Abuja, Nigeria | September 18, 2025 The Federal Government has announced a new partnership with the Coalition for African Rice Development (CARD) aimed at expanding rice production across the country and reducing Nigeria’s reliance on imports. The collaboration, unveiled on Thursday in Abuja, is expected to accelerate the nation’s agricultural transformation agenda by equipping farmers
Gaza City | September 18, 2025 Israel’s military campaign in Gaza entered a deadlier phase on Thursday as heavy bombardments and ground assaults intensified, leaving swathes of residential neighbourhoods in Gaza City reduced to rubble. Local sources and humanitarian groups confirmed that entire housing blocks were flattened overnight, forcing thousands of civilians to flee in
Port Harcourt, Nigeria | September 18, 2025 The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for lifting the emergency rule earlier imposed on Rivers State, describing the decision as a reaffirmation of the President’s commitment to democratic governance and stability. Wike, a former governor of Rivers State,
Ibas Hands Over, Fubara Reclaims Rivers State Government House Port Harcourt, Nigeria | September 18, 2025 A symbolic transition unfolded on Thursday at the Rivers State Government House as caretaker administrator, Rear Admiral (rtd.) Emmanuel Ibas, formally vacated office and handed over to Governor Siminalayi Fubara following the lifting of the state of emergency by
Abuja, Nigeria | September 18, 2025 President Bola Tinubu has lifted the six-month state of emergency in Rivers State, restoring democratic governance after months of political tension.The emergency rule, declared on March 18, 2025, followed a constitutional deadlock between Governor Siminalayi Fubara and the state legislature, which had stalled governance and heightened security concerns. The
Lagos, Nigeria | September 18, 2025 Regency Alliance Insurance Plc has disclosed that it paid N3.14 billion in claims during the first half of 2025, a sharp rise from N916.79 million recorded in the same period of 2024.According to the company’s unaudited financial statement, gross premium income increased by 63.8% to N6.15 billion, while net
Tokyo, Japan | September 18, 2025 Nigerian athlete Ezekiel Nathaniel has made history by qualifying for the men’s 400 metres hurdles final at the World Athletics Championships, becoming the first Nigerian man to achieve the feat in 38 years.Nathaniel secured his place in the final after clocking 47.47 seconds to win his semifinal heat. His
Abuja, Nigeria | September 18, 2025 The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has expressed support for constitutional and electoral reforms aimed at creating greater legislative representation for women at both national and state levels.INEC Chairman Mahmood Yakubu stated that affirmative action backed by amendments to the Constitution and the Electoral Act offers the most sustainable
Abuja, Nigeria | September 18, 2025 The Nigerian National League (NNL) has not abolished the Super Eight playoffs, contrary to circulating claims.The playoff system, which determines promotion of four clubs to the Nigerian Premier Football League (NPFL), remains in place. Eight teams from the league’s conferences and sub-groups qualify for the Super Eight at the
Abuja, Nigeria | Thursday, September 18, 2025 Tuberculosis (TB) remains one of Nigeria’s deadliest infectious diseases, claiming an estimated 268 lives every day, according to the latest national health data. In 2023 alone, the country recorded more than 71,000 TB-related deaths and nearly 499,000 new cases, representing about 20 percent of Africa’s total burden.Health officials
