The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted a sunny and cloudy atmosphere from Monday to Wednesday across the country. The NiMet’s weather outlook released on Sunday in Abuja envisaged sunny skies over the northern region throughout the forecast period. According to MiMet, sunny skies with a few patches of clouds are anticipated over the central region throughout the forecast period. The agency anticipated sunny skies in the southern region with patches of clouds over the region. It forecasts prospects of isolated thunderstorms with light rains over parts of Rivers, Bayelsa, Akwa Ibom, Cross River, Edo, Delta, Ondo, Lagos, Ogun, Oyo,…
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Governor Bassey Otu of Cross River State has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to safety, tourism promotion and global cultural exchange. Otu disclosed this on Sunday in Calabar during the flag-off of the 2025 Bikers Carnival, one of the signature events of the Carnival Calabar festival. Represented by his deputy, Peter Odey, Otu assured Cross River residents and the international community that the state remains safe and well-prepared to host a large tourism festival, adding that he personally inspected the carnival routes to ensure they were motorable and free of hazards. Otu said, “Let us tell the world that Cross River…
SpaceX’s satellite internet service, Starlink, has surpassed 9 million customers globally as demand for satellite connectivity continues to grow worldwide. The company announced this via a post on X, adding that it now serves 155 countries and territories. SpaceX founder, Elon Musk, commended the feat, saying Starlink is rebuilding the whole Internet in space. The milestone comes amid Starlink’s rapid growth in Nigeria, rising to become the second-largest Internet Service Provider (ISP) in the country as of Q3 2024, a position it currently maintains. SpaceX first reported 4.6 million Starlink customers globally in December 2024, a figure that rose to approximately 7 million by August 2025 and continued to increase to 8 million…
The African Immigrants Resources Centre, a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), says it has distributed sanitary pads to 4,072 schoolgirls across four states of Nigeria. The organisation’s Convener, Mrs Chimezie Oji-Kalu, disclosed this in Owerri on Sunday at the conclusion of a two-day “Give A Girl A Pad’’ (GAGAP) campaign in Emil, Owerri-North Council Area of Imo. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the pads were distributed under the organisation’s GAGAP initiative. Oji-Kalu said that the US-based NGO aimed to boost the confidence of schoolgirls and reduce school absenteeism caused by menstrual challenges. She highlighted the organisation’s efforts at reducing…
The Ilorin Emirate Youth Development Association (IEYDA) has lauded Gov. AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, for strengthening the state’s security, through establishment of the state’s Forest Guards scheme. The commendation is contained in a statement signed by its National President, Alhaji Mohammed Uthman Jagunmo.on Sunday in Ilorin. Jagunmo said that the commendation followed the governor’s inspection of a guard of honour at the passing-out parade of newly trained Kwara State Forest Guards. ”The exercise underscored the administration’s commitment to tackling insecurity, particularly in forested and rural areas. ”The initiative represented a bold and timely response to the security challenges posed by criminal elements…
The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Command, on Sunday, said it has recorded significant achievements in empowerment of inmates, through expanded skill acquisition and educational training programmes. NCos says this is aimed at rehabilitation and reduction of recidivism. The Controller of Corrections, FCT Command, Mr Christopher Jen, said that the initiatives were designed to facilitate seamless reintegration of inmates into society, by equipping them with relevant vocational skills and formal education. In a statement by the Command Public Relations Officer (CPRO), Samson Duza, in Abuja, Jen explained that since assuming office, the Command had prioritised the training…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a notorious drug trafficker previously convicted of dealing in 30.10kg methamphetamine in 2023 following the seizure of 75 parcels of cocaine weighing 1.50 kilograms. This is contained in a statement by the NDLEA Director, Media and Advocacy, Mr Femi Babafemi on Sunday in Abuja. Babafemi said that the drugs, concealed in factory sealed sachets of cold-water starch, heading to the United Kingdom, was intercepted at the export shed of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) Ikeja Lagos. He said that three cargo agents involved in the attempt to export the consignments…
The Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise (CPPE) on Sunday said Nigeria recorded major gains in macroeconomic stability in 2025, adding that same could pave way for stronger growth in 2026. It said that the country recorded gains especially in exchange rate management inflation and business confidence. CPPE’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Dr Muda Yusuf, disclosed this in a statement, while presenting the organisations review of the economy in 2025 as well as its outlook for 2026. He said that 2025 provided a strong foundation of stability adding that with sustained reforms and improved security, 2026 could witness more…
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has raised the alarm over the circulation of counterfeit Kiss condoms across different parts of Nigeria. The alert followed reports from DKT International Nigeria, the company that markets the brand, after fake versions were discovered in major markets and cities. According to NAFDAC, the counterfeit products had been spotted in places such as Onitsha, Idumota, Trade Fair Market, Kano, Abuja, Uyo, Gombe and Enugu. The agency warned that using fake condoms posed serious health risks because they may not offer proper protection against sexually transmitted infections or unintended pregnancy.…
A US board-certified physician, Dr David Ikudayisi, has called on the Federal and State Governments to address the root causes of brain drain by improving working conditions and hospital equipment standards in Nigeria. Ikudayisi, the Medical Director of Glory Wellness and Regenerative Centre, who runs medical practices in both Florida, United States, and Nigeria, made the call while speaking with journalists on Sunday in Abuja. He said health worker migration could be reduced if practitioners see clear and credible career progression pathways that reward competence and professionalism. “Nigeria can reduce the pressure driving health worker migration by providing pay and…