The federal government has officially declared the Victor Attah International Airport in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, as an international airport. The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, made the declaration on Thursday in Abuja during a meeting with…
By James Ogunnaike, Abeokuta Ogun State Government has called for an immediate temporary suspension of lead ingot exportation from the state as part of urgent measures to address concerns over alleged lead poisoning in Ogijo, Sagamu Local Government Area. Commissioner…
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has cautioned against what he described as a “growing and disturbing mischaracterisation” of Nigeria as a country that violates religious freedom, insisting that such claims are false and harmful to national…
The National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA), Nigeria’s environmental regulator, on Thursday ordered the immediate closure of several battery recycling plants in Ogijo, Ogun State, after inspections revealed ongoing practices that put residents and workers at risk of…
The Police Command in Katsina State has dismissed as false the social media reports claiming that bandits and some communities engaged in a hostage-swap arrangement in Safana Local Government Area. The command’s Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Abubakar Aliyu, on…
The Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Dr. Mudashiru Obasa, has urged lawmakers to ensure the 2026 Appropriation Bill truly reflects the needs and priorities of Lagos residents, stressing that public office is meaningful only when it delivers…
Detty December has officially begun. On 26 November, media editors, cultural reporters, influencers and industry insiders gathered in Nomaada Lagos, Victoria Island for an intimate press cocktail hosted by Nigerian Breweries Plc. The event marked the official unveiling of “Legendary…
The Bauchi state government has declared Friday, Nov. 28, a work-free day to honour the revered Islamic scholar, Dahiru Usman-Bauchi, who died on Thursday. This is contained in a statement by Mukhtar Gidado, Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, to…
LAGOS State Ministry of Justice, in partnership with the European Union–funded Rule of Law and Anti-Corruption (RoLAC) programme, has called on residents of the state to embrace restorative justice as part of ongoing efforts to decongest correctional centres and reduce…
The Nigerian Navy on Thursday approved the promotion of 127 senior officers to new ranks. The Director of Naval Information, Aiwuyor Adams-Aliu, made this known in a statement in Abuja. Mr Adams-Aliu, a commodore, said that 15 Commodores were elevated…