The Lagos State Judiciary has set April 14, 2026, for a coroner’s inquest into the death of Nkanu, the 21-month-old son of renowned Nigerian author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie. Nkanu passed away on January 7, 2026, following complications linked to preparatory medical procedures. The family subsequently issued a legal notice against the hospital, alleging that medical …
Kogi State Governor Usman Ododo has said the Ajaokuta Economic City will be fully operational by the end of 2026. He made the statement during the historic handover of the licence for the Ajaokuta Free Trade Zone at the Nigeria Export Processing Zones Authority (NEPZA) headquarters in Abuja on Thursday, February 26. Governor Ododo described …
The Federal Government has launched MyCityNaija, a nationwide smart city platform that connects government services, businesses and citizens in one digital ecosystem. At the unveiling in Abuja, Minister of Art, Culture and the Creative Economy, Hannatu Musa Musawa, described the initiative as a bold step toward economic diversification and digital inclusion. She said the launch …
From sacred rivers in Osogboland to the Atlantic waves of Salvador, Brazil, the goddess Yemọja/Iemanjá unites faith, culture, and economic potential. Nigeria’s ancestral festivals could generate billions in revenue while connecting the diaspora to their roots. Long before colonial borders, the Yoruba people of southwestern Nigeria worshipped Yemọja, the divine mother of waters. Known as …
A major regional imbalance has emerged in Nigeria’s largest recent police recruitment drive, as northern states dominate applications while several southern states record strikingly low figures. Fresh data obtained from the Police Service Commission (PSC) show that Adamawa State leads the country with 38,989 applications in the ongoing recruitment of 50,000 constables into the Nigeria …
The outgoing Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, will today, officially hand over leadership of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) to the newly appointed acting IGP, Olatunji Disu. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu appointed Disu on Tuesday following Egbetokun’s resignation. Pinnacle Daily gathered that the handover ceremony is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. at the IGP …
Nigerian actress Uche Ogbodo has called on mothers to prioritise their personal well-being, warning against losing their identity while caring for their families. In an Instagram post, Ogbodo highlighted the emotional and physical strains of motherhood, noting that constant self-sacrifice can lead to body shaming, fatigue, and strained relationships. She emphasised that motherhood should not …
The resignation of the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun and the subsequent appointment of AIG Tunji Disu as acting IGP to replace him is expected to lead to a shakeup at the top level of the police force hierarchy. Egbetokun stepped down, citing pressing family considerations, ending his four-year term in office that was set …
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Assistant Inspector-General of Police (AIG) Olatunji Disu as Nigeria’s 23rd Inspector-General of Police (IGP), following the resignation of Kayode Egbetokun. In a statement issued by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President confirmed that he had received Egbetokun’s resignation and expressed profound appreciation for …
The Nigerian government and the United Kingdom have taken steps to update their existing Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Migration Management and Returns, in a bid to enhance lawful migration processes, security collaboration, and economic cooperation between both countries. Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, disclosed this during a meeting in Abuja with the British High …
