In a transformative boost for higher education, Senate Deputy President Barau Jibrin has granted comprehensive scholarships valued at over ₦800,000 each to 1,000 deserving students, injecting more than ₦800 million into their academic futures. The rollout took place at Bayero University in Kano on Saturday, where Barau, speaking through...
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Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has reaffirmed its unwavering dedication on Saturday to facilitating the secure repatriation of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) to their original homes, emphasizing a holistic approach that extends far beyond combat operations. This pledge came from Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) Gen. Christopher Musa during an outreach...
In a landmark move to bridge healthcare gaps for the state’s most needy, the 14 Local Government Councils of Zamfara have committed over N1 billion to the Zamfara State Health Contributory Management Agency (ZAMCHEMA). This funding will unlock free medical services for 89,232 poor and vulnerable individuals across all...
Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) has approved more than N2.5 billion in funding for the Federal University of Transportation Daura (FUTD) in Katsina State, marking a major step toward enhancing its growth and capabilities. The university’s Vice Chancellor, Prof. Umar Adam-Katsayal, shared this update during a Saturday interview with...
Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has blamed a widespread power outage in sections of Kaduna on the toppling of a transmission tower, triggered by intense rainfall and strong winds. TCN’s General Manager of Public Affairs, Mrs. Ndidi Mbah, detailed the event in a statement released from Abuja on Saturday....
In a decisive push toward reliable electricity for all, Akwa Ibom State has rolled out a comprehensive roadmap featuring the creation of a dedicated regulatory commission and an electrification agency to drive sustainable power access across the region. Governor Umo Eno shared these ambitious plans during the closing session...
A tragic explosion at the Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria (DICON) facility in Kaduna has resulted in one fatality and multiple injuries, the organization announced on Saturday. The incident unfolded at the Ordnance Factory’s disposal pit, where teams were handling outdated materials, according to a statement from DICON’s Public...
In a crackdown on online scams, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission’s (EFCC) Kaduna Zonal Directorate has swooped in to arrest 19 alleged internet fraudsters in Lapai Local Government Area of Niger State. The EFCC in a post via its X handle on Friday said the arrested suspects are...
Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has eliminated more than 25 terrorists across key locations in Yobe and Borno states, bolstering security in Nigeria’s volatile North-East region. The successful operation unfolded on September 18 at Bula in Yobe and the Banki area of Borno. NAF’s Director of Public Relations and Information,...
Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Lt.-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede addressed Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) graduands on Friday, declaring that the nation’s future hinges on their resolve and readiness to step up. He delivered the message at a Regimental Dinner celebrating the cadets of the 72 Regular Course, Short Service Course...
Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has expressed deep gratitude to President Bola Tinubu for standing by him before, during, and after the November 16, 2024, governorship election in the state. At the same time, he reaffirmed his commitment to fulfilling the pledges made throughout his campaign to the residents...
Association of Resident Doctors under the Federal Capital Territory Administration (ARD-FCTA) has halted its ongoing indefinite strike, thanks to key interventions from government officials and other key players. In a phone conversation with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday, ARD-FCTA’s president, Dr. George Ebong, confirmed the decision...
President Bola Tinubu extended warm birthday felicitations to Afrobeats powerhouse Innocent Idibia—affectionately known as 2Baba—as he marked his milestone 50th year, celebrating the icon’s indelible footprint on the global stage. The message, shared via a statement from Presidential Spokesperson Bayo Onanuga on Friday in Abuja, spotlighted 2Baba’s trailblazing career...
In a decisive crackdown on crime, the Ondo State Security Network Agency—better known as Amotekun Corps—has rounded up 51 alleged offenders across all 18 local government areas, spotlighting the recapture of a notorious escapee from the Okitipupa Correctional Centre. Announcing the haul during a press briefing in Akure on...
In a rollercoaster finish at the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, Nigeria’s Ezekiel Nathaniel came agonizingly close to securing a long-overdue podium spot in the men’s 400m hurdles—only for officials to yank it away in a controversial twist. According to reports from the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN),...
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu paid a solidarity visit to the Kaduna residence of Nigeria’s late President, Muhammadu Buhari, on Friday, assuring the Buhari family of upholding the late leader’s legacies. President Tinubu was received by Buhari’s widow, Aisha, her eldest son, Yusuf, and other relatives and associates of the...
When, in March, Chief Judge of the Federal High Court, John Tsoho, ostensibly bowing to pressure by leader of the Indigenous Peoples of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, reassigned his trial from Justice Binta Nyako, some of us warned that there won’t be an end to Kanu’s shenanigans. Expectedly,...
Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Gombe State Command has arrested 6 suspects who are members of a syndicate involved in grave desecration for ritual purposes. SC Buhari Saad, the command’s spokesperson, who disclosed this at a news conference on Friday in Gombe, said the suspects allegedly dugout...