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...
By BARBARA KALU, Awka
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...
Executive Secretary of the Borno State Primary Healthcare Development Board (BOSPHCDB), Professor Mohammed Arab Alhaji, has called on media organizations to play a pivotal role in promoting the state-wide Measles and Rubella (MR) integrated vaccination campaign. The initiative aims to sensitize, advocate, and mobilize communities on the importance and...
Former Speaker of the House of Representatives and immediate past Governor of Katsina State, Rt. Hon. Aminu Bello Masari, will deliver the keynote address at the 2025 Guild of Corporate Online Publishers (GOCOP) Annual Conference. The confab is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, October 9, 2025, at the...
Barely 21 days after the emergence of Alfred Emberga as the new Speaker of the Benue State House of Assembly, the lawmakers have appointed new principal officers to run its affairs. Moving the motion to effect changes in the principal officers at the House of Assembly on Thursday on...
Acting Vice Chancellor of Rev Fr Moses Orshio Adasu University Makurdi (MOAUM), Prof Simon Terver Ubwa, has reaffirmed the commitment of the Benue State Government and university management to resolve the ongoing strike by addressing the remaining demands of the university unions. The unions initiated the strike days ago,...
No fewer than 20 women farmers have been empowered with N20 million each to boost their agricultural activities in Benue State. The federal government has also engaged 100 other Benue women in small-scale businesses with N50,000 each for the purpose of expanding their enterprises and as well presented 400...
African Democratic Congress (ADC) has strongly refuted claims that a court issued an injunction barring Senator David Mark and Rauf Aregbesola from serving as its National Chairman and National Secretary, respectively. In response to erroneous media reports alleging that the Federal High Court in Abuja restrained the duo from...
Federal Government of Nigeria has issued a stern directive mandating that all secondary schools, both public and private, ensure their teachers possess proper certification or face losing their status as examination centres for major public examinations. In a memo released on Thursday, the Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa,...
Nigerian equities market ended Thursday on a high note, delivering a N190 billion windfall for investors as bullish momentum prevailed. Fueled by robust demand for stocks such as Cileasing, Guinness Nigeria, Livingtrust Mortgage Bank, Etranzact, and Regency Alliance Insurance, alongside 36 other advancing stocks, the market showcased strong performance....
United Nations (UN) on Thursday commemorated the 24th anniversary of the devastating 2001 terrorist attacks on the United States, reflecting on the tragedy that struck its host city, New York. The UN, headquartered in New York for nearly eight decades, expressed unwavering support for the city’s residents. “For nearly...
Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has announced a remarkable achievement in the nation’s upstream oil sector, with crude oil losses due to theft and metering inaccuracies dropping to their lowest point in nearly 16 years. According to the NUPRC, daily crude oil losses in July 2025 reached just...
United Kingdom has commended Governor Uba Sani’s efforts in tackling security challenges in Kaduna State and as a result, it has moved the State from red to amber in the UK travel advisory advice. The Head of UK Development Cooperation, Foreign, Commonwealth and Development, Ms Cynthia Rowe disclosed this...