Experts Blame Corruption for Rising Building Collapses
The collapse of a two-storey building at Alakija Bus Stop along Old Ojo Road in Lagos, which claimed nine lives and left 27 others injured, has renewed concerns over Nigeria’s worsening building safety crisis. The incident, which occurred on June 26 in the Oriade Local Council Development Area, prompted a large-scale rescue operation by the […]
Kano Governor Rallies APC Ahead of 2027 Elections
Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State has declared that the state is fully committed to delivering victory for the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 general elections, pledging massive support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election bid. The governor made the declaration during an interactive session with elected and appointed government officials at […]
Police Launch Operation Kosaye in Lagos, Ogun
The Nigeria Police Force has launched Operation Kosaye, a joint security initiative across Lagos and Ogun states aimed at tackling kidnapping and other violent crimes along the two states’ border communities. Speaking at the launch at the Police Training School, Iperu-Remo, the Commissioners of Police for Ogun and Lagos states, Bode Ojajuni and Fatai Tijani, […]
Adamawa Agriculture Commissioner David Jatau Dies
Adamawa State Commissioner for Agriculture, Professor David Jatau, has died after a brief illness. The commissioner’s death was confirmed on Saturday in a statement by the Chief Press Secretary to Governor Ahmadu Fintiri, Humwashi Wonosikou. According to the statement, Jatau passed away in Abuja. During his tenure, Jatau led several initiatives aimed at improving food […]
Atiku Condemns Court Ruling on NDC Registratio
Former Vice President and African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar has accused President Bola Tinubu’s administration of attempting to weaken Nigeria’s democracy by allegedly seeking the deregistration of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC). In a statement issued on Saturday by his media office, Atiku claimed that the reported effort to remove the opposition […]
Ochei Reacts to Court Ruling on NDC Registration
Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) Delta North Senatorial candidate Victor Ochei has described the Federal High Court judgment in Kogi State concerning the party’s registration as a temporary setback, expressing confidence that the matter will be resolved through legal channels. Speaking in Asaba on Saturday, the former Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly said […]
FENRAD Demands Probe Into Abia Pipeline Explosion
The Foundation for Environmental Rights Advocacy and Development (FENRAD) Nigeria has called for an independent, scientific investigation into the recent crude oil pipeline explosion in Owaza community, Ukwa West Local Government Area of Abia State. In a statement issued on Saturday by its Executive Director, Nelson Nnanna Nwafor, the group said the explosion, which destroyed […]
Europe Heatwave Shatters Temperature Records
Germany, Denmark and the Czech Republic recorded their highest-ever temperatures on Saturday as an intense heatwave continued to sweep across Europe, setting new national records and prompting authorities to issue warnings. Germany’s national weather service (DWD) said a provisional temperature of 41.5C was recorded at the Drewitz weather station in eastern Germany, surpassing the previous […]
UN Warns 6.8 Million Affected by Venezuela Quakes
The United Nations has warned that up to 6.76 million people could be affected by the twin earthquakes that struck Venezuela on June 24, as the humanitarian crisis continues to deepen. According to the International Organization for Migration (IOM), the estimate was based on population and damage assessments, with nearly two million people in Caracas […]
Troops Rescue Six Kidnap Victims in Sokoto
Troops of Sector 2, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have rescued six kidnapped victims during a military operation in Sabon Birni Local Government Area of Sokoto State. The rescue operation took place on Thursday after troops intercepted three suspected terrorists riding motorcycles in the area, according to security analyst Bakatsine in a post shared on X on […]
