Governors elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Monday, May 12, 2025, gathered in Abuja for the fifth meeting of the PDP Governors’ Forum (PDP-GF) for the year, as the party intensifies efforts to reposition itself ahead of future political contests. The meeting was held at the Conference Room of the
The Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, has reaffirmed the Service’s commitment to supporting President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s “Renewed Hope” agenda by championing the patronage of locally assembled vehicles. This bold endorsement was made during an inspection tour of made-in-Nigeria automobiles at the NCS Headquarters in Abuja. Adeniyi inspected a variety
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have arrested a 43-year-old woman, Ihensekhien Miracle Obehi, for attempting to smuggle 2.523 kilograms of cocaine through the Port Harcourt International Airport in Rivers State. The suspect, who was en route to Tehran, Iran via Qatar Airways, was apprehended on Sunday, May 5, 2025, during a
Dekglobal Properties Limited has successfully completed the allocation of plots at its Sheba Estate in Iloti, Epe-Ijebu, with buyers commending the swift, transparent, and highly professional process. The company’s efficiency in handling the allocation has set a new standard in Nigeria’s often challenging property market, as investors were able to receive full documentation and official
The Niger State Government has formally commenced the airlift of its 2025 Hajj pilgrims to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, with the first set of intending pilgrims scheduled to depart on Sunday, May 11, 2025. This was disclosed by the Executive Secretary of the Niger State Pilgrims Welfare Board, Sheikh Muhammad Awwal Aliyu, who confirmed
Tensions between nuclear-armed neighbours, India and Pakistan, took a dramatic turn on Saturday as both countries agreed to an immediate ceasefire after several days of intense cross-border hostilities involving aerial strikes, drone operations, artillery exchanges, and missile attacks. The unexpected announcement was first made by former United States President Donald Trump via his Truth Social
In a historic event that marked a significant milestone for Hajj operations in Nigeria, Vice President Kashim Shettima, on Friday, May 9, officially flagged off the inaugural airlift of Nigerian pilgrims for the 2025 Hajj exercise from the Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport in Owerri, Imo State. This inaugural airlift, which conveyed 315 intending pilgrims
The Medical Director and Chief Executive Officer of General Hospital, Ijede, Dr. Olufemi Aletan, has showered praise on the nurses at the facility for their unwavering enthusiasm, professionalism, and dedication in service delivery, as the hospital joined the rest of the world in commemorating the 2025 International Nurses Week. Speaking during the event held at
Tragedy struck aboard an international flight en route to Saudi Arabia on May 8, 2025, as an Indonesian pilgrim, identified as Nyai Nur Fadillah, passed away mid-flight while journeying to perform the sacred Hajj pilgrimage. The 45-year-old woman hailed from Sidoarjo, a town in East Java province, and was part of the SUB 20 group
In a renewed push to tackle insecurity and fast-track development in Northern Nigeria, the Northern States Governors’ Forum (NSGF) and the Northern Traditional Rulers Council (NTRC) held a high-level joint meeting today at the Sir Kashim Ibrahim House, Kaduna. The well-attended gathering brought together governors from the 19 northern states, respected first-class traditional rulers, and
