A faith-based cum civil liberties group, the Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC), has condemned attacks on the Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Rasheed Akanbi, describing it as Islamophobic. The group’s founder/executive director, Professor Ishaq Akintola, in a statement made available to journalists, rejected the allegation of the use of marijuana levelled at the monarch, describing those behind […]
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has called on governments at all levels to make stronger and sustained efforts to search for missing persons and to provide answers to their families. The head, Sub-Delegation of the ICRC in Maiduguri, Diana Japaridze, made the call yesterday during the commemoration of the International Day of […]
The Kaduna State Government has commenced dredging of 4,000 metres of River Kaduna to expand its capacity and curb perennial flooding in the state. Speaking at the flag-off yesterday, the permanent secretary, Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources, Mrs Linda Yakubu, said the project would cover Barnawa, Living Faith axis and other flood-prone communities along […]
The Oyo State Police Command has arrested a driver allegedly caught with ₦1 million in counterfeit notes during a highway stop. The command’s spokesman, Adewale Osifeso, confirmed the arrest in a statement issued in Ibadan on Saturday. He explained that the suspect was intercepted by officers of the Federal Highway Patrol Team during a routine […] The post Police Arrest Driver With N1m Fake Currency In Oyo appeared first on Information Nigeria .
Violence broke out on Saturday during the inauguration of a transition committee of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Kaduna, following an attack by suspected political thugs. Eyewitnesses reported that the hoodlums stormed the venue of the event, unleashing chaos by attacking participants and vandalising property. Several people sustained injuries in the attack, while a […] The post Hoodlums Disrupt ADC Committee Inauguration In Kaduna, Attack Participants appeared first on Information Nigeria .
The Northeast Governors’ Forum has declared that the security challenges plaguing their region can only be resolved through a multidimensional strategy that addresses both military and socio-economic issues. Speaking yesterday at the 12th rotational meeting of the Forum in Jalingo, Taraba State, Borno State governor and chairman of the forum, Babagana Zulum, identified education, healthcare, […]
Chairman of the University of Ilorin branch of Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) Dr Alex Akanmu has said members of the union have become Uber drivers and beggars because of their poor conditions of service. He added that some of the lecturers had become outright beggars to be able to provide their families’ needs. […]
Members of Team Nigeria at the World Youth Scrabble Championships in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia started their quest for honours on an impressive note on Day 1 of the competition. A…
Tribune Online Constitution making in developing countries CONTINUED FROM LAST WEEK In other words, one of the quintessences of democracy is a multi-party system. It is under such a system that the individuals are able to exercise their right of association, their right to the unfolding of their peculiar personalities, and their right to hold, express, and canvass any opinions they like. […] Constitution making in developing countries Tribune Online
Nigeria recorded a significant boost in gas output in July 2025, with average daily production rising to 7.59 billion standard cubic feet, according to data released by the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC). In a statement issued on its official social media platforms on Saturday, the commission disclosed that the country attained a dual […] The post Nigeria’s Gas Production Hits 7.59 BSCF In July As Flaring Falls To 7.16% — NUPRC appeared first on Information Nigeria .
The people of Anioma in Delta State have been urged to fully embrace their Igbo identity and work together with their kinsmen in the Southeast towards building a stronger and more united Nigeria. The call was made in Asaba by the Senator representing Delta North Senatorial District, Prince Ned Nwoko, while addressing participants at a […] The post Anioma Indigenes Must Accept Their Igbo Identity – Ned Nwoko appeared first on Information Nigeria .
Nigerian actor Stan Nze has described taking life-threatening risks for a movie role as “stupid.” In a discussion about acting and role interpretation in Nollywood with The Nation, Nze explained that it would be reckless to endanger himself just to stand out, especially when stunt actors are trained and paid to handle hazardous scenes. “Why […] The post “It’s Stupidity To Risk Your Life For Movie Role” – Stan Nze appeared first on Information Nigeria .
At least 13 people have lost their lives, and more than 20 remain unaccounted for after a boat carrying fleeing villagers capsized in a river in Zamfara State, northwestern Nigeria, officials and local residents reported on Saturday. According to Reuters, the tragedy occurred after armed assailants attacked communities in the Birnin Magaji ward on Friday, […] The post 13 Dead, Over 20 Missing In Zamfara Boat Accident appeared first on Information Nigeria .
Religious clerics have been urged to play a more active role in educating their followers on the importance of child spacing and family planning, stressing that these align with both health benefits and religious teachings. In an interview with LEADERSHIP Sunday, a renowned Islamic scholar, Sheikh Bello Mai Nasiha, underscored the importance of child spacing, […]
The Katsina State Government has revoked the operating licenses of all private and community schools in the state with effect from August 13, 2025. The decision was contained in a circular issued on Saturday, by spokesperson for the Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education, Malam Sani Danjuma, and signed by Commissioner Hajiya Zainab Musa-Musawa. According […] The post Katsina Education Ministry Shuts Down Operations Of All Private Schools, Orders Owners To Apply For Fresh Operating Licences appeared first on Information Nigeria .
Ogun State Emergency Management Agency (OGSEMA), in collaboration with the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), conducted a one-day workshop on Saturday for members of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) focused on traffic rules and road safety, particularly during the rainy season. The initiative aims to curb road accidents, which tend to rise […] The post Ogun State Authorities Sensitize NURTW On Road Safety During Rainy Season appeared first on Information Nigeria .
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