Lagos, July 1, 2025 — A Lagos landlady, Mrs. Gloria Unazoi, has officially refuted claims that a recent fire at a fuel station on Old Akute Road, Obawole, Ifako‑Ijaiye, began in her building located directly behind the station. In a letter dated June 26 and issued through her attorneys, Bodunde Bankole & Co (signed by Adedapo Adepegba), Mrs Unazoi
Minna, Niger State – July 1, 2025 — A fatal road collision involving a truck and a private vehicle resulted in the death of one person yesterday afternoon along the Zuba–Madalla highway in Suleja Local Government Area, Niger State. The crash occurred at approximately 2 p.m. on Sunday, according to Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Sector
Abuja, July 1, 2025 — President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is reportedly set to terminate the six-month state of emergency imposed on Rivers State and reinstate Governor Siminalayi Fubara, along with the dissolved State House of Assembly, before the end of July. The move follows a reconciliation agreement facilitated between Governor Fubara and his former political
A 19-year-old man, Ibrahim Abubakar from Adamawa State, has been arraigned by the Kano State Police Command for attempted suicide after scaling a tall billboard in Kano and threatening to jump. The incident occurred on Monday at Gadar Lado along Zaria Road, where Abubakar reportedly insisted that he would take his own life if popular
Abuja, July 1, 2025 In a significant political realignment ahead of the 2027 general elections, a coalition of leading opposition figures has officially adopted the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as the platform to challenge the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The coalition, which includes key political heavyweights such as former Vice President Atiku Abubakar,
Abuja, July 1, 2025 The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, has accused the University of Abuja of “land grabbing,” claiming the institution thrice overstated its permanent site’s land by occupying 11,824 hectares without proper authorisation. During the commissioning of a new access road in Giri District, Wike announced that only 4,000 hectares are
Abuja, July 1, 2025 — The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, on Monday inaugurated the newly constituted Governing Board of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), pledging to align the maritime agency with President Bola Tinubu’s agenda of institutional reform, transparency, and enhanced trade facilitation. During the ceremony in Abuja, Minister Oyetola highlighted
Abuja, July 1, 2025 President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has commended the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, for his active and inclusive leadership, stating that his efforts are bringing governance closer to the people of the territory. The President made the remarks while speaking at a public function in Abuja, where he
Lagos, July 1, 2025 Lagos State’s Special Adviser on Tourism, Arts, and Culture, Mr. Idris Aregbe, has called on Nigeria’s youth to harness the power of cultural heritage as a key driver for economic growth and empowerment. Speaking at the 17th edition of Culturati, Africa’s leading cultural fusion festival held in Victoria Island, Aregbe emphasised
The Rivers State Administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd.), has urged members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) deployed to the state to approach their service year with sincerity, selflessness, and an unwavering commitment to the development of their host communities. Speaking at the official closing ceremony of the 2025 Batch A Stream II
