News Report – July 21, 2025 As part of activities marking the first-year coronation anniversary of His Royal Majesty, Oba Latif Egbeyemi Oladimeji, held at Ogba Asade, Agege, Lagos, the spotlight turned toward the alarming rise in drug abuse among Nigerian youths, during a compelling lecture titled “The Prison Called Drugs”. Mrs. S.S. Fatimo Dauda,
The Federal Government has described Nigerians in the diaspora as one of the country’s most untapped strategic assets, revealing that their financial contributions alone amounted to over $20 billion in remittances in the year 2024. The government stated this while reiterating its commitment to deepen engagement with the global Nigerian community to harness their full
News Report – July 21, 2025 The Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) has announced a postponement in the implementation of its revised service fees, shifting the effective date to September 1, 2025. The decision was made to address transitional difficulties and ensure a smooth adjustment for stakeholders. The announcement, made on Monday, explained that the delay
In a bold move aimed at transforming its aviation landscape and supporting its ambitious Vision 2030 goals, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has announced the establishment of a new low-cost airline, headquartered in Dammam, the capital of the Eastern Province. The carrier, designed to make air travel more accessible and affordable, is expected to operate
News Report – July 21, 2025:The Federal Government has officially announced the 2025 edition of the Build-A-Thon Holiday Camp, a nationwide initiative aimed at equipping Nigerian children with practical technology and innovation skills during the school break. The programme, which is being coordinated by the Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, is designed
News Report – July 21, 2025 The Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) has recorded an unprecedented weekly turnover of ₦500.76 billion in the week ending July 18, 2025 — the highest ever posted in a single week on the Exchange. According to data released by NGX, this significant surge in market activity was driven by intensified
DAURA — The Buhari family has expressed deep appreciation to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu, and a broad spectrum of local and international dignitaries for the overwhelming support shown before, during, and after the burial of former President Muhammadu Buhari. Malam Mamman Daura, elder statesman and the most senior member of
IJEBU ODE — President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on Sunday, paid glowing tribute to the late Awujale and paramount ruler of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona, describing him as a revered traditional ruler whose life was defined by integrity, courage, cultural excellence, and an unwavering commitment to public service and humanity. Speaking at the eighth-day prayer
NIGER DELTA — In a major operation aimed at curbing oil theft and economic sabotage, the Nigerian Army has successfully dismantled 14 illegal refining sites and seized approximately 350,000 litres of stolen petroleum products in the Niger Delta region. The operation, carried out as part of ongoing security efforts under Operation Delta Safe, marks another
ABUJA — A wave of frustration swept through the Federal Capital Territory on Monday as scores of retired Nigerian police officers took to the streets in protest, decrying the continued non-payment of their pensions despite years—some spanning over three decades—of active service to the nation. The demonstrators, most of whom are senior citizens and visibly
