By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Chris G. Musa has said that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has graciously approved the procurement of new sophisticated military operational equipment for the troops to fight insurgency and terrorism across the country with the mandate to end...
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At least 10 people have been killed and several cows rustled in renewed violence in Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State. The recent escalation of violence in Riyom stems from farm destruction, cattle rustling, and attacks on livestock carried out by individuals from both Fulani and Berom communities....
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja- President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will depart Abuja for Rome, the capital of Italy, on Saturday at the invitation of Pope Leo XIV. Accompanied by top Catholic leaders, President Tinubu will attend a solemn mass marking the beginning of the Pontificate of His Holiness Pope Leo...
By CHRISTIANA LOT, Jos – Following the killing of over eight persons and the burning of several homes in Wereng Camp, Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State, the Commander of Operation Safe Haven (OPSH) and General Officer Commanding 3 Division, Major General AE Oyinlola, has met with critical...
Barcelona secured a 28th La Liga title with a 2-0 win at 10-man Espanyol. Despite Real Madrid’s late win over Mallorca on Wednesday night, Hansi Flick’s side knew victory at the RCDE Stadium would secure them the championship with two games remaining. After a goalless first half, Lamine Yamal...
Nigeria on Thursday lost by a lone goal to South Africa in a tense semi-final clash at the Suez Canal Stadium in Egypt The result meant South Africa booked a place in the final of the CAF U-20 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Egypt 2025. A well-taken header by...
The National Assembly has proposed a bill titled the ‘Equity Trust Fund’ aimed at addressing the challenges faced by young Nigerians in accessing funding for their various endeavours. The assembly stated that, if passed into law, the dedicated fund would ensure sustainable job creation and economic growth. Chairman of...
President Bola Tinubu, on Thursday, reassured Gen. Assimi Goita, the Malian leader, of Nigeria’s commitment to supporting Mali’s democratic transition and deepening economic ties between the two nations. The President spoke on Thursday in Abuja while receiving the Letter of Credence from Cheick Oumar Coulibaly, the Ambassador of the...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja – The Managing Director of Sahara Group, Mr Kola Adesina, has expressed strong confidence in President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s bold energy sector reforms. In an interview for an upcoming State House TV documentary marking the second anniversary of President Tinubu’s administration, Adesina lauded the government’s...
Police command in Anambra has launched manhunt for suspected killers of a legal practitioner returning from the court , after securing bail for a defendant in a murder case. The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in the state, SP Tochukwu Ikenga disclosed this in a statement on Thursday in...
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) with support from the World Bank is building an inclusive and accessible capital territory with equal opportunities for Persons with Disabilities (PwDs). FCT Minister of State, Dr Mariya Mahmoud, stated this in Abuja on Thursday, at the close of a three-day workshop on...
The Chief Medical Director (CMD) of the Ifako Ijaiye General Hospital, Lagos State, Dr Bamidele Mustapha, has saif there was no casualty in the fire outbreak that occured on Thursday in the hospital. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that fire broke out in the hospital around 3:30p.m....
The Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II, on Thursday deposed Ovbokhan Igbinovia as the traditional Chief Priest of Okhuoromi Community in Oredo Local Government Area of Edo. Oba Ewuare stripped Igbinovia’s title of Ohen(Chief Priest), after reviewing the abominable traditional practices, including land grabbing. Other allegations against Igbinovia, included...
Police Command in Kogi has confirmed the abduction of a first class traditional ruler, Oba James Ogunyanda in Yagba West Local Government of the state. The Command’s spokesman, SP Williams Ovye-Aya confirmed the incident to the News Agency Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday in Lokoja. He said the...
By HARUNA AHMED, Kaduna – The Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) has postponed the 77 Regular Course screening test earlier scheduled for May. 24. The Academy Public Relations Officer, Maj. Mohammad Maidawa made the announcement in a statement on Thursday in Kaduna. Maidawa said the postponement was due to a...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum, has urged the Federal Government to establish additional medical centres in the state to tackle emerging health challenges resulting from over a decade of insurgency. Governor Zulum made the appeal on Thursday during the signing of a...
Governor Hope Uzodimma, Chairman of the Joint Committee of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) and National Council of Traditional Rulers (NCTRN), has pledged the Forum’s support. Speaking in Abuja on Thursday, Uzodimma addressed journalists following the Forum’s meeting on the proposed bill to establish the National Council for Traditional...
By AMOS MATHEW, Kaduna – The Management of Kaduna State University (KASU) has disclosed that school’s branch of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has suspended its strike action and the varsity has been opened immediately. Addressing a press conference in his office on Thursday, the Vice Chancellor...
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – The Managing Director of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), Mr. Akintunde Sawyerr, has revealed that the agency may consider extending its student loan scheme to private institutions within the next three years. Sawyerr stated this during a strategic engagement and sensitisation campaign with...
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – As the FCT Administration commences preparations for the 2025 Hajj operations, FCT Minister of State, Dr. Mariya Mahmoud, has tasked committee members with dedication, expertise, and unwavering commitment to ensuring the welfare and successful participation of FCT pilgrims. The Minister made this call while...