Reading Time: < 1 minuteLagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has called on residents to remain calm following the fire at the 25-storey Great Nigeria Insurance (GNI) Building on Martins Street, Lagos Island. No casualties have been reported, and the cause of the fire is still under...

Reading Time: 2 minutesGovernor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State extends warm Christmas greetings to Christians across the state and Nigeria, urging citizens to embrace peace, love, tolerance, and unity during the 2025 yuletide season. He says Christmas is a reminder of shared values that bind people...

Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Most Reverend Matthew Hassan Kukah, urges Nigerians to remain hopeful and united, saying the country can overcome its many challenges through collective responsibility and peaceful action. In his Christmas message, Bishop Kukah says Nigeria must confront...

Reading Time: 2 minutesSix suspended members of the Zamfara State House of Assembly elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have officially defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC), citing prolonged internal crisis, alleged constitutional breaches, and loss of confidence in the leadership...

Reading Time: 2 minutesLagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu says the 25-storey Great Nigeria Insurance (GNI) Building on Martins Street, Balogun Market, Lagos Island, will be demolished after firefighters completely put out the fire that guts the structure. According to Mediaplusng.com, the governor makes the announcement during...

Reading Time: 2 minutesThe Catholic Diocese of Kontagora confirms the full release and reunification of all pupils and staff abducted from St. Mary’s Catholic Primary and Secondary Schools, Papiri, in Agwara Local Government Area of Niger State, bringing an end to weeks of anxiety for families...

Reading Time: 2 minutesA fatal diesel tanker explosion occurs early today along the Badagry Expressway in Lagos, leaving two people dead and prompting swift emergency action by traffic and safety agencies. The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) confirms that the incident happens at the Oto-Ijanikin...

Reading Time: 2 minutesThe Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Zamfara State Command, deploys 555 personnel to ensure safety and protect lives and property during the Christmas and New Year celebrations across the state. The State Commandant, CC Sani Mustapha, confirms that the deployment covers...

Reading Time: 2 minutesPresident Bola Tinubu congratulates the Director-General of the Department of State Services (DSS), Mr. Oluwatosin Ajayi, on his recognition by the International Press Institute (IPI) as a champion of press freedom. The President welcomes the commendation, which is presented at the IPI Annual...

Reading Time: 3 minutesNiger State Governor Umaru Bago confirms the release of the abducted students and teachers of St. Mary’s Private Catholic Primary and Secondary School, bringing relief to families and the wider community after weeks of anxiety. The Bishop of Kontagora Diocese and proprietor of...