archiveJanuary 2025

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) has expressed heartfelt condolences to the victims of the tragic petrol tanker explosion in Niger State. The latest explosion occurred at Dikko-Maje Junction along the Abuja-Kaduna Road in Suleja Local Government Area of Niger State on Saturday with record of casualties exceeding...

Richard Edoki, a Nigerian-born broadcast journalist popularly known as Richybongo, has been named a finalist in the Best Newcomer category at the National Hospital Radio Awards 2025. Organized by the Hospital Broadcasting Association (HBA), this annual event honors exceptional contributions to hospital broadcasting across the UK. Richybongo hosts African Vibe...

Ecobank Nigeria has partnered with the Nigerian Consumer Credit Corporation (CrediCorp) to offer affordable and flexible loans to customers. These loans can be used to finance a variety of needs, including paying school fees, rent, maintenance costs, medical bills, car purchase & repairs, asset purchase, and more. The program is...

US President-elect Donald Trump has pledged to revoke the “destructive” executive orders of Joe Biden’s administration as soon as he assumes office. Speaking at a dinner Sunday night, Trump, whose inauguration takes place on Monday, revealed that he would sign dozens of executive orders. He noted that Biden’s “radical executive...

The Senior Staff Association of Nigeria Polytechnic has announced the plan to embark on a three-day warning strike over what is described as a threat to the career progression of its members. This was contained in a letter sent to the Ministry of Labour alongside the National Board for Technical...

Governor Charles Soludo of Anambra State heartily congratulates Chief Emeka Anyaoku, the distinguished elder stateman, on his 92nd birthday, January 18, 2025. Chief Anyaoku is a reputable Nigerian diplomat, who has meritoriously served for years in Nigeria's foreign missions, the United Nations, and the Secretary-General of the Commonwealth of Nations....

Former President Olusegun Obasanjọ has commended Governor Ademola Adeleke for his maturity with which he handled the shenanigans of the opposition designed to frustrate the planned establishment of Osun State International Airport to be located in Akoda, Ede. The elder statesman gave the commendation while receiving Governor Adeleke at his...

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) expresses grief on the loss of one of its officers, Assistant Superintendent of the EFCC, ASE11 Aminu Sahabi Salisu who was killed in cold blood while on a legitimate duty on January 17, 2025 by a suspected internet fraudster, Joshua Chukwubueze Ikechukwu. Additionally,...

...signs Homeland Security Law Governor Charles Soludo has inaugurated the state security system code-named “'Operation UDO GA-ACHI' meaning 'Operation Peace Shall Reign', with 200 vehicles and more than 2,000 personnel dedicated to combating crime in Anambra State, thereby making it a safe place for its citizens, businesses, and investors. The...

The Presidency has confirmed that starting from the end of January, local government areas across the country will receive their allocations directly from the Federal Allocation Account Committee (FAAC). Special Adviser to the President on Media and Public Communications, Sunday Dare, made this disclosure during an interview on Arise News...