By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – In a historic first for Borno State, Bukar Grema, a devoted fan of northern Nigeria’s iconic Hausa musician Dauda Rara, proudly named his newborn son after the legendary singer. The joyous occasion unfolded on Wednesday amid a vibrant crowd gathered at a mosque in...
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By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) will begin screening for over 500 exceptional candidates below 16 years of age seeking admission into tertiary institutions for the 2025/2026 academic session between September 22 and 26. The exercise will be conducted by a special technical committee...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – National President of the Defence and Police Officers’ Wives Association (DEPOWA) and wife of the Chief of Defence Staff, Barrister Lilian Ogogo Christopher G. Musa, has provided N200,000 cash and grinding machines to 31 widows of fallen heroes who died in active service during...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Zulum, has approved the appointment of Col. Yahaya Gambo (Rtd) as Coordinator of Borno State Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF). A statement by the Secretary to the State Government, Bukar Tijani, stated that the appointment of a Coordinator for...
By OLA MODUPE, Lagos- Operatives of the Lagos Zonal Directorate 2 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, (EFCC), have commenced investigation of one Duru Ikechukwu Damian arrested by the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), for allegedly failing to declare the sum of $59,000( Fifty Nine Thousand United States Dollars)....
By EMMANUEL KUJE, Abuja- Google, in collaboration with GOMYCODE, has unveiled the “Build with AI” initiative, a transformative program aimed at equipping 1,000 Nigerian developers with advanced generative AI skills to drive innovation across Africa. Google’s Head of Developer Ecosystem for Sub-Saharan Africa, John Kimani, emphasized the initiative’s role...
DOSF-UK, a prominent theatre company, is set to premiere ‘Kashimawo,’ a historical drama celebrating Nigerian history, for European and diaspora audiences. Director of DOSF-UK, Chantal Edgar, announced in a Wednesday statement from Lagos that the play draws inspiration from the life of the late Nigerian businessman and politician Moshood...
Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) has revealed a notable 16.42% drop in fuel consumption for June 2025, with total fuel evacuation reaching 1.44 billion litres. George Ene-Ita, NMDPRA’s Director of Public Affairs, clarified in a Wednesday report that the daily fuel consumption averaged 48 million litres,...
Stakeholders have called for long-term financing of projects and a shift in the mindset of creative entrepreneurs as essential tools in enabling the creative industry to thrive. The creative industry stakeholders reached this consensus in Lagos on Tuesday at the maiden edition of QEDNG Creative Powerhouse Summit organised by...
***as lady admits lying, withdraws petition, apologises Former Minister of Special Duties, Alhaji Kabiru Tanimu Turaki, SAN, has opened up to clarify the rape allegation by a lady, Hadiza Baffa, saying this “has become necessary both for the record and for posterity to set the facts straight, as silence...
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has declared that Ukraine has already lost its war against Russia, just days before a high-stakes meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin. In an interview with the conservative outlet Mandiner.hu, Orbán stated, “Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has lost this...
Kano Strategic Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has detained 49 individuals for drug-related offenses involving various quantities of illegal substances across the state. In a statement issued on Wednesday in Kano, the Command’s Public Relations Officer, Mr. Sadiq Muhammad-Maigatari, revealed that the arrests were made...
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Ododo has flagged off construction of the 12.5 kilometre Unosi-Odonto-Ogigiri rural road in a major boost to rural infrastructure and agricultural development in the state. The project which is executed under the Rural Access and Agricultural Marketing Project (RAAMP), is...
By AMOS MATHEW, kaduna – Kaduna State Government regularly involves its citizens in budget preparation and review, as part of its commitment to Open Government Partnership and Governor Uba Sani’s campaign promise. The Commissioner of Planning and Budget, Alhaji Muktar Ahmed reiterated this at a stakeholders engagement on the...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, has approved the appointment of Prof. Yakubu Musa as the new Executive Chairman of Borno State Hajj Commission. In a statement by the Special Adviser on Media and spokesperson to the Governor, Dauda Iliya, Prof. Musa will take over...
ANIEFIOK UDONQUAK, Uyo– Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly has debunked media reports suggesting that it has launched a probe into the tenure of former Governor Udom Emmanuel, describing such claims as false, misleading, and speculative. In a press statement, issued Tuesday and signed by the Deputy Speaker, Kufre-Abasi...
By OLA MODUPE, Lagos- In a landmark move demonstrating compassion and a commitment to improving aviation security, the Federal Government has withdrawn criminal complaints against Ms. Comfort Emmanson and music star Wasiu Ayinde Marshall (KWAM 1) following recent incidents of unruly behavior at Nigerian airports. The decision, announced by...
By AISHA NANA, Bauchi – Federal Polytechnic, Bauchi, has been shut down indefinitely following a violent student protest sparked by an alleged midnight robbery at the male hostel on Tuesday. The institution’s management announced the closure in a statement by its Registrar Alhaji Kasimu Salihu, released to journalists in...
In a commanding performance, Sudan overwhelmed Nigeria with a 4-0 victory in their African Nations Championship (CHAN) Group D match on Tuesday at Jamhuri Stadium in Morogoro, Tanzania. The game, which began at 6:00 p.m. Nigerian time, showcased Sudan’s relentless control from start to finish. The scoring opened in...