Month: August 2025

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) and the Sokoto State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) have confirmed the death of four persons and the rescue of 41 others from the recent boat mishap in Goronyo, Sokoto State. The Director General of NEMA, Mrs. Zubaida Umar, disclosed that the response team visited four villages—Takuske, Kwakwazu, Bari, and […]

The House of Representatives joint committee, investigating disbursement and utilisation of N59 billion Central Bank of Nigeria(CBN) loan for the implementation of the National Mass Metering Programme has queried the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission(NERC), Meristem Wealth Management Limited and NESI – SSL for giving approval to a firm to receive 0.5% of annual collection from […]

The 12 Brigade Nigerian Army headquarters yesterday announced the commencement of its second annual range classification exercise from August 25-28, 2025 at the Chari Maigumeri shooting range in Lokoja, Kogi State. The acting assistant director of public relations of the brigade, Lt. Hassan Abdullahi,  announced this yesterday in Lokoja on behalf of the commander, Brig. […]

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo; founder, PLO Lumumba Foundation, Prof. Patrick Lumumba; Head of the European Union  delegation to Nigeria, Ambassador Gautier Mignot; global business strategist & executive coach, Dr Corrie Block; among others are billed to speak at a national leadership conference, taking place in Abuja between September 5 and 6, 2025. Organised by the […]

The National Veterinary Research Institute (NVRI), Vom has dismissed allegations of nepotism, procurement irregularities and marginalisation of staff as contained in an open letter addressed to President Bola Tinubu. The letter, purportedly authored by leaders of the Plateau Youth Council, Berom Youth Moulders and Berom Intelligentsia, accused NVRI of breaching the federal character principle in […]

The Nigerian Red Cross Society (NRCS) has built 47 shelters with boreholes, toilets and bathrooms to victims of the recent flood disaster in Mokwa, Niger State. The organisation has also distributed 500 dignity kits to women and girls of childbearing age and 500 non-food item packages for families. It also conducted restoring family links activities […]

More than 35 terrorists were killed in airstrikes conducted by the Nigerian Air Force under Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK) near Nigeria and Cameroon border early yesterday. A statement by the NAF spokesman Air Cdre Ehimen Ejodame said the precision airstrike neutralised the terrorists who had converged near the Nigeria–Cameroon border following an attempted attack on […]

The Bauchi State House of Assembly has called on the state  government to urgently intervene in restoring electricity to several communities that have been plunged into darkness for months due to dilapidated infrastructure and natural disasters. In a plenary presided over by the speaker, Abubakar Sulaiman, the member representing Udubo Constituency, Muhammad Lele, raised a […]

The Nigerian Army has announced plans to establish a new battalion in Malumfashi local government area of Katsina State as part of efforts to curb rising banditry in the region. The decision followed an engagement between Katsina lawmakers at the National Assembly and the Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, as well as the […]

Adamawa State governor, Umaru Fintiri, has expressed deep sadness over the death of an elder statesman, Senator Muhammad Mana. The governor said, Senator Mana lived a life marked by service, sacrifice and dedication to the cause of nation-building. He said Senator Mana proved his capabilities “From his illustrious military career where he rose to the […]