First Lady Oluremi Tinubu has inaugurated the nationwide rollout of the “Flow with Confidence Menstrual Hygiene packs” a critical health intervention aimed at empowering schoolgirls across the country. Speaking at the launch event in Gombe yesterday, Mrs Tinubu described the initiative as vital for promoting knowledge, dignity, and confidence through improved menstrual hygiene management. She stressed the urgency of the problem, stating, “In today’s modern world, no girl should have…

States in Nigeria’s South-West have heightened border security following intensified attacks by suspected terrorists and bandits in neighbouring Kwara State, prompting fears of a spillover into the region. Security agencies in Oyo, Osun, Ekiti, and Ondo states confirmed on Thursday that coordinated containment measures have been activated to prevent infiltration by bandits fleeing ongoing military operations in Kwara. Top intelligence said that federal security agencies are tracking the movement of…

The Minority Caucus in the House of Representatives has urged the Federal Government to urgently implement political and economic reforms, warning that Nigeria’s development remains stunted without bold structural changes and inclusive governance. In a statement marking Nigeria’s 65th Independence anniversary, Minority Leader Rep. Kingsley Chinda (PDP–Rivers) said the moment calls not just for celebration, but for sober reflection on the nation’s progress and persistent challenges. “We must face the…

The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has charged Nigerian youths and members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) to be growth-oriented and actively participate in the fight against economic and financial crimes. Olukoyede delivered the call on Thursday, while addressing Batch B, Stream 2 corps members at the NYSC orientation camp in Iyana Ipaja, Lagos. He spoke through Babatunde Sulaiman, Head of Public…

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has destroyed substandard, expired, and unwholesome products valued at over N15 billion at the Moniya dumpsite in Ibadan, Oyo State. Speaking at the destruction ceremony, Mojisola Adeyeye, the Director-General of NAFDAC, emphasised that the exercise was crucial to prevent these dangerous items from re-entering the Nigerian supply chain and posing a risk to the health of the public. Represented…

The European Union Election Observation Mission (EU EOM) on Thursday said the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is making significant improvements in its operations following the 2023 general elections. EU EOM visited the Commission’s headquarters in Abuja on a follow-up assessment. The delegation, led by Chief Observer and Member of the European Parliament, Barry Andrews, met with INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, to review the implementation of recommendations from the…

The Lagos State Government has refuted claims that the ongoing demolition of buildings at the International Trade Fair Complex in Ojo is targeted at any specific ethnic group. Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Olumide Oluyinka, insisted that the exercise is based purely on technical and legal grounds. Oluyinka dismissed allegations of ethnic victimisation during an appearance on Channels Television’s “The Morning Brief” on Thursday. READ ALSO: Tinubu unveils renovated…

The Nigerian Government, through the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), has slammed the Republic of India over the alleged maltreatment of some Nigerian girls in the Asian nation. The commission said it is saddened by reports alleging the rape, assault, and forced administration of unknown substances on Nigerian girls held in deportation camps in New Delhi, India. READ ALSO: Nigerians in diaspora remitted over $90bn in 5 years – NiDCOM In…

Vice President Kashim Shettima has returned to Abuja following the successful conclusion of a week-long diplomatic mission. The mission included him representing President Bola Tinubu at the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA80) in New York and conducting strategic engagements in Germany. READ ALSO: Shettima assures Nigerians in diaspora of robust engagement, economic progress Stanley Nkwocha, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Communications (Office of…

Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has dismissed all commissioners and other public office holders in his administration with immediate effect, following a recent Supreme Court judgment that reasserted his executive authority after months of constitutional uncertainty. The announcement was made in a statement released Wednesday evening by the governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Nelson Chukwudi, in Port Harcourt. It came shortly after a valedictory session held at the Government House as…

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has called on the Federal Government to ensure that the touted successes of ongoing economic reforms are meaningfully reflected in the lives of ordinary Nigerians. The association stressed that true national progress must go beyond favourable statistics to touch the daily realities of citizens. CAN’s position came in response to President Bola Tinubu’s Independence Day address, in which he highlighted signs of economic recovery.…

The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, has pledged to intervene in the ongoing travails of Yoruba nation agitator, Chief Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, particularly concerning the Federal Government’s actions against him, including the freezing of his bank accounts. Igboho, accompanied by a group of supporters, paid a visit to the monarch at his Bodija residence in Ibadan on Monday. The meeting, which lasted approximately 40 minutes,…