Vice President Kashim Shettima, on Friday, launched the 2025 national Hajj pilgrimage, urging the intending pilgrims to be good ambassadors of the country. In a speech at the ceremony, held at the Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport Owerri, Shettima called for collective efforts to ensure a hitch-free exercise. He...
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The Women’s World Cup will be expanded from 32 to 48 teams from the 2031 edition onwards after the FIFA Council approved the proposal at a virtual meeting on Friday. The 48-team World Cup will adopt a 12-group format, increasing the total number of matches from 64 to 104...
By OLA MODUPE, Lagos- Kenya Airways has been sanctioned by the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) for violating consumer rights in cases involving three passengers, including Gloria Omisore. The airline was found guilty of several consumer-related infractions, prompting the regulatory body to impose penalties. Director of Public Affairs and...
The UN World Food Programme (WFP) has warned that millions of people in West and Central Africa are facing record hunger as conflict, displacement, economic hardship and repeated extreme weather push the region towards a major crisis. No fewer than 36 million people are struggling to meet their basic...
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr Abdullahi Ganduje, on Friday said the Senators from Kebbi State, elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) were set to decamp to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Ganduje said this while addressing State House Correspondents...
By OLA MODUPE, Lagos- Lagos State Police command has detained a 25-year old suspected ritualist for allegedly being in possession of human organs in Odomola community, Epe. Command spokesperson, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the arrest in a statement issued on Friday in Lagos. He said operatives from the Odo-Noforija...
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) and Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals have pledged to deepen collaboration on Nigeria’s energy security. The aim according to them is to also advance shared prosperity for Nigerians. The commitment was made during a courtesy visit by the President/Chief Executive of...
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), has released the results of the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination, UTME, disclosing that nearly 40,000 results have been withheld over various infractions. JAMB Registrar, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, who disclosed this at a press briefing in Abuja...
The Vatican on Friday announced that Pope Leo XIV’s inauguration will take place on May 18 with a mass in St. Peter’s Square, following his election to succeed Pope Francis. The ceremony is to take place at 10a.m (0800 GMT) May 18 at the Vatican. Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost...
The Federal Government has said discussions are ongoing on how 15,000 Nigerians stranded in Cameroon, Niger, Chad and other parts of the world will be returned to Nigeria in safety and dignity. Federal Commissioner, National Commission for Refugees, Migrants and Internally Displaced Persons (NCFRMI), Alhaji Tijani Ahmed, disclosed this...
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, says the Abuja International Conference Centre (AICC) will be the first project to be inaugurated by President Bola Tinubu. Wike, who stated this after inspecting the project in Abuja on Friday, explained that the project would be inaugurated...
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, says provision of water to Abuja satellite towns is dear to the heart of President Bola Tinubu. Wike stated this after he inspected some projects in Abuja on Friday, while responding to a question about his recent visit...
Ekiti State Government has applauded the ranking of the State as first in Nigeria, in the Q4 2024 States Fiscal Transparency League Table by BudgIT Foundation. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that BudgIT reports had recently scored Ekiti 100 out of 100, in it’s ratings and placed...
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Friday, fixed June 26 for ruling on an application by the Economic Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to “cross examine” its 3rd prosecution witness (PW-3) in the trial of former Gov. Yahaya Bello of Kogi. Justice Emeka Nwite adjourned the matter after listening...
Sierra Leone’s recent surge in Monkey pox cases has triggered concern across the continent, the Africa Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has said. The centre warned of a potential regional health threat if swift containment measures were not implemented. The Africa CDC said that the rise...
The Federal Government has inaugurated the Steering Committee for the Sustainable Power and Irrigation for Nigeria (SPIN) project aimed to enhance national food security, water management, and climate resilience. The project, valued at $500 million and supported by the World Bank, aims to deliver large-scale multi-purpose infrastructure for irrigation...
The ECOWAS Court of Justice sitting at Osborne, Lagos State, has dismissed a discrimination claim brought by a Ghanaian musician, Charles Mensah (also known as Shatta Wale), against his country. The court delivered judgment in suit No. ECW/CCJ/APP/25/24. The suit was filed by the musician against Republic of Ghana...
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – The Centre for Ethics and Self Value Orientation (CESVO), an international anti-corruption Non-Governmental Organization, has ranked Kogi State among the most ethically compliant states in Nigeria under the leadership of Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo. The recognition came during the conferment of the Ethics and...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, has approved the release of 35 patrol vehicles and motorcycles to enhance the operational capabilities of the military and youth volunteers in Izge town. The patrol vehicles and motorcycles aim to improve mobility for local security volunteers, enabling...
In a remarkable celebration of humanitarian service and strategic collaboration, Miss Valdeen Pierre , Country Director – United State ; A New Thing International foundation ; was honored with the Humanitarian Award at the prestigious National Humanitarian Summit 2025, held at the Shehu Musa Yar’Adua Centre, Abuja. The award...