Eid-el-Fitr: Tinubu felicitates Muslims, urges unity, national commitment
As Muslims worldwide celebrate Eid-el-Fitr, marking the end of Ramadan, President Bola Tinubu has congratulated the Muslim faithful in Nigeria, urging renewed commitment to the nation and humanity. Tinubu enjoined Nigerian Muslims to rededicate themselves to the noble teachings of the holy month, which he said emphasise piety, empathy, and unity among humanity. "We have a lot to draw from the...
Tinubu returns from UK, to spend Sallah break in Lagos
President Bola Tinubu has returned to Nigeria following his official state visit to the United Kingdom, with plans to spend the Sallah holiday in Lagos. Tinubu arrived early Friday alongside First Lady Remi Tinubu. His spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, confirmed that the President would observe the festive break in Lagos. “President Tinubu and First Lady Remi Tinubu are heading for Lagos for the...
Blackouts: FG moves to fix gas supply crisis, promises improved power
The Federal Government has assured Nigerians of improved electricity supply as efforts intensify to resolve the gas shortages affecting power generation nationwide. Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, gave the assurance in his Eid-el-Fitr message on Thursday, stating that recent government interventions are beginning to address the persistent gas constraints limiting electricity output. According to him, concrete steps are being taken to...
Uber reports N6.1bn driver earnings as Lagos strike disrupts ride-hailing
Uber Technologies Inc. has revealed that drivers using its platform in Nigeria collectively earn about N6.1 billion annually, even as a strike by app-based transport operators continues to disrupt services in Lagos. The protest, which began on Monday and persisted through Wednesday, has affected major ride-hailing platforms including Uber, Bolt, and inDrive, leading to reduced ride availability across the city. Driver...
$11m fraud: US seeks to revoke Nigerian’s citizenship
The United States Department of Justice has filed a lawsuit to revoke the citizenship of a Nigerian, Emmanuel Oluwatosin Kazeem, over his involvement in a multi-million dollar fraud scheme. According to a statement released by the department, Kazeem was convicted in 2018 on 19 counts, including wire fraud, aggravated identity theft, and conspiracy to commit wire and mail fraud. Investigations revealed...
Meat seller arrested for defiling 12-year-old in Niger
A 50-year-old meat trader identified as Usman Abubakar is in police custody following allegations that he sexually assaulted a 12-year-old boy in the Angwan-Daji area of Niger State. The incident reportedly occurred when the minor visited Abubakar's shop to buy meat on behalf of his mother. Upon the boy's return home, his mother grew concerned after noticing he was visibly distressed,...
ISWAP commander Abou Ameer killed in Madagali attack
Troops of the Nigerian Army have neutralised a senior commander of the Islamic State West Africa Province, identified as Abou Ameer, during a failed attack on a military formation in Madagali Local Government Area of Adamawa State. Security sources said the commander, who was recently appointed as the group’s Ameer (Qaid) in Pulka, led the insurgents in the attempted infiltration. His...
12-year-old killed in Maiduguri after child fires unsecured dane gun
A tragic incident in Maiduguri, Borno State, has claimed the life of a 12-year-old boy, Musa Audu Idrisa, following an accidental shooting by an eight-year-old neighbour. The incident occurred on Wednesday at about 5:30 p.m. at Giwa Barracks while the children were playing within the premises. According to sources, the younger child, identified as Abubakar Inusa, gained access to a loaded...
Trump to Netanyahu: Hands off Iran’s gas fields
U.S. President Donald Trump has revealed that he cautioned Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu against targeting Iran’s gas infrastructure, following a strike that has rattled global energy markets. Speaking on Thursday, Trump said he explicitly told Netanyahu not to carry out further attacks on Iranian gas fields, stressing that such actions would not continue. He also claimed he had no...
Nigeria, UK sign 3 agreements to boost bilateral cooperation
The Federal Government of Nigeria and the United Kingdom have signed three Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) to strengthen bilateral cooperation. The agreements cover migration partnership, cooperation on organised immigration crime and border security, and a statement of intent on expanding business visas for UK companies operating in Nigeria. The Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, signed two of the MoUs on...
