Taraba State has intensified its international investment drive with a high-level engagement with European business executives and prospective investors in Istanbul, Türkiye. The delegation showcased the State’s investment opportunities in agriculture, agro-processing, value-chain development, natural resources and other emerging sectors, while exploring partnerships to attract private investment, create jobs...
By JOHN MKOM, Jalingo
Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah, has criticised the implementation of poverty alleviation programmes in Nigeria, alleging that initiatives meant to improve the lives of ordinary citizens often end up enriching a privileged few. Speaking during a tree-planting exercise organised by the Bakhita Initiative–JDPC Sokoto at...
A prominent Islamic scholar, Sheikh Musa Lukuwa, is receiving treatment in hospital after he was stabbed shortly after observing Friday Juma’at prayers at a mosque in the Mabera area of Sokoto metropolis. The suspected attacker was immediately overpowered by worshippers, who allegedly lynched him before security operatives could intervene....
The Emir of Zazzau, His Royal Highness Ambassador Nuhu Bamalli, has welcomed the proposed 100 per cent increase in the salaries and allowances of traditional rulers in Kaduna State, describing the development as a welcome relief for the traditional institution. The Emir, who is also Chairman of the Kaduna...
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kaduna State has formally unveiled Hon. Shehu Bawa Usman, popularly known as ABG, as its candidate for the 2027 governorship election, with Hon. Amos Adamu Gandu (AAG) as his running mate. The party also accused the All Progressives Congress (APC)-led administration of Governor...
Lagos State Government has reassured residents that there is currently no widespread outbreak of diphtheria in the state, even as it intensifies surveillance and preparedness measures in response to an active outbreak reported in several parts of Nigeria. Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, gave the assurance on Wednesday...
Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has received indigenes of the state evacuated from South Africa, assuring them of government support to rebuild their lives and reintegrate sustainably into their communities. At a welcoming and empowerment programme in Akure, the governor urged the returnees to turn their difficult experiences into...
Paul Ibe, media aide to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, has criticised the endorsement of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the 2027 presidential election by the Charismatic Bishops Conference of Nigeria (CBCN), describing it as another politically motivated religious endorsement. Reacting in a post on his X handle on...
Ondo State Government has warned residents against the consumption of unapproved substances, herbal drinks, concoctions and other products not certified as safe for human consumption, following the recent incident in Odigbo Local Government Area of the State, which reportedly resulted in the loss of lives. The government urged members...
Federal Government has assured parents and guardians that adequate measures have been put in place to guarantee the safety of students and staff as Federal Unity Colleges across the country resume for the new academic session on Monday, September 14, 2026. The reassurance was contained in a statement issued...
Joao Pedro has been named the Premier League Player of the Month for August after making an impressive start to his Chelsea career. The Brazilian forward scored twice and provided two assists in three league appearances during the month, playing a key role in Chelsea’s strong start to the campaign. His standout performance came in the 5-1 win over West Ham United, where he scored once and set up two goals. He then found the net again as Chelsea defeated Fulham 2-0. Joao Pedro’s form has quickly made him an important part of Chelsea’s attack under new manager Xabi Alonso, with his ability to play through the middle or drop deeper giving the team another dimension going forward. His understanding with Cole Palmer and Morgan Rogers has also added more threat to Chelsea’s attack, with the trio already showing signs of a productive partnership. The award is another highlight in what has been a rapid start for Joao Pedro since his move from Brighton. He also became only the fourth Chelsea player in the Premier League era to score five goals in his first five starts for the club, joining Diego Costa, Alvaro Morata and Tammy Abraham. With Chelsea entering a new era under Alonso, Joao Pedro’s early impact has given the club another reason to believe they may have found a player capable of leading the attack for years to come.
Nigerian Navy has intercepted a commercial boat allegedly transporting 71 kilogrammes of suspected Cannabis Sativa on the River Niger in Bassa Local Government Area of Kogi State, arresting three suspects. The operation was carried out on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, near Chintako Community Jetty by personnel of Nigerian Navy...
Troops of the Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA (JTF NW OPFY) arrested a suspected terrorists, intercepted ammunition courier and apprehended a suspected terrorist logistics supplier in separate operations in Kaduna State. Media Information Officer, Joint Task Force (North West) Operation FANSAN YAMMA, Lieutenant Colonel Aliyu Danja,...
Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa, has set 70 per cent as the minimum benchmark for textbooks to qualify for ranking, drawing a firm line against substandard instructional materials and declaring that books falling below the required standard cannot be allowed to compromise the quality of education in...
National Teachers’ Institute (NTI), Kaduna, under the leadership of Prof. Sadiya Sani Daura, Director and Chief Executive, has been mandated to coordinate a new federal government initiative: the Accelerated Teacher Professionalisation Pathway (ATPP), under the supervision of the Hon. Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji AlausaCON. The sole aim of...
The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) has confirmed that one person died while two others were rescued alive after a two-storey building undergoing demolition partially collapsed in the Aboru area of Alimosho Local Government Area. The incident occurred in the early hours of Friday at No. 42 Governors...
Federal Government has taken a major step towards the decriminalisation of attempted suicide in Nigeria, following the approval by the Federal Executive Council (FEC) of the position of the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare on the matter. The Honourable Minister of State for Health, Iziaq Adekunle Salako...
Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has called on Nigerians to see the country’s painful history as an opportunity to build a united, peaceful and prosperous nation rather than remain divided by past events. Obi made the remarks in a statement posted on Thursday on his official...
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has publicly endorsed his deputy, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat, as the right person to sustain the state’s development, describing him as a dependable partner with the experience and leadership qualities needed to take Lagos forward. The governor made the declaration after he and Hamzat paid...
Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has urged APC leaders in Niger State to support President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration and help consolidate the gains recorded in the economy, security, infrastructure, education and human capital development. Idris made the call in Abuja when he received the Chairmen...