The Lagos State Government (LASG) has encouraged farmers across the state to adopt agricultural insurance as an essential risk management tool to ensure the long-term sustainability of their farms. The appeal was made by the Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Systems, Abisola Olusanya, during a two-day capacity-building workshop. The training, organised by the Lagos State Agricultural Development Authority (LSADA) for selected farmers under the National Programme for Food Security (NPFS),…

Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has approved the appointment of Hon. Benibo Anabraba as the new Secretary to the State Government (SSG). This was confirmed in a statement released on Monday by Dr. Honour Sirawoo, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Information and Communications. Anabraba is set to be officially sworn in today, Monday, 13 October 2025, at 4:00 p.m. at the State Executive Council Chambers, Government House, Port Harcourt. The…

Renowned Nigerian evangelist and spiritual leader, Rev. Dr. Uma Ukpai of the Uma Ukpai Evangelistic Association, has died at the age of 80. His family confirmed his passing on Monday, stating he died on 6 October 2025. Describing his death as a “glorious transition” from a life of devoted service to eternal rest, the family honoured Ukpai’s six decades of ministry marked by evangelism, dynamic teaching, and prophetic demonstrations of…

The Federal Government has ordered an immediate clampdown on marketers hoarding Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), commonly known as cooking gas, or exploiting consumers through inflated prices. The directive was issued on Monday by the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), Ekperikpe Ekpo, through a statement signed by his spokesperson, Louis Ibah. This development follows growing public outcry over a sharp increase in cooking gas prices across the country. In…

Prominent Nigerians have paid glowing tributes to Seyi Tinubu, son of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, as he marked his 40th birthday on Sunday, with messages hailing his entrepreneurial spirit, philanthropy, and quiet impact on youth and community development across the country. President Tinubu led the tributes with a heartfelt personal message addressed to his son, reflecting on Seyi’s growth, values, and contributions to society. The President described Seyi as “focused,…

As part of efforts to inspire moral renewal among Nigerian youths, one million copies of the Holy Bible are set to be distributed across the country in honour of Barrister Seyi Tinubu, son of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, who recently turned 40. The initiative was unveiled on Sunday during a thanksgiving service held at the National Christian Centre, Abuja, and coordinated by Hon. Belusochukwu Enwere, National Chairman of the Youth…

The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has issued a stern warning to domestic airlines to desist from informing passengers that ticket refunds take up to four weeks, insisting that such claims violate existing aviation regulations. In a statement released on Monday via X (formerly Twitter), the NCAA’s Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Michael Achimugu, reiterated that the official refund timeline is 14 days, as stipulated in Part 19…

A non-commissioned officer in the Nigerian Army, Lance Corporal Femi Akinleye, has reportedly killed his wife and later shot himself dead over the allegation that his wife was unfaithful to him. The sad incident took place at the Wawa Cantonment of the Nigerian Army in Niger State. Akinleye, who was on duty, reportedly took permission from his superior officer to go home and attend to some personal issues without dropping…

The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, has declared that the Federal Government’s (FG) comprehensive reforms in the solid minerals sector will not be derailed by threats or blackmail. Speaking at a media briefing over the weekend ahead of the 10th Nigeria Mining Week, he confirmed tripling his personal security following direct threats to his life. The minister noted that the reforms are already yielding significant results, pointing to…

It was a day of joy, pride, and patriotism as Nigerians across the United Kingdom, especially those from the North West of England, gathered at the Nigeria House in Manchester on Saturday, October 11, 2025, to celebrate the nation’s 65th Independence Anniversary. The colourful event, themed “Relax, Tinubu is Fixing Nigeria,” was organised by the Nigerian Community in Greater Manchester under the leadership of Alhaji Kumoye. The ceremony brought together Nigerians…

A heated political exchange has erupted between Benue State Governor, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, and his predecessor, Chief Samuel Ortom, following the State House of Assembly’s recent approval of a ₦100 billion loan. The loan, sanctioned during an emergency plenary session last Friday, is earmarked for a wide range of infrastructural projects across the state. Governor Alia stated that the funds would support the renovation of all 23 general hospitals,…

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has expressed grave concern over what he described as a growing sense of hopelessness among young Nigerians, particularly in light of economic hardship, electoral fraud, and persistent governance failures. In a statement posted on his official Facebook page, Atiku lamented the increasing disillusionment of the country’s youth and urged them not to disengage from the democratic process. He emphasised that meaningful change cannot occur through…