay, former FCT Minister Major General Mamman Vatsa, and the iconic Ogoni Nine, in a landmark move to promote justice, reconciliation, and national healing. The presidential clemency was announced following the endorsement of…
army spokesperson says fight against insurgency must be won through information as well as firepower The Nigerian Army has urged the media to play a more active role in countering terrorist propaganda, warning that false narratives and misinformation can erode public trust and troop morale, undermining national security efforts. The…
Police say suspects confessed to involvement in Katampe attack that killed Sommie and private guard Ten days after the tragic death of Somtochukwu Maduagwu, a news anchor and producer with Arise Television, the Nigeria Police Force has announced the arrest of 12 suspects connected to the armed robbery that led…
EFCC alleges over ₦700 million in suspicious transactions linked to ex-Kogi governor; defence raises objections over document admissibility Justice Maryann Anenih of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court has adjourned the ongoing money laundering case against the former Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, to November 12 and 13,…
Extraordinary session focuses on staffing gaps, institutional credibility, and fallout from Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger’s withdrawal The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Council of Ministers has opened an extraordinary session in Abuja, focusing on pressing institutional issues such as recruitment, staff distribution, and the operational impact of…
Commissioner says demolitions not targeted at any ethnic group, warns of enforcement after deadline The Lagos State Government has issued a two-week ultimatum to property developers and building owners within the Trade Fair Complex in Ojo to obtain proper building approvals and regularise their developments in line with the state’s…
President Tinubu’s nominee to replace Mahmood Yakubu receives unanimous endorsement from National Council of State The National Council of State has approved the appointment of Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan, SAN, as the new Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The announcement was made on Thursday via a statement…
The Federal Government of Nigeria lost approximately 13.5 million barrels of crude oil, valued at $3.3 billion, to oil theft and pipeline sabotage between 2023 and 2024, according to the Nigerian Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI). The revelation was made by NEITI Executive Secretary, Dr. Ogbonnaya Orji, at the 2025…
The Presidency has challenged the latest World Bank report claiming that 139 million Nigerians live in poverty, describing the figure as “unrealistic” and not reflective of current economic conditions under the administration of President Bola Tinubu. In a statement issued Thursday on his official X (formerly Twitter) account, Sunday Dare,…
