Residents of Obi town in Nazarawa State are presently in mourning mood as a devastating thunderstorm struck on Monday,9 June, 2025 killing two residents and leaving two others critically injured. The victims, Aminu Amegwa Ayitogo and Micah Christopher, lost their lives after being struck by lightning during a heavy downpour. According to eyewitness accounts, the tragic incident occurred while the victims were taking shelter under a motorcycle workshop shade located opposite the Obi Local Government Secretariat. According to them, the thunderbolt hit the group unexpectedly, resulting in immediate fatalities and injuries. Two others, Bulus Ogu Iwala and Abraham Francis Tarkaa,…
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The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, (NNPCL), has released a summary of its monthly report for April 2025, just as it also disclosed that it made a revenue of N5.89 trillion in the period under review. The state-owned oil firm announced this in a monthly report summary released through its X account on Thursday, 12 June, 2025. According to the report, the company recorded a Profit After Tax, PAT, of N748 billion, with crude oil and condensate production at 1,606 barrels per day, while natural gas production stood at 7,473 million standard cubic feet per day. The report noted that…
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has joined millions of Nigerians in commemorating the 2025 Democracy Day, a day set aside to honour those who fought for democratic governance in the country. In a statement to commemorate the day, the Executive Secretary of the Commission, Dr Tony Ojukwu, said: “As we mark 26 years of uninterrupted democracy, we reflect on our journey and reaffirm our commitment to justice, equality, peace, and human dignity” . He said the NHRC has made significant strides in advancing democracy, including mobilizing voters for elections and promoting citizen participation. According to him, the Commission has…
Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Zulum has commemorated the Democracy Day with an early morning visit to hospitals in Maiduguri, arriving at the State Specialist Hospital at 5:00 a.m, sympathising with patients and donating cash support. The Governor donated N50,000 cash to each patient in the gynecology, antenatal, postnatal and gynae emergency wards. Interacting with the patients, Zulum reiterated his commitment towards providing improved healthcare services to the people of Borno. Zulum also visited the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital, providing the same gestures to support the ill people, meeting their medical bills. Meanwhile, the Governor is slated to commission…
A group, Health of Mother Earth Foundation, Environmental Rights Action/Friends of the Earth Nigeria, and the GMO-free Nigeria Alliance have insisted that the Federal Government should ban the use of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) and their products in Nigeria. This call was made on Wednesday, 11 June, 2025, during a media briefing in commemoration of World Food Safety Day, organised virtually by HOMEF with the theme: Caution in Science -Communicating the Risks Associated with GMOs”. In his remarks, the Executive Director of HOMEF, Dr Nnimmo Bassey stated that the idea of promoting GMO by the government was not to tackle…
During his Democracy Day address at the joint session of the National Assembly earlier today, President Bola Tinubu announced a list of pro-democracy activists and national figures to be honoured for their significant contributions to the restoration of democratic governance in Nigeria. Under the Posthumous Award category, the names of Pa Reuben Fasoranti, the Afenifere leader, and Dr. Edwin Madunagu were incorrectly included. Both distinguished individuals are very much alive and, therefore, should not have appeared in the posthumous category. We sincerely regret this oversight. We shall make the necessary corrections across all State House digital platforms. We appreciate your…
By Segun Adewale in Bauchi As the Bauchi State Government announced a collection of memoranda to create additional emirates, chiefdom and districts, a Public Affairs Analyst, Rice David Zull has lauded the government for fostering inclusion and preservation of indigenous identity. Zull, in a Public Paper issued on Thursday, 12 June, 2025, on the Government’s move, said that Bauchi State is one of the most ethnically diverse in Nigeria and has historically been dominated by a limited number of traditional structures inherited from the colonial era. He said that the Governor’s decision to expand emirates, chiefdom and districts signals a…
Stakeholders in the Niger Delta region have urged the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), to ensure that the funds allocated in its 2025 budget are realistic and adequate, in line with current economic realities, to ensure that conceptualised projects are completed for the benefit of the communities. This was part of the resolutions issued at the end of a two-day NDDC 2025 Budget Conference and Partners for Sustainable Development, PSD Forum, held in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. The stakeholders emphasised the importance of handing over projects to communities, noting: “To avoid cases of non-utilisation or under-utilisation of projects, all completed…
The National Institute of Marketing of Nigeria (NIMN), has unveiled plans to hold the 2025 Annual Marketing Conference & AGM on June 19–21, 2025, in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State. Speaking at a media briefing in Lagos, the Registrar of the NIMN, Patience Sado, who spoke on behalf of the President and Chairman of Council, explained that the vision behind this year’s theme, “Leveraging ESG in Driving Value Across Generations,” promises to ignite meaningful conversations about marketing’s evolving role in a purpose-driven, impact-focused world. “As environmental, social, and governance (ESG) considerations become central to sustainable business strategy, we aim to explore…
In the ever-evolving landscape of business and entrepreneurship, few individuals possess the foresight and acumen to predict and capitalize on emerging trends. Bayo Lion Adedeji is one such visionary who has consistently demonstrated an uncanny ability to spot opportunities and turn them into gold. One of his most notable investments was in Wave Beach Elegushi, a beachfront property in Lagos that has now become the most accessible and sought-after destination in the city. With the demolition of iconic beaches like Landmark, Good Beach, and Sol Beach, Elegushi has emerged as the go-to spot for beach lovers and partygoers alike. Adedeji’s…