President Tinubu Directs Investigation Into Tanker Explosion In Karu, Sympathises With Victims
President Bola Tinubu has directed a thorough investigation into the tanker explosion that resulted in multiple accidents and loss of lives in Karu, Abuja, on Wednesday night. The President condoled with family members who lost loved ones in the inferno, which happened at the peak hour. According to a statement by Presidential Spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, President Tinubu […]
Nigeria Opens Borders for More Visitors, Enhances Security Measures
The Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has disclosed that the Federal Government has introduced significant reforms in visa administration to attract more visitors to Nigeria. Tunji-Ojo who stated this at the ongoing ministerial briefing today in Abuja, said the Nigerian Visa Policy 2024, recently approved by President Bola Tinubu, has already led to an increase in […]
Opposition Leaders Condemn Rivers Emergency Rule, Call for Immediate Reversal
Opposition Political stakeholders across Nigeria, including former Vice President Atiku Abubakar have condemned President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State, describing it as unconstitutional and a threat to democracy. Speaking on behalf of the leaders under the aegis of Concerned Leaders and Political Stakeholders at a joint press conference today in […]
NASS Approves Emergency Rule In Rivers, Calls For Mediation
Senate and House of Representatives of the National Assembly have unanimously approved the State of Emergency declared on Rivers State by President Bola Tinubu. President of the Senate Godswill Akpabio read the president’s letter during today’s plenary before lawmakers went into a closed door session, where it was put to a voice vote, with lawmakers overwhelmingly supporting […]
Flamingos to Remain in Camp Ahead of Final Round Clash with Algeria
Nigeria’s U-17 girls, Flamingos, are to remain in camp ahead of their clash against Algeria, as they continue the final round of qualification series for this year’s FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup finals. The first leg encounter will take place on Saturday, 19th April at the Remo Stars’ Stadium, Ikenne-Remo, with both teams to clash in […]
Almost 70,000 South Africans Seek Asylum in US after Trump’s Executive Order
Nearly 70,000 South Africans have shown interest in relocating to the United States following Washington’s initiative to resettle members of the country’s Afrikaner community. The South African Chamber of Commerce in the USA (Saccusa) reported that its website was inundated with registrations from individuals seeking more details about the program, which came after a February […]
President Tinubu Swears in Ibas as Rivers State Sole Administrator
President Bola Tinubu has sworn in Retired Vice Admiral Ibok-Étè Ibas as the sole administrator of Rivers State. Addressing State House Correspondents after his swearing in yesterday, Ibas promised to work with all stakeholders to maintain law and order in Rivers state. This comes less than 24 hours after President Tinubu declared a state of […]
FCT Police Command Rescues Foreign National From Durumi IDP Camp, Arrests Five Suspects
The FCT Police Command in combating crime and ensuring the safety of all residents have rescued Sambo Umar Labibo, a citizen of Burkina Faso, from the clutches of a notorious kidnap syndicate operating within the Durumi IDP Camp. Police operatives from the Durumi Division on March 18, 2025, at about 3:05 PM, received an urgent […]
FCT Minister Wike Revokes 4,794 Land Titles in Abuja
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, has approved the revocation of 4,794 land titles, over non-payment of ground rent in the last 10 year. Director of Lands, Federal Capital Territory Administration, Chijioke Nwankwoeze disclosed this during a press briefing in Abuja, Monday. He said in the Central Area, Garki I and II, Wuse I […]
Nigeria’s Flamingos to face Algeria in Women World Cup final qualifying round
Nigeria’s U-17 women’s team, the Flamingos will face their Algerian counterpart in the final qualifying round of Morocco 2025. The Flamingos qualified to the final round after a 5-1 aggregate scoreline over South Africa’s Bantwana, winning 3-1 in Pretoria and 2-0 in Ikenne last Saturday. Algeria booked their place in the round after recording a […]
