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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 […]

Vice President Kashim Shettima has returned to Abuja after a diplomatic tour that took him to the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York and a series of high-level engagements in Germany. He represented President Bola Ahmed Tinubu during the global assembly, where he delivered Nigeria’s national statement and advocated for reforms that reflect the country’s growing regional and international influence. Upon arrival in the […]

As Nigeria marked its 65th Independence anniversary on Wednesday, governors across the federation, lawmakers, activists, and clerics reflected on the nation’s journey since 1960, urging citizens to remain united, resilient, and willing to make sacrifices for true nationhood. While acknowledging Nigeria’s democratic resilience and modest gains, the leaders stressed the need for collective resolve to tackle insecurity, corruption, and economic hardship. Governors preach hope, sacrifice Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, […]

Yoruba Nation activist, Sunday Adeyemo, also known as Sunday Igboho, has asked for the help of the Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, after the Federal Government froze his bank accounts. Igboho visited the monarch at his Bodija home in Ibadan on Monday, along with some of his supporters. The two held a private meeting that lasted about 40 minutes. According to a statement from Igboho’s media office on Wednesday, […]

The Federal Government has announced the official theme for Nigeria’s 65th Independence Day celebration as “Nigeria @ 65: All Hands on Deck for a Greater Nation.” In a statement issued on Wednesday in Abuja, Segun Imohiosen, Director of Information and Public Relations at the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, explained that the theme highlights the importance of unity, teamwork, and patriotism among government bodies, the […]

As Nigeria celebrates its 65th Independence Anniversary, the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has expressed concern over the hardships many Nigerians continue to face due to terrorism, banditry, kidnapping, and communal violence. CAN noted that these challenges have caused great suffering and displaced many families across the country. In a statement released by the President of CAN, Archbishop Daniel Okoh, the association congratulated the nation on reaching the 65-year milestone […]