A new crude oil spill has been recorded in Ikata community, Ahoada East Local Government Area (LGA) of Rivers State, sparking renewed concerns over environmental degradation in the Niger Delta. The Youths and Environmental Advocacy Centre (YEAC-Nigeria) confirmed the incident on the 14-inch Okordia–Rumuekpe pipeline operated by Renaissance Africa Energy Ltd. According to the organisation, the spill was first observed on Friday, 22 August, and promptly reported through community monitors…

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has restated its commitment to upholding transparency and accountability as central to its ongoing modernisation drive.

The Lagos State Cultural Mission has received a boost with new international partnerships from the Chinese and Indian diplomatic missions in Lagos. This comes after a recent meeting between the Special Adviser to the state governor on Tourism, Arts and Culture, Idris Aregbe, and the Consuls General of China and India. The initiative, led by Aregbe, aims to foster global collaboration and promote the state’s rich cultural heritage. READ ALSO: Lagos…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has revealed that over 505,906 Nigerians have successfully completed their online pre-registration for the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) within just five days of the exercise’s resumption. This was disclosed by the INEC Chairman, Professor Mahmood Yakubu, at the official launch of nationwide sensitisation activities for the CVR held in Abuja. Represented by National Commissioner, Mrs May Agbamuche-Mbu, Yakubu hailed the strong turnout as evidence…

Abeokuta, Nigeria – Former Nigerian President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, has voiced grave concerns over the current state of the nation’s judiciary, warning that the courts have become plagued by corruption and now function more as “courts of corruption” rather than custodians of justice. The elder statesman made these remarks in his newly released book titled Nigeria: Past and Future, published by the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library. Obasanjo, a two-time leader…

The Federal Government, FG, has condemned the recent killing of worshippers in Malumfashi Local Government Area of Katsina State, vowing to find and prosecute those responsible for the “callous and barbaric attack.” According to a statement from the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, security forces are actively pursuing the perpetrators. READ ALSO: FG demands retraction of ‘terrorist’ label by Canadian Court He assured the public that the criminals…

By Ismaeel Aleem President Bola Tinubu has appointed a new Director-General and executive directors for the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) to revitalise the agency and enhance its service delivery. The new appointees are Rotimi Pedro (South-West) as Director-General, Karimah Bello (North-West) as Executive Director of Marketing, Stella Din Jacob (North-Central) as Executive Director of News, and Sophia Essahmed (North-East) as Managing Director of NTA Enterprises Limited. Tinubu tasked the new…

In a move aimed at strengthening diplomatic ties and addressing its own demographic challenges, the Japanese government has named the city of Kisarazu as a designated “hometown” for Nigerians. This initiative, announced during the 9th Tokyo International Conference for African Development (TICAD9), is designed to attract talented young Nigerians to live and work in the country. The new partnership will create a special visa category for highly skilled, innovative, and…

A fresh controversy has erupted between two of Yorubaland’s most prominent traditional rulers, the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Owoade, and the Ooni of Ife, Oba Enitan Ogunwusi, over the conferment of the chieftaincy title Okanlomo of Yorubaland on businessman Dotun Sanusi. During the unveiling of the 2geda media platform in Ibadan last weekend, the Ooni conferred the title on Sanusi. In response, the Alaafin issued a 48-hour ultimatum demanding…

The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa, has attributed the recent upsurge in killings and insecurity across Nigeria to political manoeuvrings ahead of the 2027 general elections. Speaking during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Thursday, Gen. Musa warned that some political actors may be deliberately stoking unrest to discredit the government’s security efforts. “In 2024, we recorded the lowest number of deaths. How come this…

President Bola Tinubu has urged Nigerians living in the diaspora to actively participate in the country’s development, encouraging them not to stay away from home. During an interactive session with selected Nigerian professionals and entrepreneurs in Yokohama, Japan, on the sidelines of the Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD9), the president emphasised that Nigeria is on a path of renewed growth. The meeting provided an opportunity for Tinubu to…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has reiterated that the official age for voter registration remains 18 years, in line with provisions of the Electoral Act. This clarification was provided by the INEC Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) for Yobe State, Alhaji Ibrahim Abdullahi, during an advocacy visit to the Emir of Bade, Alhaji Abubakar Umar-Suleiman, in Gashua on Thursday. The REC’s statement came in response to a query from the…