Bandits storm Zamfara mosque during Friday prayers and shoot multiple worshippers dead

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Terror at Dawn - Bandits Storm Zamfara Mosque, Kill Worshippers During Prayers

In the early hours of Friday, September 26, 2025, a wave of terror swept through Yandoto village in Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara State, Nigeria, as armed bandits stormed a mosque during dawn prayers and opened fire on worshippers.

The attack, which occurred around 5:00 a.m., left at least five people dead and several others wounded. Eyewitnesses described the scene as chaotic and horrifying, with gunmen firing indiscriminately at the congregation before abducting an unspecified number of worshippers and retreating into the surrounding forest.

Eight k!lled, many injured as illegal mining site collapses in Zamfara

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Tragedy Beneath the Earth: The Zamfara Mining Collapse

In the early hours of Thursday, September 25, 2025, a grim tragedy unfolded in Jabaka, a community within Maru Local Government Area of Zamfara State, Nigeria.

An illegal mining site, long operating outside the bounds of regulation and safety, collapsed suddenly around 8 a.m., claiming the lives of at least eight individuals and leaving many others injured and trapped beneath the rubble.

Sultan, Kwankwaso, Oyinlola, Duke attend Ladoja’s coronation in Ibadan

The newly crowned Olubadan, Oba Ladoja. Photo: Olaolu

A Crown of Legacy: Rashidi Ladoja Ascends as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland

In a moment steeped in tradition and history, the ancient city of Ibadan witnessed the coronation of Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland.

The ceremony, held on Friday, September 26, 2025, marked the culmination of a long and distinguished journey through the intricate chieftaincy hierarchy unique to Ibadan, a system that has long been admired for its orderly and inclusive succession process.

Stirring Nigeria into the Guinness Book with the Largest Pot of Jollof Rice

Hilda Baci’s Fiery Triumph: Stirring Nigeria into the Guinness Book with the Largest Pot of Jollof Rice

In a dazzling display of culinary ambition and national pride, Nigerian celebrity chef Hilda Baci has once again etched her name into the Guinness World Records, this time for cooking the largest serving of Nigerian-style jollof rice.

The feat, achieved on September 12, 2025, during the Gino World Jollof Festival at Eko Hotels and Suites in Victoria Island, Lagos, was nothing short of a spectacle. Thousands of attendees, including celebrities and dignitaries, gathered to witness what would become a historic moment for Nigeria’s food culture.

Why our men need arms – FRSC boss

The Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps, Shehu Mohammed. Photo: FRSC

Arming the Road: A Case for Empowering FRSC Personnel

In a country where traffic violations often escalate into deadly encounters, the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) finds itself at a crossroads, literally and figuratively.

The Corps Marshal, Shehu Mohammed, recently reignited a contentious debate during an interview on Arise News, advocating for the arming of FRSC operatives to enhance their capacity to enforce traffic laws and protect themselves on Nigeria’s increasingly perilous highways.

CROSS RIVER STATE - School lessons after 2pm prohibited

Reclaiming Childhood: Cross River State’s Bold Ban on School Lessons After 2PM

In a sweeping move that has stirred both applause and debate, the Cross River State Government has enacted a landmark education reform prohibiting school lessons beyond 2:00 PM.

This directive, part of a broader overhaul announced on September 24, 2025, by the Commissioner for Education, Senator Professor Stephen Odey, marks a decisive shift in how the state approaches child welfare and academic structure.

FG to begin nationwide academic credential verification for all staff and recruits from October 6

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Nigeria’s Bold Leap Toward Academic Integrity

In a landmark move poised to redefine the credibility of Nigeria’s education and employment systems, the Federal Government has announced the commencement of a nationwide academic credential verification exercise, effective October 6, 2025.

This sweeping reform, mandated across all Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs), as well as public and private higher institutions, marks a decisive shift from fragmented institutional checks to a centralized, digital verification framework.

Naira Abuse is driving up printing cost - CBN Warns

Naira Abuse and the Soaring Cost of Currency: A Wake-Up Call from the CBN

In a sobering revelation that underscores the financial and symbolic toll of currency mishandling, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has issued a stern warning: the abuse of the naira is driving up the cost of printing and replacing banknotes at an alarming rate.

This caution came during the launch of a nationwide sensitisation campaign held in Abuja, themed “Naira Our Pride: Handle with Care,” aimed at instilling respect for the national currency and encouraging behavioural change.

Lagos State Government Gives Computer Village Traders 18 months To Relocate

A New Chapter for Computer Village: Lagos State's 18-Month Relocation Mandate

In a decisive move that marks a turning point for one of Nigeria’s most iconic tech marketplaces, the Lagos State Government has issued an 18-month ultimatum to traders at Computer Village in Ikeja to relocate to a new, purpose-built site in Katangowa, located within the Agbado/Oke-Odo Local Council Development Area.

This directive, announced during a stakeholders’ engagement led by Gbolahan Oki, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Development, signals the culmination of a relocation plan that has been in gestation since 2006.

Nigeria Demands Security Council Seat, Global Debt Action At UNGA 80

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Nigeria’s Bold Call for Global Reform at UNGA 80

At the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), Nigeria emerged as a vocal advocate for sweeping global reforms, demanding a permanent seat on the UN Security Council and urgent action on sovereign debt relief.

Represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima, who delivered President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s national statement, Nigeria’s delegation laid out a compelling vision for a more inclusive and equitable international order.

FOCI 69TH ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING - Construction Experts Assure of Commitment To Quality Service Delivery

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FOCI 69th Annual General Meeting - Construction Experts Reaffirm Commitment to Quality Service Delivery

Abuja, Nigeria - The Federation of Construction Industry (FOCI), Nigeria’s leading umbrella body for building and civil engineering contractors, convened its 69th Annual General Meeting in Abuja with a resounding message: unwavering commitment to quality service delivery and fair recognition in the nation’s infrastructure development.

Presiding over the event, Chief Vincent Barrah, President and Chairman of FOCI’s Governing Council, emphasized the enduring legacy and technical excellence of member companies. He highlighted that many roads constructed by FOCI members have remained functional for decades, some lasting 20 to 40 years, underscoring the durability and reliability of their work.

NIGERIA GOVERNANCE - Gov. Diri, Bishop Kukah Fault Nigeria's Federalism

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NIGERIA GOVERNANCE - Gov. Diri, Bishop Kukah Fault Nigeria's Federalism

In a compelling critique of Nigeria’s political structure, Bayelsa State Governor Senator Douye Diri and Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Matthew Hassan Kukah, have jointly decried the country’s flawed federalism, citing ethnicity, weak institutions, and disregard for the rule of law as persistent obstacles to democratic progress.

Their remarks were delivered at the third Annual Memorial Public Lecture held at Niger Delta University in Southern Ijaw, Bayelsa State, in honor of Dr. Ayebakepreye Amba Ambaiowei, a revered advocate for minority rights and one of the state’s founding figures.

RESTRUCTURING NIGERIA - Omeha, Others Advocate Regional Government

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Restructuring Nigeria- Omehia, Others Advocate Regional Government

In a bold and timely intervention, former Rivers State Governor Sir Celestine Ngozichim Omehia has reignited the national discourse on restructuring Nigeria, calling for a return to regional government as a pathway to unity, equity, and sustainable development.

This renewed advocacy was powerfully articulated during the public presentation of his latest book, Restructuring Nigeria: The Way Forward, launched in Abuja on September 24, 2025.