Substandard Iron Rods Threaten Public Safety, Union Warns
The Iron Rod and Steel Dealers Employers Union of Nigeria has sounded a fresh alarm over the ongoing production and circulation of substandard iron rods across the country. In a statement on Tuesday, the union’s National President, Chief Gbenga Awoyale, described the proliferation of low-quality iron rods as a major public safety risk and a […]
Oyo Govt Approves Early Office Closure For Oyo@50 Finale
The Oyo State Government has approved the early closure of offices across all Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) to allow public officers participate fully in the grand finale of activities marking the state’s 50th anniversary. The directive was contained in a statement signed on Monday by the Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Musibau Adetunji […]
Court Bars NLC, TUC From FCT Strike, Protests
The National Industrial Court in Abuja has restrained the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), the Trade Union Congress (TUC) and three labour leaders from embarking on any form of strike or protest within the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Justice Emmanuel Danjuma Sibilim issued the interim order on Monday following an ex parte application filed by the […]
Troops Kill Two Terrorists, Rescue 62 In North-West
Troops of the Joint Task Force North West, under Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have killed two suspected terrorists in Kebbi State and rescued 62 abducted persons in Zamfara State during coordinated security operations, the Nigerian Army has said. The Acting Deputy Director of Army Public Relations, 8 Division/Sector 2, Lt.-Col. Olaniyi Osoba, disclosed this in a […]
Obong Of Calabar Bans Libation After Palace Prayers
The Obong of Calabar, Edidem Ekpo Okon Abasi Otu V, has directed that the pouring of libation in the palace should cease once prayers have been offered to God during official palace activities. The monarch issued the directive at a recent palace event after reports that, despite an opening Christian prayer, some chiefs stepped outside […]
CAN Condemns Mass Abduction Of Worshippers in Kaduna
The Kaduna State chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has condemned the mass abduction of Christian worshippers in Kajuru Local Government Area of the state, describing the incident as disturbing and unacceptable. Bandits reportedly stormed three churches during Sunday services on January 19, 2026, abducting about 170 worshippers. Six of the victims later […]
The Kwara State Government has distributed nutritional and educational support items to orphans and vulnerable children in Gwanara community, Baruten Local Government Area, as part of its commitment to child welfare. Speaking during the distribution exercise on Monday, the Commissioner for Social Development, Chief (Mrs) Opeyemi Oluwakemi Afolashade, said the initiative reflects Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq’s […]
Muslim Media Group Mourns Ilorin Chief Imam
The Muslim Media Watch Group of Nigeria has expressed sympathy to the Emir of Ilorin, the people and government of Kwara State over the death of the Chief Imam of Ilorin, Sheikh (Dr) Muhammad Bashir Imam Salihu (OON), who died on Monday. In a condolence message signed by its National Coordinator, Alhaji Ibrahim Abdullahi, the […]
Tinubu Mourns Ilorin Chief Imam At 75
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed sadness over the death of Sheikh Muhammad Bashir Saliu, the Chief Imam of Ilorin and a respected Islamic scholar, who passed away at the age of 75. In a condolence message, the President extended his sympathies to the family of the late cleric, the Emir of Ilorin, Alhaji (Dr) […]
80 Militants Surrender Arms In Cross River
No fewer than 80 militants operating in the Calabar creeks and parts of Akpabuyo Local Government Area of Cross River State have voluntarily surrendered their arms and ammunition to the Nigerian Army. The surrender took place on Friday at the Atimbo Rear Area of Operation OKWOK in Akpabuyo LGA and was supervised by the 13 […]
