Abuja, July 9, 2025 A former member of the House of Representatives, Hon. Ogbonna Nwuke, has strongly criticized President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s involvement in the political crisis rocking Rivers State, describing the president’s actions as a “clear violation” of Nigeria’s Constitution. Nwuke, who represented Etche/Omuma Federal Constituency in Rivers State, expressed concern over what he
Anambra, July 9, 2025 — Terror gripped the people of Ekwulobia in Aguata LGA, Anambra State, on Wednesday morning as armed men, reportedly dressed in mafia-style outfits, invaded the community, triggering widespread panic and deadly violence. Eyewitnesses said the gunmen arrived in Toyota Sienna vehicles and began firing indiscriminately, forcing residents to flee their homes in terror.
Ibadan, July 9, 2025 — Following the passing of the 43rd Olubadan, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, the stage is set for former Oyo State governor and Otun Olubadan, Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja, to ascend as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland. The transition is expected to take place after the customary 21‑day mourning period. Under a unique rotational system
The NASFAT Youth Wing recently convened a pivotal dialogue and partnership meeting with the International Organization for Migration (IOM) at the IOM Southern Regional Office in GRA, Ikeja. The meeting was led by the National Youth Secretary, Brother Olasupo Tajudeen Olalekan, alongside the Executive Secretary of the Society, Alhaji AbdulRahman Adogie. The session focused on
Lagos, July 9, 2025 The TG/PS Education District II office has begun active monitoring of the 2025 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) to ensure a smooth and credible exam process across schools in the district. The exercise, led by district supervisors under the Lagos State Office of Education Quality Assurance (OEQA), involves unannounced visits to examination centres.
Lagos, July 9, 2025 The Lagos State Government has initiated a quarterly training programme to equip retiring and retired civil servants with entrepreneurial and vocational skills aimed at boosting their financial independence and well-being after public service. At the closing ceremony of a two-day Skills Acquisition Programme in Lagos, Head of Service Hakeem Muri-Okunola, represented by Permanent
The Lagos State Government has given the green light for the commencement of the second phase of the 2025 entrance screening test into its 16 Model Colleges and Upgraded Junior Secondary Schools, as announced by the Lagos State Examinations Board. This move, however, excludes Vetland Junior Grammar School in Ifako-Ijaiye from the upcoming exercise. The
In a major reshuffle aimed at fortifying governance, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, the current National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and former two-term Governor of Kano State, as Chairman of the Board of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) The announcement, delivered by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser on
In a strategic leap toward digital modernisation, Dubai’s flagship carrier, Emirates Airlines, is preparing to accept Bitcoin for flight reservations, under a new pact with Crypto.com scheduled for rollout early next year. The preliminary agreement, announced by Emirates’ parent company, aims squarely at tech-savvy and younger travellers inclined to use cryptocurrencies, according to Adnan Kazim,
Mumbai, July 9, 2025 A 39‑year‑old Nigerian national, Frank Chibuzor Nandi, has claimed in an Indian court that anti-narcotics officers planted 200 grams of cocaine in his possession during his arrest in Mumbai. Nandi was detained on Saturday in Malad, after officers from Mumbai’s Anti-Narcotics Cell reportedly found a bag containing the substance, which they said had
