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ADC Urge Tinubu To Declare State Of Emergency In Katsina, Zamfara Over Insecurity
The African Democratic Congress has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to declare a state of emergency in Katsina and Zamfara states, following a wave of violent attacks that have reportedly claimed more than 140 lives in the past two months. The party described the killings as proof of Nigeria’s collapsed security architecture and criticised the federal government’s handling of...
PDP NEC Receives Zoning Report Amidst Convention Crisis
The Peoples Democratic Party will today (Monday) receive the report of its zoning committee at the 102nd National Executive Committee meeting, amid deepening tensions over the party’s planned national convention. The zoning committee, chaired by Bayelsa State Governor Douye Diri, with Zamfara Governor Dauda Lawal as vice chairman and Plateau Governor Caleb Mutfwang as secretary, was constituted in July to...
D’Tigers Return From AfroBasket Tournament In Angola
Nigeria’s senior men’s team, D’Tigers, will jet into the country on Monday (today), following their participation at the 31st edition of the FIBA AfroBasket tournament, which took place in Angola from August 12 to 24. The coach, Mohammed Abdulrahman, led side had been eliminated from the tournament last Wednesday after suffering a 91-75 defeat at the hands of regional rivals...
Kemi Badenoch Raises Concern Over Racist Abuse As Conservative Leader
Kemi Badenoch’s weekend revealed her shock at the level of racist abuse she has faced since her election as the first Black woman to lead the Conservative Party, despite previously calling Britain “the best place in the world to be Black”. In an interview with the Sunday Times, Badenoch described a barrage of personal attacks, both online and from a...
”Customs Undeclared Cash At Airports Totals $2.2m” – Report
The Nigeria Customs Service seized $2.209 million in undeclared cash at several airports throughout the region in the period between January and July 2025. The interceptions were made at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos, the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja, and the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport in Kano. An analysis of various reports obtained from the service...
Dangote, Others Adjust Petrol Prices To N823/Litre
Dangote Petroleum Refinery, Aiteo, AA Rano – weekend, adjusted the depot prices of Premium Motor Spirit, PMS, also known as petrol to N823 per litre from N821 per litre as crude oil rises to $67 per barrel from $65 per barrel in the international market. Dangote Petroleum Refinery, Aiteo and Rano had previously sold the product at N821 per litre. Checks...
ABN TV Hails NBC At 33, Commends Role In Promoting Quality Broadcasting
ABN TV has joined voices in celebrating the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) as it marks its 33rd anniversary today, August 24, 2025. https://youtu.be/YEG47Dkxk7c In a goodwill message, the Chief Executive Officer of ABN TV online, Mr. Ifeanyi Okali, lauded the Commission for its pivotal role in promoting professionalism and safeguarding the rights of Nigerians to quality broadcasting. This year’s anniversary, with the...
NBC Marks 33rd Anniversary, DG Reaffirms Commitment To Digital Transition, Quality Broadcasting
The National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) today celebrated its 33rd anniversary with a renewed commitment to professionalism, local content development, and Nigeria’s digital broadcasting transition. https://youtu.be/YEG47Dkxk7c In a statement, the Director-General of NBC, Charles Ebuebu, said the anniversary is not just about numbers but about the values of integrity, service, and professionalism that have sustained the Commission since its establishment. He recalled the...
Adeleke Counters Osun Flyover Criticism With Public Support
Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has reacted to a circulating video showing residents of Osogbo inspecting the Oke Fia flyover, saying it helps counter rumours questioning the quality of the project. The project has been the subject of opposition propaganda, with critics describing its construction as a poor decision and alleging that the bridge was too narrow and of low...
FAAN Urges Nigerians To Report Airport Issues To Right Agency
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria has urged air travellers to check which airport agency and stakeholders are responsible for any issues before reporting such problems. In an advisory graphic by the Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Mrs Obiageli Orah, and posted on the Authority’s social media channels on Sunday, FAAN said knowing the agencies will speed up...
