The Nigeria Police Force, led by IGP Kayode Egbetokun, will enforce mandatory third-party vehicle insurance starting February 1, urging compliance to avoid fines or imprisonment. The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has announced that the Nigeria Police Force will commence strict enforcement of the third-party vehicle insurance policy starting February 1. This development was […]
The Nigerian Federal Government has finalized an agreement with the U.S. Government to repatriate approximately $52.88 million in forfeited corruption proceeds back to Nigeria. Kimiebi Ebienfa, Acting Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, announced this development in a statement released in Abuja. The official agreement was signed by Nigeria’s Attorney-General and Minister of Justice, […]
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The Nigerian national grid collapsed for the first time in 2025, causing a widespread blackout across the country. Learn about the power outage, TCN’s response, and restoration efforts. The Nigerian national power grid has experienced its first collapse of 2025, resulting in a nationwide blackout affecting both households and industries. This incident occurred within the […]
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Two men have died after falling into a diesel reservoir in Lagos. LASEMA confirmed the accident, emphasizing the need for improved safety measures. Two men tragically lost their lives after falling into a diesel reservoir in the Oregun area of Lagos State. The Permanent Secretary of the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, […]
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Nigeria Congratulates Lebanon’s Newly Elected President, Joseph Aoun The Federal Government of Nigeria has extended its congratulations to Lebanon’s newly elected President, Joseph Aoun, after his significant victory in the Lebanese parliament. Aoun secured 99 votes in the 128-member parliament, successfully ending a leadership void that had left Lebanon without a president since October 2022. […]
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The Joint National Assembly Committee on Solid Minerals has firmly rejected the proposed N9 billion capital allocation for the mining sector in the 2025 budget. Lawmakers argue that the figure is grossly inadequate to transform solid minerals into a pillar of economic diversification. During the budget defense on Friday, the Chairman of the Joint Senate […]
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A devastating fire broke out in the Surulere area of Lagos, destroying several makeshift shanty structures. The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) confirmed the incident, emphasizing that no lives were lost. Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, the Permanent Secretary of LASEMA, revealed in a public statement that the fire occurred early Saturday morning. Emergency calls were received […]
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Prominent social commentator Reno Omokri has criticized former Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate Peter Obi for focusing his remarks about insecurity on the North and Southwest while seemingly ignoring the Southeast. In a recent post on his official X account, Omokri highlighted that the Southeast recorded the highest kidnapping incidents for ransom in 2024, yet […]
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Former Vice President and 2023 Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, has congratulated Senator John Azuta-Mbata on his election as the new President-General of the Igbo socio-cultural group, Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide. Azuta-Mbata, a former Senator representing Rivers East from 1999 to 2007 under the PDP, emerged as the 13th President-General of […]
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The United States Department of Justice (DOJ) has announced plans to return approximately $52.88 million in confiscated corruption proceeds to Nigeria. These funds were linked to a high-profile corruption case involving former Nigerian Petroleum Minister Diezani Alison-Madueke and her associates. Out of the total amount, $50 million will be directed towards the Distributed Access Through […]
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Massive Food Supply Boost as Nigeria Imports Rice Under Duty-Free Policy Nigeria has received a significant shipment of brown rice aimed at reducing soaring food costs affecting consumers. A 32,000-ton consignment, the first of its kind in a decade, recently arrived in Lagos. This delivery, facilitated by logistics company DUCAT, originated from Thailand and was […]
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A serious accident on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway left 11 injured after a Mazda bus, Mack truck, and Toyota Hiace collided. Learn more about the incident. A serious road accident on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, specifically around the Interchange section, left 11 individuals injured on Saturday. The Ogun State Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Agency (TRACE) confirmed the […]
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Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State has dismissed a circulating list of commissioner nominees and other appointees as fake, emphasizing that those included have already disqualified themselves from consideration. He revealed plans to submit the official list of new commissioners to the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly next week for approval, as part […]
