President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called on global leaders to act with urgency and unity in confronting the climate crisis, declaring that the time for climate action “is not tomorrow; it is now.” Speaking during a high-level virtual dialogue on climate change and a just energy transition, co-hosted by United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres and Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, President Tinubu reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to integrating climate action with economic growth. “The global climate emergency demands our collective, courageous, and sustained leadership,” President Tinubu said. “We view climate action not as a cost to development, but as…
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Tragedy struck in Ilorin as the Kwara State Fire Service recovered the body of an unidentified man from the Asa River on Tuesday. According to reports, officials from the Ministry of Environment discovered the body and promptly alerted the fire service. Firefighters responded swiftly, retrieving the remains and handing them over to the Ministry for further investigation and identification. Director of the Kwara State Fire Service, Prince Falade John Olumuyiwa, confirmed the incident and used the opportunity to urge residents to remain cautious near water bodies. He particularly warned against sending young children to fetch water from wells or rivers,…
Tensions continue to rise in Benue State as the Indigenous Hausa People’s Rights Consigned of Nigeria strongly rejected Governor Hyacinth Alia’s claims that “foreign militants” are behind the recent spate of violent attacks in the state. In a viral social media statement, Comrade Al Mukhtar Ali, the group’s spokesperson, refuted the governor’s narrative, asserting that many of the perpetrators are local Fulani elements, not foreign mercenaries. “No, Father Alia these are Fulani, and some were even born right in the bushes around us. That’s why they speak our local languages so well,” Comrade Mukhtar wrote. “Let’s stop pretending. Let’s stop…
The Adamawa State Police Command, said they have apprehended a woman for impersonating a Vehicle Inspection Officer (VIO) and allegedly orchestrating a fake job recruitment scheme in the state capital. The suspect, identified as Face Samuel of Army Barracks Road in Yola North Local Government Area, was said to have been arrested on April 22 by operatives of the State Intelligence Department (SID) following credible intelligence. According to police sources, Samuel reportedly posed as a VIO multiple times and defrauded at least four individuals — Blessing Kefas, Abel Samuel, Evlyne Amos, and Friday Adamu — collecting a total of ₦350,000…
The President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has advocated for reengagement with suspended member of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), through constructive dialogue. He also emphasized the urgency of institutional reform to strengthen ECOWAS’s effectiveness. President Tinubu made the call while delivering a powerful address in Accra, Ghana today, while marking the official launch of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Golden Jubilee celebrations. The event, as noticed by the WorldClass247News, commemorates 50 years since the founding of the regional bloc on May 28, 1975. In his keynote speech, President Tinubu hailed the vision of ECOWAS’s founding…
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) and the State Muslim Pilgrims’ Welfare Boards have agreed to commence the inaugural airlift for the 2025 Hajj on May 9. The decision was arrived at following a high-level preparatory meeting held on April 22 in Abuja. The meeting, which brought together Executive Secretaries of State Pilgrims’ Boards under the Forum of States, was convened to assess the level of readiness across the country for the upcoming pilgrimage. In his opening remarks, NAHCON Chairman, Professor Abdullahi Saleh Usman, emphasized that the Hajj industry is now in its final phase of preparation. He urged states…
Gombe State Governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, has ordered an immediate investigation into a tragic accident that claimed the lives of five people and injured several others during an Easter procession in Billiri Local Government Area. The directive was issued through a press statement by the Director-General of Press Affairs, Ismaila Uba Misilli, on Monday. The governor expressed deep sorrow over the incident and vowed that those responsible would face justice. According to eyewitness reports, the accident occurred when a trailer transporting grains from Adamawa State to Gombe suffered a brake failure and rammed into a crowd of Christian worshippers participating…
In a moving show of unity and pride, residents turned out in large numbers to welcome home the state’s skating champions following their outstanding performance at an international competition. The event, held to honor the returning athletes, drew an enthusiastic crowd including the Special Senior Assistant on Grassroots Sports Development, two-time African Badminton Champion Jinkam Bulus Ifraimu, and spirited youths from across the state. The champions were met with cheers and warm accolades as supporters celebrated their triumph on the global stage, highlighting the growing recognition of youth talent in the state. Addressing the gathering, Jinkam Bulus Ifraimu expressed deep…
What began as a day of reverence and reflection in Billiri, Gombe State, quickly spiraled into tragedy and chaos when a trailer truck lost control and rammed into a crowd gathered for an Easter procession. The incident, which claimed the lives of five individuals and left eight others injured, has shaken the quiet town and raised pressing questions about safety, governance, and communal harmony. The trailer, transporting grains from Adamawa State, reportedly experienced brake failure as it approached the bustling center of the Easter celebration. Eyewitnesses say the driver struggled to steer the vehicle away from the crowd, but it…
Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has approved the release of N850 million to rehabilitate and upgrade boreholes in Maiduguri and neighboring communities affected by the September 10, 2024 flood disaster. The funding, as gathered by WorldClass247News, is aimed at restoring access to potable water by procuring pumps, accessories, and other essential components needed to revive damaged water facilities across flood-impacted areas. This was disclosed by the General Manager of the Borno State Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Agency (RUWASA), Dr. Mohammed Musa Aliyu, during a press briefing in Maiduguri. He revealed that suppliers have already begun delivering the…