Sultan of Sokoto and President-General of the Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, has declared Sunday, September 13, 2026, as the first day of Rabiu Assani 1448AH. The announcement was contained in a statement signed by the Chairman of the Advisory Committee on Religious Affairs...
By HARUNA AHMED, Sokoto
Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has secured the conviction and sentencing of one Obi Emeka Uduka to one week imprisonment at the Suleja Correctional Centre in Niger State, for dangerous driving and other related traffic offences. Corps Public Education Officer, FRSC, Osondu Ohaeri, disclosed this in a statement issued...
No fewer than 4 police officers and seven residents have been confirmed dead following a deadly attack by suspected Fulani armed herders on Ayilamo community in Logo Local Government Area of Benue State. The Benue State Police Command disclosed the incident in a statement issued by its Public Relations...
Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has commemorated the 2026 World Literacy Day with the theme, _“Literacy for People, the Planet and Prosperity (PPP).”_ The two-day event aimed at promoting literacy as a vital tool for personal development, economic empowerment, environmental sustainability and regional development had the State Director, Engr....
National Sports Commission (NSC) has announced the commencement of the World Rugby Technical Development Programme in Abuja as part of efforts to strengthen the technical capacity of rugby coaches, referees and officials across Nigeria. The commission disclosed this in a post on its official social media platforms on Saturday,...
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima have paid glowing tributes to elder statesman, renowned businessman and former Governor of the old Gongola State, Alhaji Bamanga Muhammad Tukur, describing his death as a monumental loss to Nigeria and the African continent. Tukur, who died on Saturday at...
Nigerian Army has reaffirmed its commitment to developing intellectually grounded and strategically minded officers capable of confronting Nigeria’s evolving security challenges. This was highlighted at the graduation ceremony of the Leadership and Strategic Studies Course (LSSC) 4/2025, held on Friday, 11 September 2026, at the Nigerian Army Resource Centre...
TNiger State Governor, farmer Mohammed Umaru Bago has commended the Etsu Nupe and Chairman Niger State Council of traditional rulers, Yahaya Abubakar for providing fatherly counsel, and his unwavering commitment to the well-being of the Nupe Nation. The farmer governor stated this at the Etsu Nupe’s Palace on a...
Members of the BRICS bloc have jointly called for “maximum restraint” in the Middle East, overcoming earlier disagreements to issue a unified position during their summit in New Delhi, India. The 11-member grouping, which includes China, Russia, India, Iran, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Brazil, South Africa, Egypt,...
Air strikes by the Air Component of Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) have hit a terrorist enclave at Tumbunma Baba in the Tumbuns area of Borno State, neutralising more than 18 fighters and destroying structures used for meetings and logistics. The Acting Military Information Officer, Headquarters JTF North East OPHK...
Nigerian Army has opened an investigation into an allegation of sexual abuse involving a serving officer, Captain Etim Essien, attached to Headquarters 3 Division, Jos. The Army said it became aware of reports circulating online about the allegation and had taken steps to establish the facts and circumstances surrounding...
Nigerian Navy has delivered a renovated six-classroom block and a 10,000-litre solar-powered borehole to residents of Modakeke, Ife East Local Government Area of Osun State. The projects were commissioned and handed over on Friday at St Stephen’s “A” Primary School and Isale Ope community respectively. The intervention was carried...
The National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Senator David Mark, has expressed deep sadness over the passing of former Governor of the old Gongola State, Alhaji Bamanga Tukur. Senator Mark described the death of the elder statesman as a great loss to Nigeria, particularly at a time...
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has extended its special passport intervention exercise in London and Manchester to October 3, 2026, following a high turnout by applicants. The Service Public Relations Officer, Akinsola Akinlabi, announced this in a statement issued to newsmen on Friday in Abuja. Akinlabi said the exercise is progressing smoothly at the two centres despite initial challenges, with 1,477 Nigerians processed and enrolled within the first four days. He added that more than half have already had their passports produced and dispatched. The Service spokesman reiterated that passport applications and payments are fully automated and cashless. He said the extension, approved under the directive of the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, runs from September 19 to October 3 and is intended to accommodate the increasing demand.
Nigerian investment educator and business strategist, Dr Femi Joshua, has called for increased diaspora investment to strengthen capital flows into the country and unlock more opportunities for economic growth. Joshua made the call in London during the Investors Connect London 2026, where he joined former minister and Special Adviser...
Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has pledged to restore fuel subsidy through support for locally refined petroleum products, insisting that the policy would reduce transportation costs, ease food prices and improve the standard of living of Nigerians. In a post shared on his X account on Friday, Atiku said...
Barcelona winger Raphinha has been named La Liga Player of the Month for August after a blistering start to the new season. The Brazilian scored five goals in three league matches and added an assist, giving him six goal contributions during the month. La Liga announced the award on...
Ondo State Governor, Hon. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, has approved the appointment of a new Special Adviser as well as chairmen and members of several key government boards and commissions in the state. The appointments, announced on Friday by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Prince Ebenezer Adeniyan, take immediate effect. According to the statement, Mr. Femi Fadairo has been appointed as Special Adviser to the Governor on Special Duties and Strategy. He replaces Hon. Gani Mohammed, who has been redeployed to serve as Special Adviser on Mines and Mineral Resources. Governor Aiyedatiwa also approved the constitution of the Ondo State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), with Mrs. Brown Ademilegun appointed as the full-time chairman. Other members of the board are Hon. Christopher Olorunfemi and Dr. Olarewaju Oyelade as full-time members, while Hon. Tayo Fayanju, Hon. Maurice Oripelaye (ALGON), and Comrade Ayodele Samuel Leke (NUT) will serve as part-time members alongside other statutory members. For the Ondo State Local Government Service Commission, Pastor Segun Ayerin was named chairman. Other appointees include Dr. Bunmi Eniayewu, Barrister Ogbaro Oyerinde, Mrs. Ronke Ojo, and Mr. Alonge Niyi Dennis as full-time members. The Governor also approved the appointment of Alhaji Adam Chandy as Chairman of the Ondo State Muslim Welfare Board. Other members are Alhaji Muhammad Kamaldeen Akinyemi, Alhaji Akorede Nuren Olatunde, Alhaja Fausat Olorunyomi, and Alhaji Abdulrasheed Olawoye. Similarly, Pastor Peter Abimbola was appointed Chairman of the Ondo State Christian Welfare Board. The board also has Rev. Fr. Patrick Adebayo, Pastor Mrs. Omoyemi Bosede Ore, Prophet Emilere Arabija Aiyedatiwa, and Rev. Jide Baptist as members. In another appointment, Mr. Oluyemi Fashipe was named Chairman of the Ondo State Consumer Protection Agency. Congratulating the new appointees, Governor Aiyedatiwa urged them to justify the confidence reposed in them through dedicated and transparent service. The statement said, “Governor Aiyedatiwa congratulates the new appointees and urges them to discharge their duties with dedication, transparency, and in the best interest of the people of Ondo State.” It added that “the appointments take immediate effect.”
Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has paid tribute to the victims of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks in the United States, urging the world to embrace peace, compassion, justice and respect for the sanctity of human life. Obi, who is currently in New York, disclosed...
Troops of the Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA (JTF NW OPFY), foiled an attack by terrorists in Kaduna State and rescued three kidnapped victims in Zamfara State during separate operations. Media Information Officer, Joint Task Force (North West) Operation FANSAN YAMMA, Lieutenant Colonel Aliyu Danja, confirmed...