The federal government has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to distribute four million ECOCA solar electric cookstove units to households across the country. The initiative is being implemented under the Green Economy Empowerment 774 (GEE774) programme of the federal ministry of women affairs and social development. ROOTS Project : 100 Female Farmers Trained on Climate Resilience, Livelihoods in Kano It is aimed at expanding access to clean cooking solutions, reducing indoor air pollution and advancing Nigeria’s climate commitments, while promoting gender equality and economic inclusion. The MoU was signed by Nko Asanye Esuabana, permanent secretary of the ministry, on…
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Nyesom Wike, minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has reiterated that Ireti Kingibe would not be returning to the senate in 2027 because she has “no project to show”. Kingibe, who represents the FCT in the upper legislative chamber, was elected senator on the Labour Party (LP) platform in 2023. Political Tsunami as Tambuwal, Leads Senators to ADC In 2024, Wike vowed that the senator would not be re-elected in 2027. Prior to this, Kingibe claimed Wike had refused to respond to her letters and messages amid rising insecurity in Abuja. The senator also posited that Wike did not…
Nigeria has entered an agreement to split the oil prospecting license (OPL) 245 into four new assets, which will be operated by Eni and Shell. According to Reuters, the deal could resolve the future of the field that has been at the centre of one of the country’s largest historical corruption trials in the oil sector. The publication said the agreement paves the way for the development of the OPL 245, one of Nigeria’s biggest deepwater reserves, which has remained untapped for nearly 30 years due to overlapping legal disputes across multiple countries. Reuters, quoting a source who had sought…
Saudi Aramco, the state-owned oil company of Saudi Arabia, has shut down its Ras Tanura oil refinery following a fire sparked by debris from an Iranian drone attack at the facility. According to a report by the Saudi Press Agency, the fire was caused by debris from the interception of two drones near the facility. AI Drones, Thermal Cameras Deployed for Safer Hajj in Saudi The publication said the Ras Tanura oil refinery, one of the largest in the world, suffered only minor damage, citing a source from the ministry of energy. “The incident resulted in a limited fire, which…
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) and the Chartered Institute of Forensics and Certified Fraud Investigators of Nigeria (CIFCFIN) have advocated for the deployment of forensic analysis on issues pertaining to certificate verification — ahead of the 2027 general election. Forensic refers to the application of scientific methods, techniques, and specialised knowledge to investigate crimes, analyse evidence, and resolve legal disputes. Kebbi Police Refutes NBA’s Claim, Reaffirms State’s Security Stability The bodies made the call in February 2026 when the management team of CIFCFIN, led by Iliyasu Gashinbaki, the chairman of the governing council, visited the NBA headquarters. Speaking during the…
The Kano State House of Assembly (KNHA) has passed the Kano State Local Government Service Commission Bill and the Kano State Assembly Service Commission (Amendment) Bill. The passage followed deliberations at the Committee of the Whole and a third reading during plenary presided over by the Speaker, Jibril Isma’il Falgore. KNHA Pass Bills To Strengthen LGAs, Assembly Services Speaking with journalists shortly after the sitting, the Majority Leader, Lawan Hussaini Dala, said the Local Government Service Commission would be responsible for overseeing the recruitment, promotion and discipline of local government staff, particularly officers on Grade Level 7 and above. He…
The National Programme Manager of the National Emergency Medical Services and Ambulance System (NEMSAS), Dr. Emuren Doubra, has highlighted the agency’s footprint across Nigeria, adding that no state is without NEMSAS-supported emergency medical service (EMS) structures. Speaking in Abuja on the state of emergency medical services in the country, Doubra explained that while recent discussions acknowledged NEMSAS’ role within the EMS ecosystem and the Federal Government’s broader vision, they did not fully capture the extent of the agency’s interventions at the state level. According to him, NEMSAS has supported states in establishing EMS frameworks to manage ambulance services and provide…
The National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA) says Nigeria will soon receive Lenacapavir. This groundbreaking HIV prevention drug demonstrated 100% effectiveness in preventing HIV infection during clinical trials. In a statement issued by NACA’s Head of Public Relations, Toyin Aderibigbe, the agency confirmed that the drug has secured regulatory approval from the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), paving the way for its introduction and nationwide rollout. Lenacapavir is an injectable pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) treatment administered twice yearly, offering a more convenient alternative to daily oral HIV prevention medication. According to NACA, the drug…
Governor Babagana Umara Zulum of Borno State has flagged off the distribution of food palliatives and ₦20 million cash assistance to 3,000 vulnerable residents of the Marte, Monguno, and Nganzai Federal Constituency. The intervention was facilitated by the lawmaker representing the constituency in the House of Representatives, Bukar Talba, as part of efforts to support vulnerable households and complement ongoing government social protection programmes. Zulum Extends ₦50m Aid to Family of Officer Killed By Boko Haram The flag-off ceremony, held on Saturday, was conducted on behalf of Governor Zulum by the Secretary to the Borno State Government, Bukar Tijani, who…
Ado Salisu Former Nigeria international and NBA veteran, Olumide Oyedeji, has welcomed the election of former NBA center Hasheem Thabeet as President of the Tanzania Basketball Federation (TBF), describing it as a significant turning point for the sport in the East African nation. Oyedeji, who serves as an NBA and FIBA ambassador and is also a former board member of the Nigeria Basketball Federation, said Thabeet’s emergence reflects a growing trend of former NBA stars returning home to contribute to basketball development off the court. “About time for former NBA players to take their talent back home and develop talent,”…
A wave of cyber-enabled operations took place early Saturday morning alongside the joint U.S.-Israeli attack on targets across Iran, according to cybersecurity experts and observers. The operations included the hacking of multiple news websites to display various messages and the hack of BadeSaba, a religious calendar app with more than 5 million downloads, which displayed messages telling users “It’s time for reckoning” and urging armed forces to give up weapons and join the people. Travellers Stranded in UAE Get Free Accommodation Amid Iran Conflict Reuters could not establish contact with BadeSaba’s chief executive. A spokesperson for U.S. Cyber Command did…
The United Arab Emirates has offered free accommodation for travellers stranded in the country amid heavy missile and drone bombardment from Iran in the wake of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. Thousands of travellers have been stuck in the UAE since Saturday after Iran targeted several parts of the country, including the Dubai International Airport, with missiles and drones in retaliation for the ongoing attack on Iran by the United States and Israel. Global Aviation Hit as Airline Cancels Flights Amid Iran Fuel Crisis Emirati authorities immediately announced the temporary closure of the country’s airspace, preventing travellers from…
The African Union AU has expressed deep concern over the recent military escalation between the United States and Iran, warning that continued hostilities could destabilize global peace and worsen economic challenges across Africa. In a press statement issued from Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, the Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, said the reported strikes carried out by U.S. forces in coordination with Israeli forces against Iranian targets marked a dangerous escalation in Middle East tensions. Aluminium Prices Surge After Iran Attacks Gulf Plants Youssouf called on all parties involved to exercise restraint and urgently pursue de-escalation through dialogue,…
The Nigeria Police Force has reassured Nigerians of its readiness to safeguard lives and property, announcing enhanced security measures across the country in response to rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. The Acting Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, said the Force remains fully committed to maintaining national peace and stability, stressing that Nigeria’s internal security situation remains firmly under control. In a statement issued on Sunday by the Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Benjamin Hundeyin, the police said proactive, intelligence-led policing strategies have been reinforced nationwide to prevent any potential security threats linked to global developments. Disu directed Commissioners…
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has commissioned a fully renovated educational facility in Jigawa State, reinforcing its commitment to national development through community-focused initiatives. The project, executed under the Service’s “Customs Cares” initiative, transformed the historic Alhassan Primary School in Maigatari Local Government Area into a modern learning environment, benefiting more than 2,000 pupils. The renovation included upgraded classrooms, solar-powered water systems, and improved sanitation facilities, breathing new life into the 51-year-old institution and drawing widespread praise from residents, government officials, and traditional leaders. Speaking at the commissioning ceremony, the Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, described the initiative as a…
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Seme Area Command, has recorded a major revenue boost, generating ₦3,480,970,924.67 in February 2026, signaling growing trade confidence along the Seme–Krake corridor. The Customs Area Controller (CAC), Seme Area Command, Comptroller Wale Adenuga, disclosed this while representing the Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, during an interactive stakeholders’ engagement held in Badagry on February 25. NDLEA, NCS Strengthen Partnership to Combat Organised Crime The engagement, organised by the Nigerian Shippers’ Council in collaboration with the ECOWAS Commission, the ECOWAS Agricultural Trade Programme, and GIZ International, was themed “Empowering Cross-Border Traders through Trade Information Desk for Agricultural…
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency have arrested a wanted drug kingpin, Reginald Peter Chidiebere, who had been in hiding for 13 years over alleged involvement in cocaine and heroin trafficking. This was disclosed in a statement signed and released by the agency’s Director of Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi, on Sunday. According to the statement, Chidiebere, who was first arrested in 2013 for importing cocaine into Nigeria, had been arraigned before Justice Ayokunle Faji of the Federal High Court in Lagos but jumped bail shortly after and disappeared. His name later resurfaced in February 2024 as one…
Passengers rushed to evacuate one of the world’s busiest airports on Sunday after a reported Iranian strike, as Tehran targeted travel hubs in US-friendly Gulf states typically regarded as safe, luxury destinations. Dramatic footage shows people fleeing a smoke-filled passageway strewn with furniture and debris at Dubai International Airport, where officials confirmed four staff had been injured. Hours later, an explosion near the airport sent a thick plume of black smoke into the air – part of a fresh wave of Iranian strikes across the Middle East on Sunday following the death of Iran’s supreme leader in US-Israeli strikes. The…
Iran’s Chief of Staff, Abdolrahim Mousavi, has reportedly been killed in a fresh series of airstrikes conducted by United States and Israeli forces. The reported death of Mousavi, a key figure in Iran’s military leadership, represents a significant blow to the country’s defense hierarchy. This development comes less than 24 hours after the confirmed killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, in coordinated US-Israeli strikes on Tehran. Analysts suggest that the consecutive targeting of Iran’s top officials could have far-reaching consequences for the nation’s military command and the wider Middle East. Security experts have warned that the loss of senior…
Sani Dutsinma Governor Nasir Idris of Kebbi State has ordered the immediate constitution of a high-powered committee to investigate the fire outbreak at Nurul Haqq Quranic and Arabic School in Birnin Kebbi. The incident, which occurred on Saturday night, affected several hostels and classrooms within the school premises, prompting swift emergency response efforts led by the governor and relevant authorities. According to a statement issued on Sunday, the governor was on his way to break his Ramadan fast when he noticed thick smoke rising along the roadside. He immediately ordered his convoy to stop and investigate the source of the…