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Ogori, Kogi State — In a vibrant display of cultural heritage and moral discipline, 103 young maidens in Ogori-Magongo LGA were formally initiated into womanhood during the 2025 edition of the revered Ovia Osese festival. Held on Saturday, May 4, 2025, the festival marked a significant rite of passage for young girls in the Ogori […]

Nigeria — The Former Presidential candidate of  Labour Party, Peter Obi has condemned the manner at which the popular social media critic, Martin Vincent Otse, also known as VeryDarkMan, VDM, was arrested by security operatives. According to reports, VDM was arrested on Friday shortly after he visited a Guaranty Trust Bank, GTBank branch in Abuja […]

ABUJA, Nigeria: Human rights lawyer and activist Frank Tietie has called on the Federal Government to urgently intervene in the growing cases of financial fraud and discriminatory practices faced by Nigerian traders in China. Speaking at a press conference in Abuja, Tietie warned that the continued mistreatment of Nigerian importers could strain diplomatic and trade […]

Abuja, Nigeria: Amid growing concerns over recurring floods across Nigeria, the Federal Government has unveiled the National Flood Awareness Campaign, a strategic initiative aimed at raising public awareness on flood risks and promoting proactive safety measures. Speaking during the campaign launch at Nyanya Market in the Federal Capital Territory, the Permanent Secretary of the Federal […]

Ajia, Oyo State —  The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) Base in Ajia, Oyo State, is on track for completion and commissioning by June 2025, Governor Seyi Makinde has confirmed. Governor Makinde made this known during an inspection visit to the site of the NAF Base project, expressing satisfaction with the pace of construction and the […]

Ido Osun, Osun State — Fresh assurances have been given that construction work will soon recommence at the long-awaited Moshood Abiola International Airport in Ido Osun, Osun State. This development was announced by Hon. Sanya Okunade, Chairman of the Olojudo Coronation Central Planning Committee, during a press briefing outlining the upcoming coronation activities of the […]

Port Harcourt, Nigeria — Fresh tension has erupted in Rivers State following a walkout during a public event involving the representative of Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, igniting a war of words between FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, and suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara. The incident, which occurred during an empowerment programme in Port Harcourt, saw […]

Lagos, Nigeria — The Cherubim and Seraphim Church (Praying Band) has called on the Federal Government to prioritize job creation and youth empowerment as a strategy to curb insecurity and killings across Nigeria. The call was made by His Eminence Ferguson Eneogwe, Supreme Head of the Church, in a statement commemorating the Church’s 100th anniversary, […]

    Abuja, Nigeria: Vice President Kashim Shettima departed Abuja on Friday for Libreville, Gabon, where he will represent Nigeria at the inauguration of President-elect Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema. Oligui Nguema, who has served as Gabon’s transitional leader since August 2023, was formally elected president following a decisive victory in the April 12 presidential election. […]

Edo State, Nigeria —  Over the past two weeks, renewed cult violence in Edo State has led to several deaths. In response, the Edo State Police Command has arrested a total of 95 individuals.  On Saturday, Moses Yamu, the Command’s spokesman, announced that 64 of the suspects have been charged and remanded in court, while […]