In a significant judicial decision, an Ekiti State High Court in Ado Ekiti has sentenced two individuals to death by hanging for their involvement in kidnapping and armed robbery. This ruling underscores the state’s commitment to combating serious crimes and ensuring justice for victims. The court’s decision reflects a broader trend in Ekiti, where the
The Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrosheed Adewale Akanbi, has raised a serious alarm over rising hostilities between border communities in Osun and Oyo States, warning that the unchecked aggression could spiral into a full-blown communal crisis if urgent intervention is not initiated by both state governments. Speaking through his media aide, Alli Ibraheem, the revered
The Lagos State Government has embarked on a significant initiative to enhance the effectiveness of its social protection programs by integrating the State Single Social Register with individuals’ National Identification Numbers (NIN). This move aims to boost the accuracy and efficiency of targeting mechanisms, ensuring that support reaches the most vulnerable residents in the state.
The Federal Government has committed a substantial N777 billion to complete the ongoing reconstruction of the 700-kilometer Abuja-Kaduna-Zaria-Kano Road. This major infrastructure project is a critical artery connecting the Federal Capital Territory to over 12 states across the North Central, North West, and North East geopolitical zones, playing a vital role in the socio-economic life
The Minister of Power Adebayo Adelabu, has announced a significant improvement in the stability of Nigeria’s national electricity grid, attributing this progress to the installation of an additional 700 megawatts in transmission capacity. This enhancement is part of the Presidential Power Initiative, which secured $2.3 billion in financing to revamp and transform the transmission segments
The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Hasan Bala Abubakar, has expressed profound gratitude to Nigerian Air Force (NAF) personnel for their unwavering dedication to safeguarding the nation. During a morale-boosting visit to the Air Component of Operation HADIN KAI in Maiduguri, Borno State, the CAS lauded their courage and resilience in combating
There is renewed optimism across Nigeria’s agricultural sector following the official launch of the first phase of the Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones (SAPZ) programme, which stakeholders believe will boost agro-exports, enhance food security, and reposition farmers as key drivers of economic growth. The Federal Government, in collaboration with development partners, formally kicked off the initiative
The Oyo State Government, through the Ministry of Youth and Sports, has released the official shortlist of nominees for the 2025 edition of the Most Impactful Young Persons Award, an initiative designed to honour exceptional youths who have demonstrated excellence and contributed significantly to both state and national development. This year’s award is themed “Unlocking
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has reaffirmed its commitment to eliminating polio in Katsina State by 2025, emphasizing the urgency of collaborative efforts to tackle the persistent threat posed by the poliovirus. This declaration was made on Thursday during the official signing of the UNICEF-Katsina Multi-Year Work Plan (2025–2027) at the Government House Chamber
In a significant move to bolster Nigeria’s tech ecosystem, the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has secured a grant of ¥1.6 billion, equivalent to $12.1 million, from the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA). This funding is earmarked for the development of a cutting-edge innovation hub in Abuja, designed to nurture the next generation of
