Rescue crews searching for five trapped Chilean miners find body
Rescue crews searching for five trapped Chilean miners have discovered a body.
Month: August 2025
India hints it will keep buying Russian oil – despite Trump threats
India has indicated it will defy threats made by US President Donald Trump and continue buying Russian oil.
Edo LG Polls: I’m Aspiring To Advance Good Governance In Ovia South-West — Omoruyi
As the Local Government Area elections in Edo State draw near, an aspirant for the Ovia South-West council chairmanship, Comrade Kevin Omoruyi, has emphasised the need for effective governance at the grassroots level. Omoruyi believed that governance at the local government level must be felt, as it is the closest to the people. In a […]
LASU Suspends Exam, Academic Activities
The Senate of the Lagos State University (LASU) has suspended all socio-academic activities, including the 2024/2025 Second Semester Examinations over unresolved administrative matters between the staff unions and the state government. In a statement on Saturday, August 2, 2025 by the Deputy Registrar who is also the Coordinator, Centre for Information and Public Relations, Oluwayemisi […]
ADC Condemns Shutdown Of Radio Station In Niger
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has condemned the recent shutdown of Badeggi 90.1 FM Radio in Minna allegedly by Governor Umar Bago of Niger State. The party said that the development revealed a disturbing pattern of executive overreach, disdain for constitutional rights, and a steady erosion of democratic norms under the ruling All Progressives Congress […]
Abure-led Labour Party Faults INEC Over Party’s Omission In By-election
The Barr Julius Abure-led Labour Party has frowned at the omission by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of its candidates for the August 16, 2025 by-election. The party described the omission as unlawful, surprising and an abuse of power by the commission. National Publicity Secretary of the party, Obiora Ifoh, said as a registered […]
Gov Sani Distributes 400 Trucks Of Fertilizer To 100,000 Kaduna Farmers
Kaduna State governor, Senator Uba Sani has distributed 400 trucks of fertilizer to 100,000 smallholder farmers across the state. Governor Sani who disclosed this during the distribution of the fertilizer ceremony in Kaduna at the weekend, said each beneficiary will receive two bags of fertilizer free of charge. ”Kaduna State remains the only state where […]
Police Clash With Community Over Land Dispute In Abuja
Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force have clashed with members of Kuchibyi Community under Byazin Division over land dispute in the community. A viral video circulating online, showed members of the community blocking the police vehicles from entering the community. The members of the community were heard yelling at the police team to leave their […]
Zulum Allays Borno Residents’ Fears Over Alau Dam
Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Zulum on Saturday, allayed the fears of residents of Maiduguri and Jere local government areas over possible flooding of the areas through the Alau Dam. It could be recalled that the dykes in the Alau Dam collapsed on September 10, 2024, submerging houses in Maiduguri and environs with over 150 […]
Police Summon Sowore For Alleged Forgery, Inciting Disturbance
Former presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC) and rights activist, Omoyele Sowore has been summoned by the police over allegations bordering on forgery and inciting disturbance. In a letter dated 1st August, 2025, and signed by Head, IGP Monitoring Unit, Nigeria Police Force Headquarters, DCP Akin Fakorede, police said they were investigating the […]