Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has eliminated over 15 terrorists through precise airstrikes targeting a newly discovered hideout west of Zuwa in the Sambisa Forest, Borno State. NAF’s Director of Public Relations and Information, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, shared details of the operation in a statement issued on Thursday in...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja-
Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, is poised to commemorate his 10th coronation anniversary with a vibrant international cultural festival, highlighting a decade of leadership and cultural preservation. The announcement was made by Queen Aderonke Ademiluyi-Ogunwusi, representing the Ooni, during a press conference at the Ooni’s Palace...
In a bold move, the Cross River South Senatorial District of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has declared that the faction aligned with Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike will not determine the party’s next state chairman. This stance was announced following a caucus meeting held in Calabar on...
Otunba Bamidele Akingboye, who ran as the Social Democratic Party (SDP) candidate in the November 16, 2024, Ondo State governorship election, has tragically passed away. According to a statement issued by his Personal Assistant and Media Adviser, Oyeniyi Iwakun, Akingboye died in the early hours of Wednesday at his...
United States has committed $32.5 million to the World Food Programme (WFP) to enhance food and nutrition initiatives in Nigeria, according to a statement released by Aishah Gambari of the U.S. Embassy in Abuja on Wednesday. This significant contribution aims to deliver critical food and nutrition aid to vulnerable...
Nigeria’s Women’s Premier League champions, Bayelsa Queens, secured their spot in the CAF Women’s Champions League WAFU B qualifiers final with a hard-fought victory. On Tuesday in Yamoussoukro, Côte d’Ivoire, the Nigerian team triumphed over Burkina Faso’s USFA with a 2-1 scoreline. USFA struck first, as Comfort Yeboah found...
Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has urged tertiary institutions to accelerate the verification and approval of student loan applications to ensure timely disbursement of funds. This call to action aims to address delays impacting students’ access to institutional fees and upkeep allowances. In a statement, the Director of Strategic...
By JOHN MKOM, Jalingo – Taraba State Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes (ACReSAL) project conducted a capacity building workshop on Grievance Redress Mechanism (GRM) and Gender-Based Violence (GBV) on Wednesday at the Star Exclusive Hotel in Jalingo. The event included training on the GRM app and community sensitization to...
An investigation into Colin Ikin’s operations in Southern Kaduna reveals a troubling pattern of alleged bribery, forged documents, and community manipulation that mirrors his catastrophic corporate history in Australia—raising urgent questions about Nigeria’s mining oversight. In the mineral-rich hills of Southern Kaduna, where lithium and nickel deposits lie beneath...
A devastating boat accident on Tuesday claimed 27 lives along the Malale–Kainji Lake route in Borgu Local Government Area, Niger State, when a wooden vessel carrying 138 passengers capsized near the Shagunu–Dunga axis. The incident, reported at 11:49 a.m., prompted a swift response from the National Inland Waterways Authority...
Russian President Vladimir Putin has expressed willingness to meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, provided the meeting is well-prepared and poised to yield tangible results. Speaking at a press conference in Beijing on Wednesday, following a four-day state visit to China, Putin addressed the possibility of direct talks to address...
Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has canceled all park licenses in Abuja, directing operators to resubmit documentation for a thorough review and potential reallocation due to widespread breaches of operational policies. Director of Development Control, Mukhtar Galadima, revealed this during a press interview addressing the recent demolition of Boulevard...
Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has issued a wanted notice for the former Abia State Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters, Christopher Enweremadu, and Fortune Ozoemela, accusing them of involvement in a scheme involving criminal conspiracy, misappropriation of public funds, theft, and money laundering. According to EFCC...
Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, led a delegation of North East governors to meet with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Wednesday. The meeting, held at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, focused on critical issues affecting the North East, including urgent completion of 17 vital road projects and the...
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Abdurrazaq Abubakar Nakore, an engineer, as Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council of Yusuf Maitama Sule Federal University of Education, Kano. The President also appointed Prof. Abdullahi Tukur Kodage as Vice Chancellor of the university. This is contained in a statement issued...
President Bola Tinubu has directed the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) to issue a service-wide circular to all Ministries, Extra-Ministerial Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) on the implementation of mandatory health insurance in line with the National Health Insurance Act, 2022. However, President Tinubu called for further,...
President Bola Tinubu declared on Tuesday that his administration’s bold economic reforms, which aim to restore Nigeria to its enviable position, are achieving favourable results. The President said that the country’s economy is now stable and attracting interest from around the world. He stated this at the State House...
Kremlin on Wednesday sharply criticized German Chancellor Friedrich Merz for branding Russian President Vladimir Putin a “war criminal” over Russia’s ongoing military actions in Ukraine. Speaking on the sidelines of Putin’s four-day state visit to Beijing, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov dismissed Merz’s remarks as inflammatory. “Chancellor Merz has recently...
Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP), Zone C (South-West), has threatened a nationwide strike, citing persistent neglect of polytechnic education and staff welfare by the Federal Government and state authorities. The union accused both tiers of government of failing to honor agreements, exacerbating challenges in the sector. At a...
All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State has refuted claims that the state receives excessive favor from the Federal Government. In a statement issued on Wednesday in Lagos, APC Spokesperson Mr. Seye Oladejo dismissed such notions, asserting that Lagos, as a former capital territory, rightfully deserves a special status....