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Governor Soludo Mourns Slain Arise TV Anchor Somtochukwu Maduagwu
Governor of Anambra State, Professor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic killing of Arise TV anchor, Somtochukwu Christelle Maduagwu, during an armed robbery at her Abuja residence...
Anambra Journalists Mourn Slain Arise News Anchor Somtochukwu Maduagwu
The League of Anambra Journalists in Abuja (LAJA) has expressed deep sorrow over the brutal killing of Arise News journalist, Somtochukwu Maduagwu, who was murdered by suspected armed robbers at her...
US, Nigeria Deepen Economic and Security Ties
The United States has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening economic and security partnerships with Nigeria.
US Senior Adviser for Africa announced on his official X handle, @US_SrAdviserAF, that he met with Vice President Kashim...
Femi Otedola Slams N1bn Suit Against Ex-VP’s Aide Over Subsidy Allegation
Billionaire businessman Femi Otedola has taken legal action against Umar Sani, former spokesperson to ex-Vice President Namadi Sambo, over claims that he benefitted from Nigeria’s petroleum subsidy regime through...
Information Minister Mourns Death Of Arise News Anchor Somtochukwu
Nigeria’s Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has described the killing of Arise News anchor, Ms Somtochukwu Christelle Maduagwu, as a “grievous loss” to the nation.
In a condolence letter...
Nigeria At 65: Leaders Urge Collective Effort For National Renewal
As Nigeria marks 65 years of independence, the Federal Government has called on citizens at home and abroad to rally around the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu,...
IGP Egbetokun Tasks Newly-Called Police Lawyers On Integrity and Reform
The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has charged newly-called police lawyers to use their legal expertise to strengthen prosecutions, uphold integrity, and advance reforms within the Force.
Speaking at Force...
NAF Intensifies Air Strikes To Secure Kwara Communities
Insecurity thrives when hostile groups believe they can move freely. The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) is determined to prove otherwise.
On Sunday, 28 September 2025, NAF’s Air Component of Operation Fansan Yamma carried...
Foreign Affairs Ministry Mourns Ambassador Stephen Ogidan
Nigeria’s diplomatic community has been thrown into mourning following the death of Ambassador Stephen Ojo Ogidan, a senior diplomat and Director of the West African Affairs Division at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
He...
World Heart Day: CAPPA Urges Government To Tackle Junk Food, Sugary Drinks and Tobacco
Heart disease remains one of Nigeria’s deadliest yet preventable killers, and experts say policy, not just personal choice, holds the key to reversing the trend.
As the...
FG Dismisses Allegations Of Religious Genocide, Calls Claims “False and Divisive”
In a world where misinformation can inflame tensions, Nigeria’s Federal Government has strongly refuted claims by some international platforms alleging a systematic genocide against Christians in the country.
The Minister...
Army Signals Commander Urges Protection Of Communication Assets In Fight Against Terrorism
In modern warfare, battles are won on the ground and through secure and reliable communication.
Recognising this, the Commander Corps of Signals, Major General Nosakhare Ugbo, has stressed the...
Nigerian Teacher Sets Guinness World Record with Historic Teachers’ Gathering
In a world where teachers are often celebrated quietly within the four walls of classrooms, a Nigerian educator has placed the profession on the global map with an extraordinary achievement.
Mr...
INEC Promotes 471 Junior Staff, Reaffirms Commitment To Merit and Welfare
With Nigeria preparing for major off-cycle elections, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has moved to boost staff morale, approving the promotion of 471 junior staff across its offices...
Edo Security Forces Dismantle Five Kidnapper Camps In Edo North
Edo State’s Special Security Squad, codenamed Operation Flush Out Cultists and Kidnappers, has destroyed five suspected kidnapper camps in Owan East Local Government Area after a fierce gun battle in...
Tinubu: Nigeria’s Economy Has Turned The Corner
President Bola Tinubu has assured Nigerians that the country’s economy is on the path to recovery, declaring that “there is light at the end of the tunnel.”
Speaking on Friday in Ibadan at the...
Fubara Dissolves Rivers State Pensions Board
Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has announced the immediate dissolution of the Rivers State Pensions Board.
The decision, disclosed in a statement issued on Saturday from Government House, Port Harcourt, takes effect without delay.
While...
Tinubu Urges Global Action On NCDs, Mental Health At UNGA
Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and mental health challenges are fast emerging as silent epidemics, draining economies and cutting lives short across the developing world.
Nigeria’s President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has therefore called...
Tuggar Praises Nigeria’s UNGA Address As Bold, Inclusive and Rooted In Africa’s Realities
Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, has hailed the national statement delivered at the 80th United Nations General Assembly by Vice President Kashim Shettima...
AWALCO Mourns With Nigerian ECOWAS Parliamentarian Over Wife’s Passing
Moments of grief often remind communities of the bonds that hold them together, and for the ECOWAS Parliament press corps, solidarity was on display in Port Harcourt.
The Association of West African...
ECOWAS Experts Push For Stronger Energy Data Systems To Drive Regional Development
Reliable data is becoming the backbone of modern energy planning, and West Africa is taking steps to strengthen it.
Energy Information System (EIS) experts from across ECOWAS member states...
ECOWAS Plans Major Trade and Investment Forum To Boost Regional Growth
With West Africa facing mounting pressure to deepen regional integration and unlock new economic opportunities, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is gearing up for its first-ever...
Army Operations Chief Visits North East, Urges Troops To Innovate and Sustain Pressure On Terrorists
The Chief of Operations (Army), Major General Uwem Bassey, has charged commanders of Operation HADIN KAI to sustain momentum and adopt fresh strategies in the...
Police Deploy Armoured Patrol Vehicles To Curb Rising Insecurity
By Prosper Okoye
For years, armed groups have exploited speed, mobility and surprise to terrorise communities across Nigeria. The police say they are ready to fight back with stronger tools.
Inspector General of...
China Pledges Deeper Cooperation With Nigeria As It Marks 76 Years of Nationhood
In a reflection of enduring friendship and shared aspirations, China has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening bilateral relations with Nigeria, pledging deeper cooperation across key sectors of...
Nigeria Launches Five-Year Plan To Eliminate Lead Poisoning
Lead poisoning remains a silent but deadly public health crisis in Nigeria, robbing children of their future and putting adults at risk of lifelong illness.
Determined to break this cycle, the Federal Government...
Nigeria’s Armed Forces Tighten Grip On Terrorists, Oil Thieves In Sweeping Operations
Insecurity remains Nigeria’s greatest stumbling block to peace and development, but the military is signalling that it will not relent.
From the forests of the North-East to the creeks...
FRSC, Dangote Cement Partner To Tackle Deadly Road Crashes
In Nigeria, articulated trucks have become a recurring nightmare on the highways, with countless lives lost to preventable crashes.
Now, the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) is stepping up efforts to change...
SWAN Orders Boycott Of NFF Activities Over ‘Unacceptable Exclusion’
For years, Nigerian football has grappled with governance challenges, but the rift between the nation’s football body and the sports media has now widened into a full-blown standoff.
The Sports Writers Association...
CAS Stresses Transformation, Innovation and Morale As Keys To Military Effectiveness
Modern weapons may win battles, but wars are sustained by the will of those who fight them.
This was the message of the Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air...
