A devastating fire swept through the upper floor of the RSD Shopping Complex in Ogungbade, Ibadan on Thursday afternoon, destroying property valued at millions of naira, according to the Oyo State Fire Service. The blaze was reported at 12:58 p.m., prompting a swift response from fire officers led by Assistant Chief Fire Superintendent Olubunmi. Upon
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Sunday received a distinguished delegation at his residence in Lagos, including Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, and the Alake of Egbaland, Oba Michael Adedotun Gbadebo. The visit, marking the Sallah celebrations, also featured members of the Governor’s Advisory Council (GAC), the highest decision-making
Former Army Chief Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai (rtd) has reportedly survived multiple life-threatening incidents during his military career. Among the notable episodes was an ambush by Boko Haram militants in August 2015 near Faljari village, Borno State, where his convoy was attacked but managed to repel the insurgents with several casualties on the attackers’ side.
Senator David Umahi, Minister of Works, extended warm Eid-Al-Adha felicitations to the Muslim Ummah on Sunday, emphasising the growing interfaith harmony under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s leadership. Receiving a delegation of Muslim community leaders at his residence in Abakaliki, Umahi described the visit as a symbol of continued peace and cooperative spirit among Nigerians of
The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has initiated the enrolment of inmates across Nigeria’s correctional facilities, marking a major step toward ensuring that even those behind bars are included in the nation’s identity framework. Under a licence granted to the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS), approximately 60,000–80,000 inmates in 256 custodial centres will be registered for
Chief Achike Udenwa, former Governor of Imo State, has called for urgent restructuring of Nigeria’s federal system, stressing that true independence and genuine national development hinge on devolving power, not merely acquiring the presidency. In a recent interview, Udenwa cautioned against putting the cart before the horse by pursuing a presidency without prior constitutional reforms.
Scheduled for 18–19 November 2025 in Aberdeen, Scotland, the West African Energy Summit (WAES) returns for its second edition under the theme “Building Bridges for Regional Prosperity.” The summit, hosted by OGV Group in collaboration with Ghana’s Ministry of Energy, Petroleum Commission and Ghana National Petroleum Corporation, aims to connect technology providers, industry players, investors,
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has issued Public Alert No. 20/2025, warning Nigerians about the circulation of an unregistered cosmetic product identified as “Fair Child Soap” in markets across the country. According to the agency, the soap is currently being sold without proper NAFDAC registration or approval, raising serious
In a significant move aimed at advancing public understanding of halal practices in business and trade, the Nasrul-Lahi-L-Fatih Society (NASFAT), in collaboration with the Halal Standards and Development Trust (HASDAT), is organizing a strategic webinar titled “Halal Awareness and Certification: Understanding What Matters for Trade and Business Management.” Date: Thursday, 12th June 2025Time: 8:30-9:30p.mVenue: Online
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has issued a stern two-week ultimatum to 34 foreign embassies and high commissions in Abuja, alongside thousands of other land title holders, warning that failure to settle outstanding ground rent for 2023 could lead to forfeiture of their land rights. The total indebtedness among diplomatic missions alone stands at
