Comrade Biodun Aremu, Aremson, Builder of Movements, Defender of the People
The Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) deeply mourns the passing of Comrade Biodun Aremu, a true people’s general, an organiser, and a lifelong advocate for social justice and democracy. His death is not just a loss to his family and comrades but to every movement that believes in a fair and accountable society. […]
Soldier kills wife, commits suicide in Niger, says Army
The Nigerian Army has said a soldier, Lance Corporal Akenleye Femi, who allegedly killed his wife has committed suicide. The Acting Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, 22 Armoured Brigade, Ilorin, Capt. Stephen Nwankwo, made this known in a statement on Monday. Nwankwo said the incident occurred on Oct. 11 at the Corporals and Below Quarters […]
Renowned evangelist, Uma Ukpai, dies @ 80
Dr Uma Ukpai, a famous Nigerian cleric, international evangelist and founder of the Uma Ukpai Evangelistic Association (UUEA), has passed away at the age of 80. His family announced his passing on his official Instagram page, @Uma_Ukpai, on Monday, stating that the revered preacher and tele-evangelist died on Oct. 6. Rev. Dr. Uma Ukpai’s ministry […]
Cardoso leads delegation to World Bank-IMF meeting
Mr Olayemi Cardoso, the Governor of the Central Bank, will lead Nigeria’s delegation to the World Bank and International Monetary Fund Annual Meeting in Washington DC, which opens on Monday, October 13. Cardoso replaces the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr Wale Edun, who is indisposed. The Nigerian team will also […]
Govt reaffirms commitment to dialogue, urges ASUU to shelve strike
The Federal Government of Nigeria has called on the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) to reconsider its decision to embark on an industrial strike, emphasising that constructive dialogue remains the most effective and sustainable path toward resolving all outstanding issues in the tertiary education sector. In a joint statement, the Minister of Education, Dr […]
Tinubu departs for Rome
President Bola Tinubu has left Abuja for Rome, the capital of Italy, to participate in the Aqaba Process Heads of State and Government Level Meeting, with special focus on the security crisis in West Africa. The meeting, which will begin on October 14, will bring together Heads of State and Government, senior intelligence and military […]
Presidency releases list of persons granted presidential pardon and clemency
The Presidency has released details of persons granted presidential pardon and clemency recently. A statement by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President, Information and Strategy, listed the various categories of pardon. In the list are: Illegal miners, white-collar convicts, remorseful drug offenders, foreigners, Major General Mamman Vatsa, Major Akubo, Professor Magaji Garba, capital offenders […]
Oyindamola Olugbile wins 2025 NLNG’s $100,000 Literature Prize
* Documentary award replaces Literary criticism award Nigerian-born author and cultural storyteller, Oyindamola Olugbile, has won the 2025 NLNG-sponsored Nigeria Prize for Literature, defeating Chigozie Obioma and Nikki May. The Nigeria Prize for Literature, established in 2004, is one of the country’s most prestigious literary awards. The Advisory Board for the Prize, chaired by Prof. […]
President congratulates Dabiri-Erewa on her birthday
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Abike Dabiri-Erewa, the Chairman/CEO of the Nigerian Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM), on her birthday on October 11. The President rejoiced with the devoted public servant, who started her career as a broadcaster with the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) and was elected member of the House of Representatives in 2003, 2007 and […]
Tinubu congratulates former VP Sambo
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has rejoiced with the former Vice President Namadi Sambo on his turbaning as the Sardauna Zazzau by His Royal Highness, the Emir of Zazzau, Alhaji Ahmed Nuhu Bamalli, on Saturday, October 11. President Tinubu noted that the title of Sardauna Zazzau—a position of great cultural and historical significance in Northern Nigeria—reflects […]
