President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called on West African leaders to uphold and pass on the vision of the founding fathers of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) as the regional bloc marks its 50th anniversary.In a keynote address on Wednesday at Eko Hotels and Suites in Lagos,
Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Olatunji Alausa has described the donation of the Model College, Onijaganjagan, as the temporary take-off site for the newly established Federal University of Health Sciences, Abeokuta by Governor Dapo Abiodun as a timely and strategic intervention that will eliminate infrastructural delays and fast-track the launch
First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has called for collective action to end bullying among children nationwide.Her message is contained in a statement released in Abuja on Tuesday, to mark the Children’s Day 2025, with the theme: “Stand Up: Building a Bullying-Free Generation.”Senator Tinubu emphasized the importance of providing children with
.Raises alarm over insecurity The Pan Yoruba Socio-Political Group, Afenifere, has appointed the former Secretary to the Government of the Federation SGF and the Olu of ilu- Abo in Akure North local government area of Ondo state, Oba Olu Falae, as the chairman of the National Executive Committee of the
The Federal Government, on Tuesday, disclosed that looted funds totalling $ 967.5 billion and N277 billion have been recovered in cash and assets.The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, said the recovery was made in 2024 alone.He said while the Economic and Financial Crimes
The Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, has restated its commitment to prioritising the well-being of children in the Niger Delta region, focusing on social bonding and inclusion.The NDDC Managing Director, Dr Samuel Ogbuku, stated this during the commemoration of the International Children’s Day at the NDDC Event Centre in Port
Three members of Deeper Christian Life Ministry in Akure North local government area of Ondo State have been reportedly kidnapped.According to a message sent to the church’s WhatsApp platform, the victims were kidnapped on Monday while returning from a Bible study session at Kasemola area inside Ogbese axis of the
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) and the Home Office International Operations (HOIO) of the United Kingdom have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that will enhance the fight against transnational organized crime, particularly the trafficking of illicit drugs and other prohibited commodities between Nigeria and the UK. Speaking
The Federal Capital Territory(FCT), police command has confirmed an explosion along the ever busy Mararaba-Nyanya bypass.FCT Police command Public Relations Officer, Josephine Adeh, said the explosion which occurred at about 2:50pm, Monday, was swiftly responded to by officers of the Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Unit, who were immediately deployed to
The Federal Road Safety Corps on Monday confirmed that no fewer than 19 persons died and eight others were injured in an auto crash which occurred on Sunday along the Lokoja-Obajana Road. The state Sector Commander of the corps, Mr Kumar Tsukwam, confirmed this to newsmen in Lokoja, the state