The Taraba State Government has announced an immediate ban on the movement of poultry and related products across parts of the State following a confirmed outbreak of avian influenza (bird flu) in some communities within Wukari Local Government Area. The State Commissioner for Agriculture, Nicholas Namessan, who disclosed this through the Director of Veterinary Services,…
— Contractors, Residents Laud Quality, Swift Progress The Ogun State Government has intensified its road infrastructure push, with several key projects recording significant progress — notably the Lagos–Abeokuta Expressway, which is now over 50 percent completed, according to the contractor, Craneburg Construction Limited. During an inspection tour of ongoing projects in Itori, Ewekoro Local Government…
— Washington Eyes Asset Freeze, Travel Ban as Global Pressure Mounts on Corrupt Officials A major diplomatic storm is brewing as no fewer than 12 Nigerian State Governors and several high-ranking Government Officials are reportedly under the radar of the United States Government, following revelations contained in a new Consumer Protection Commission (CPC) blacklist implicating…
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has begun an intensive security operation across Abuja and its satellite towns to flush out criminals and restore safety following a rising wave of kidnappings, robberies, and cult-related attacks. The move, code-named “Operation Safe FCT,” was unveiled by the Commissioner of Police, CP Benneth Igweh, who directed the…
The United States has warned it may launch Military action in Nigeria following reports of persistent attacks on Christian communities, sparking Global tension and diplomatic unease. U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, in a statement on X (formerly Twitter), declared that Washington was “preparing for action” after former President Donald Trump demanded immediate steps to stop…
The Nigeria Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) on Saturday, November 1, 2025, commenced an indefinite Nationwide strike, citing the federal Government’s failure to implement prior agreements on salaries, allowances, and working conditions. This strike follows a 30-day ultimatum issued by NARD, which expired without a satisfactory response from authorities. In a statement, NARD President, Dr….
Nollywood fans are welcoming back a familiar face with renewed admiration. Veteran Actress Peju Ogunmola has returned to the screen after taking time off to mourn the heartbreaking loss of her son. Her comeback is not just a professional milestone, it’s a personal triumph over grief. For weeks, Ogunmola retreated from the public eye, finding…
Guinea-Bissau’s fragile democracy was rocked this week when the Army announced the arrest of several Senior Military Officers accused of plotting a coup. The announcement, made by the Army’s Deputy Chief of Staff, Gen. Mamadu Ture, came just weeks before the Nation’s Presidential and Legislative Elections, raising questions about the delicate balance of power in…
Nigeria is once again in Washington’s crosshairs. In a move stirring diplomatic anxiety and economic concern, United States President Donald Trump has redesignated Nigeria as a “Country of Particular Concern” (CPC), accusing the West African Nation of genocide against Christians and failure to halt religiously motivated killings. The announcement, made Friday, 31st October , 2025,…
Barely days after the Oyingbo building tragedy that claimed two lives, another structure has crumbled in Lagos, this time in Ajegunle, Apapa area, leaving one person dead and eight others injured. The incident, which occurred on Thursday at about 28, Baale Alayabiagba Street, involved a three-storey building with a penthouse that was being manually demolished…
