President Tinubu Orders Overhaul of Road Maintenance System
Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu has warned that poor road maintenance is draining public resources and has ordered a major overhaul of how federal roads are managed. He has directed the Federal Roads Maintenance Agency (FERMA) to create a comprehensive, geo-referenced national database of failed and failing federal roads, aimed at identifying why roads deteriorate and […]
US Sends Ground Troops to Nigeria Amid Security Cooperation
The United States has confirmed that it has deployed a small team of ground troops to Nigeria, marking a rare acknowledgement of US military presence in the country. The announcement was made by General Dagvin Anderson, the head of the US Africa Command (AFRICOM), during a press briefing on Tuesday. According to General Anderson, the […]
Actor Bolanle Ninalowo Joins Pro-Tinubu Group
Nigerian film star Bolanle Ninalowo has been appointed as the Atlanta, United States coordinator of a pro-President Bola Tinubu support group, expanding the growing involvement of celebrities in political advocacy ahead of the 2027 elections. Mr Ninalowo confirmed the appointment in a post on Instagram, where he shared a campaign flyer bearing the logo of […]
Renowned Worship Leader Ron Kenoly Passes On at 81
Legendary American gospel singer and worship leader Dr. Ron Kenoly has died at the age of 81. According to reports online, he passed on on Tuesday, February 3, 2026. The news of his death was first reported by multiple outlets and quickly shared by fellow artists such as Nigerian gospel singer, Nathaniel Bassey and fans […]
NECO Announces 2025 SSCE External Results
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting The National Examinations Council (NECO) has released the results of the 2025 Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) for External Candidates, just as it said that 9,016 cases of examination malpractice were recorded in this year’s examinations as against 6,160 in 2024, which shows an increase in the number of malpractice cases by […]
Friend Reveals Heartbreaking Details of Ifunanya’s Death After Snake Bite
The Abuja music community is reeling after the sudden death of singer Ifunanya, fatally bitten by a snake at her Lugbe home on Tuesday morning. Sam C. Ezugwu, director of the Amemuso Choir where she belonged, in a long post on X, has given a heart-wrenching account of her final hours. “At 10:13 a.m., Stephanie […]
FG Declares Public Health Emergency Over Greenhouse Gas-Linked Diseases
The Nigerian federal government has declared a public health emergency in response to the rising burden of diseases linked to greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, including respiratory and cardiovascular conditions. Speaking at a stakeholder meeting organised by the Environmental Health Council of Nigeria (EHCON) in Abuja, Balarabe Lawal, Minister of Environment, said environmental surveillance and health […]
Strike: FCT Services Set to Resume After Labour, Govt Reach Agreement
Tensions in Nigeria’s Federal Capital Territory (FCT) eased early Tuesday following a late-night agreement between the Minister of the FCT, Nyesom Wike, and labour unions, bringing an end to days of strike action that had disrupted public services. The agreement came after hours of intense negotiations that began just before midnight, facilitated by Senator Mohammed […]
FG Begins Distribution Of Foodstuffs To PWDs, Vulnerable Persons In Edo
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting The Federal Government has begun the distribution of foodstuffs to Persons With Disabilities (PWDs) and vulnerable persons in Edo State. Patricia Imade, the Edo State Coordinator of the Federal Ministry of Food and Security flag off the distribution on Monday, February 2026 at the Army Salvation, Benin Rehabilitation Centre. Imade, who distributed […]
Nigerians To Share Cost Of Electricity Subsidies, Pay More Tariff For Improved Services – FG
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting President Bola Tinubu has given a marching order to the Budget Office of the Federation to operationalise a clearer framework to share the cost of electricity subsidies across the federation. The Director-General, Budget Office, Tanimu Yakubu, said the purpose is to ensure that the burden is not treated as an open-ended federal […]