By Fortune Abang Amb. Mahdavi Raja, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Islamic Republic of Iran to Nigeria, has reaffirmed the country’s commitment to protecting its citizens’ rights and freedom. He said that the country is also committed to safeguarding public order and national security through targeted reforms, to easeContinue Reading
By Isaac Aregbesola The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has handed over a draft of N64.8 million to Uzoechina Anene, being funds recovered by operatives of the commission for him. The EFCC Spokesman, Dele Oyewale, said this in a statement in Abuja. Oyewale said that the Acting Zonal Director,Continue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje President Bola Tinubu, represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima on Thursday led the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, members of the Federal Executive Council, National Assembly, service chiefs and diplomatic corps to honour the nation’s fallen and living heroes. The event, which involved the laying of wreaths atContinue Reading
By Segun Giwa Gov. Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State has reaffirmed his government’s commitment to the welfare of widows and dependants of fallen heroes. Aiyedatiwa made this known on Thursday in Akure during the grand finale of the 2026 Armed Forces Remembrance Day celebration, which featured a parade, laying ofContinue Reading
By Aisha Cole A total of 20 ships are discharging petroleum products and other commodities at Apapa, Tin-Can Island and Lekki Deep Sea ports in Lagos, the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) said on Thursday. NPA explained that 14 of the ships were currently discharging bulk fertiliser, bulk wheat, bulk sugar,Continue Reading
By Isaiah Eka The National Orientation Agency (NOA) on Thursday, launched an awareness campaign, aimed at educating residents on the increasing impact of climate change. The campaign also seeks to enlighten residents on the urgent need for personal and community protection measures. During the launch in Uyo on Thursday, theContinue Reading
By Ijeoma Okigbo Some football fans have berated the Confederation of African Football (CAF) over poor officiating in Nigeria’s 2-4 loss on penalties to hosts Morrocco in the semifinals of the 2025 African Cup of Nations (AFCON). The fans took to social media to criticise Ghanian referee Daniel Nii Laryea,Continue Reading
By Usman Aliyu The Edo Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has decorated its Public Relations Officer, Mr Efosa Ogbebor, alongside 149 other officers and men recently promoted to various ranks. The decoration ceremony, held at the command headquarters in Benin, was presided over by theContinue Reading
By Sylvester Thompson The Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology (STI), Dr Kingsley Udeh, says the Federal Government is prioritising strategic STI development to strengthen Nigeria’s scientific capacity and position the country as a leading scientific hub in Africa. Udeh made this known in Abuja while receiving the Massachusetts InstituteContinue Reading
By Angela Atabo The President of the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE), Ali Rabiu, has inaugurated a solar-powered borehole at the Local Education Authority Primary School, Gidan-Ajiya, Orozo, Abuja. Speaking at the event, Rabiu said the project, executed by the NSE Maitama Branch, would provide reliable access to clean waterContinue Reading
