Category: NATIONAL NEWS - Page 11

Aug

2025

JUST IN: Former Nigerian Governor, Ex-Senator is dead

NATIONAL NEWS#AbdussalamiAbubakar, #ColMuhammada, #ColMuhammanaisdead, #PlateauState

JUST IN: Former Nigerian Governor, Ex-Senator is dead A former Senator representing Adamawa North, colonel Muhammad Mana is dead. Mana was also a former military administrator of Plateau state. He hailed from Maiha LGA in Adamawa State, According to reports, Mana died on Friday's evening in Abuja, a couple of days after he was reportedly discharged from an undisclosed Abuja hospital. His dead news was confirmed on Friday, by a member of the deceased's family, and Sarkin Fulani of Mubi, Abdurrahman B Kwaccham. Mana was the military administrator of Plateau State between December 1993 and August 1996, during the late…

Aug

2025

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BREAKING NEWS: Journalist Evelyn Osagie is dead, as Lagos govt, IPC, writers mourn

NATIONAL NEWS#EvelynOsagieIsDead, #EvelynThePoet, #JournalistEvelynOsagie, #TheNation'sEvelynOsagie

BREAKING NEWS: Journalist Evelyn Osagie is dead, As Lagos govt, IPC, writers mourn The entire Lagos State government, International Press Centre (IPC) and writers across the nation and Africa have been thrown into a deep state of melancholy, following the sudden death of Evelyn Osagie. Evelyn who was referred to as Africa's most prestigious literary journalist as a result of her mind captivating poetic skills, was a senior Correspondent with The Nations newspaper. She was, up until her demise, the Nation’s Arts and Life writer. Evelyn who was lively and passionate about her job and devoted immensely to the world…

Aug

2025

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Amaechi’s and ambition, ‘dead on arrival’- Wike

NATIONAL NEWS#ADC, #ADCCoalition, #BolaAhmedTinubu, #NyesomWike, #RotimiAmeachi

Amaechi's and ambition, 'dead on arrival'- Wike Nyesom Wike, Minister of the federal capital territory (FCT), says Rotimi Amaechi is cocksure that his presidential ambition is like 'a bucket of water off a duck's back'. Describing Amaechi's presidential bid as “dead on arrival”, Wike, in a cajoling manner, insisted that the former Rivers knew that "he won't get ADC's ticket." It will be recalled that Amaechi who was a former minister of transportation had on August 9, boasted about his envisaged victory over the incumbent President, Bola Tinubu in the forthcoming presidential 2027 elections if he clinches the African Democratic…

Aug

2025

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Details of Extortion, Human Rights Violations Involving Inspector Kalu

NATIONAL NEWS#ExtortionAllegationsAgainstNigeriaPolice, #MargaretOchalla, #POSagent

Allegations Of Extortion, Human Rights Violations Involving Inspector Kalu Following reported extortion and abuse of human rights by officers of the Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID) against a petitioner, and subsequent investigation, the Assistant Inspector General of Police, in charge of FCID Annex, Margaret Ochalla, has announced that the said amount has been recovered and returned to the owner while the officer involved has been subjected to orderly room trial. AIG Ochalla made the remarks via a statement signed by the Annex's Public Relations Officer, ASP Mayegun Aminat, and made available to the National Association of Online Security News Publishers…

Aug

2025

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2022 OWO CHURCH MASSACRE: DSS gains court’s consent to shield witnesses

NATIONAL NEWS#2022OwoChurchKilling, #FulaniHerdsmen, #OwoAttack, #OwoChurchkilling

2022 OWO CHURCH MASSACRE: DSS gains court's consent to shield witnesses A federal high court in Abuja has granted an application by the Department of State Service (DSS) to shield its witnesses in the trial of five suspects. The suspects were allegedly involved in the murder of over 40 worshippers at St Francis Catholic Church, Owo in Ondo state. It will be recalled that On 5 June 2022, a mass shooting and bomb attack occurred at a Catholic church in the city of Owo in Ondo State, Nigeria. During the attack, at least 40 people were killed, with the highest…

Aug

2025

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Minister Musawa Presents UNESCO World Heritage Inscription Certificate Alaafin of Oyo

NATIONAL NEWS#ObaAbimbolaAkeemOwoade, #SangoFestival, #UNESCO

Minister Musawa Presents UNESCO World Heritage Inscription Certificate Alaafin of Oyo Oyo, Nigeria – The Honourable Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy, Hannatu Musa Musawa, today presented the UNESCO World Heritage Inscription Certificate for the Sango Festival to His Imperial Majesty, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade, the Alaafin of Oyo, and to the Oyo State Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Dr. Wasiu Olatunbosun. The colourful event drew dignitaries, cultural custodians, youth groups, and members of the Nigerian diaspora who travelled from across Africa, Europe, and the Americas to witness the historic recognition of one of the world’s most…

Aug

2025

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JUST IN: Nigeria Launches Groundbreaking National Virtual Museum

NATIONAL NEWS#HannatuMusaMusawa, #NationalCommissionForMuseumandMovement, #NCMM, #NigeriaNationalVirtualMuseum

JUST IN: Nigeria Launches Groundbreaking National Virtual Museum The recent launch of a groundbreaking National Virtual Museum in Nigeria is a perceived landmark achievement capable of ushering in a New Era for African cultural preservation and tourism. Nigeria has marked a historic milestone in cultural heritage preservation with the official unveiling of the Nigeria National Virtual Museum, a state-of-the-art digital platform designed to make the nation’s rich history and artefacts accessible to audiences across the globe. The launch ceremony, held in Lagos, was hosted by the National Commission for Museums and Monuments (NCMM) in partnership with IHS Nigeria, a leading…

Aug

2025

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Be Law-Abiding: Abia PCC Commissioner, Ukaegbu Urges Nigerians

NATIONAL NEWS#Immunity, #MadukweEUkaegbu, #NigerianConstitutiom, #NigerianConstitution, #PCC

Be Law-Abiding: Abia PCC Commissioner, Ukaegbu Urges Nigerians By Charity Uwakwe The Federal Commissioner, Public Complaints Commission, Abia Chapter, Hon. Madukwe .E. Ukaegbu says immunity covers only those who contravene the law in the course of their duties. e The Commissioner who was reappointed on September 25, 2025 after the expiration of his first tenure, urged Abians and Nigerians in general to strictly adhere to the law, emphasizing that the Commission will not relent in its commitment to addressing administrative injustices, despite the odds. Regarding the integrity of the Commission, he explained that, like the law, the PCC does not…

Aug

2025

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FENRAD Commends Tinubu over $125m IsDB Facility for Abia Integrated Infrastructure Devt. Pjt

NATIONAL NEWS#AbiaIntegratedInfrastructure, #BolaAhmedTinubu, #FENRAD

FENRAD Commends Tinubu over $125m IsDB Facility for Abia Integrated Infrastructure Devt. Pjt A clarion call has been made for a competitive bidding, civil society inclusion, and proactive disclosure in line with OGP commitments. Aba, Nigeria – August 15, 2025 – The Foundation for Environmental Rights, Advocacy & Development (FENRAD) An Environmental & Human Rights Advocacy Organization commends His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, for the approval of a $125 million financing facility from the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) in support of the Abia State Integrated Infrastructure Development Project. This milestone marks a significant commitment to rebuilding and upgrading critical…

Aug

2025

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JUST IN; Aviation Minister, Keyamo explains KWAM 1’s, Emmason’s new appointments

NATIONAL NEWS#AON, #ComfortBob, #ComfortEmmason, #FestusKeyamo, #IbomAirline, #Kwam-1, #WasiuAyinde

JUST IN: Aviation Minister, Keyamo explains KWAM 1's, Emmason's new appointments By Charity Uwakwe Festive Kemayo has explained says KWAM 1 will work as an Ambassador for free whereas Emmason will be appointed by AON Aviation Minister Festus Keyamo has elucidated the nature of Fuji legend KWAM 1’s proposed role as an airport security protocol ambassador. Famousreporters.com reports referencing Daily Trust. Keyamo stressed that the role is strictly voluntary, offering no financial reward or formal appointment. The engagement comes after the federal government reduced KWAM 1’s suspension from air travel—originally six months—to one month, following a confrontation with ValueJet staff…