The Oyo State government has taken a major step toward restoring cocoa production as a central pillar of its economy with the approval of ₦3,030,292,472 for the launch of a comprehensive Cocoa Rejuvenation Project. The initiative represents one of the most ambitious agricultural revitalisation efforts undertaken by the state in recent years and reflects a broader commitment to reposition Oyo as a leading player in Nigeria’s cocoa value chain. […]
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has implemented a new reduction in the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), following recent decreases in ex-depot prices by major suppliers, including the Dangote Refinery and several private depot operators. By Thursday morning, motorists across Abuja began to notice the revised pricing at various NNPCL retail outlets. Stations located along the Kubwa Expressway, as well as those in Gwarimpa, Wuse […]
President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday declared a nationwide security emergency, directing the military, police and intelligence services to immediately expand recruitment and deploy thousands of additional personnel to areas facing persistent attacks. The announcement followed an intense week marked by multiple kidnappings and deadly assaults in several states, heightening fears about the country’s deteriorating security climate. He also urged the National Assembly to begin the process of legalising state […]
Cancer patients in Abuja have received a significant boost as the NNPC/Renaissance Joint Venture announced a fresh donation of $300,000 to the National Hospital, Abuja, ensuring uninterrupted maintenance and operation of its advanced Linear Accelerator Radiotherapy Machine. The support comes at a critical time, as thousands of Nigerians rely on the machine each year for lifesaving cancer treatment. The donation was formally disclosed at a meeting held in the […]
Nigeria has condemned Wednesday’s military coup in Guinea-Bissau, describing it as an unconstitutional seizure of power that threatens democratic stability in West Africa. In a statement issued by Kimiebi Ebienfa, spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Federal Government expressed “profound dismay and deep concern” over the development. Nigeria urged all parties involved to exercise restraint, engage in peaceful dialogue, and respect the will of the people as expressed […]
Armed bandits have abducted a 16-year-old boy and six young girls from Gidan-Bijimi in Kawu ward, Bwari Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Gidan-Bijimi lies along the border between Abuja and Kaduna State. A resident of Kawu, Suleiman Shuaibu, confirmed the incident on Thursday morning, saying the bandits stormed two houses in the community around 9:47 p.m. on Wednesday. He said the attackers, armed with AK-47 rifles, fired […]
Former Minister of State for Petroleum, Chief Timipre Sylva, has written to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) requesting a mutually agreed date to honour the agency’s invitation over an alleged $14.8 million fraud. In a letter dated November 24 and acknowledged by the EFCC on November 26, Sylva faulted the commission’s decision to declare him wanted, insisting he had never ignored any lawful summons. He explained that he […]
Prominent Islamic scholar and revered cleric, Sheikh Dahiru Usman Bauchi, has passed away at the age of 98. The influential Dariqa scholar, born on June 29, 1927, died on Thursday, November 27, 2025. Confirming his death, one of his close associates, Daha Azhary Bauchi, announced:“Innaa lillahi wa innaa ilaihi raji’un… Maulana Sheikh Dahiru Usman Bauchi has passed away. May Allah bless us with his blessings.” Another devoted disciple, Abubakar Ibrahim […]
President Bola Tinubu has ordered a 24-hour security cordon around forests in Kwara, Kebbi and Niger states as kidnappings and terrorist attacks escalate across the region. The directive includes intensified aerial surveillance by the Nigerian Air Force, with air assets working in constant coordination with troops on the ground. The move follows a fresh attack on Isapa, a community near Eruku in Kwara State, where more than 20 residents—including […]
