By Sulaimon Olanrewaju Daura katsina- in aswift and poignant display of solidarity, the Nasrul-Lahi-il Fathi Society (NASFAT), a leading Islamic organization in Nigeria and the diaspora, yesterday extended its condolences to the family of former Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari, who passed away last Sunday in London after a brief illness. Spearheading the high-profile delegation was
President Bola Tinubu has arrived in Ogun State today, July 20, 2025, to partake in the eighth-day Fidau prayer for the late Awujale of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona. The head of state was welcomed with solemn respect and traditional courtesy as he touched down at the newly commissioned runway of the local airport. The
The Federal Government has announced plans to commence strict enforcement of vehicular load and clearance height regulations on bridges across Nigeria as part of efforts to safeguard national infrastructure and enhance road safety. This directive, which was disclosed by the Federal Ministry of Works on Tuesday, aims to curb the growing incidents of bridge deterioration
The United States government has announced the introduction of a new visa integrity fee for international travellers, as part of efforts to enhance its immigration enforcement system and maintain the credibility of its visa programmes. The new policy, which was unveiled by U.S. immigration authorities on Thursday, July 17, 2025, will apply specifically to certain
Nigeria’s total public debt may skyrocket to an estimated ₦160 trillion by the end of December 2025, amid continued borrowing by the Federal Government and rising debt servicing obligations. Financial analysts and economic experts have raised concerns following recent reports indicating a sharp rise in the country’s debt stock, which stood at ₦121.67 trillion as
The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has disclosed that no fewer than 18 sitting governors are currently under investigation by the anti-graft agency for various financial infractions. Olukoyede made this revelation while addressing journalists on the commission’s ongoing efforts to tackle high-level corruption in Nigeria. He emphasized that the
In a significant win against rising insecurity, operatives under the Ilorin South Local Government Council’s Security Initiative have apprehended three serial kidnappers operating along the Idofian Road axis in Kwara State. The suspects were captured in the early hours of Tuesday, July 16, 2025, during a targeted operation at Abelu, a location long suspected to
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has seized illicit drugs and contraband goods valued at ₦20.5 billion in Rivers State, uncovering them in 16 concealed containers at the Port Harcourt Area II Command. Addressing journalists on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, the Comptroller General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, confirmed that the seizure followed credible intelligence and
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has extended the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise in Anambra State, following a significant surge in participation. Within just nine days of commencement, a total of 96,085 eligible persons have been successfully enrolled. This extension was announced by the Resident Electoral Commissioner for Anambra, Dr. Queen Elizabeth Agwu,
In a recent interview with CGTN, Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi, described the ongoing hostilities between Israel and Iran not as a conflict, but as a deliberate and unjustified act of aggression by Israel against the Islamic Republic of Iran. Speaking candidly during the broadcast, Araghchi emphasized, “This is not a conflict; it is
