WaterAid, TeamWater commit $2.5m to rehabilitate Ojokoro Waterworks
WaterAid and TeamWater have committed a $2.5 million grant to the rehabilitation of the Ojokoro Waterworks in Lagos. The Lagos Water Corporation (LWC) on Friday signed a contract with Bayroyal International Ltd. (BIL) for the execution of the rehabilitation project. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) said the contract signing was held at the […]
Plateau records 148 suspected diphtheria cases, 23 deaths
Plateau has recorded 148 suspected cases of diphtheria, with 23 deaths, as the state government distributes medications to hospitals to support treatment of affected patients. Dr Nicholas Baamlong, Plateau’s Commissioner for Health, said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday in Jos. He said the state began recording […]
2027: Oyo APC presents Alli, 49 other candidates
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State on Friday, formally unveiled its governorship, senatorial, House of Representatives and State House of Assembly candidates for the 2027 general elections. According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Sen. Sharafadeen Alli was formally presented as the party’s governorship candidate. Speaking at the ceremony held at […]
Uber’s exit unrelated to airport car hire system, says FAAN
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has said Uber’s exit from Nigeria has nothing to with the new Airport Car Hire Rank Management System (ACHRAMS). Mrs Olubunmi Kuku, the Managing Director of FAAN, disclosed this while briefing newsmen on Friday in Lagos. She said that Uber’s decision to leave the Nigerian market was […]
President mourns Emir of Gumel, hails 46 years of visionary reign
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has mourned the demise of the Emir of Gumel, His Royal Highness, Alhaji Dr Ahmed Muhammad Sani II, CON, who died on Thursday, September 3, 2026, in Cairo, Egypt. The President through Mr Bayo Onanuga his Media Adviser said, he received with profound sadness the news of the passing […]
Tinubu congratulates ex First Bank CEO on installation as Balogun of Oyo
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated Oloye Adesola Kazeem Adeduntan, former Group Chief Executive Officer of First Bank of Nigeria, on his formal installation as the Balogun of Oyo by His Imperial Majesty, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade I, Alaafin of Oyo. The installation event will take place on Saturday, September 5, 2026. The President […]
NYSC extends service year of 27 corps members
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has extended the service year of 27 corps members for various acts of indiscipline in Osun. The NYSC Coordinator in the state, Mr Ekeng Kubiangha, disclosed this during a low-key Passing-Out Parade (POP) for the 2025 Batch ‘B’ Stream II corps members on Thursday in Osogbo. Kubiangha also […]
Alake advocates stronger community action against illegal mining
The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, has urged Kogi communities to intensify efforts against illegal mining and environmental degradation. Alake made the call while addressing Concerned Kogi Youths Against Environmental Degradation at the ministry’s headquarters in Abuja. The youths protested environmental damage allegedly caused by mining activities in Ankpa and Omala Local […]
Police recover firearms, stolen vehicles, counterfeit dollars
The Police Command in Kaduna State has recovered 10 firearms, two stolen vehicles and 332 suspected counterfeit U.S. dollar notes in clearance operations across the state. The command disclosed this in a statement on Thursday by its spokesman, DSP Mansir Hassan. Hassan said the recoveries were made during operations conducted between Aug. 31 […]
Army pledges neutrality, reassures Nigerians on election security
The Nigerian Army has assured citizens that its personnel will maintain strict neutrality and professionalism, and adherence to constitutional mandates when called upon to support civil authorities during the 2027 elections. The Commander, 35 Artillery Brigade, Alamala , Brig.-Gen. Friday Onu, gave the assurance on Thursday in Abeokuta at a sensitisation lecture on the […]
