The National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA) has sealed Cornerstone Company, operated by Istanbul Quarry in the Dutse area of Abuja, after flying rocks from a blasting operation injured students and staff of Graceland High School and damaged school property. NESREA officials confirmed that the incident occurred at about 12:30 p.m. while students were in their classrooms writing examinations. A sudden blast sent rocks flying into the school compound, destroying buildings and leaving 11 students and two staff members with varying degrees of injuries. Nearby shops were also affected by the impact. Director-General of NESREA, Prof. Innocent Barikor,…
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The Federal Ministry of Women Affairs has restated the Federal Government’s commitment to ending all forms of Gender-Based Violence (GBV), including the fast-growing threat of digital violence against women and girls. The Ministry made the pledge during a high-level engagement held to mark the national launch of the 2024 global 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, themed “UNiTE! End Digital Violence Against All Women and Girls.” In her keynote address, Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, Hajiya Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, said Nigeria stands at a critical point in its fight against violence targeting women and girls. She described GBV…
The Federal Government of Nigeria has strongly condemned the military coup in Guinea-Bissau, describing it as an unacceptable and unconstitutional takeover that threatens democratic stability in the West African sub-region. In a statement signe by the spokesperson Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Abuja Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa, Nigeria expressed “profound dismay and deep concern” over the military insurrection that has disrupted constitutional governance in the country. Nigeria Vows Stronger Border Control, Warns Against Sovereignty Breach The government said the development represents a clear violation of the ECOWAS Protocol on Democracy and Good Governance, which prohibits any form of unconstitutional change of government.…
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, says the policies and programmes of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration are already delivering tangible dividends of democracy to Nigerians. The Minister stated this on Thursday during an interactive session with support groups of the All Progressives Congress (APC) at the Radio House in Abuja. Idris highlighted key achievements of the administration, noting that several campaign promises have been fulfilled. “We have fulfilled many of our campaign promises. Students’ loans have been achieved, and fuel subsidy corruption has ended. States are receiving more money, local government autonomy has come to stay,…
Sani Haruna Kebbi State Governor, Dr. Nasir Idris, on Thursday presented a proposed 2026 Appropriation Bill of ₦642,930,818,157.99 to the State House of Assembly, describing it as a “Budget of Transformations and People’s Empowerment.” Presenting the fiscal proposal before lawmakers, Governor Idris highlighted key allocations aimed at strengthening security, improving infrastructure and supporting education. He announced that ₦3 billion has been earmarked for the state’s Security Trust Fund, while ₦30 billion is proposed for the Koko–Mahuta–Dabai road project one of the state’s major infrastructural priorities. Senate Commits to Timely Passage of 2026 Budget- Akpabio The Governor also reaffirmed his administration’s…
Nigeria’s Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Ali Pate, alongside leading civil society organisations and public-health advocates,has backed Senate efforts to strengthen and restructure the Sugar-Sweetened Beverage (SSB) Tax, warning that the country is facing a rapidly escalating non-communicable disease (NCD) burden linked to high consumption of sugary drinks. The call came during a public hearing organised by the Senate Joint Committee on Finance, Customs and Excise in Abuja. Stakeholders urged lawmakers to replace the current fixed ₦10-per-litre excise duty introduced in 2021 with a percentage-based levy tied to retail prices, arguing that the existing rate has been eroded…
Bayero University, Kano (BUK) is hosting the 5th National Conference of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) for professionals in tertiary institutions, taking place from November 25 to 28, 2025. The conference, themed “Advancing Institutional Transformation through Strategic Public Relations in Higher Education,” has drawn participants from across Nigeria, including PR professionals, media and communication experts, directors of public affairs, and representatives of federal, state, and private institutions. Strengthen Your PR Capacity Before 2026 World Forum-NIPR to Universities Declaring the conference open, the Vice-Chancellor of BUK, Professor Haruna Musa,represented by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Management Services), Professor Aliyu Mu’azu,said the…
The Kano State Government KNSG has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of eminent Islamic scholar and revered spiritual leader, Sheikh Dahiru Usman Bauchi, who died in the early hours of Thursday after a prolonged illness. Family sources confirmed that the respected cleric passed peacefully at an age believed to be over 100 years. Just in: Buhari’s Remains Depart London for State Burial in Daura Sheikh Dahiru Bauchi was widely regarded as one of the most influential Islamic scholars of his generation. His teachings, spiritual guidance, and unwavering commitment to the propagation of Islamic knowledge impacted millions across Nigeria and…
Universities and other tertiary institutions across Nigeria have been urged to begin preparations for the 2026 World Public Relations Forum (WPRF), as the country gets set to become the first in West Africa to host public relations professionals from more than 100 countries. President of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR), Dr Ike Neliaku, made the call during the 5th National Conference of Public Relations Professionals in Tertiary Institutions, held at Bayero University Kano (BUK). NIPR President Urges Youths to Speak Positive of Nigeria Dr Neliaku said hosting the global forum offers Nigeria a unique opportunity to demonstrate professional…
Adamu Yusuf The Beyond Barracks Project has recommended expanding Nigeria’s military personnel to one million to effectively respond to the country’s evolving security threats. It also proposed increasing the Nigeria Police Force to 1.5 million officers to ensure nationwide coverage, rapid response, and sustained security presence, especially as criminal networks and armed groups continue to adopt more sophisticated tactics. ‘Duke of Barracks’: NDAOWA Honours Mohammed Thompson for Empowering Military Youths The Executive Director of the Beyond Barracks Project, Mohammed Thompson, made the call in a statement issued to journalists in Kaduna. He said the organisation, which is committed to the…