The International Organization for Migration (IOM), a UN agency, on Tuesday in Lagos received 180 Nigerian migrants, including women and children, from Libya. The returnees arrived at Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, aboard a chartered Buraq Airline flight around 8:15 p.m., through the Pilgrims and Cargo Terminal. Mostly consisting of women and children, the migrants are voluntary returnees from Libya. Speaking to journalists at the airport, IOM Lagos Subhead Mr. Ali Ali Ibrahim said most of the migrants came from detention camps in Benghazi. “We are here tonight to welcome 180 Nigerian migrants back from Libya after difficult journeys along…
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The Kogi House of Assembly on Tuesday passed two private member bills for second reading, aimed at improving environmental sanitation and providing free maternal and neonatal healthcare in the state. Sponsored by Mr. Umar Yahaya of Omala Constituency, the bills were first read on October 14, 2025, and seek to address public health issues from waste disposal and high maternal and newborn mortality rates. The first bill, titled “A Bill for a Law to Provide for the Prevention and Control of Public Littering, Defacement of Public and Private Places, and Other Related Matters, 2025,” aims to establish a legal framework…
Agrify, an NGO in partnership with the Tabitha Cumi Foundation (TCF), has introduced an AI-powered agricultural tool and distributed biochar to farmers in Zuma Community, FCT, to boost productivity. The initiative took place on Tuesday in Abuja to mark World Environment Day 2026 and targeted farmers and community leaders, promoting sustainable farming and environmental care. Mr. Ayodele Erinle, founder of Agrify, explained that the platform, “Agrify AI,” was created to address poor traceability in Nigeria’s agriculture sector. “Inadequate information about the sources and processes of food production hampers efforts to trace practices and ensure accountability,” he said. “Agrify AI enables…
Dr. Lami Onayi Ahmed, President of the Ladies Golf Association of Nigeria (LGAN), has called on female golfers to embrace unity, mentorship, and sportsmanship. Ahmed made this appeal in her goodwill message celebrating the 2026 Women’s Golf Day on Tuesday at the I.E Ibas Golf Club in Karshi, Abuja. She described the annual event as a platform to promote inclusion, empowerment, and leadership among women through golf. “Women’s Golf Day is more than a celebration of the game; it reminds us why we came together as an association,” she stated. She affirmed LGAN’s commitment to creating opportunities for women to…
China and Nigeria have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral relations through sports development, cultural exchange, and people-to-people engagement. The two countries made this pledge on Tuesday in Abuja during the event “The Passion of Chinese Wushu Cultural Heritage Chinese Wushu Premium Exhibition,” organized by the Chinese Embassy. Mr. Yang Jianxing, Cultural Counsellor of the Chinese Embassy in Nigeria, stated that sports and culture are powerful tools for fostering mutual understanding and friendship among nations. Yang, also the Director of the China Cultural Centre, emphasized that Chinese Wushu is more than a sport; it represents China’s cultural heritage, values, and…
The Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, has emphasized that modernizing the Nigerian Navy is crucial to strengthening security in Africa’s maritime domain. Matawalle made this statement at the opening of the 6th Sea Power for Africa Symposium and Maritime Exhibition on Tuesday in Lagos. He described the Navy as vital to the global economy, underpinning security, stability, and the freedom of movement essential for maritime trade, which accounts for about 90% of world trade. He highlighted that by protecting key sea routes and preventing disruptions, naval forces serve as guardians of international commerce and economic stability. Matawalle stressed…
Lithuania’s Roneta Kacinskaite recorded an emphatic victory over Nigeria’s Esilama Awode, winning 6-1, 6-1 in the Girls Under-18 round of 32, Group E match at the ongoing 2026 NASCO/ITF J30 World Tennis Tour Junior Championship on Tuesday in Abuja. The championship is taking place at the tennis complex of the Moshood Abiola National Stadium. The 12-year-old Lithuanian dominated proceedings from the start, displaying remarkable composure and consistency to secure a straight-sets win over the Nigerian in the round of 32. Kacinskaite took control early, racing to a 4-1 lead in the first set and denying Awode any chance to comeback.…
Gov. Nasir Idris of Kebbi on Tuesday distributed 225 brand-new Yamaha motorcycles to councillors across the state’s 21 Local Government Areas to strengthen grassroots governance and improve service delivery. Speaking at the distribution ceremony at Government House, Birnin Kebbi, Idris said the gesture fulfilled a promise made after consultations with the councillors. He explained that the motorcycles would enhance the mobility of councillors, enabling them to effectively discharge their responsibilities at the ward level. “After our consultative meeting, we found it necessary to fulfill our pledge to the 225 councillors in the state,” he said. Idris noted that the motorcycles…
The Nigerian Army has warned the public to avoid the shooting range at Adekunle Fajuyi Cantonment, Ibadan, ahead of the Range Classification Exercise scheduled from Wednesday to Thursday. Lt.-Col. Jonah Danjuma, acting Deputy Director of the 2 Division Army Public Relations, issued the warning in a statement on Tuesday. He noted that the exercise would take place at the Major General O. F. Azinta Shooting Range within Adekunle Fajuyi Cantonment. READ ALSO: Experts warn civilian harm mitigation is not automatic legal proof Danjuma urged residents, especially those around the cantonment, to stay clear of the designated range area. “They are…
The equities market closed lower on Tuesday, with investors recording a loss of N478 billion following profit-taking in major stocks. The decline was driven by losses in large- and mid-cap stocks, including PZ Cussons, Computer Warehouse Group (CWG), ABC Transport, Wema Bank, Sovereign Trust Insurance, and 33 other stocks. Market capitalization decreased from an opening value of N158.697 trillion to N158.219 trillion at the close of trading. Similarly, the All-Share Index fell by 874 points, or 0.35 percent, to close at 246,686.66, down from 247,560.66. As a result, the market’s year-to-date (YtD) return moderated to 58.53 percent, while market breadth…