Nigerians
29 Jan
The Delta State Police Command have arrested a 41-year-old man, Godwin Okoli, who allegedl raped a girl, 13 (name witheld) in her parents home in the Uvwie Local Government Area of the state. The state’s police spokesperson, SP. Bright Edafe, in a statement on X, said the incident allegedly occurred on January 3, 2025. The…
28 Jan
A total of 3,690 Nigerians are at risk of deportation from the United States as part of the country’s ongoing efforts to address illegal immigration. According to a document from the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), which was shared with the media, this move is part of a wider initiative to remove over 1.4…
28 Jan
Dr Raymond Asemakaha, Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Benue Investment and Property Company (PIPC), says that the company would expand its bread factory branches to the 23 local government areas of the state. Asemakaha, who made the disclosure in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday in Makurdi, said that initiative was…
26 Jan
Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, has called on all Nigerians to unite, rise up, and rededicate themselves to the struggle for their rights, urging them to reject oppression from political leaders. Speaking during the Day of Tributes in memory of the late Dr. Adewale Peter Balogun, described as a hero of Nigerian democracy and an…
25 Jan
The Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, Dr Bosun Tijani, has called on Nigeria’s tech ecosystem to maximise opportunities presented by international collaborations. Tijani made the call while speaking at the Nigerian-French Technology Roundtable on Friday in Lagos. He said that Nigeria’s participation at the upcoming Viva Technology (VivaTech) Conference 2025 in Paris is…
25 Jan
The Senate of the University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) has approved the appointment of two of the university’s lecturers as Deputy Vice-Chancellors (DVC’s). The duo are Prof. Taibat Odunola-Bakare, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences; and Prof. Mukhtar Etudaiye, Faculty of Law. This is contained in a statement made available to newsmen on Friday in Ilorin by the…
25 Jan
The ECOWAS Court of Justice has officially adopted new rules of procedure titled: “New Instructions to the Chief Registrar and Practice Directions (2025)”, aimed at enhancing efficiency and procedural integrity. This is contained in a statement by Mr Felicien Hounkanrin, the court’s Acting Head of Public Information and External Relations, on Saturday in Abuja. Hounkanrin…
25 Jan
President Bola Tinubu has approved the sum of N32.7 billion for the implementation of the National Social Investment Programme (NSIP). Prof. Nentawe Yilwata, the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, said this during the launching of the State Action Plan durable solutions for Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) on Friday in Makurdi. Yilwata said the…
25 Jan
The Federal Government has announced plans to cultivate a 500-hectare farm for Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in Benue. Prof. Nentawe Yilwata, Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Poverty Reduction, and Disaster Management, made the disclosure on Friday in Makurdi during the launching of the State Durable Solutions Action Plan for IDPs. The minister said that the Federal…
25 Jan
The Akansan Garmadi, Rumaya Community in the Kwassam ward of Kauru Local Government Area of Kaduna State has been thrown into pandemonium as bandits killed a 27-year-old man, Piti Ezekiel, and kidnapped five other persons. Danbaba Katuka, the National Secretary of the Kauru LGA CDAs confirmed the incident on Friday. The abducted victims are; Afiniki…
25 Jan
A district court in Florida, United States, has charged a Nigerian national Okezie Ogbata, for defrauding about 400 people to the tune of $6m. Ogbata was found guilty of operating a transnational inheritance fraud scheme to dupe elderly US citizens. The Department of Justice stated that 36-year-old Ogbata and his partners in the fraud scheme…
24 Jan
The Human Rights Lawyer, Femi Falana, has called on all Nigerians to unite, rise up, and rededicate themselves to the struggle of the citizens and say no to oppression from political leaders. Falana, who stated this during the Day of Tributes in memory of the late Dr. Adewale Peter Balogun, described as a hero of…
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The Governing Council of the University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) has approved 20 new professors and 31 readers in various faculties of the institution. This is contained in a statement made available to newsmen on Monday in Ilorin by the Registrar of UNILORIN, Mr. Mansur Alfanla. Alfanla explained that 20 readers were promoted to the professorial…
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President Cyril Ramaphosa on Monday rejected Donald Trump's assertions that South Africa was "confiscating" land and said he was ready to explain his government's land reform policy to his US counterpart.
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Gov. Ahmed Ododo of Kogi State has distributed 10,000 free Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) registration certificates to operators of unregistered Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). Ododo, who said this at the 2025 Kogi MSMEs and Financial Inclusion Conference on Monday in Lokoja, said the gesture was designed to formalize businesses, enhance access to financial…
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President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems, for winning the Best African Music Performance award at the 67th annual Grammy Awards held in Los Angeles on Sunday night. Tinubu commended the singer for her artistry, which had brought pride to Nigeria on the global stage for the second time, Mr. Bayo…
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Governor of Ondo State, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has hailed the founding of the state for their foresight and invaluable contributions to the creation of the state 49 years ago. While stressing that the state is making steady progress towards a destination of all-round development and prosperity, Aiyedatiwa stated that the state is anxiously waiting for the…
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A high court in Lokoja, Kogi State judiciary has sacked the Ohinoyi of Ebiraland, His Majesty Ahmed Muhammed Tajani Anaje, from office. Justice Salisu Umar, the Presiding judge of High Court 6 Lokoja, in his ruling on Monday, made an order directing the defender to stop presenting himself as the paramount traditional ruler of Ebiraland.…
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The UK government insisted Monday that its trading relationship with the United States was "fair and balanced" after US President Donald Trump warned he could impose tariffs on Britain.
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Kenya Airways reacted to a social media video showing a verbal exchange between a female Nigerian passenger and one of its agents at a transfer desk in Nairobi, Kenya. Kenya Airways said the exchange began after it was discovered that the passenger, travelling from Lagos to Nairobi, Paris, and Manchester, did not have a SCHENGEN…
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The People's Democratic Party (PDP) and its governorship candidate, Mr Asue Ighodalo, have closed their case in the September 21 governorship election in Edo State. The petitioners closed their case on Monday, shortly after calling 19 witnesses who testified of alleged irregularities, especially during the collation of votes at both the ward and local government…
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The Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Lagos State Command, says it has arrested four suspects, for alleged economic sabotage and heinous crimes in the state. The State Commandant of the corps, Mr. Adedoyin Keshinro, disclosed this, on Monady in Lagos, while briefing news men. Keshinro said that the arrest of the suspects was…