ABUJA, August 4, 2025 — The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has issued a fresh weather alert predicting widespread thunderstorms and heavy rainfall across several parts of the country beginning Monday, August 5, and continuing through Wednesday, August 7. According to a forecast bulletin released on Sunday, NiMet warned that the anticipated weather pattern could trigger
By Sulaimon Olanrewaju The National dawah officer and secretary to the mission board of NASFAT ,Imam Abdul Ganiy Raji has admonished Muslims to remain calm and be steadfast all the days of their lives especially during crises situations in order not to go astray from the guidance of their creator Almighty Allah. Imam Raji made
The Federal Road Safety Corps in Ondo State has recorded 15,145 traffic violations between January and July this year, according to state sector commander Samuel Ibitoye. In an interview on Sunday, Ibitoye revealed that offenders committed 15,536 infractions including seatbelt violations, riding motorcycles without helmets, improper number plates, speeding, overloading and phone use while
August 3, 2025 — Former President of Colombia, Álvaro Uribe, has been sentenced to 12 years of house arrest following a court ruling that found him guilty of witness tampering and bribery. The landmark judgment was delivered by the Supreme Court of Justice in Bogotá after years of legal proceedings tied to allegations dating back
August 3, 2025 — The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has refuted recent reports suggesting acts of vandalism on the Lagos–Ibadan Standard Gauge rail corridor, maintaining that the route remains secure, operational, and unaffected by any recent sabotage. In a statement released through the corporation’s Public Relations Office, NRC Managing Director Dr. Kayode Opeifa clarified that
August 3, 2025 — Public health experts have raised alarm over the continued threats posed by entrenched socio-cultural practices and inadequate funding to Nigeria’s reproductive health sector, warning that these challenges undermine national efforts to improve maternal and adolescent health outcomes. Speaking at a reproductive health stakeholders’ forum held in Abuja, specialists from the health
The Adamawa State Government has officially closed the Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camp located in Yola South Local Government Area following the receding of floodwaters in 13 affected communities across the area. The closure comes after displaced residents began returning to their homes and nearby settlements in the wake of improved environmental conditions. The devastating
In a heartfelt announcement from Seoul, the celebrated Tottenham Hotspur captain, Son Heung‑min, revealed that he will be leaving the club this summer after a storied ten‑year career. The 33‑year‑old South Korean made the emotional disclosure at a press conference held ahead of a pre‑season friendly against Newcastle United, admitting the decision was “one of
The Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) Nigeria chapter has called on the Federal Government to strike a careful balance between driving economic growth, ensuring national energy security, and aligning with the ongoing global energy transition. Speaking during a recent industry forum, SPE Nigeria emphasized the urgent need for Nigeria to adopt pragmatic policies that support
Bauchi | July 31, 2025 — The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has intensified its push for hydrocarbon development in Northern Nigeria with the successful drilling of four new oil wells in Bauchi State. This milestone is part of the ongoing Kolmani Integrated Oil Field project, aimed at unlocking the oil and gas potential
