By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Borno State Deputy Governor, His Excellency Alhaji Umar Usman Kadafur, has commended the North East Development Commission (NEDC) for its significant contributions to the recovery and rebuilding efforts in the state following over a decade of insurgency. Kadafur gave the commendation while receiving the...
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By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Borno State Deputy Governor, Umar Kadafur, has received the senate committee on the Army led by the Chairman Senator Abdulaziz Musa Yar’Adua in the council Chamber of the Deputy Governor office. Senator Yar’Adua while delivering his remarks said they were in Maiduguri for their...
By AMOS MATHEW, Kaduna – Former governor of Sokota State, Alhaji Attahiru Dalhatu Bafarawa, has unveiled a broad-based northern initiative focused on tackling insecurity, rebuilding social cohesion, and empowering youth, declaring that “peace is possible, unity is achievable and development is within our reach.” He made it known in...
By TYAV SAM TYAV, Makurdi – Immediate past Governor of Benue State, Chief Dr. Samuel Ortom has revealed that the present precarious situation which herdsmen are killing Nigerians with impunity was caused by the former President of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari. In an interactive session with journalists in his Makurdi...
By CHRISTIANA LOT, Jos – Plateau State Police Command has arrested 22 suspects in connection with a violent mob attack on travelers in Mangu Local Government Area on June 20, 2025. This was disclosed by the state’s Commissioner of Police, Emmanuel Olugbemiga Adesina, during a press briefing on July...
By CALLISTUS OFFOR, Abuja- Priestly Ordination of Rev. Fr. Ari Ogwuche Jonah OP @ St. Dominic Catholic Church, Yaba On June 28, 2025, the Catholic Archdiocese of Lagos erupted in spiritual jubilation as Rev. Fr. Ari Ogwuche Jonah of the Order of Preachers (Dominicans) was ordained a Roman Catholic...
The world of sports betting is rapidly moving into the mobile dimension. For Kenyan bettors, the smartphone has long been the main tool for betting, tracking events and account management. Convenience, speed and accessibility are key advantages of specialised apps over websites. But with the abundance of options on...
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – Executive Secretary, Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), Aisha Garba, has identified the importance of collaboration, innovation, and strategic planning in delivering quality basic education. Executive Secretary noted that UBEC remains committed to building inclusive and sustainable education systems that empower learners, improve outcomes, and...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja– A senatorial aspirant of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2023 elections, Hon. Chief Bright Igodo Ogaji, has congratulated former President of the Senate, Senator David Mark, over his emergence as the Interim National Chairman of African Democratic Congress (ADC). This was, even as...
A federal judge is set to decide whether to block President Donald Trump’s administration from enforcing an executive order limiting birthright citizenship. The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) is urging U.S. District Judge Joseph Laplante to grant class action status to a lawsuit filed on behalf of non-U.S. citizens...
Cross River State Governor, Bassey Otu, has approved the release of N18 billion to boost tourism infrastructure and reposition the state as a leading destination in Nigeria and West Africa. The funds will be used to rehabilitate and upgrade key tourism assets, including the Obudu Mountain Resort, Kwa Falls,...
Super Eagles players are buzzing with excitement and determination as they prepare for the 8th African Nations Championship (CHAN) 2025. A total of 28 players are currently in camp, vying for a spot in the final squad list. The players are putting in intense training sessions, with high expectations...
Federal High Court in Abuja has adjourned the trial of 15 individuals accused of invading the home of retired Supreme Court Justice Mary Peter-Odili to July 14. The defendants, who include Adjodo Lawrence, Michael Diete-spiff, and Alex Onyekuru, among others, are standing trial on an 18-count charge bordering on...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja- Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate in the September 2024 governorship election in Edo State, Mr. Asue Ighodalo, has expressed deep disappointment and betrayal over the Supreme Court’s judgment upholding the election of Governor Monday Okpebholo. In a statement issued on Thursday in Abuja, Ighodalo said,...
Supreme Court has dismissed the appeal filed by Mr. Asue Ighodalo and the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) against the election of Senator Monday Okpebholo as the Governor of Edo State. In a judgment delivered by Justice Garba Lawal, the apex court held that the appeal lacked merit. Ighodalo’s lawyer,...
African Democratic Congress (ADC) is committed to being a party for all Nigerians, without discrimination or bias, according to the party’s Acting National Chairman, Sen. David Mark. Mark made the assertion at the unveiling of the coalition in Makurdi, emphasizing that the party belongs to all the people, not...
African Democratic Congress (ADC) is confident of evicting Governor Hyacinth Alia from the Government House in the 2027 general elections, according to the party’s Pro-tem Chairman in Benue, Mr. Terngu Tsegba. Tsegba made the assertion during the unveiling of the coalition in Makurdi, promising to provide good governance, ensure...
By EMMANUEL KUJE, Abuja- Nigerian Government has commenced Phase 7 of the Kainji Mass Trials of terrorists’ suspects, reaffirming its commitment to confronting terrorism through lawful and transparent means. According to the National Counter Terrorism Centre, Office of the National Security Adviser (NCTC-ONSA), the trials represent a cornerstone of...
Head coach of Nigeria’s Super Falcons, Justine Madugu, has reiterated the team’s focus on achieving their Mission X target at the ongoing Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco. Ahead of the team’s second group B game against Botswana, Madugu emphasized the importance of taking each match one...
Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, has categorically stated that President Bola Tinubu has never instructed him to lie, arrest, or harass any journalist over unconstructive criticism or reportage. Idris made this assertion while receiving a delegation from the Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) led by...