A fire broke out on Thursday evening at a solar and electrical company located in the Iwo Road area of Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, causing significant damage. The blaze affected the training office of Sun Watt’s Solar and Electrical Company, situated on the upper floor of the Salinsile commercial building. The incident, which occurred around 6:12 p.m., destroyed several electrical appliances and equipment, reportedly worth millions of naira. However, […]
An unconfirmed number of people have reportedly died in a tanker fire accident that occurred around midnight on the Abeokuta–Sagamu Expressway. The fire started at about 1 a.m. after a 33,000-litre petrol tanker overturned due to excessive speeding, spilling its contents along the highway. The impact triggered a fire that spread to nearby vehicles and electric poles. The tanker fell on its side near the Abeokuta–Kobape–Siun–Sagamu Interchange stretch of the […]
The Minority Caucus in the House of Representatives has called for urgent political and economic reforms to tackle Nigeria’s deep-rooted challenges and pave the way for sustainable development. Minority Leader, Rep. Kingsley Chinda, emphasized that the nation’s 65th independence anniversary should be a moment not only for celebration but also for sober reflection on the country’s current state. He stressed the importance of equitable resource distribution that benefits every Nigerian, […]
Former Vice President of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar, has confirmed that he recently held a high-level meeting with a European Union (EU) delegation led by Barry Andrews, a Member of the European Parliament and the Chief Observer of the EU Election Observation Mission (EU-EOM) to Nigeria during the country’s 2023 general elections. The meeting, which took place in Abuja, was part of the EU's follow-up engagement on the implementation of recommendations […]
Nigeria have announced a 23-man squad for their pivotal 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Lesotho and Benin, with head coach Eric Chelle handing a first-ever call-up to Sevilla striker Akor Adams. Captain William Troost-Ekong leads the squad, while Semi Ajayi, Terem Moffi, Alhassan Yusuf, and Olakunle Olusegun return to the team after spells away from international duty. Goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali retains his place as the number one choice, supported […]
The Oyo State House of Assembly has appealed to Governor Seyi Makinde to honor his commitment to disburse ₦500 million to Abiola Ajimobi Technical University in 2024. Lawmakers also urged that, starting January 2026, the university be included in the state’s monthly subvention payments to sustain its operations. The call was made after a motion by Hon. Oluwafemi Fowokanmi (Ibadan South West Constituency 2) and seconded by Hon. Babajide […]
The Niger State Government has urged residents living along the River Niger and River Kaduna to relocate to safer areas immediately, following the release of water from major hydroelectric dams. According to the Niger State Emergency Management Agency (NSEMA), water is being discharged from the Kainji, Shiroro, Zungeru, and Jebba dams at high volumes, raising the risk of river overflow and extensive flooding in surrounding communities. NSEMA Director‑General Abdullahi Baba‑Arah […]
President Bola Tinubu is scheduled to commission the Otakikpo Onshore Crude Oil Export Terminal on October 8, 2025. Developed by Green Energy International Limited (GEIL), the facility marks a significant milestone as Nigeria's first indigenous onshore crude export terminal in over five decades. Located in Ikuru Town, Andoni Local Government Area of Rivers State, the terminal boasts an initial storage capacity of 750,000 barrels, expandable to 3 million barrels, and […]
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has destroyed seized fake, expired, substandard and falsified drugs valued at ₦15 billion in Ibadan, the state capital. The destruction exercise, necessitated by the threat of reintroduction into circulation, was overseen by NAFDAC’s Director General, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, and represented by Dr. Martins Iluyomade, Director of Investigation & Enforcement. As chair of the Federal Task Force on Fake and Counterfeit […]
