The Vice President of the Republic of Colombia, Francia Márquez, on Saturday, 30 August, 2025 arrived in Nigeria for a three-day official visit. Márquez’s official visit to Nigeria is expected to deepen diplomatic and strategic relations between Nigeria and Colombia as well as enhance collaboration in areas of mutual interest, including governance, trade, agriculture, energy, education, and security, among others. Marquez, who accompanied by her spouse, Rafael Yerney Pinillo Ocoró, was received on arrival at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, by the Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Uche Nnaji, and the Minister of State, FCT, Mariya Bunkure. Also…
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The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has disclosed that at least 13,595 families are still searching for 23,659 missing persons across Nigeria. “The ICRC Family Link Officer, Mr Benson Lee, made this on Saturday, 30 August, 2025 in Yola, Adamawa State capital at the commemoration of International Day of the Disappeared. “Lee said 59% of the missing persons were minors at the time of disappearance, and 67% of the incident occurred in Borno,” the NAN report read in part. He explained that the disappearances are largely linked to armed conflict, violence, displacement, and other humanitarian crises, particularly in…
By Segun Adewale, Bauchi A broad coalition of Bauchi South constituents, under the umbrella of the Shehu Buba Organisation (SBO), has formally presented a clarion call to the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Bauchi State, urging Senator Shehu Buba Umar to consider running for the governorship in 2027. The group, made up of community stakeholders and civil society representatives, staged a peaceful rally from the APC Bauchi Local Government office to the State Party Secretariat, where they submitted their demand through official party channels. Speaking during the presentation on Saturday, the SBO Chairman, Hon. Ibrahim Baba Ahmad, said the initiative…
Remo Stars have confirmed the move of centre-back Nduka Junior to Erbil FC of Iraq. The club, which announced that an agreement in principle has been reached with Erbil FC for Nduka’s transfer, expressed gratitude to the player who spent seven years with them. The 23-year-old defender captained the Sky Blue Stars to their first-ever Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, title last season. “Seven years of making history together. The leadership quality you showed from the NNL to NPFL promotion, lifting the title, and now leaving as a club legend,” Remo Stars wrote on X. Nduka signed a three-year contract…
The Lagos state football teams to the ongoing 9th National Youth Games started on the front feet on Saturday, 30 August, at the St Patrick College field in Asaba, Delta State, reports thegazellenews.com. The boys team walloped Yobe 4-0 while the girls’ team beat Bayelsa 2-0 With first half goals from Awwal Abeeb gave the boys from Centre of Excellence two goal lead going into second half. Joseph Micheal and Amodu Samuel added a goal each to give the Coach Adeshina Yusuf led team their first three points in group D that had the host. Delta and Nasarawa state in the…
The Ondo State Government has said that it is making deliberate efforts to expand its Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) base as part of Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa’s vision to transform the state into an industrial hub. The state Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Hon. Idowu Ajanaku, stated this in an interactive session with political journalists in Lagos, noting that the state generated ₦28.1 billion in the first quarter of 2025, a clear sign that its economic reforms are yielding results. According to him, the administration has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with a refinery with the capacity to produce…
The Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria, Yu Dunhai has asked the international community to remain committed to the principles of the United Nations, resist unilateralism, and ensure that “the tragedy of fascism is never repeated.” Yu made the request in Abuja at the screening of the film, ‘Dead to Rights’, to mark the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War. ‘Dead to Rights’, is a movie that dramatized the 1937 Nanjing Massacre. The Chinese Ambassador described the massacre where Japanese forces brutally killed more than 300,000 civilians and…
By Mide Isaac The political landscape of Oyo State is already shifting its focus towards the 2027 gubernatorial election, and in these nascent stages, one name commands significant attention as a formidable frontrunner: Chief Adebayo Adelabu. A thorough examination of his suitability for the state’s highest office must move beyond partisan allegiance and instead focus on a clear-eyed analysis of his antecedent, his capacity for complex governance, and the unique skill set he offers. When evaluated through the prism of his distinguished career in finance, his consequential and ongoing tenure in the nation’s challenging power sector, and his deep-rooted connection…
By Seye Oladejo As Nigeria continues to navigate the evolving landscape of power supply, the Lagos State All Progressives Congress (APC) is proud to highlight its significant strides and victories within the power sector, marking a moment of progress amidst the challenges faced. While recent reports have reflected “mixed fortunes” in power supply, with occasional disruptions, it is undeniable that substantial improvements have been made over the past few years, thanks to the leadership and policies of the APC government. The government has invested heavily in both the infrastructure and human capital needed to improve electricity generation, distribution, and transmission. …
In a significant move to promote education within the community, the Chairman of Odiolowo-Ojuwoye Local Council Development Area, Hon. Seyi Jakande, has launched the free General Certificate Examination (GCE) Form for indigent students of the community during the week with over 1000 collections. This was followed up with qualifying Examination on Friday, 29 August, 2025 at Ilupeju Grammar School. This initiative is a key component of Jakande’s HEWA Agenda, aimed at providing students with the tools they need to excel academically and improve their chances of gaining admission to higher institutions or finding employment. By offering free GCE forms, the…