National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has revealed that Benue State now holds the unenviable record for the highest number of human trafficking cases in Nigeria. This was disclosed by NAPTIP Director-General, Mrs. Binta Bello, during a two-day workshop in Makurdi, where she was represented...
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By OLA MODUPE, Lagos- An Ikeja Magistrates’ Court in Ogba, Lagos, has discharged Miss Comfort Emmanson from charges of unruly behavior and assault, following a dramatic turn of events sparked by the Federal Government’s intervention. The decision came just hours after the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus...
House of Representatives has initiated a thorough investigation into the N1.06 trillion Nigeria Community Action for Resilience and Economic Stimulus (NG-CARES) programme, citing concerns over its lack of impact on vulnerable Nigerians. Rep. Abubakar Kusada (APC-Katsina), Chairman of the House Committee on NG-CARES, announced the probe during a press...
Federal Executive Council (FEC) has instituted a seven-year prohibition on creating new federal tertiary institutions. Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, disclosed this on Wednesday following a council meeting chaired by President Bola Tinubu in Abuja. “This moratorium covers all federal universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education,” Alausa stated,...
Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake, revealed plans to revoke an additional 1,000 inactive mining licenses, following the cancellation of 900 dormant titles in 2024. Speaking at the inaugural National Steel Summit in Abuja on Wednesday, Alake emphasized the need to reform the mining sector to drive...
Nigeria’s senior men’s basketball team, D’Tigers, kicked off their 2025 AfroBasket campaign in style, overpowering Madagascar with a commanding 77-59 victory in their opening Group B match. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reported that the team delivered a stellar performance, thrilling fans at the Pavilhao Multiusos de Luanda...
Football enthusiasts in Nigeria voiced their frustration with Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle on Wednesday, slamming his lackluster performance at the African Nations Championship (CHAN). The team, comprised of domestic league players, has struggled, suffering a 1-0 defeat to Senegal and a humiliating 4-0 loss to Sudan. Speaking to...
Ondo State Police Command has verified the passing of CSP Nimrod Anaka, the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) stationed at Kajola Police Station in Odigbo Local Government Area. The command’s spokesperson, DSP Ayanlade Olushola, confirmed the incident to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday. Olushola provided no specifics...
In a display of compassion and commitment to societal well-being, UBA Foundation, the Corporate Social Responsibility arm of United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, extended its generosity to the less privileged in Lagos through its charity outreach program. The Foundation visited So-Said Charity Homes Community and SOS Children’s Village,...
Nigerian military, under the leadership of Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) Gen. Christopher Musa, has reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to safeguarding Nigeria and the African continent from evolving security challenges. Speaking at a press briefing in Abuja on Wednesday, ahead of the inaugural African Chiefs of Defence Staff Summit...
By PAUL ADAJI, Abuja – Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago, has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinibu over the arrest of Abubakar Abba, leader of Mahmuda, one of the most feared terror groups in Nigeria by the Department of State Services ( DSS ). The Terror leader Abba was...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Allamin Foundation for Peace and Development has received formal approval from the Borno State Government to extend its humanitarian, human rights, and peace-building initiatives to Bama Local Government Area, one of the communities most affected by the Boko Haram insurgency. This development was made...
By ANKELI EMMANUEL, Sokoto – Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has raised eyebrows against President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, saying his desperation for power come 2027 is manifesting in a bitter manner. HURIWA, who stated this on the heels of the recent arrest of former governor of Sokoto...
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – Two lecturers of Yakubu Gowon University, (formerly University of Abuja), Dr Godwin Okaneme, Department of Philosophy, Faculty of Arts, and Dr. Iheanyichukwu Hilary Ukpabi of Department of Policy & Strategic Studies, Abuja Leadership Centre, commended Prof Patricia Mankoh Lar for her quality leadership as...
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...
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...