The Federal Government has revoked a total of 1,263 mineral licences due to the failure of license holders to pay their annual service fees, the Ministry of Solid Minerals Development announced. According to a statement by Segun Tomori, media aide to the Minister, Dele Alake, the affected licences include: The revoked licences will be removed…
In a major foreign policy shift, the United Kingdom, Australia, and Canada on Sunday officially recognised the State of Palestine, drawing strong backlash from Israel. The move, described as a step toward reviving peace and supporting a two-state solution, was announced just ahead of the UN General Assembly opening in New York. UK Prime Minister…
The Nigeria Police Force has confirmed the death of three officers and the disappearance of seven others following a deadly ambush on its Tactical Teams in Benue State. According to a statement by Force PRO, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, the attack occurred on Friday, September 19, 2025, at Agu Centre in the Katsina-Ala/Ukum axis. He said…
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has set October 8, 2025, as the deadline for all State Muslim Pilgrims’ Welfare Boards, Agencies, Commissions, and licensed Hajj Tour Operators to remit payments for the 2026 Hajj. This follows the earlier announcement of a provisional fare of N8.5 million, pending final negotiations on service contracts. According…
Princess Oluremi Ajose, the Vice Chairman of Badagry West Local Council Development Area, has passed away just two months after taking office. Her death was confirmed in a statement by the Chairman of Olorunda LCDA, Ajose Kumayon, who described her as a compassionate leader deeply committed to grassroots development. Ajose, daughter of Oba Oyekan Possi…
Ten people have been confirmed dead following a boat accident in Sabon Birni LGA of Sokoto State. The victims were reportedly fleeing a looming bandit attack in Zalla Bango village when their boat capsized. Police spokesperson DSP Ahmed Rufai said the bodies were recovered and buried according to Islamic rites on Friday. Emergency agencies have…
Big Brother Naija housemates Thelma Lawson and Bright Morgan have been evicted from the show. The surprise eviction was announced shortly after the Saturday night party during a visit by host Ebuka Obi-Uchendu. Bright’s exit left his love interest, Mide, in tears, while Kaybobo was visibly affected by Thelma’s departure. However, not everyone is buying…
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has vowed to impose sanctions on Qatar Airways for alleged mistreatment of a Nigerian passenger. NCAA’s Director of Public Affairs & Consumer Protection, Michael Achimugu, disclosed this via his official X handle on Friday, citing a breach of consumer protection rules under Part 19 of the 2023 Regulations. The…
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has confirmed that the suspected Ebola case in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) tested negative for both Ebola and Marburg viruses. In a post shared via its official X handle on Friday, the agency said further tests for other viral haemorrhagic fevers (VHFs) like Lassa and…
