Lagos Assembly calls for bye-elections to replace deceased councillors
The Lagos State House of Assembly has called on Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu to direct the Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC) to conduct bye-elections to replace councillors, who recently died…
Troops record major success against arms trafficking in Taraba State
Troops of 6 Brigade, Sector 3, Operation WHIRL STROKE, have successfully arrested suspected gunrunners and recovered arms and ammunition in Taraba State. In a statement by the Umar Muhammad, Acting…
EFCC calls out Banks, fintechs over N18.7billion Fraudulent Investment, Airline Discount Schemes
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has raised the alarm about negligence and compromise of banks and Fintechs in two major fraudulent schemes. According to a statement by the…
Imo exporters generated over $1m from non-oil exports in 2025 – NEPC
The Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC) says exporters in Imo generated a total of 1,244,095 dollars as proceeds from export trade in 2025. The Imo Coordinator of the council, Mr…
Tinubu approves incentives to unlock jobs, FX inflows from Shell’s Bonga Southwest project, others
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the gazetting of targeted, investment-linked incentives to support the proposed Bonga South West deep-offshore oil project by Shell and its partners. The President…
Tinubu approves oil drilling at Tongeji Island, okays Olokola deep seaport in Ogun
Gov. Dapo Abiodun of Ogun says President Bola Tinubu has approved the commencement of commercial oil drilling at Tongeji Island in Ipokia local government area of the state. Abiodun disclosed…
Dengue fever cases rise in Nigeria, Sokoto recorded first death in Nov. 2025
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has reported 29 suspected dengue fever cases in November 2025, including six confirmed cases and one death, with Sokoto State being…
Tinubu approves incentives for Shell’s Bonga South-West project
President Bola Tinubu has approved the gazetting of targeted, investment-linked incentives to support Shell’s proposed Bonga South-West deep-offshore oil project. He directed his Special Adviser on Energy, Mrs. Olu Verheijen,…
Towards a better understanding of diplomatic terms and practice in Nigeria, by Sola Enikanolaiye
Introduction Over time, it has been observed that diplomatic terms and practices are largely misused and misunderstood in Nigeria. There are publications in the media and commentators who,…
Hippos on rampage, destroy 17 farmlands in Gombe community
A bloat of hippos went on rampage, on Tuesday night, invaded and destroyed large farmlands in Hinna Community in Yamaltu/Deba LGA of Gombe State. The affected farmers narrated their ordeal…
