Lokoja, Nigeria | September 6, 2025 – The Kogi State Government has established a 26-member Illicit Drugs Control Committee as part of renewed efforts to curb the growing menace of drug abuse and trafficking in the state. The committee, inaugurated by Governor Usman Ododo, is mandated to develop effective strategies for prevention, treatment, enforcement, and
A prominent Nigerian cleric has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to strengthen governance by closely monitoring the performance of his appointees and holding them accountable to the expectations of public service. The religious leader, while addressing members of his congregation during a sermon on national responsibility, stressed that true leadership goes beyond appointments and
In a significant step toward modernising public service delivery and deepening Nigeria’s digital transformation agenda, the Federal Government has officially unveiled the 1GovCloud project—an ambitious initiative aimed at transitioning Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) into a unified, paperless digital ecosystem. The project, which was formally rolled out by the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA),
OSOGBO, Nigeria — The Nasrul-Lahi-L-Fatih Society (NASFAT) is making a concerted effort to ensure its long-term viability by prioritizing succession planning. This was the central theme of the 2025 NASFAT Strategic Retreat, held at Fountain University in Osogbo, which brought together a wide range of the society’s leaders. Grooming the Next Generation of Leaders The
Lagos, Nigeria | September 6, 2025 – The Lagos State Government has commenced the construction of a large-scale drainage project aimed at addressing perennial flooding across key parts of the metropolis. The project, spearheaded by the Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources, is designed to expand water channels, upgrade existing drain systems, and ensure
Dutse, Jigawa State | September 6, 2025 – The Jigawa State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of more than 150 suspects in a large-scale operation targeting violent crime and drug trafficking across the state. According to the Command’s Public Relations Officer, the coordinated raids were carried out over several weeks and focused on identified
Enugu, Nigeria | September 6, 2025The Enugu State Government has accused the Chief Executive Officer of Sujimoto Construction, Sijibomi Ogundele, of allegedly mismanaging ₦5.7 billion allocated for the state’s Smart Schools Project. In a statement, the government said the funds were released to Sujimoto Construction for the development of modern, technology-driven smart schools across the
In a high-stakes showdown unfolding in Accra, MultiChoice Ghana has finally signalled readiness to revisit its DStv subscription fees—after coming under intense scrutiny from the Communications Ministry, led by Samuel Nartey George. Mr. George initially demanded a sweeping 30 percent reduction in subscription rates, pointing to the Ghanaian cedi’s dramatic 40 percent appreciation against the U.S. dollar
Ikeja, Lagos, Nigeria | September 6, 2025 The Department of State Services (DSS) has filed multiple terrorism charges against two senior commanders of Ansaru, an Al-Qaeda-linked terrorist group, over their alleged involvement in violent attacks across Nigeria. Suspects: Mahmud Muhammad Usman (also known as Abu Bara’a/Abbas/Mukhtar): Described as the Emir of Ansaru. Mahmud Al-Nigeri (also
Ikorodu, Lagos – September 6, 2025 A fire broke out at A1 Petroleum Filling Station on Isawo Road, off Agric Bus Stop, Ikorodu, Lagos, causing panic among residents and commuters. The blaze reportedly started around 2:30 PM from a diesel-laden truck parked within the station premises. Videos circulating on social media show officials of the
