The Federal Ministry of Environment has issued a fresh alert warning that parts of 17 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) are at high risk of flooding between Friday, August 8 and Saturday, August 9, 2025, due to expected heavy rainfall. According to a statement issued by the Director of the Erosion, Flood and Coastal Zone Management Department, Mr. Usman Abdullahi Bokani, on Friday, the states likely to be […]
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, NCDC, has issued a public health advisory on the risk of Chikungunya virus transmission in the country. The NCDC, on Friday, via its official website, warned that recent epidemiological reports indicate a heightened potential for outbreaks in some states. The agency explained that Chikungunya, a viral disease transmitted primarily by Aedes mosquitoes, the same vector responsible for dengue and Zika viruses, can […]
The Federal Government has commenced payment of the second tranche of the N35,000 wage award arrears to civil servants, signalling continued efforts to fulfil its commitments to federal workers. In a statement today, the Office of the Accountant General of the Federation confirmed the disbursement, stating that the payment was part of the outstanding wage award introduced to cushion the impact of economic reforms on public sector employees. Director of […]
Fuji music legend, Wasiu Ayinde Marshal, popularly known as K1 De Ultimate, has apologised over the incident involving him at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, on August 5, 2025. In a statement he personally signed on Friday, the singer expressed regret over the controversy but maintained that the flask he carried on the day contained only water, not alcohol as alleged in some reports. “The incident that occurred at […]
The final burial ceremony of the 43rd Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, commenced on today with a lying-in-state at the historic Mapo Hall in Ibadan South East Local Government Area. The solemn occasion was attended by Baales, Mogajis, Christian and Islamic clerics, traditional worshippers, and other stakeholders from within and outside the state. In their tributes, the stakeholders noted that the late Oba Olakulehin would be remembered for promoting […]
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo has directed the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) to place King Wasiu Ayinde Marshal KWAM 1 on a no-fly list. The Minister also directed the NCAA to immediately notify both domestic and International airlines of the directive, adding that anyone who flouts the directive risk withdrawal of their operating license. The directive came following safety breach at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International […]
The West African Examinations Council has come under renewed fire following the temporary shutdown of its result checker portal on Wednesday evening, a move it attributed to “technical issues.” The announcement, posted via WAEC’s official X handle, @waecnigeria, sparked fresh criticism as many Nigerians continue to express outrage over the poor performance recorded in the 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination, particularly in English Language. “WAEC hereby informs the […]
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has raised the alarm over the widespread occurrence of money laundering within Nigeria’s real estate sector, citing estate developers as key facilitators due to inadequate customer vetting. According to a press release on EFCC social media accounts on Wednesday, its chairman, Ola Olukoyede, tasked real estate developers with the need to do background checks on real estate investors to ascertain the legitimacy of their […]
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has reiterated his administration’s dedication to upholding merit, competence, and excellence in appointments, stating that his government prioritizes talent over sentiment, partisanship, or ethnic considerations. He made this statement on Tuesday during the inauguration of the Oyo State Judicial Service Commission at the Executive Chamber, Governor’s Office, Secretariat, Agodi, Ibadan. Makinde emphasized that his administration will continue to appoint people who can contribute meaningfully […]
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed the rollout of free healthcare access initiative for low-income retirees under the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS), describing it as a critical component of social protection and dignity in retirement. He also ordered the immediate implementation of long-overdue pension increases and the establishment of a minimum pension guarantee, designed to provide a safety net for the most vulnerable pensioners under the CPS. Bayo Onanuga, Special […]
