By DAVID IORJA, Abuja – All Progressives Congress (APC) on Thursday elected Professor Nentawe Yilwatda as its new National Chairman, as President Bola Tinubu called on governors to focus more on grassroots engagement to meet the expectations of Nigerians. At the party’s 14th National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting in...
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By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja- Humanitarian Minister Professor Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda is the new chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC). He was elected unanimously by the National Executive Committee of the party on Thursday. Yilwatda replaces Dr Abdullahi Ganduje, who resigned for crucial private matters. Here is a profile...
By OLA MODUPE , Lagos- Justice Ayokunle Faji of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos, on Thursday, July, 24, 2025, convicted the duo of Dr. Olufemi Martins Thomas, a former Executive Secretary, National Health Insurance Scheme, NHIS, and one Kabiru Sidi, a Bureau De Change Operator, for...
Federal High Court in Abuja has postponed the trial of social media influencer Martins Otse, widely known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), accused of cyberbullying actresses Tonto Dikeh and Iyabo Ojo, among others, to December 2. The adjournment was announced on Thursday by Justice Musa Liman after addressing other cases on...
Federal High Court (FHC) in Abuja on Thursday, fixed Nov. 25 for the trial of former Anambra Governor, Willie Obiano, in the alleged N4 billion money laundering case. The court adjourned the case after the new trial judge, Justice Mohammed Umar, rose after taking three judgments and a number...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja- Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, has directed an immediate investigation into a viral video circulating on social media, in which soldiers reportedly voiced concerns over inadequate food supplies. The COAS gave the directive in a statement issued by the Acting Director of...
By JOY ADARA, Abuja- Spotify has named Nigerian Afrobeats sensation Fola and South African Afro House maestro Thakzin as the latest talents under its RADAR Africa initiative, spotlighting their transformative impact on Sub-Saharan Africa’s music landscape. In a statement released on Thursday, Phiona Okumu, Spotify’s Head of Music for...
By EMMANUEL KUJE, Abuja- European Union (EU) has pledged €500,000 (approximately N886 million) in humanitarian assistance to address the plight of displaced populations in Benue State, Nigeria, amid a worsening crisis fueled by armed violence. This is contained in a statement released on Thursday by the Public Affairs Officer...
Nigerian Senate has suspended its plenary activities until September 23. This follows a motion tabled by Senate Leader Sen. Opeyemi Bamidele during Thursday’s session, which came after a closed-door executive meeting lasting over an hour. Senate President Godswill Akpabio, before the motion was supported by Minority Leader Sen. Abba...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja- House of Representatives Committee on Federal Character has directed Prof. Tunji Olaopa, Chairman of the Federal Civil Service Commission (FCSC), to appear before it to respond to allegations of biased appointments in the federal civil service. In a statement released on Thursday, the committee’s chairman,...
By HARUNA AHMED, Gombe– Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has commended the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on its efforts geared towards curbing electoral fraud in Nigeria. This commendation was given in Gombe, Gombe State by the Resident Electoral Commissioner of INEC, Gombe, Dr Sa’ad U. Idris when...
By DANJUMA JOSEPH, Lafia – Chairman of Nasarawa State Universal Basic Education Board, (NSUBEB) Dr Kassim Muh’d Kassim, has revoked 9 contracts awarded 10 months ago by the previous board administration. Dr Kassim, who announced revocation of the contracts Thursday July 24th 2025 in his office, said the contracts...
By OLA MODUPE, Lagos – Operatives of the Lagos Zonal Directorate 2 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Lagos have commenced investigation of one Phil-Olumba Ifunaya Sheila arrested by the Nigeria Customs Service, NCS, for allegedly failing to declare the sums of $14,567 ( Fourteen Thousand Five...
By AMOS MATHEW, kaduna – Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Hon Sadiq Mamman Lagos, and Hon. Mohammed Gambo Zion, Executive Chairman of Kaduna North Local Government, addressed the recent rumors alleging the sale of Yusuf Dantsoho Primary School in Kaduna North. In a press conference, Mamman Lagos...
By; AMOS MATHEW, Kaduna – The 8th Edition of Kaduna International Film Festival (KADIFF) scheduled to hold between 26 and 30 August 2025 has garnered more than 2,000 film submissions from over 50 countries, including the United States, France, India, and Uganda. At a world press conference in Kaduna...
Federal High Court in Abuja has invalidated the Corporate Affairs Commission’s (CAC) unauthorized replacement of the Incorporated Trustees of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON), ruling that the action violated legal provisions. Delivering the judgment, Justice Obiora Egwuatu declared that the CAC’s decision to alter ALGON’s trustees...
Head Coach Eric Chelle has finalized the 23-man Super Eagles B squad for the 8th African Nations Championship (CHAN), set to take place in Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda from August 2 to 30. The team, led by captain Junior Nduka, includes key players like defender Sikiru Alimi and forward...
World Health Organization (WHO) has revealed that over 30 million children worldwide have not completed their required measles vaccinations. Speaking at a virtual press conference on global health concerns, WHO Director-General Dr. Tedros Ghebreyesus highlighted a slight increase in global measles vaccination coverage in 2024. However, he noted a...
By CHRISTIANA LOT, Jos – The Berom Youths Moulder-Association has called for the constitution of an independent panel of inquiry to investigate the circumstances surrounding the July 14 massacre in Bindi and Jebbu villages of Riyom Local Government Area, Plateau State, where 27 persons were killed, over 2,000 displaced,...
Former Niger State Governor Babangida Aliyu has cautioned the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) leadership against re-admitting members who previously defected to other parties, labeling them “nomadic politicians” who exacerbate the party’s challenges. Speaking at a PDP Consultative Conference in Abuja on Wednesday, Aliyu recalled the party’s national convention in...