Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, Shehu of Borno, Alhaji (Dr.) Abubakar Ibn Umar Garbai Al-Amin El-Kanemi, and other prominent personalities, on Saturday, attended the investiture of a renowned businessman and philanthropist, Alhaji Muhammadu Indimi, with honorary Doctor of Law (LL.D) degree. The honour was conferred on the...
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The Association of Nigerian Authors (ANA), the apex body of writers in Nigeria, has re-elected Dr. Usman Oladipo Akanbi as its National President for a second term covering the years 2025–2027. The election took place during the association’s Annual Business Meeting held on Saturday, November 1, 2025, at the...
Arsenal tightened their grip at the top of the Premier League table with a comfortable 2-0 win over Burnley at Turf Moor on Saturday, showcasing once again their deadly precision from set pieces. The Gunners broke the deadlock in the 14th minute, when Viktor Gyökeres capitalized on a clever...
Zamfara State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has thrown its full weight behind President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, endorsing him as the party’s sole presidential candidate for the 2027 general elections. The declaration was made on Saturday in Talata Mafara during a well-attended stakeholders’ meeting that brought together...
Former Deputy National Chairman (South) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Olabode George, has condemned the recent court order stopping the party’s planned national convention, describing the decision as a dangerous precedent for Nigeria’s democracy. Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court in Abuja, on Friday, restrained...
By AMOS MATHEW, Kaduna- Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Kaduna State has informed road users about a temporary traffic diversion along the Kaduna–Zaria expressway, specifically around KM 49, Gwaranza Village. This announcement was made in a statement released on Saturday by the Sector Commander, Corps Commander (CC) Tijjani...
By JOHN MKOM, Jalingo – Chairmanship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for Lau Local Government Area in the November 8 Taraba State council elections, Peter Julius, has pledged to make youth development a top priority in order to complement the efforts of Governor Agbu Kefas. Julius also...
By EMMANUEL KUJE, Abuja- To curb kidnappings, killings, and other vices in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Minister of the FCT Nyesom Wike is expanding policing by erecting new police stations in rural and border communities. This is in fulfilment of his pledge to decentralise policing and bring safety...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja- Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has launched a full investigation into serious allegations of extortion made by Nigerian rapper Oladipupo Olabode Oladimeji, popularly known as Oladips. The hip-hop artist has accused EFCC operatives of extorting a staggering sum of N10,000,000 (Ten Million Naira) from...
By JOY ADARA, Abuja- Supreme Court on Thursday, October 30, 2025 struck out a motion filed by socialite Fred Ajudua challenging its earlier judgment in the ongoing $1.043 million fraud case involving a Palestinian businessman, Zad Abu Zalaf. Ajudua, had before the apex court’s ruling, filed a notice to...
By ANIEFIOK UDONQUAK, Uyo – An agribusiness expert, Howard Usen has lauded the climate-smart initiative, describing it as a veritable platform that would ensure sustainable agriculture and boost food production in an all-year-round basis. The climate-smart village initiative was one of the major outcomes of the 4th agribusiness international...
By AMOS MATHEW, Kaduna – Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani has so far released ₦8.2 billion for the completion of the Kabala–Costain dualisation project, according to the Managing Director of the Kaduna State Roads Agency (KADRA), Dr Abdullahi Baba Ahmed. Speaking during an inspection of the project in Kaduna,...
Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Friday submitted additional documents as evidence in the ongoing trial of former National Security Adviser (NSA), Col. Sambo Dasuki (rtd), and three others before the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court in Abuja. Dasuki is facing an amended 32-count charge that includes...
As parts of the world celebrated Halloween on Friday, many Nigerians took to social media to dismiss the event, describing it as foreign, spiritually unsettling, and culturally irrelevant to the nation’s traditions. A review of online conversations compiled by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) showed that most Nigerians...
Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, on Friday inaugurated the President Bola Tinubu Support Group 2027 in Makurdi, Benue State. Senator Akume, represented by Senator Jacob Gyado at the event, commended the group’s Chief Convener and Coordinator, Mr. Mathias Byuan, for taking the initiative...
Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Ododo, has expressed strong faith in President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s chances of securing re-election in 2027, urging the people of Kogi to demonstrate their appreciation for the President’s goodwill toward the state. Speaking on Friday at the All Progressives Congress (APC) Stakeholders’ Engagement held in...
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) on Friday conducted promotional examination for junior workers under the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation. About 450 junior staff participated in the computer based test examination at Ade-Ola International School, Kubwa – a suburb in...
By JOHN MKOM, Jalingo – Following the perfected plans by Taraba State Governor, Agbu Kefas to defect from People’s Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressive Congress (APC), the state chairman of the APC, Ibrahim El-Suldi, has disclosed that the state’s government house his party has been yearning for...
By CHRISTIANA LOT, Jos Dental students of the University of Jos (UNIJOS) have decried spending a decade in school for a six-year course due to stalled accreditation, lamenting emotional trauma, financial strain, and shattered hopes in Nigeria’s educational system. Speaking during a press conference at the Nigeria Union of...