Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke has commended the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun on the steps taken so far on the recent killings in Akinlalu, even as he advocates observance of the rule of law in the investigation process. In a statement issued by his spokesperson, Mallam Olawale...
By OLA MODUPE, Osogbo
Paramount ruler of the Idoma nation, the Och’ Idoma, HRM Agabaidu John Elaigwu Odogbo, has tasked rector and top management team of Benue State Polytechnic, Ugbokolo, to work hard and implement sustainable initiatives capable of restoring the reputation of the institution.The monarch disclosed this when the management team of...
Worldwide, cardiovascular diseases (CVDs), with attendant heart attacks and strokes, are among the leading causes of death. In Nigeria, bold steps are being made towards a future where CVD are no longer death sentences; a future where CVDs can be prevented, detected early, and treated effectively through strong, community-based...
A shocking incident has come to light in Ebonyi State, where police have arrested a man identified as Chukwuma Onwe for allegedly selling his five-day-old son for N1.5 million. The suspect, a native of Nwezenyi-Igbeagu in Izzi Local Government Area, was exposed after his partner, Philomena Iroko, raised an...
In a landmark moment for Nigerian literature, Oyindamola Olugbile has been announced as the winner of the 2025 Nigeria Prize for Literature, sponsored by Nigeria LNG Ltd. (NLNG). The author, cultural storyteller, and debut novelist clinched the prestigious $100,000 prize with her book Sanya, outshining fellow finalists Chigozie Obioma...
Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, has met with the Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, to review progress and fast-track the completion of the Abuja–Kaduna–Kano Expressway project. The meeting, held in Abuja, was part of efforts by the Kaduna State Government to ensure the timely completion of the critical...
Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has confirmed the deaths of 10 passengers, with 11 others injured, following a late-night road crash along the Obajana–Lokoja highway in Kogi State. According to the Corps Marshal, Malam Shehu Mohammed, the tragic accident occurred around 11:30 p.m. on Friday at the Apamaru axis...
Retailers under the Liquefied Petroleum Gas Retailers Association of Nigeria (LPGAR) have distanced themselves from the recent spike in the price and scarcity of cooking gas, saying they’re unfairly being blamed for a crisis beyond their control. Mr. Ayobami Olarinoye, chairman of LPGAR — which operates under the Nigeria...
Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle and team captain William Troost-Ekong have commended their side’s determination and composure following a tense 2-1 victory against Lesotho in Polokwane, South Africa, on Friday — a win that keeps Nigeria’s hopes for the 2026 FIFA World Cup alive. Speaking after the game, Chelle...
In a vibrant display of culture and tradition, the Emir of Zazzau, His Royal Highness Alhaji Ahmed Nuhu Bamalli, officially turbaned former Vice President Namadi Sambo as the Sardaunan Zazzau during a grand ceremony held Saturday, October 11, at the Emir’s Palace in Zaria. The honour, which was originally...
Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has mocked the dwindling ranks of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), declaring that those still clinging to the opposition are merely hanging around to conduct its political funeral. In a statement issued on Saturday, APC’s spokesperson, Mr. Seye Oladejo, responded...
In a decisive show of force, Major General Chinedu Nnebeife, the General Officer Commanding (GOC) 2 Division of the Nigerian Army and Commander of Sector 3, Operation FANSAN YAMA, personally led troops into Babasango Forest in Kwara State, successfully rescuing two kidnapped individuals. The operation, carried out on Thursday...
Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State has shut down speculations suggesting his possible defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), declaring unequivocally that his political allegiance remains firmly with the party. Speaking to journalists in Abuja on Saturday following the inaugural meeting of the Publicity and Communications Sub-Committee for...
In spite of a shaky campaign, Nigeria’s World Cup hopes remain alive. Nigeria’s Super Eagles revived hopes of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup following a 2-1 win over Lesotho in Polokwane, South Africa. The result keeps Nigeria in contention in Group C, but automatic qualification remains out...
in a collective journey toward transforming Nigeria’s basic education system through digital innovation, the Federal Government at the weekend launched a digitalization of public schools initiative. Speaking at the flag up ceremony in Lagos, the Minister of Education Dr Tunji Alausa disclosed that the initiative was a bold declaration...
Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani has made mental health a basic human right, by enacting the Kaduna State Mental Health Law on September 18, 2025, to replace the outdated Lunacy Act of 1958. The law protects every citizen living with mental health condition against discrimination and guarantees access to...
No fewer than 10 victims kidnapped in Kagarko Local Government Area of Kaduna State have been rescued by police operatives, following a coordinated operation with support from the military and the Department of State Services (DSS). This was confirmed in a statement released Friday by the spokesperson of the...
Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), University of Jos chapter, has opened up to student leaders about its reasons for a proposed nationwide strike, citing prolonged neglect of its demands by the Federal Government. The interactive session, held Friday in Jos and organised by ASUU’s Students Relations Committee, was...
Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake, has revealed he is facing threats following the recent cancellation of over 1,200 mineral licences for non-compliance with regulatory payments. Speaking during a press conference in Abuja ahead of the 10th Nigeria Mining Week, themed “ _Nigeria Mining: From Progress to...