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World Blood Donor Day: Anambra First Lady Highlights Importance of Voluntary Blood Donation. Dr Nonye Soludo says one donation can save multiple lives as she celebrates voluntary donors across the state.   Awka, Nigeria – The iNews Times | World Blood Donor Day took centre stage in Anambra on Sunday as the wife of the state governor, Dr Nonye Soludo, called on eligible residents to make regular…

Traditional Ruler Kidnapped: Wife Shot as Gunmen Strike in Owo Community. Police launch manhunt after armed assailants abduct village head in Ondo community.   Akure, Nigeria – The iNews Times | A Traditional Ruler in Ondo State has been abducted by suspected kidnappers after gunmen stormed his residence in a late-night attack and shot his wife before fleeing into the forest. The incident has…

NYSC Camp Suspension: Why Thousands of Corps Members Can’t Report Yet. Prospective corps members deployed to Niger State to receive fresh reporting details as infrastructure repairs continue.   Abuja, Nigeria – The iNews Times | The NYSC Camp Suspension has disrupted plans for prospective corps members posted to Niger State after the National Youth Service Corps https://www.nysc.gov.ng announced…

N5.9bn Rebranding Cost: Accountability Questions Deepen Over Oil Firm Transition. Rights group seeks court order to compel oil firm to explain billions allegedly spent on transition from NNPC to NNPCL.   Abuja, Nigeria – The iNews Times | The controversial N5.9bn Rebranding Cost of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited  has come under fresh legal scrutiny after the Socio-Economic Rights…

Black Sunday: Christian Leaders Mourn Victims of Violence Nationwide. Christian leaders call for urgent action as churches nationwide honour victims of killings, kidnappings and terrorism   Abuja, Nigeria – The iNews Times | Black Sunday was observed across the country on Sunday as the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) https://canng.org declared a solemn day of mourning in honour of the…

June 12 Honours: Tinubu Recognises Arthur Nwankwo, Faces Fresh Calls to Honour More Democracy Heroes. Osita Chidoka praises President’s move but urges fuller recognition of overlooked figures in Nigeria’s pro-democracy struggle.   Abuja, Nigeria – The iNews Times | June 12 Honours took centre stage on Nigeria’s Democracy Day as President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s decision to recognise late…

Rabe Abubakar Burial: Retired General Laid to Rest as Widow Regains Freedom. Widow regains freedom as grief and outrage deepen over the retired general’s death in kidnappers’ custody.   Katsina, Nigeria – The iNews Times | Rabe Abubakar burial was held on Saturday in Katsina State as family members, military officers, government officials and residents gathered to bid farewell to the former…

…‎Saraki warned that democracy becomes vulnerable when legislative institutions lose their independence. ‎LAGOS, NIGERIA- The iNews Time| Former Senate President, Bukola Saraki, has cautioned that democracy is threatened when the legislature fails to carry out its constitutional responsibility of scrutinising the actions of the executive arm of government.   ‎Saraki made the remarks on Friday…

Domestic Violence Case: Ondo Police Arrest Woman for Alleged Attack on Husband. Suspect faces prosecution after neighbours report violent altercation that left husband seriously injured in Akure.   AKURE, NIGERIA – The iNews Times | A disturbing domestic violence case has emerged in Ondo State after operatives of the state Police Command arrested a middle-aged woman, Mary Olatunde, for allegedly…

‎…reacting to the incident, IPC Executive Director, Lanre Arogundade, condemned the conduct of the officers involved. ‎OSUN, NIGERIA- The iNews Times| The International Press Centre (IPC), through its Safety and Protection of Journalists (SPJ) Hub, has condemned the arrest and detention of the Secretary of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Osun State Council, Olalekan Akindoju, by police…

Democracy Day Message: Tinubu Calls on Nigerians to Keep Faith in the Nation. President tells citizens to remain committed to nation-building as Nigeria marks 27 years of uninterrupted democratic governance.   ABUJA, NIGERIA – The iNews Times | President Bola Tinubu has used his Democracy Day message to urge Nigerians not to lose faith in the country, even in moments of criticism, disagreement…

‎…the bill’s consideration sparked brief controversy after Malam Bashir Usman objected to the timing of the debate. ‎ABUJA, NIGERIA- The iNews Times| The House of Representatives has passed a constitutional amendment bill seeking to establish state police, marking a significant milestone in Nigeria’s ongoing efforts to reform its security architecture and address persistent insecurity across the…

Chinese Bridge Competition: UNIZIK Students Win National Championship. Nnamdi Azikiwe University’s Confucius Institute secures top three positions as national champion prepares for global finals in China.   AWKA, NIGERIA – The iNews Times | The Chinese Bridge Competition witnessed a major triumph for students of the Confucius Institute at Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK) https://unizik.edu.ng,…

…describing June 12 as a defining moment in Nigeria’s history, Tinubu said the date symbolizes the nation’s commitment to democracy. ‎ABUJA, NIGERIA- The iNews Times| President Bola Tinubu has conferred national honours on 50 Nigerians in recognition of their contributions to the pro-democracy struggle that culminated in the return of democratic governance in the country.   The honours were…

‎…following deliberations, the Senate unanimously approved the bill for further legislative consideration. ABUJA, NIGERIA- The iNews Times| The Senate on Tuesday took a major step toward regulating Nigeria’s growing digital asset sector by advancing a bill aimed at creating a comprehensive legal framework for virtual assets and related service providers. ‎ ‎The proposed legislation, sponsored by…

‎…INEC also expressed concern over increasing leadership disputes within political parties, describing them as unnecessary distractions. ‎ABUJA, NIGERIA- The iNews Times| The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced that it will issue official access codes to political parties on June 26, 2026, enabling them to access the Candidate Nomination Portal ahead of the 2027 general…

‎…“people are packing out of this hostel. Gunmen invaded our hostel, injured many students, and stole their belongings.” ‎‎EBONYI, NIGERIA- The iNews Times| No fewer than 10 students of the College of Health Science Ngbo in Ohaukwu Local Government Area of Ebonyi State are battling for their lives after gunmen stormed a student hostel and unleashed violence in the early hours of Tuesday.   ‎The…