Armed Forces of Nigeria has arrested sixteen officers over alleged acts of indiscipline and violations of military regulations, the Defence Headquarters (DHQ) announced on Saturday. The arrests, made during what was described as a routine military exercise, are part of an ongoing internal disciplinary effort to preserve professionalism and...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja-
In Nigeria, the role of the traditional institution in preserving the culture, maintaining peace and fostering national cohesion cannot be underplayed. In Niger, the Etsu Nupe, Alhaji Yahaya Abubakar, a foremost traditional ruler, who recently turned 73, has creditably acquitted himself in his 22 years on the throne. A...
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called on Nigerians to uphold unity, love, and religious tolerance as enduring values capable of fostering national cohesion and progress. He made the call on Saturday during the funeral service of Lydia Yilwatda Goshwe, mother of the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress...
North Central Development Commission (NCDC), barely a month into its official establishment, has submitted a ₦140 billion budget proposal for the 2025 fiscal year as part of efforts to kickstart its operations and deliver developmental projects across the North Central region. In a statement released on October 3, the...
A Federal High Court in Abuja on Friday declined to entertain an application filed by the 2023 presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Dumebi Kachikwu, seeking to halt the recognition of Senator David Mark and former Osun State Governor Rauf Aregbesola as national leaders of the party....
National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Adamawa State has dismantled a seven-hectare cannabis plantation and apprehended 58 individuals in a sweeping operation carried out throughout September. At a press briefing in Yola on Friday, the state Commander of Narcotics, Mr. Aliyu Abubakar, confirmed the arrests, which included 56...
As the English Premier League (EPL) rolls into Matchweek 7, all eyes turn to Stamford Bridge where Chelsea will host Liverpool in what promises to be a thrilling Saturday evening showdown. Football fans across Nigeria can catch all the weekend action live on SuperSport Premier League channels. The weekend...
National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has set December 31, 2025, as the final date for intending pilgrims to complete payment for the 2026 Hajj. Speaking during a pressl conference in Kano on Friday, the Commission’s Chairman, Professor Abdullahi Usman, said the deadline was carefully chosen to facilitate effective...
First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu, on Friday, officially commissioned a newly built 100-bed Mother and Child Hospital in Gombe State — a healthcare project designed to improve maternal and child survival across the North-East region. The state-of-the-art facility, named in her honour, was described by Mrs. Tinubu as “more...
In a decisive move to stem the tide of insecurity in Kogi State, the Chairmen of Mopamuro and Ijumu Local Government Areas have issued executive orders banning the sale of petrol in jerrycans, citing its potential use by criminal elements. Announcing the directive on Friday in Mopa, Mopamuro LGA...
Executive Director of the Centre for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD), David Anyaele, has shared how President Bola Ahmed Tinubu came to his aid after Sierra Leonean rebels brutally amputated his hands in 1999. Anyaele, a well-known disability rights advocate, made the revelation on Friday evening during Nkata Umuibe, a...
President Bola Tinubu has called on political leaders in the South-East to adopt the inclusive and visionary leadership style of the late Dr. Michael Okpara, former Premier of the defunct Eastern Region. The president made the call on Friday during the inauguration of the newly renovated Michael Okpara Auditorium...
Bayelsa State Governor, Douye Diri, has reaffirmed the vital role of the judiciary as the ultimate refuge for the common man, urging judicial officers to uphold integrity and fairness in the discharge of their duties. Speaking on Friday during a thanksgiving and valedictory court session marking the beginning of...
Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, on Friday commissioned the newly completed Transit Way (N2) road, a major route connecting Wuse Zone 3 to Abuja’s Central Area — and pledged a fresh wave of education and health infrastructure across the capital. Speaking at the inauguration ceremony, Wike highlighted...
On the 23rd of September, 2025, members of the Governing Council of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) led by the President, Chairman of Council, Dr. Ike Neliaku, fnipr, converged from across the country to have a first-hand assessment of what the Kano State Government under the leadership...
Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to transforming the state into a vibrant economic and investment hub. The governor made this known on Thursday during an interactive session with members of the Bauchi business community at the Government House. The engagement forms part of the...
Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has approved the immediate construction of a new hospital, water facilities, and other essential infrastructure for the people of Kirawa. Zulum announced the approval on Friday during an assessment visit to the community which was recently affected by violent extremists attack. The...
A 43-year-old man has been ordered to remain in custody by an Ikeja Chief Magistrates’ Court following allegations that he sexually assaulted a 16-year-old girl with a physical disability in the Ikotun area of Lagos. Presiding Magistrate L.A. Owolabi directed that the accused, identified as Ifeanyi Paul, be held...
Three U.S.-based human rights and self-determination advocacy organizations have faulted President Bola Tinubu for likening the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) to the Boko Haram insurgent group in his Independence Day address. In a joint statement issued Thursday, the groups, Advocates for Victims of Injustice and Discrimination (AVID), Rising...
Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, has launched the Kaduna State Emergency Medical Services and Ambulance System (KADSEMSAS), describing it as a landmark initiative in his administration’s drive to save lives and expand access to quality healthcare. Speaking at the official flag-off on Thursday, the governor said the program goes...