Osun State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has sent 1,650 soldiers to patrol the state in preparation for the Eid-el-Kabir holiday. A statement was released on Tuesday by the Command spokesperson, Adeleke Kehinde, stating that this information was provided by the State Commandant, Igbalawole Sotiyo, during a strategic security meeting … Read more
Precise strikes were carried out by the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) on identified terrorist hideouts and support buildings at Biramiri in the Gezuwa general area of Borno State before to Wednesday’s Sallah celebration. A number of militants were neutralised and vital terrorist infrastructure were destroyed in the coordinated strikes, further reducing the rebels’ operational capacity. … Read more
In preparation for the 2027 presidential election, a subset of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has proclaimed Sandy Onor as its unofficial nominee. To become governor of Cross River State in 2023, the PDP fielded Onor, who was friendly with Nyesom Wike, minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Onor went to the party’s National … Read more
Together, we can promote environmental sustainability, responsible plastic use, cleaner communities, and youth-driven solutions to plastic pollution in the Federal Capital Territory and beyond, according to Dr. Mrs. Ibukun Odusote, former Permanent secretary of the Federal Ministry of Environment and Chief Executive Officer of Digital Peers International, DPI. Odusote emphasised the importance of fostering innovation … Read more
Pierre Dwomoh, a former teammate of Victor Udoh’s, paid heartfelt homage to the young forward after sharing his grief and shock upon hearing the news of Udoh’s untimely death at the age of 21. Dwomoh also recounted on Instagram his struggle to accept the awful news after learning about it for the first time. It … Read more
According to the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), 43 ships are expected to dock in Lagos’s Apapa, Lekki Deep Sea, and Tincan Island ports with a variety of commodities, including food supplies, petroleum products, and more. From May 26th to June 6th, the ships are anticipated to dock at the ports, as stated in Tuesday’s NPA … Read more
The closing of the Falomo Mosque in the Ikoyi region of Lagos State has been characterised by Muslim Rights Concern, MURIC, as provocative and unjust. The announcement was made by MURIC in a statement that was signed by Professor Ishaq Akintola, the organization’s executive director. According to footynaija, the statement was sent to them on … Read more
In response to the increasing number of unlawful buildings and building infractions in Kano State, the governor has established a special taskforce committee with eleven members. Specifically for the purpose of identifying, reviewing, and taking action against buildings in Kano metropolitan that were built without approval or that contravene current planning standards, the committee was … Read more
The Ogbonnaya Onu Polytechnic in Aba, the Abia State College of Education Technical in Arochukwu, and other higher education institutions controlled by the state government will not be transformed into universities, according to Abia State Governor Alex Otti. In response to accusations that the state’s immediate previous administration turned three schools into universities before leaving … Read more
Martins Vincent Otse, better known on social media as VeryDarkMan, has formally disassociated himself from claims made in a widely shared video that he supported a religious narrative intended to incite conflict between Muslims and Christians in Nigeria. A young man was seen in the video being interrogated and beaten after allegedly going into a … Read more