Confederation of African Football (CAF) has launched an investigation into alleged misconduct during the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Morocco 2025 quarter-final clashes involving Nigeria vs Algeria and Cameroon vs Morocco. CAF confirmed that recent match reports and video evidence point to “potentially unacceptable behaviour” from certain...
By CALLISTUS OFFOR, Abuja
The Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms in Nigeria has commended the Kogi State Government for domesticating the Harmonised Taxes and Levies (Approved List for Collection) Law as part of Nigeria’s ongoing tax reforms. This was contained in a Facebook post by the chairman of the committee,...
Coalition of Taraba Youths for Reform and Governance (CTYRG) have passed vote of confidence on Governor Agbu Kefas led civil service reform and staff verification exercise The Chairman of the coalition, Manly Joshua, in a press briefing held in Jalingo, Taraba State, said the group has carefully followed the...
Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa has reaffirmed commitment to strengthening Early Childhood Care and Development Education (ECCDE) as the foundation of quality basic education and national development. Alausa stated this in his welcome address at the Annual Integrated ECCDE Consultative Committee Meeting, held in Abuja with stakeholders from...
Councilor representing Akete Ward in Donga Local Government Council, Hon. Jacob Abam, village head of Mbaiyoon, HRH Vaatyough Waakaa, and 12 other villagers from Tor-Damsa in Donga Local Government Area of Taraba State were killed, while farms and houses worth millions of naira were destroyed in coordinated attacks by...
The just-ended year (2025) was a defining period for my journalism practice, particularly in my role as the Kaduna State correspondent for NATIONAL ACCORD Newspapers. Developments within the media industry, combined with institutional strength and personal professional responsibilities, significantly shaped the activities and outputs on my beat throughout the...
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has dismissed growing calls for his removal, insisting that only President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has the authority to decide his fate. Wike made the remarks on Sunday during a “thank you” visit to his Local Government Area, Obio-Akpor, in Rivers...
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has arrived in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE), on Sunday ahead of his participation in the 2026 edition of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW), which begins on Monday. The President’s plane landed at the Presidential Wing of Zayed International Airport at exactly 11:30 pm...
Atiku demands release of detained critic Abubakar Musa, slams Tinubu govt over repression of dissent
Atiku demands release of detained critic Abubakar Musa, slams Tinubu govt over repression of dissent
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has called on the Federal Government to immediately release Abubakar Salim Musa, describing his arrest as another sign of what he called the growing repression of dissent under President Bola Tinubu’s administration. Atiku made the demand on Monday via his official X (formerly Twitter)...
Troops of Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) have sustained intense offensive operations against Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists across Borno State, recording notable successes in clearance, fighting patrols and blocking operations. Under Operation DESERT SANITY V, sustained pressure along the Azir–Wajiroko axis on 10 January 2026 forced 11 terrorists fighters to surrender...
Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani’s massive investment in the water sector is beginning to pay off, with the state recording a significant improvement in water supply over the past one month, the Commissioner for Public Works and Infrastructure, Arc. Ibrahim Hamza, has said. In a statement issued on Sunday...
Kaduna State Police Command has arrested four suspects in connection with alleged banditry and cattle rustling and recovered 65 cows believed to have been stolen in Chikun Local Government Area of the state. The suspects were arrested on January 10, 2026, at about 5:00 a.m., when operatives of the...
Lagos–Calabar Coastal Highway will be tolled immediately upon completion and inauguration, the Minister of Works, Senator Dave Umahi, confirmed on Saturday during an inspection of the ongoing project. “I must emphasise that this road is going to be tolled, and it is part of the contractor’s package,” Umahi said....
Euracare Multispecialist Hospital has extended heartfelt condolences to renowned author Chimamanda Adichie and her family following the tragic loss of their young son. In a statement released by the hospital, officials acknowledged the family’s profound grief and urged the public to exercise caution regarding circulating reports, some of which...
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has appealed to residents to remain calm and embrace peace as the impeachment process initiated by the State House of Assembly continues to generate political tension across the state. The governor made the call during a church service held to commemorate the 2026 Armed...
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit against the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) “over the failure to account for the missing or diverted N55.9 billion meant for the purchase of smart card readers, ballot papers, result sheets and other election materials for the 2019 general...
Barely three years after he was arrested, prosecuted and sentenced to two years imprisonment for dealing in illicit drugs, an 80-year-old grandpa Jeremiah Isaiah Nkanta has again been nabbed by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) for returning to the criminal trade. The NDLEA Spokesman, Femi...
Popular media personality Sariki, known on X (formerly Twitter) as @Waspapping_, has stirred public debate following his reaction to the $500,000 (N700 million) pledge reportedly made by BUA Group Chairman, Abdul Samad Rabiu, to Nigeria’s Super Eagles ahead of their AFCON semi-final clash against Morocco. While many Nigerians applauded...
Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, on Sunday picked up his membership card for the ongoing All Progressives Congress’ (APC’s) digital registration exercise. Governor Zulum was presented with his membership card by the Borno State APC chairman, Hon Bello Ayuba, following his registration by the agent of his...