Enikanolaiye Urges Private Sector Partnership to Boost Industry
By Zainab Bakare The Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Sola Enikanolaiye, has called for stronger government-private sector partnerships to transform Nigeria from a trading nation into a value-chain economy that creates jobs and boosts local production. Enikanolaiye made the call during a high-level panel at the 32nd Nigerian Economic Summit (NES #32), themed […]
Ooni of Ife Mourns Afenifere Leader Pa Fasoranti
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, has mourned the death of Afenifere leader Pa Reuben Fasoranti, who died at the age of 100. The monarch described his death as a profound loss to the Yoruba people and Nigeria, citing his contributions to public service, democratic governance and the preservation of Yoruba […]
Oba of Benin Honours Remi Tinubu With Ikele Coral Beads
By Zainab Bakare The Oba of Benin, Ewuare II, has decorated Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, with the prestigious Benin traditional coral beads known as Ikele. The First Lady received the honour during a courtesy visit to the palace in Benin City, Edo State, on Thursday, October 15, 2026. According to a statement from the […]
Private Jet Loses Door Mid-Air, Lands Safely in Abuja
By Zainab Bakare A private jet operated by Triton Aviation has made an emergency landing at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, after losing a door mid-air shortly after take-off. The CL60 aircraft, with registration number T7-SEI, was heading to the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, on Thursday when the crew declared a Mayday emergency […]
Women Link Financial Hardship to Sexual Health Risks
By Julian Osamoto Financial hardship and marital conflicts are among the concerns raised by women in Kaida Tsoho community over their health, family stability and economic well-being. The concerns emerged during a three-day women’s peer education training organised by the Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD), with support from ActionAid Nigeria. Speaking during the […]
Oyebanji Sacks Ekiti Agency DGs, Technical Advisers
By Mardiyyah Abubakar Ekiti State Governor Biodun Oyebanji has sacked all Directors-General (DGs) of government agencies and Technical Advisers ahead of his second-term inauguration. The governor ordered the affected officials to hand over their responsibilities immediately and submit their handover notes to the Office of the Secretary to the State Government. Oyebode disclosed this in […]
Benue Assures Persons With Disabilities of Support
By Zainab Bakare The Benue State Government has assured persons with disabilities of continued support and access to opportunities to participate in community development. The Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Welfare, Theresa Ikwue, gave the assurance at a one-day multi-stakeholders dialogue on disability-inclusive participation in climate governance, negotiation and decision-making in Makurdi. Ikwue, represented […]
Ex-Kogi Gov Ibrahim Idris Dies at 77
By Mardiyyah Abubakar Former Kogi State Governor, Ibrahim Idris, has died at the age of 77. Idris, who governed the state from 2003 to 2012, reportedly died in the United Kingdom on Sunday. Following his death, Kogi State Governor Usman Ododo declared a three-day mourning period in his honour and directed that the Nigerian and […]
Survivors recount panic as 37 miners die in NSCDC custody
By Zainab Bakare Survivors of the incident in which 37 suspected illegal gold miners died in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) have recounted how they struggled to breathe inside an overcrowded cell. One survivor said 17 people were initially locked inside a small room before more detainees were brought […]
Niger Gov says 67 Miners detailed, 37 Died
By Zainab Bakare Niger State Governor, Mohammed Bago, has disclosed that 67 artisanal and suspected illegal miners were detained in a Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, cell before 37 of them died in custody. The miners were arrested during NSCDC operations in the M.I. Wushishi and Lukoto areas of Niger State on September […]