With millions of children in northern Nigeria out of school due to economic challenges, the Kano State Government has taken a bold step to enhance access to education by approving ₦1.1 billion for free school uniforms for primary one pupils. A statement by the governor’s media aide, Sunusi Dawakin-Tofa,...
By HARUNA AHMED, Kano
Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani has vowed to complete all projects during his administration, ensuring no project is left unfinished. Governor Sani made this known during groundbreaking of township roads at Rigasa ward in Igabi local government of Kaduna State on Friday. Speaking extempore in Hausa, the Governor said...
Nigerian conjoined twins, Hassan and Husaina, who underwent a life-changing separation surgery in Saudi Arabia, returned to a heartfelt welcome on Fridays in Kano. The twins were greeted at Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport by Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf and Saudi Arabia’s Consular-General in Kano, Mr. Khalil Al-Admawi,...
Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Cross River State is undergoing a strategic overhaul to position itself for a triumphant return to power in the 2027 elections. The state chairman of the PDP, Venatius Ikem, announced this initiative during the inauguration of a 20-member congress committee in Calabar on Friday.Ikem...
On Friday, Lagos buzzed with excitement as celebrity chef Hilda Baci embarked on a bold mission to set a Guinness World Record for cooking the largest pot of jollof rice. The event, dubbed the ” _Gino World Jollof Festival,_ ” transformed into a vibrant celebration of Nigeria’s culinary and...
The British Deputy High Commissioner, Jonny Baxter has applauded the Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno for his impactful leadership and “exceptional service delivery.” Speaking during a courtesy visit on Governor Eno in Uyo, Mr Baxter said he was really impressed by the friendly ambience of the State, adding...
Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has commissioned a new 48-classroom integrated learning High Islamic College in Baga, Kukawa Local Government Area. The college, which was unveiled on Friday, is specifically designed to offer almajirai a comprehensive second chance at acquiring a balanced education. Its curriculum seamlessly integrates...
A 100 level female student from the Department of Mass Communication, Taraba State University (TSU) Jalingo, Comfort Jimtop, has been found dead in a house suspected to be her boyfriend’s residence. Comfort, an indigene of Takum Local Government Area of Taraba State, was found lifeless in bed while the...
President Donald Trump revealed on Friday that authorities have apprehended a suspect in the shocking assassination of conservative firebrand Charlie Kirk, following a sprawling manhunt that gripped the nation. The 31-year-old activist, known for galvanizing young supporters for Trump’s movement, was fatally shot during a speaking event at Utah...
The 5th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the ECOWAS Regional Network of Reference Laboratories is underway in Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire. The two-day AGM opened in the Ivoirian capital on Friday, less than 12 hours after the close of the 2nd ECOWAS Lassa Fever International Conference (#ELFIC2025), which was organised...
In a devastating outbreak of violence, a burial ceremony in Ezi village, Ogidi, Idemili North Local Government Area of Anambra State, turned tragic on September 11, 2025, when suspected cultists opened fire on mourners, leaving four dead and 15 others seriously injured. The solemn gathering, meant to honor the...
A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has granted an application filed by the Department of State Services (DSS), to expedite proceedings in the trial of the suspected mastermind of the August 26, 2011 bombing of the United Nations (UN) building in Abuja, Khalid Al Barnawi and 4 others....
In a historic ruling, Brazil’s Supreme Federal Court (STF) has sentenced former President Jair Bolsonaro to over 27 years in prison for orchestrating an attempted coup. The decision, announced by a majority of the STF’s five-member chamber, marks the first time a former Brazilian president has faced conviction for...
In a vibrant display of culinary ambition and cultural pride, Nigerian chef Hilda Baci captivated a massive crowd at Lagos’ Eko Hotels and Suites on Thursday, as she geared up to break the Guinness World Record for the largest pot of Jollof rice ever cooked. The event, buzzing with...
In a significant move to strengthen grassroots governance, Katsina State Governor Dikko Radda has been lauded for releasing N11.9 billion to the state’s 34 local government areas (LGAs), granting each N350 million to execute transformative projects. This financial empowerment, which aligns with the push for local government autonomy in...
As the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) prepares for its ward and local government congresses in Lagos State ahead of the National Convention scheduled for November 15-16, 2025, in Ibadan, Oyo State, a brewing controversy threatens to destabilize the party’s unity. A former PDP Deputy National Chairman, Chief Olabode George,...
In a shocking incident that has rattled the Tozunkanmeh Ajara-Ajamathen community in Badagry, Lagos State, a 28-year-old woman, Chidinma Simeon, was arraigned on Friday before a Badagry Chief Magistrates’ Court for allegedly biting off her neighbour’s lip during a dispute. The violent altercation, which occurred on September 10, 2025,...
On July 13, 2025, a serious runway incident involving an Air Peace flight in Port Harcourt sent ripples through Nigeria’s aviation sector, raising concerns about safety protocols and crew conduct. The event, which prompted an investigation by the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB), has sparked a public dispute, with...
Kaduna State Governor, Senator Uba Sani, has described the reconstruction of the Jaba–Kwoi Road as a “lifeline” for Southern Kaduna, pledging that his administration will continue to prioritize rural infrastructure as a tool for economic transformation. Speaking during the groundbreaking ceremony in Jaba, Governor Sani said the project was...