Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, has gifted N1 million each to 30 graduating students of the Indimi Trust Islamic Centre who successfully memorised the Holy Qur’an under the sponsorship of renowned philanthropist and businessman, Alhaji Muhammadu Indimi. The graduation ceremony, held at the Indimi Mosque along old Damboa Road...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have intercepted consignments of captagon, widely known as ‘Jihadi drug’ and millions of opioid pills worth over N6.2 billion at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Ikeja Lagos. The NDLEA spokesman, Femi Babafemi, disclosed this in a statement issued to...
Chelsea made it three wins in three games under Xabi Alonso after beating Brighton 4-3 at Stamford Bridge, but the result was far more complicated than the scoreline first suggested. Emiliano Martínez made his Chelsea debut and had a busy afternoon as Brighton found the net three times. Chelsea...
Manchester United have their first win of the season, but this was not the sort of performance that answers every question around Michael Carrick’s side. The 5-2 scoreline looks convincing. Bruno Fernandes was outstanding, United found the net five times and Old Trafford finally had something to cheer about....
Gabriel Martinelli is on his way out of Arsenal, with Al Hilal reaching a verbal agreement with the Premier League club for a deal worth more than €65 million, including add-ons. Martinelli has agreed a long-term contract with the Saudi Pro League side and has been given permission to...
Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa, has announced plans to establish world-class Medical Simulation Centres across Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones as the country expands training opportunities for students entering the healthcare professions. Dr. Alausa disclosed this while receiving the report of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) Medical...
Troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA have arrested three suspected terrorist collaborators in Kaduna State and destroyed several terrorist hideouts in Katsina State in separate operations carried out on August 27 and 28. Media Information Officer of Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, Lieutenant Colonel Aliyu Danja, disclosed...
Gabriel Jesus is set to leave Arsenal for Barcelona after the two clubs agreed a deal worth €10 million, including add-ons, for the Brazilian forward. Jesus will sign a two-year contract with Barcelona, with an option to extend the deal for another year until 2029. The 29-year-old immediately accepted...
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will depart Abuja today for Europe to begin a three-week vacation as part of his annual leave. The presidential spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, disclosed this in a statement issued to newsmen on Sunday in Abuja. Mr. Onanuga said the President first stop will be London, United...
Lionel Messi ended Inter Miami’s five game winless run in emphatic fashion, scoring four times and setting up another goal in a 7-1 thrashing of Montreal on Saturday night. It was exactly the kind of performance Miami needed after a difficult spell. The victory was their first in five...
Ademola Lookman and Alex Baena were on target as Atletico Madrid secured a 3-1 win over Sevilla on Saturday, continuing their strong start to the LaLiga season. The result takes Atletico to seven points from their opening three matches and keeps them at the top of the table, while...
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) and the Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) have urged the Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio, and the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, to “immediately reject and withdraw the Foreign Aids (Regulation, Transparency and Disclosure) Bill, 2026 (SB.1034), as the Bill...
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has called for an urgent investigation into findings contained in the 2022 report of the Auditor-General of the Federation, which alleged that the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) failed to remit over ₦1.4 trillion in operating surplus to the Consolidated Revenue Fund. In...
Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Olatunji Disu, on Saturday, 29th August 2026, paid a working visit to Niger State to assess the security situation and ongoing rescue operations following the recent attack and abduction of worshippers in communities within the Dekara District of Borgu Local Government Area. During a visit...
Presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has pledged to establish a $10 billion financing programme for young entrepreneurs and start-ups as part of a broader plan to tackle unemployment, restore purchasing power and reduce the rising cost of living in Nigeria. The former Vice President made the...
Abia State Governor, Alex Otti has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to advancing the welfare and economic empowerment of women, describing them as indispensable partners in the development of Abia State. The governor made the declaration on Saturday while addressing participants at the grand finale of the 2026 Abia Women...
Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has urged senior Public Relations (PR) practitioners to pass on their knowledge and professional experience to younger colleagues, saying one of the greatest measures of professional success is how many people you help become better. “Your experience should not retire with...
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has paid a heartfelt tribute to his late secondary school classmate, Mrs. Keturah Koweletam Ominabo, describing her as a woman of exceptional character whose life was marked by faith, service and compassion. Jonathan joined members of the Ominabo family, friends, well-wishers and former students of...
Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has dismissed claims by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar that he would reopen Nigeria’s land borders if elected president in 2027, insisting that the country’s borders are already open and cannot be “reopened.” In a statement issued on Saturday, the minister said Atiku’s...
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has said national security remains the fundamental bedrock required to achieve Nigeria’s economic ambitions and lasting prosperity. He noted that his administration views safety and the protection of lives as the fundamental baseline for business expansion, which is why the broader economic plan focuses on...