President Bola Tinubu has rewarded Nigeria’s senior women’s national football team, the Super Falcons, along with team officials, with national honours, financial gifts, and housing for their triumphant performance at the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco. At a presidential reception in Abuja, Tinubu conferred the title of Officer of the Order of the Niger (OON) on all team members. He also approved a three-bedroom apartment for…

By Alade Adisa  Medical doctors in the country under the aegis of the Nigerian Medical Association, NMA, have issued a 21-day notice of total and indefinite strike over alleged failure by the federal government to address their demands. The decision to embark on the strike was taken at the Emergency Delegates Meeting, EDM, held in Abuja on the 26th July, 2025. READ ALSO: NMA threatens nationwide strike as July 23 deadline…

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), the main opposition in Kwara State, has expressed strong opposition to Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq’s alleged plans to construct a new Government House Secretariat in Ilorin, the state capital. In a statement issued on Monday, Olusegun Olusola Adewara, the state Publicity Secretary of the PDP, described the proposed project as “illogical” and “a glaring example of misplaced priority,” accusing the administration of attempting to divert state…

The Senior Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Print Media, Abdulaziz Abdulaziz, has reaffirmed that the Federal Government’s ongoing road infrastructure projects are being implemented based on their economic importance rather than regional considerations. Speaking on The Morning Brief, a programme aired on Channels Television on Monday, Mr Abdulaziz responded to recent criticisms made by Rabiu Kwankwaso, presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) in the 2023…

The Federal Government (FG) has announced that the window of opportunity for foreign nationals with expired visas or immigration documents to regularise their stay in Nigeria will close on 30 September. This move is part of the Expired Visa Initiative (Amnesty), introduced jointly by the Ministry of Interior and the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) to improve compliance with the country’s updated visa framework and bolster immigration management. The amnesty, which…

President Bola Tinubu has expressed his delight at the Super Falcons’ spectacular victory at the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), stating that he eagerly looks forward to receiving the trophy in Abuja. In a post-match video call with team captain Rasheedat Ajibade, her teammates, and Nigerian officials, President Tinubu congratulated the team on securing a record 10th continental title and lifting the nation’s spirits. A statement released by…

Electricity consumers in Lagos have been notified of expected daily disruptions in power supply as the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) begins a major maintenance project on the Omotosho–Ikeja West 330kV transmission line. The TCN, in a public statement, announced that the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) and the National Independent System Operator (NISO) have both approved the infrastructure upgrade, describing it as critical for enhancing grid performance. According to…

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Sunday officially inaugurated the newly elected Chairmen and Vice Chairmen across the state’s 20 Local Government Areas (LGAs) and 37 Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs).

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a Chinese national, Liang Tak You, at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos, with 26.10kg of Loud, a synthetic cannabis strain.

As Nigeria prepares for another constitutional amendment cycle, one of the most hotly debated issues resurfacing is the demand for the creation of new states. From the creeks of the Niger Delta to the rugged terrains of the North-East, various ethnic and regional groups are intensifying their calls to redraw Nigeria’s federal structure. The House of Representatives Committee on Constitution Review, led by Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu, has received a…

A tragic boat accident in Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger State yesterday is feared to have resulted in numerous fatalities. The Niger State Emergency Management Agency (NSEMA) confirmed the incident on Sunday, indicating that rescue operations are ongoing amidst uncertainty about the exact number of victims. According to a statement from Ibrahim Hussaini, NSEMA’s Director of Information and Special Duties, the vessel was transporting an unspecified number of passengers…

Vice President Kashim Shettima has departed Abuja for Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia, to represent Nigeria at the second United Nations Food Systems Summit, taking place from July 27 to 29, 2025. During the high-level international gathering, Shettima is slated to participate in discussions focused on transforming the global coffee value chain and engage in various roundtables and meetings. READ ALSO: Shettima: Deforestation threatens Nigeria’s economy, global trade access These…