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The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has forecast widespread thunderstorms and rainfall across various parts of the country from Saturday, June 14, to Monday, June 16. In its weather outlook released Friday in Abuja, NiMet predicted early morning thunderstorms on Saturday in parts of Taraba, Kebbi, Zamfara, Kaduna, and Adamawa States…

By Deborah Nnamdi The Defence Headquarters on Friday confirmed the arrest of a Chinese national during a counter-terrorism operation carried out by troops in Borno State. While the foreigner’s identity has not been made public, the military stated that the individual—who claimed to be a miner—is currently in custody and…

By Deborah Nnamdi Former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi has urged President Bola Tinubu to take inspiration from former Presidents Umaru Musa Yar’Adua and Goodluck Jonathan in promoting democratic values. Speaking in his Democracy Day address on June 12, the former Anambra State governor called on Tinubu to emulate…

By Deborah Nnamdi President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has commended former President Muhammadu Buhari for his landmark decision to designate June 12 as Nigeria’s Democracy Day. Speaking during a special address to a joint session of the National Assembly on Thursday in celebration of Democracy Day, Tinubu described Buhari’s move as…

Photo: Kudirat Abiola, wife of the winner of the June 12 1993, election President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has honoured 66 Nigerians with national awards during his Democracy Day 2025 speech. The honours were given to individuals who made significant contributions to Nigeria’s democracy, civil rights, journalism, and public service, and…

…Recognises the pains, sacrifices of Nigerians President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Thursday delivered a stirring Democracy Day address to a joint sitting of the National Assembly, reaffirming his administration’s commitment to deepening democratic governance, strengthening national unity, and improving the lives of all Nigerians. Speaking inside the green chamber of…

Senator representing Edo North and former Edo State Governor Comrade Adams Oshiomhole has shed light on the incident that occurred on Wednesday morning at Zulu Hall, Murtala Muhammed Airport Terminal 1. He recounted how he and other passengers were denied boarding on an Air Peace flight to Abuja, despite having…

Retired Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Tukur Yusufu Buratai, has dismissed as false the reports circulating on several online platforms that his convoy was attacked by Boko Haram insurgents in Borno State. In a statement released on Monday, his media aide, Brigadier General Sani Usman Kukasheka (Rtd), described the…

By Deborah Nnamdi President Bola Tinubu is set to confer National Honours on a number of selected lawmakers on June 12, as part of the activities marking this year’s Democracy Day. This announcement was made in a statement issued by the House Spokesman, Rep. Akin Rotimi Jr., on Sunday in…

By Deborah Nnamdi The Federal Government has reported that 59,786 inmates out of a total population of 80,879 have been documented across 256 custodial centres nationwide. This was disclosed in a statement issued on Sunday in Abuja by the spokesperson of the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS), Deputy Controller of Corrections…