Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, on Monday, visited Gwoza Local Government Area in Southern Borno, where he commissioned and flagged off a series of developmental projects aimed at improving education, healthcare, commerce, and community life. Among the key projects commissioned were the College of Nursing, Gwoza, Teachers’ Quarters, Lock-up...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri
Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has raised concerns over the rising insecurity and social vices in the country, attributing them to the weakening of family structures and values. Speaking at the launch of Exercise Haske Biyu 2025 at the Armed Forces Command and Staff College (AFCSC), Jaji, Kaduna...
Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, and the Bishop of Sokoto Catholic Diocese, Archbishop Matthew Kukah, have underscored the urgent need to restore strong family values as a foundation for national security and social stability in Nigeria. The two eminent religious leaders delivered their messages on Monday...
Partnership agreements for social and economic development between the Kogi State Government and the government of Hunan Province in China has commenced with the successful completion of a three-week agricultural training programme for lecturers under the Lecturers/Students Exchange Programme. Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo, who disclosed this while receiving the...
Resident doctors in Abuja have embarked on an indefinite strike, citing the failure of Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister Nyesom Wike to address critical issues plaguing the region’s healthcare system. The action, announced on Monday, September 15, 2025, follows a series of unheeded warnings, including a seven-day ultimatum issued...
African Democratic Congress (ADC) has urged the Federal High Court in Abuja to dismiss a lawsuit challenging the positions of Senator David Mark as national chairman and former Governor Rauf Aregbesola as national secretary. In a preliminary objection filed by Shaibu Aruwa, SAN, the ADC argued that the court,...
Federal Civil Service Commission (FCSC) has launched a new medium-term strategic plan aimed at bolstering merit-based recruitment, advancing digital reforms, and fostering inclusivity across Nigeria’s federal civil service. The announcement was made by FCSC Chairman, Prof. Tunji Olaopa, during a Strategic Plan Stakeholders Validation Workshop held in Abuja on...
Tensions have flared as China issued a stern warning in response to U.S. President Donald Trump’s call for NATO nations to slap hefty tariffs on Chinese goods and cease purchasing Russian oil. The move is seen as an attempt to pressure China into influencing Russia to negotiate an end...
A financial controversy involving the non-remittance of N138 million in check-off dues has erupted within the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) at the University of Calabar (UNICAL) chapter, leading to a suspension by the national leadership and a lawsuit filed at the National Industrial Court of Nigeria. According...
A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja on Monday declined to hear a motion filed by Biafra nation agitator, Nnamdi Kanu, seeking an order transferring him from the custody of Department of the State Service DSS to the National Hospital in Abuja for urgent medical attention. The presiding judge,...
Former Nigerian presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has joined the global community in celebrating the renowned author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, describing her as a “literary giant” whose work uplifts humanity. In a heartfelt birthday message on Monday, , Obi praised Adichie’s ability to transform talent into a beacon of inspiration,...
Federal Government has initiated the appointment process for five Permanent Secretaries, following approval from President Bola Tinubu. This move aims to fill critical vacancies in the civil service, as announced by the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (HCSF). The vacancies include two positions...
By DOOYUM NAADZENGA With fewer than 60 days remaining before Professor Mahmood Yakubu’s second and final term as Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) ends this October 2025, Nigeria faces a pivotal moment for its democracy. The appointment of the next INEC Chairman is more than filling...
Jamaica’s Oblique Seville surged to victory in the men’s 100m at the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, clocking a personal best of 9.77 seconds to claim his first global title on Sunday. Fellow Jamaican Kishane Thompson secured silver in 9.82 seconds, sealing a Jamaican one-two finish, while defending...
Prominent human rights lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Femi Falana, has urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to prosecute politicians engaging in premature campaigns for the 2027 elections. Speaking on _Sunday Politics_ with host Seun Okinbaloye, Falana described these early campaigns as “unacceptable” and a violation...
Erling Haaland’s second-half double led Manchester City to a commanding 3-0 victory over a lackluster Manchester United on September 14, 2025, intensifying scrutiny on United’s manager Ruben Amorim. Phil Foden opened the scoring, while Haaland’s clinical strikes either side of a glaring miss showcased City’s dominance at the Etihad...
Enugu State chapter of the Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN) has initiated an indefinite strike to protest unpaid salary arrears and outstanding entitlements. In an exclusive interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in Enugu, Mr. Sampson Ifedimma, the state JUSUN chairman, confirmed the strike...
President of Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, has committed to funding a N1.1 billion ultramodern hostel at the University of Ilorin to bolster the financial sustainability of the Ilorin Central Juma’at Mosque while providing student housing. During a press briefing in Ilorin on Sunday, Alhaji Shehu Abdulgafar, Secretary of...
Death toll from the collapse of a three-storey building in Yaba, Lagos State, has risen to four, adding to Nigeria’s grim history of structural failures, while the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) warns of thunderstorms and rainfall that could hinder rescue efforts from Monday to Wednesday. Acting Head of the...
Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has issued a weather forecast predicting widespread thunderstorms and rainfall across Nigeria from Monday to Wednesday, according to a statement released on Sunday in Abuja. On Monday morning, NiMet expects “isolated thunderstorms accompanied by moderate rainfall” in Kaduna, Gombe, Bauchi, Kebbi, Adamawa, and Taraba states....