NiMet predicts three-day rainy, sunny skies nationwide
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NIMet) has predicted rains and sunshine from Monday to Wednesday across the country. NiMet`s weather outlook released on Sunday in Abuja, forecast sunny skies over northern region on Monday with a few patches of clouds anticipated over the entire regions. The agency envisaged isolated thunderstorms accompanied by light to moderate […]
Shekarau emerges Kano central consensus candidate
Gov. Abba Yusuf of Kano State has resolved the lingering dispute over the Kano Central Senatorial ticket, paving way for former governor of the state, Sen. Ibrahim Shekarau to emerge as the consensus candidate. This is contained in a statement by the governor’s spokesperon, Sunusi Dawakin-Tofa in Kano on Sunday. He said that the […]
Customs hands over smuggled stolen luxury vehicles to Canada
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has formally handed over intercepted stolen luxury vehicles traced to Canada to the Deputy High Commissioner of Canada to Nigeria, Nasser Salihou. A statement on the handover was made available to on Sunday in Abuja by the NCS spokesperson, Abdullahi Maiwada. He said the vehicles were handed over at […]
Sanwo-Olu calls for united fight against piracy
The Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, have called for a united and uncompromising fight against piracy in Africa’s entertainment industry. This is contained in statement by Dr John Asein, Director-General, Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC), and made available to newsmen by NCC’s Director, Public Affairs, Mrs Ijeoma Egbunike on Sunday in Abuja. Sanwo-Olu, who […]
Soludo defends crackdown on fake pastors
Gov. Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra has said the crackdown on fake pastors targets social reformation and protecting vulnerable residents from religious exploitation. He spoke on Sunday at St. Patrick’s Cathedral during the All Knights’ Day of the Catholic Diocese of Awka. He said several suspects had been arrested and were already in custody, assisting […]
Katsina approves ₦3.8bn loan to secure 3,890 Hajj slots
The Katsina State Government has approved a ₦3.8 billion loan facility to secure 3,890 Hajj slots for intending pilgrims from the state for the 2026 pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia. Gov. Dikko Radda disclosed this on Sunday in Katsina during the official farewell ceremony for the state’s intending pilgrims departing for the Kingdom of Saudi […]
Screening, confirmation of 18 commissioner nominees, based on merit, competence, says Speaker
The Anambra House of Assembly Deputy Speaker, Mr Pius Okoye, has said that all 18 commissioner nominees submitted by Gov. Charles Soludo were screened and confirmed based on merit, competence, and suitability rather than sentiment. Okoye, who is the House Committee Chairman on Screening and Election matters, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) […]
Lagos extinguishes Agege gas pipeline fire, records no casualty
The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) has said the gas pipeline fire that occurred along Agege Motor Road, Ile Zik inward Agege, has been successfully extinguished, with no casualty recorded. The Head of Public Affairs, LASEMA, Mr Olawale Afolabi, confirmed the development to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday in Lagos. […]
Aiyedatiwa celebrates Fasoranti at 100
Gov. Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State has congratulated the leader of pan-Yoruba socio-political group, Afenifere, Pa Reuben Fasoranti, on his 100th birthday. This is contained in a statement personally signed by Aiyedatiwa on Monday in Akure. The governor described Fasoranti as an extraordinary statesman, exemplary patriot, revered ‘Awoist’ and one of the founding […]
11 killed in lone accident on Lagos-Abeokuta expressway
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Ogun Command, has said no fewer than 11 persons lost their lives in a lone accident on Eruku bridge along the Lagos-Abeokuta expressway on Sunday. The Sector Commander, Oludare Ogunjobi, disclosed this in a statement on Monday in Abeokuta by the command’s Public Education Officer, Mr Odunsi Afolabi. […]
