The Oyo State Government has intensified its clampdown on unauthorised private estate developers, launching a fresh enforcement operation to curb illegal land development across the state. The enforcement exercise, led by the Ministry of Lands, Housing and Urban Development, took place along the Akinyele–Iseyin axis following rising cases of unapproved site clearing and construction activities by developers. Commissioner for Lands, Housing and Urban Development, Williams Akin

Kebbi State is reeling from the violent raid on a boarding school in Danko/Wasagu Local Government Area, which left the vice principal dead and dozens of students abducted. In a show of solidarity, the Vice President visited the state on Wednesday, conveying the President’s deep concern and offering condolences to the affected families. Addressing the grief-stricken community, the Vice President emphasized that the tragedy transcends politics and regional divisions, calling f

Vice President Kashim Shettima on Wednesday travelled to Kebbi State to address the fallout from the abduction of students from Government Girls Secondary School, Maga. His visit follows President Bola Tinubu’s directive for urgent federal action after the shocking attack. Gunmen had stormed the school in the early hours of Monday, seizing at least 25 schoolgirls and killing the vice principal. The assault triggered nationwide outrage and fears over the resurgence of school-t

The Federal Government has launched an emergency call centre and ambulance system in Cross River State to provide prompt and efficient medical services for residents during flooding, fire outbreaks, road accidents, and other emergencies. The flag-off ceremony took place on Tuesday at the General Hospital in Calabar, the state capital, with Dr. Doubra Emuren, Programmes Manager of the National Emergency Medical Service and Ambulance System, representing the Coordinating Minist

A United States senator has strongly condemned Nigeria over the recent abduction of schoolgirls in Kebbi State, warning that the country will be held accountable for its continued failure to protect vulnerable students. The lawmaker, Senator Jim Risch, criticised Nigeria’s security record, stressing that school children especially girls have remained targets of violent attacks despite years of killings, kidnappings, and insecurity across the country. Risch, in a statement po

Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has denounced the deadly assault on Eruku community, directing security agencies to launch an immediate reinforcement to counter the rising wave of attacks in the area. He described the incident as a disturbing escalation that demands urgent and coordinated action. The attack, carried out during a worship session at the Christ Apostolic Church, resulted in multiple fatalities and several abductions. The violence has sent shockwaves

President Bola Tinubu has cancelled his scheduled trips to South Africa and Angola as Nigeria grapples with two disturbing security incidents, the kidnapping of schoolgirls in Kebbi State and a violent attack on worshippers in Eruku, Kwara State. Tinubu had been set to depart Abuja for the G20 Summit in Johannesburg before proceeding to Luanda for a continental meeting. However, the President aborted the journey following urgent security alerts indicating the need for immedia

The First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, was on Tuesday decorated as the Grand Matron of the Road Safety Special Marshals in recognition of her contributions to road safety advocacy in Nigeria. The honorary title was conferred on her by the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) during a ceremony in Abuja led by Corps Marshal Shehu Mohammed, highlighting her influence and commitment to public safety initiatives. Senator Tinubu expressed gratitude for the honour and urged greater ado

Vice President Kashim Shettima has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to strengthening support for local production across Nigeria’s economic sectors. Speaking in Abuja at the Made-in-Naija Trade Exhibition organised by the House of Representatives Committee on Commerce, Shettima said Nigeria’s economic identity and global relevance must be defined by what the nation creates. He emphasised that Nigeria’s future rests on the creativity, enterprise, and ingenuity of

The House of Representatives will convene a nationwide debate on Nigeria’s worsening security challenges as violent incidents continue to spread across the country. Speaker Tajudeen Abbas announced the decision during Tuesday’s plenary, stressing that the gravity of insecurity demanded a unified institutional response. The announcement followed an attempt by Minority Leader Kingsley Chinda to move a motion on the recent abduction of schoolgirls in Kebbi State and the killing

Global music star Nicki Minaj has again drawn international attention to the alleged Christian genocide in Nigeria, following her earlier remarks at a United Nations event hosted by U.S. Ambassador Mike Waltz. This follow-up reaction comes as her initial speech continues to generate widespread discussion among advocacy groups, religious organisations, and policymakers monitoring violence in parts of Nigeria. Minaj, who has used her social platforms to highlight attacks on Chr

The First Lady, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, has called on Nigerians to ensure adequate protection for all children against sexual exploitation and abuse. She made the call in Abuja on Tuesday to mark the World Day for the Prevention of and Healing from Child Sexual Exploitation and Sexual Abuse 2025. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the theme for this year’s commemoration is “Strengthening the Protection of Children Against Sexual Exploitation and Sexual Abuse Through Evidenc

Nigeria has taken delivery of two historic Benin Bronzes recently returned from the United States, marking another major step in the country’s longstanding campaign to reclaim cultural treasures removed during colonial-era expeditions. The artifacts, a bronze relief plaque and a sculpted commemorative head, were formally handed over to the Federal Government in Abuja on Monday. The pieces, originally taken during the 1897 British invasion of the Benin Kingdom, had been in the

President Bola Tinubu says ongoing economic reforms are aimed at equipping Nigerian youths with globally competitive skills and securing a stronger economic future for the country. He made this known while receiving the Duke of Edinburgh, Prince Edward, at the State House in Abuja, where he stressed that young people remain central to Nigeria’s long-term development agenda. Tinubu said Nigeria’s engagement at the forthcoming G-20 summit reflects its commitment to youth-focuse

President Bola Tinubu has restated Nigeria’s commitment to strengthening intra-African trade, stressing that AfCFTA’s success depends on practical outcomes such as faster border processing, reliable local-currency settlements, and smoother movement of goods across the continent. He said this at the opening of the Customs Pact Partnership for African Cooperation in Trade (C-PACT) in Abuja, represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima. The gathering brought together customs le

The federal government has opened the application portal for the Students’ Venture Capital Grant (S-VCG), aimed at turning student ideas into high-impact ventures. Minister of Education Tunji Alausa said the initiative is a key part of the Renewed Hope Agenda to develop a new generation of Nigerian innovation entrepreneurs. “The president challenged us to look for the next moonshot within our tertiary institutions,” Alausa said. “We are scouting for future Nigerian unicorns w

President Bola Tinubu has taken steps to restore peace in Plateau State by deploying Senior Special Assistant on Community Engagement for the North Central Zone, Abiodun Essiet. Her mission focused on promoting ethnic reconciliation and coexistence. During her two-day visit, Essiet engaged key local stakeholders, including Christian clerics and Fulani Miyetti Allah leaders. The visit culminated in a town hall in Jos, with delegates from all 17 local government areas, traditio

The United States House Subcommittee on Africa is set to hold an open hearing on November 20, 2025, to review President Donald Trump’s redesignation of Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern, a move that could trigger sanctions against Nigerian officials implicated in religious persecution. The hearing, chaired by Representative Chris Smith, will feature senior US State Department officials and Nigerian religious leaders, with discussions focusing on the scope of religiou

American rap star Onika Maraj-Petty, popularly known as Nicki Minaj, is scheduled to speak at a United Nations event in New York on Tuesday, where she is expected to spotlight rising concerns over alleged attacks targeting Christian communities in Nigeria. Minaj will join senior U.S. officials, including the country’s ambassador to the UN, Michael Waltz, at the high-level session convened to examine global religious persecution. The event has drawn attention due to Minaj’s in

The Chairman of the Board of Directors for the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Dr. Umar Abdullahi Ganduje, has called on security operatives and other stakeholders at Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos, to provide efficient service to travelers and uphold integrity to improve the country’s image. Ganduje made the call during a facility tour of the airport, emphasizing the need for effective coordination among stakeholders to ensure smooth opera