Former Vice President and African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has donated N20 million to the families of 37 artisanal miners who died in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Minna, Niger State. Atiku made the donation during a visit to Minna, where he also paid a…
The Minister of Works, David Umahi, has directed that pictures of President Bola Tinubu be displayed on the First Niger Bridge after the completion of ongoing rehabilitation works. Umahi gave the directive on Wednesday during an inspection of the rehabilitation of the bridge, which links Onitsha in Anambra State with Asaba in Delta State. The…
The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has dismissed viral claims alleging that Nigeria’s National Identification Number (NIN) database has been breached or compromised. NIMC described the reports circulating on social media as false and unfounded, urging Nigerians to disregard the information. In a statement issued by its Head of Corporate Communications, Kayode Adegoke, and shared…
ADO-EKITI — At the heart of Ekiti State lies Ado-Ekiti, a city where centuries-old traditions meet the realities of a growing modern capital. From the early morning activities of traders and transporters to the movement of civil servants, students, artisans and entrepreneurs, the city begins each day with a rhythm that reflects its importance as…
Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji, on Wednesday held a town hall meeting with stakeholders and residents of the Ekiti North Senatorial District at Ifaki-Ekiti as part of consultations ahead of the preparation of the 2027 state budget. The meeting brought together representatives, community leaders and other stakeholders from various local government areas in the…
The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has urged pastors, imams and other religious leaders to use their platforms to preach against corruption and promote integrity in society. Olukoyede made the call while emphasising the important role of religious institutions in shaping the values and behaviour of Nigerians. He urged…
United States President Donald Trump has invited Russian President Vladimir Putin to attend the upcoming G20 summit scheduled to take place in Miami, Florida. The invitation was confirmed by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who disclosed that Trump had extended the invitation to his Russian counterpart. The development comes amid continued diplomatic engagement between…
A young Nigerian man has reportedly confessed to stealing N1.4 million from his sick mother’s bank account and using the money to fund his gambling activities. In a video circulating widely on social media, the man admitted that he took the money from his mother’s account without her consent and subsequently used it for betting….
Staff of Nigeria’s Federal Unity Colleges have suspended their ongoing strike over the proposed concession of King’s College, Lagos. The development followed a meeting involving the leadership of the Trade Union Congress (TUC), the Association of Senior Civil Servants of Nigeria (ASCSN) and zonal coordinators of the Unity Schools. The colleges were originally scheduled to…
The Code of Conduct Bureau has disclosed that it has investigated and verified the assets declared by more than 20 ministers and 30 permanent secretaries as part of efforts to strengthen accountability among public officers. The Chairman of the CCB, Abdullahi Bello, made this known on Wednesday in Abuja at an anti-corruption and asset-tracing stakeholders’…
