By TYAV SAM TYAV, Makurdi – Vice Chancellor of the University of Mkar, Professor Zacharys Gundu, has refused to apologize to Nasarawa State Governor, Abdullahi Sule, over allegations that Nasarawa is harboring gunmen killing Benue citizens. Instead, Professor Gundu has vowed to meet Governor Sule in court to settle...
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By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Minister of Health, Professor Mohammed Ali Pate, on Tuesday in Maiduguri, Borno State Capital, commissioned the Bolori II General Hospital delivered by the administration of Governor Babagana Umara Zulum. The 150-bed hospital, which offers specialised maternity and general diagnostic services, has two theatre complexes,...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has strongly condemned the unprovoked public verbal attack on national television by Bolaji Abdullahi, Interim National Publicity Secretary of the African Democratic Congress (ADC). PDP’s National Publicity Secretary, Hon. Debo Ologunagba, described Abdullahi’s actions as “reckless and revealing,” noting that...
By TYAV SAM TYAV, Makurdi– Benue Digital Infrastructure Company (BDIC) is set to revolutionize the state’s economy with the production of computers locally. The Managing Director of BDIC, Mr. Terwase Gbande, disclosed that the company has partnered with a Chinese firm to start assembling laptops, smart kiosks, and biometric...
Federal Government has said it remains committed in its efforts to secure the release of the remaining Chibok girls and Leah Sharibu. National Coordinator, National Counter Terrorism Centre, Office of the National Security Adviser (NCTC-ONSA), Maj.-Gen. Adamu Laka, shared this update during a briefing on the Multi-Agency Anti-Kidnap Fusion...
By JOY ADARA, Abuja – “Fantastic Four: The First Steps” has taken the top spot at the Nigerian box office, raking in N107 million since its release on July 25. Despite facing stiff competition from blockbuster films like “Superman,” “F1,” and “Jurassic World: Rebirth,” the Marvel superhero movie has...
Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, has appointed Alhaji Abdulkadir Ibrahim Bello as the 16th Emir of Gusau, following the passing of his father, Dr. Ibrahim Bello, on July 25, 2025. The late emir had served as the 15th Emir of Gusau for ten years, leaving behind a legacy of...
By DANJUMA JOSEPH Lafia – A leadership crisis is brewing in the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Nasarawa State, just two weeks after appointing new executives of the party. It would be recalled that some defectors from other parties met two Sundays ago and appointed a former Deputy Governor,...
BY AMOS MATHEW, Kaduna – Kaduna State Government and Kaka Foundation have thrown its weight behind a new community-led healthcare initiative providing one-year free health insurance coverage for 200 vulnerable residents of Kaduna North Local Government Area. The programme, launched in collaboration with Kowa Namu Ne Foundation and implemented...
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja– Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo has restated commitment to uplift lives and livelihoods of citizens, especially women and girls in the state. Governor Ododo disclosed this at the Flag Off Ceremony of the Conditional Cash Transfer (CCT) scheme under the Adolescent Girls Initiative for...
By NAWFOR DANIEL, Abakaliki – Ebonyi State Governor, Francis Nwifuru, has imposed a one-month suspension on 25 commissioners, 22 permanent secretaries, and 38 aides due to their absence from a significant government function. The Governor’s Chief Press Secretary (CPS), Dr. Monday Uzor, announced this in a statement issued on...
By EMMANUEL JIMOH, Benin – Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has suspended his Special Adviser on Oil and Gas, Felix Osemwengie Isere, over allegations of unauthorized fundraising tied to a planned Oil and Gas summit in the state. The suspension was disclosed in a statement by the Secretary to...
Nigerian Army troops under Operation Hadin Kai have detained a suspected Nigerien terrorist attempting to breach a security cordon in Yobe State. The suspect’s inability to speak any Nigerian language has raised suspicions of international connections, prompting further investigation. The army also neutralized numerous terrorists, apprehended others, and rescued...
Nigeria’s women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, has secured a spot in the quarterfinals of the 2025 FIBA Women’s AfroBasket after defeating Mozambique 60-55 in their final Group D match. The win, which took place at the Palais des Sports de Treichville in Abidjan, marks a significant milestone for the team...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja- Super Falcons of Nigeria were feted at the Presidential Villa by President Tinubu and the First Lady, following their thrilling 3-2 victory over host nation Morocco in the 2025 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations final. The team’s triumph was celebrated with a grand reception, showcasing...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Borno State Government has paid more than ₦1.1 billion to cover the 2025 Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) and National Business and Technical Examinations Board (NABTEB) fees for students in public secondary schools across the state. The payment was officially presented by the Honourable...
Diverse group of Ekiti residents, including members from various political parties, on Monday gathered in Ado-Ekiti to endorse President Bola Tinubu and Governor Biodun Oyebanji for a second term in office. At the rally, former Governor Ayo Fayose of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), wearing a PDP cap, pledged...
Ondo State Security Network Agency, known as Amotekun Corps, has verified the kidnapping of seven farmers in Itaogbolu, located in Akure North Local Government Area. The State Commander of Amotekun Corps, Mr. Adetunji Adeleye, confirmed the incident during a phone interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on...
Kogi State Police Command has retrieved that the remains of Mr. Ayo Aiyepeku, a photojournalist allegedly killed by his colleague, Oluwapelumi Adebayo. The command’s spokesperson, SP Williams Ovye-Aya, disclosed this while addressing newsmen in Lokoja. Ovye-Aya revealed that Aiyepeku’s body was discovered on Sunday evening near the WAEC office...
By BARBARA KALU, Asaba – Delta State Police Command has arrested a 29-year-old housewife, Merit Eleh, and her two accomplices, Alfred Elisha and Ugochukwu Adim, for staging a fake kidnapping in Asaba. According to the police, the housewife conspired with her accomplices to fake her own kidnapping and demanded...