The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has provided essential relief materials to victims of recent windstorm and fire incidents in Itas Gadau Local Government Area of Bauchi State. The intervention follows an assessment conducted by the agency, which confirmed widespread damage to residential properties and public infrastructure due to severe weather conditions and fire outbreaks
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s dedication to protecting the democratic rights of Nigerians, particularly the freedom of expression, stressing that criticism of government policies, even if harsh, should not attract harassment or persecution. Speaking during his address at the National Assembly Complex in Abuja as part of the 2025 Democracy Day celebrations,
Abuja, Nigeria – June 12, 2025 Nigeria has secured the hosting rights for the prestigious 2026 Africa Public Relations Conference, a continental gathering of communication professionals, scholars, and stakeholders across the public relations industry. The announcement was made during the closing ceremony of the 2025 edition held in Kigali, Rwanda, where Nigeria emerged as the
Emergency responders in Kano State swiftly contained a potentially disastrous fuel tanker incident that occurred at Janbulo, within the Kano Metropolis, averting what could have been a major fire outbreak. The incident, which involved a fully loaded petroleum tanker experiencing a mechanical fault, triggered panic among residents and commuters in the area. However, prompt intervention
Chibok, Borno State – June 12, 2025 Former presidential candidate and ex-Anambra State Governor, Peter Obi, has donated ₦6 million and a set of laptops to a school in Chibok, Borno State, as part of his commitment to rebuilding education in Nigeria’s conflict-affected regions. Obi made the donation during a visit to the community to
In a bid to curb rising insecurity and maintain public order, the Gombe State Police Command has announced a ban on the open display of weapons, nighttime motorcycle operations, and gang-like activities across the state. The announcement was made in a statement released by the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), who stressed that the move
Accra, Ghana – June 12, 2025 The Government of Ghana has officially banned the public use of honorary doctorate and professorship titles, citing widespread abuse and the need to uphold academic integrity in the country. The directive, issued by the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC), follows growing concerns that individuals, including public figures, were parading
Lagos, Nigeria – June 12, 2025 The Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, has lauded President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his enduring legacy and contributions to Nigeria’s democratic development, urging citizens to stay engaged in governance and electoral processes. Speaking at a Democracy Day event held at the Lagos
Umuahia, Nigeria – June 12, 2025 The Chinese government has expressed interest in partnering with Abia State to combat hunger and poverty through strategic investment in agriculture, vocational training, and infrastructural development. The proposal was made during a courtesy visit by a high-level delegation from the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China to the
Calabar, Cross River State – June 12, 2025 The last surviving female twin rescued by Scottish missionary Mary Slessor has passed away at the age of 115, marking the end of a living link to one of Nigeria’s most transformative social reforms. Madam Ekaete Udo, who hailed from Okoyong in present-day Cross River State, reportedly
