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FG Pays Tribute To Victims Of Niger Tanker Explosion
The federal government has sent its condolences to the Niger government and people in the wake of the gasoline tanker explosion that occurred at Dikko Junction in Gurara Local Government Area on Saturday. Prof. Nantewe Yilwatda, the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, described the incident in a statement released on Sunday as tragic, noting that it claimed many...
Target Terrorist Strongholds To End Insecurity, CCT Chairman Urges Military
Dr. Mainasara Umar Kogo, the chairman of the Code of Conduct Tribunal, has demanded bold military action against terrorists and bandits in Nigeria, including the bombardment of nine northern forests. Speaking at the 2025 Sir Ahmadu Bello National Annual Memorial Conference held at Arewa House in Kaduna on Saturday, Kogo emphasised the need for decisive action to tackle terrorism and...
NDLEA Alerts On Rising Dangerous Drug Trends In Lagos, Kano [PHOTOS]
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has sounded the alarm after recent drug busts in Lagos and Kano revealed the disturbing rise in youth abuse of hazardous substances, often disguised under alarming street names. Femi Babafemi, the agency's Director of Media and Advocacy, posted a video on X (formerly Twitter) on Sunday showing the confiscated drugs, which included new...
Tanker Explosion: Niger Govt Bans Heavy-Duty Trucks From One-Way Route
Following a devastating tanker explosion on Saturday that claimed the lives of over 70 people, Niger State Governor Umaru Bago has ordered heavy-duty trucks to stop using the one-way route through Dikko Bridge. The explosion, which occurred at Dikko Junction in Suleja Local Government Area, claimed the lives of individuals attempting to scoop fuel from the overturned tanker. During a visit...
Niger Fuel Tanker Blast Claims 86 Lives, 55 Injured
86 people have been killed in the gasoline tanker explosion that occurred at Dikko Junction, Niger State, on Saturday. Fifty-five others were injured and transported to the hospital. As of Saturday, the death toll was reported as 70, with 50 injured. However, more corpses have since been recovered, and all have been given a mass burial in Dikko, Niger State. The Director-General...
Kemi Badenoch: I Don’t Want Britain To Mirror Nigeria’s Government Failures
The leader of the UK's Conservative Party, Kemi Badenoch, has raised concerns about the possible effects of inefficient governance in the country by comparing it to Nigeria. Badenoch made the remarks during her first speech of the year on Thursday at an event hosted by Onward, a British think tank focused on economic and social research. Speaking on the importance of...
LG Poll: We Have Lost Confidence In Electoral Process — Ondo Residents
Some Okitipupa residents in Ondo State's Okitipupa Local Government Area have blamed the lack of enthusiasm for Saturday's local government election for the lack of trust in the electoral process. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that many residents did not come out to cast their votes at the polling centres across the state. NAN observed some residents going about...
Ondo LG Election Under Heavy Security As Voting Begins
The local government elections in Ondo State on Saturday were marked by a strong security presence across the region. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that both the Nigeria Police and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) were stationed at polling units and key locations throughout the state. By 7:00 a.m., security personnel were visible at critical points...
Brazil Announces Nigeria’s Entry Into BRICS Partnership
Brazil has officially confirmed Nigeria’s admission as a partner country in the BRICS alliance. The Brazilian Ministry of Foreign Affairs made the announcement in a statement issued on Friday. With this new development, Nigeria becomes the ninth partner country of BRICS, joining Belarus, Bolivia, Cuba, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, Thailand, Uganda, and Uzbekistan. The statement from Brazil reads: “The Brazilian government welcomes Nigeria’s decision...
Southeast Leaders Must Unite To Free Nnamdi Kanu Now – American Igbo Veterans
The American Veterans of Igbo Descent (AVID) has called on Southeast governors in Nigeria to take decisive action to secure the release of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). In a statement jointly signed by AVID President, Chief Dr. Sylvester Onyia, and Secretary, Dr. Godson Obiagwu, the group expressed disappointment over the governors' perceived...
