Network of Civil Society Organizations of Borno State has announced the successful conclusion of its bi-annual elections, with Mr. Abubakar Abdullahi Suleiman emerging as the substantive Executive Director. The election, held on Saturday, was conducted through a seamless electronic voting system. Outgoing Executive Director, Comrade Bulama Abiso, described the...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri
Prominent chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Ifeanyi Araraume, has hailed the successful conclusion of the party’s national convention, which saw the emergence of a new National Executive Committee (NEC) led by Professor Netanwe Yilwatda. In a statement, Araraume attributed the convention’s peaceful conduct and seamless emergence...
Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has approved the immediate dissolution of the State Executive Council. Secretary to the Borno State Government, Bukar Tijani, announced this in a statement issued to newsmen on Monday in Maiduguri. Tijani said the decision is to provide an enabling environment for any...
Sultan of Sokoto, represented by the Etsu Nupe, Yahaya Abubakar, alongside other prominent traditional rulers and Islamic scholars, on Sunday led special prayers for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as he marked his 74th birthday at the National Mosque in Abuja. President Tinubu arrived at the mosque a few minutes after...
Nigeria and Mexico have moved to strengthen their 50-year diplomatic relationship, with both countries signalling renewed commitment to deeper cooperation, particularly in tourism, culture and economic exchange. The push for stronger ties comes as the two nations consider the exchange of ministerial visits aimed at expanding collaboration across key...
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), has directed Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) to provide compensation to subscribers whose network quality of service experience is below specified targets within specific locations. The Commission’s position is that subscribers should not be made to bear the full burden of service disruptions where operators...
No fewer than 12 persons have been killed after suspected gunmen attacked Angwan Rukuba community in Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State. The incident, which occurred on Sunday night, reportedly left several others injured, sparking tension in the area. According to reports, the attackers opened fire on...
The family of Oluwakemi Oyeteju James has announced the burial programmes for the late businesswoman and wife of eminent journalist and former Editor of Ovation International Magazine, now Senior Special Assistant (Lagos Liaison) to the Akwa Ibom State Governor, Michael James. According to a statement by James on Sunday,...
President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Afam Osigwe (SAN), has paid glowing tribute to Nigeria’s first female Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Folake Solanke (SAN, CON), as she marks her 94th birthday, describing her as a trailblazer whose legacy continues to inspire generations of legal professionals. In a goodwill...
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced the establishment of a dedicated support fund for members of Nigeria’s Armed Forces, those wounded in the line of duty, and the families of fallen heroes. The President announced the initiative on Sunday, using the commemoration of his 74th birthday, to honour the...
This Easter, millions of believers across Nigeria and around the world are set to experience a life-changing encounter at the Global Easter Retreat of the Deeper Christian Life Ministry, themed “The Glory of Christ’s Resurrection.” At a time when people all over the world are in dire need of...
A large consignment of cocaine concealed in heads of imported dry stock fish has been intercepted by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) who also arrested a key member of the syndicate involved in shipping the illicit substance across the world especially to India. The NDLEA...
Prominent Nigerian political leaders, including Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi, and several state governors, joined family, friends, and associates today in Abuja to attend the Janazah (funeral prayer) of Hajiya Umma El-Rufai, the matriarch of the El-Rufai family. The solemn event saw dignitaries pay their last respects, while prayers were...
The Rivers State Accountant-General and the Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning have told the High Court of Rivers State in Port Harcourt how the government of former Rivers sole administrator Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (Rtd), allegedly spent over ₦302 billion received from the Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC)...
My dear fellow Nigerians, Today, as I clock another year on the journey of life, I’m filled with joy and gratitude for the opportunity to serve this great nation. I want to take this moment to thank Nigerians for their messages, show of love and prayers on the occasion...
Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, on Saturday, March 28, travelled to Aba, Abia State, where he met with stakeholders of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and commended ongoing development efforts in the commercial city. Obi disclosed this in a post on his official X (formerly...
Former Kano State Governor, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso has formally resigned from the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), citing the need for strategic political realignment in response to Nigeria’s evolving political landscape. In a press statement released on Sunday, the former Kano State Governor and 2023 presidential candidate announced that...
Kaduna State Police Command has arrested a suspected member of a criminal gang linked to the fatal stabbing of a passerby at Kawo Flyover, as authorities intensify efforts to apprehend other fleeing suspects. The State Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Mansir Hassan, disclosed this in a statement issued on...
Plateau State chapter of the National Association of Persons with Physical Disabilities has called on the state government to urgently fill key disability-related positions, lamenting that several critical offices remain vacant despite existing provisions. The Chairman of the association, Gotau Kitgak Munbupba, made the call on behalf of the...