The Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, has urged the Federal Government to reduce the cost of food, transportation and energy as Nigeria marks its 66th Independence Anniversary. In a statement signed by its President, Archbishop Daniel Okoh, CAN also called for stronger social protection and improved security, saying Nigerians whoContinue Reading
Africa’s richest man and President of Dangote Industries Limited, Aliko Dangote, says he is prepared to confront legal challenges to his businesses and could reduce his ownership of the planned 700,000-barrel-per-day Dangote Petroleum Refinery in Lamu, Kenya, to as little as 25 per cent if more Africans want to invest.Continue Reading
The Down Syndrome Foundation Nigeria has urged the Federal Government, led by President Bola Tinubu, to match Nigeria’s 66 years of independence with decisive action, transparency and deliberate inclusion of vulnerable citizens. The Chief Executive Officer of DSFN, Mrs Rose Mordi, made the call in Lagos on Wednesday while addressingContinue Reading
The Kebbi State Government has directed civil servants across the state to strictly observe the official working hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, warning against lateness and absenteeism. The directive was contained in a circular dated September 23, 2026, issued by the Head of the CivilContinue Reading
The Nigerian Navy has warned members of the public against fake Direct Short Service Commission (DSSC) recruitment notices circulating on social media.The Director of Naval Information, Captain Abi Folorunsho, issued the warning in a statement posted on his X handle on Tuesday. He said the notices, which advertise openings forContinue Reading
The family of a teenager, Imole Ilesanmi, has raised the alarm over her whereabouts after she reportedly went missing in the Agbado area of Ogun State. Imole was said to have gone missing around 3 p.m. on Sunday, September 20, 2026, after leaving her family home. Her father said sheContinue Reading
A man identified simply as Seyi has been killed by suspected cultists who allegedly mistook him for a member of a rival group at Ijako Market, Owode-Ijako, Ogun State. The incident reportedly occurred on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, when suspected cultists stormed the market in search of a rival identifiedContinue Reading
