Donald Trump was sworn in for a historic second term as president on Monday, pledging a blitz of immediate orders on immigration and the US culture wars as he caps his extraordinary comeback. With one hand raised in the air and the other on a Bible given to him by his mother, the 47th US…
The Organisation for the Advancement of Nigerians (OAN), in collaboration with its partner organisations, has expressed profound disappointment over the continued lack of response from the Ministry of Interior to their longstanding appeal for passport printers at the Nigerian Consulates in New York and Atlanta. A statement signed by its President, Olutomi Aregbesola, and made…
A new report has revealed that Nigeria receives only 4 per cent ($704m) of the $17.7bn it needs annually to address the impacts of climate change. The report jointly published by Oxfam, Connected Development and INKA Consult was unveiled on Monday. The report highlighted the gap in climate finance needed to help the country combat…
The Osun State Government has announced plans to establish a committee to mediate and provide lasting solutions to the recurring communal clashes between Ilobu and Ifon Orolu communities. The Special Adviser to the Governor on Security, Samuel Ojo, disclosed this during an update on the security situation in the affected areas on Sunday. The clashes,…
The League of Northern Democrats (LND) acknowledges and supports the recent communique issued by the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) at the conclusion of their meeting with the Chairman of the Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee, Mr Taiwo Oyedele, on January 16, 2025. The NGF’s endorsement of a revised Value Added Tax (VAT) sharing…
The Chief Corporate Communications Officer (CCCO) of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Olufemi Soneye, has stated that the company has commenced rehabilitation of pipelines and depots to strengthen the country’s energy infrastructure for long term benefits. He stated this in an interview on Sunday, noting that the ongoing rehabilitation project, which is expected…
Tragedy struck on Sunday when gunmen suspected to be hired assassins shot and killed the Shepherd-in-charge of a Celestial Church of Christ (CCC) in Idiroko Border town of Ipokia local government area of Ogun State. The deceased, identified as Yomi Adetula was shot dead right inside his church during the Sunday service around 11a.m. while…
The Catholic Diocese of Warri, has suspended Rev. Fr. Daniel Okanatotor Oghenerukevwe from the priesthood following his reported marriage in the United States. This was made known in a statement titled: ‘Decree of Suspension’, dated Thursday, January 16, 2025, jointly signed by Bishop of Warri, Rt. Rev, Anthony Ovayero Ewherido and Chancellor/Notary Very Rev. Fr….
An Assistant Superintendent of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Halisu Sahabi, has been shot dead in Anambra just days before his wedding. Sahabi, attached to the EFCC Zonal Command, was tragically killed on Saturday during a raid on suspected internet fraudsters in Awka, Anambra state capital. According to report, he had led his…
…visits scene of tanker explosion Niger State Government has directed that no vehicle coming from Maje axis should be allowed to pass through Dikko bridge. Farmer Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago gave the directive when he visited the scene of tanker explosion around Dikko junction, Gurara local government area of Niger State The farmer Governor, who…
