Akure, Ondo State | June 16, 2025 –Tension flared in the Oke-Aro area of Ondo town, Ondo State, after a group of masqueraders reportedly invaded a mosque during prayer hours and assaulted family members of the mosque’s imam, sparking outrage among the Muslim community. The incident, which occurred on Sunday evening, allegedly saw the masqueraders
Lagos, Nigeria – June 16, 2025The Permanent Secretary of the Lagos State Ministry of Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation (WAPA), Mrs. Oluyemi Kalesanwo, has been honoured at the 2025 Ruby Women’s Summit for her outstanding advocacy and support for women entrepreneurship and empowerment in Nigeria. Mrs. Kalesanwo received the Ruby Award for Leadership in Women
Lagos, Nigeria – June 16, 2025The Lagos State Government (LASG) has announced the rollout of an electronic call-up (E-call up) system to regulate and manage the increasing movement of articulated trucks along the Lekki-Epe corridor. This initiative comes in response to growing concerns over traffic congestion, road safety hazards, and environmental impact caused by the
Abuja, Nigeria – June 16, 2025The House of Representatives Constitution Review Committee, in collaboration with the Office of the National Security Adviser (NSA), is set to hold a high-level dialogue today aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s national security architecture. The event, scheduled to take place in Abuja, will bring together key stakeholders from the executive, legislature,
Abuja, Nigeria – June 16, 2025The Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission (ICRC) is set to host the Nigeria PPP Summit 2025 from June 17 to June 18 in Abuja, as part of national efforts to accelerate infrastructure delivery through public-private partnerships under the Renewed Hope Agenda of the Tinubu administration. The summit, themed “Unlocking Investments for
June 16, 2025 – Abuja, Nigeria Nigeria has recorded a ₦5.17 trillion trade surplus in the first quarter of 2025, indicating a strong export performance and growing economic resilience despite prevailing global and domestic challenges. According to data released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), total exports during the period stood at ₦15.19 trillion,
Middle East In a dramatic escalation of hostilities, Iran’s Armed Forces on Sunday issued a stark warning to all residents within Israeli territory, urging them to evacuate immediately as military strikes intensify across the region. The message, reported by Iran’s state news agency IRNA, came from Colonel Reza Sayyad, spokesperson for Iran’s military, who declared
Middle East Affairs In a fresh diplomatic move, Iran has appealed to Qatar and Oman to mediate a ceasefire and restart stalled nuclear negotiations with the United States, amid intensifying Israeli military strikes. This was confirmed by sources familiar with the development, as reported by the Jerusalem Post. The request comes at a time of
Amid rising fears of fuel scarcity in Lagos and other parts of Nigeria, the Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced the commencement of a nationwide distribution of petrol and diesel starting August 15, 2025. This move comes at a time when fuel tanker drivers and marketers have vowed to halt loading operations, citing high charges under
Abuja, Nigeria | June 16 2025 The European Union (EU) has announced the allocation of ₦900 million to support efforts aimed at addressing malnutrition in Northern Nigeria, where millions of children face life-threatening nutritional deficiencies. The funding, according to a statement from the EU Delegation to Nigeria and ECOWAS, will be directed toward scaling up
