Imo government rescues widow forced to drink water used to bathe husband’s corpse
The Imo State Government has rescued a widow, Mrs. Chika Ndubuisi, who was allegedly forced by her late husband’s kinsmen to drink water used in bathing his corpse to prove her innocence over his death. The disturbing incident occurred in Awo-Omamma, Oru East Local Government Area of the state and was exposed after a women […]
Otti backs NDLEA’s moves to end drug trafficking in Abia
Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has expressed strong support for the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in its ongoing campaign against drug abuse and trafficking. The governor reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to working with the Federal Government to eliminate the menace and strengthen legislative measures that deter offenders. Governor Otti made this known while […]
Power outage hits Yobe as suspected terrorists destroy electricity towers
Yobe State has been plunged into darkness following the destruction of key electricity towers by suspected Boko Haram terrorists in Katarko village, located in Gujba Local Government Area of the state. The attack has disrupted power supply across several communities, forcing residents to adapt to blackout conditions once again. The Yobe Electricity Distribution Company (YEDC) […]
Obasanjo holds memorial service for late wife, Stella, says she lived serving others
Former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo has paid tribute to his late wife and former First Lady, Mrs. Stella Obasanjo, twenty years after her passing. A memorial service in her honour was held on Saturday at the Chapel of Christ the King of Glory, within the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library (OOPL) in Abeokuta, Ogun State. Stella […]
Lagos completes final pipe installation in Adiyan II Water Project
The Lagos State Government has successfully completed the installation of the final Ductile Cast Iron (DCI) pipe in the ongoing Adiyan II Water Project, marking a major step forward in efforts to expand access to clean and safe water for millions of residents. This milestone underscores the government’s dedication to improving the city’s water infrastructure […]
South-South youths demand establishment of regional youth climate fund
As the climate crisis deepens in Nigeria’s South-South region, youths from the area have called for the creation of a Regional Youth Climate Fund to support innovative green projects and promote accountability through Artificial Intelligence (AI). The call was made at the end of the 2025 South-South Regional Local Conference of Youth (LCOY Nigeria), held […]
UNODC teams up with photographers to fight crime with images at Abuja Photo Festival
The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) has announced a partnership with Nigerian photographers to explore how photography can be used to fight crime and promote social reform. This initiative will take center stage at the upcoming Abuja International Photo Festival, scheduled to hold from October 29 to 31, 2025, at the Exhibition […]
How Adebutu Kessington settled rift between Ooni of Ife, Alaafin of Oyo
Peace has finally returned between two of the most influential traditional rulers in the Southwest, the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, and the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Owoade, after a two-month-long rift. The reconciliation took place on Friday during the 90th birthday celebration of business magnate, Sir Kensington Adebutu, popularly known as Baba […]
ABU Refutes Allegations of Secret Nuclear Weapons Project
The Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, has firmly denied allegations suggesting it was involved in developing a nuclear weapon for Nigeria. The university made this clarification in a statement issued by Malam Auwalu Umar, Director of the Public Affairs Directorate, on Saturday in Zaria. Umar dismissed the circulating video that made the allegations as AI-generated […]
Tinubu afraid of coup, not insecurity – Mahdi Shehu condemns sack of service chiefs
Public affairs analyst Mahdi Shehu has criticized President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for sacking and reshuffling Nigeria’s service chiefs, accusing him of acting out of fear of a coup rather than genuine concern for the nation’s growing insecurity. In a post shared on his official X (Twitter) handle, Shehu argued that the President’s decision was motivated […]