A breathtaking celestial event is set to captivate Nigerians and residents of several African nations tonight, Sunday, September 7, 2025. A total lunar eclipse, popularly known as a “Blood Moon,” will transform the night sky from 8:00 PM West Africa Time, lasting an impressive 83 minutes. The Moon will take on a striking reddish glow…
The Nigeria Police Force has announced the promotion of Olumuyiwa Adejobi to the rank of Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) and his redeployment to Delta State as Deputy Commissioner of Police, Operations. This strategic move is aimed at bolstering security in the region, leveraging Adejobi’s extensive experience in Public Communication, Operational Management, and Community Policing….
The Nigeria Police Force has welcomed a new face in its Public Relations Department. Inspector-General of Police Kayode Egbetokun has appointed Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP) Benjamin Hundeyin as the new Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO), replacing Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Olumuyiwa Adejobi. According to a statement by DCP Adejobi, CSP Hundeyin is a…
The Abeokuta North Local Government Area in Ogun State witnessed a momentous occasion on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, as the Executive Chairman, Dr. ‘Lanre Oyegbola-Sodipo, commissioned 17 transformative projects across the Local Government Area. Representing the Governor of Ogun State , His Excellency, Prince (Dr.) Dapo Abiodun, CON, was the Commissioner for Local Government and…
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has confirmed that Nigeria’s Diplomatic Missions abroad are grappling with severe financial difficulties. Budgetary shortfalls and foreign exchange volatility have left the ministry unable to pay locally recruited staff, service providers, and landlords, or meet allowances for home-based officers. The financial strain has resulted in unpaid salaries for locally recruited…
The Ogun State Government has released 130 hectares of land along the Epe/Mojoda expressway, Ijebu Ode to the Federal Government for the proposed Ijebu Ode Port Terminal Project. This follows the request for 130 hectares of land by the Honorable Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Mr Gboyega Oyetola, in a letter addressed to Governor…
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has announced a significant increase in the cost of obtaining a Nigerian Standard Passport, effective September 1, 2025. According to a statement signed by the Service Public Relations Officer, ACI AS Akinlabi, the new fees will apply only to applications made within Nigeria. The revised fee structure sets the cost…
Nigeria has established itself as a key Air Travel Hub in West Africa, offering direct flights to 30 countries across four continents. According to aviation data compiled by Statisense from FlightConnections, the Country’s International Airports handle a significant volume of traffic, connecting passengers to destinations in Africa, Asia, Europe, and North America. Within Africa, Nigerian…
In a distressing incident, a passenger train traveling from Abuja to Kaduna derailed on Tuesday morning, sending shockwaves through the rail community. The incident occurred shortly after the train departed Abuja around 11 a.m., leaving several carriages overturned and passengers scrambling for safety. Eyewitness accounts describe the scene as chaotic and frightening, with passengers rushing…
Oba Rashidi Ladoja is poised to be crowned the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland on Friday, September 26, 2025. Sources close to the royal family confirmed that Governor Seyi Makinde has given his approval for Ladoja’s enthronement. The coronation ceremony is scheduled to take place at the historic Mapo Hall in Ibadan, a venue steeped in…
