The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has confirmed 85 deaths from cerebrospinal meningitis (CSM) in 22 states across the country, prompting the activation of a National Multi-Sectoral Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) to coordinate response efforts. Dr. Jide Idris, Director General of the NCDC, disclosed this in the situation report for this week …
Police Warn Organisers To Withdraw Today’s Nationwide Protest
The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has warned against planned protests across various states of the federation, most especially in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, scheduled to hold today, Monday, April 7, 2025, by a group called ‘Take It Back Movement’. Juwon Sanyaolu, National Coordinator of TIB, said the core demands of the protesters include …
Dangote Industries Vows To Achieve Nigeria’s Self-Sufficiency In Cement And Petroleum Production
Dangote Industries Ltd. has pledged to ensure Nigeria becomes self-sufficient in cement, agriculture, mining, and petroleum production. Dr. Abayomi Shittu, the Regional Sales Director for Southeast Dangote Cement, shared this during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria at the 36th Enugu International Trade Fair on Sunday. He highlighted that Dangote Industries …
Peter Obi In Talks To Join SDP, Says Adebayo
Adewole Adebayo, the Social Democratic Party (SDP) presidential candidate in the 2023 election, revealed on Sunday that his Labour Party counterpart, Peter Obi, is expected to join the SDP, following in the footsteps of former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai. Adebayo shared this information during an appearance on Channels Television’s Politics …
Group Condemns Natasha’s Assassination Claim As Reckless And Damaging To Democracy
The Executive Watchdog, a public accountability and governance advocacy group, has issued a seven-day ultimatum to Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan to provide proof of her assassination attempt allegation against Senate President Godswill Akpabio. In a statement released on Sunday in Abuja, the group, through its spokesperson Mr. Fedelis Ella, demanded that security …
Anambra Apc Leader Leaves Party, Supports Soludo’s Re-Election
A prominent member of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and former House of Representatives member, Ifeanyi Ibezi, has officially left the party and pledged his support for the re-election of Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo. Ibezi, who previously represented Idemili North and South Federal Constituency in the 9th National Assembly, made …
FG To Receive First Batch Of 3.2 million Meters In April
The Federal Government has announced plans to receive the first batch of 3,205,101 pre-paid meters starting in April 2025, as part of efforts to address Nigeria’s electricity metering deficit. This was revealed by the Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, in a statement released on Sunday and signed by his Special Adviser …
Kamala Harris Backs Anti-Trump, Anti-Musk Protests: ‘Your Voice Is Stronger Than Billionaires
Former U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris has expressed her support for the growing protests against President Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk, urging Americans to continue speaking out. Harris, who lost to Trump in the 2024 presidential election, shared her thoughts on her X account, praising citizens for opposing what …
Man Allegedly Beats Daughter To Death And Buries Her In Lagos
The Lagos State Police Command has arrested Kamoru Ojo for allegedly murdering his 27-year-old daughter, Shakirat Ojo, and burying her in a shallow grave at their residence in Afromedia, Ojo. The incident reportedly occurred on March 26 but was only reported to the Okokomaiko Police Division on April 3, 2025, after a …
Former Oyo Governor Olunloyo Dies
Dr. Victor Omololu Olunloyo, former governor of Oyo State, renowned mathematician, engineer, and technocrat, has passed away just days before his 90th birthday. The news was confirmed in a statement by Barrister Oladapo Ogunwusi, who expressed the family’s deep grief while honoring Olunloyo’s remarkable life of service. “With heavy hearts but with gratitude to the …