Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, has reiterated his administration’s commitment to creating job opportunities and expanding vocational training programmes for youths across the state. Governor Zulum made the pledge on Saturday while receiving the Shehu of Borno, Alhaji Abubakar Ibn Umar Garbai El-Kanemi, who paid the traditional Sallah homage...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri
Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, on Saturday, paid a confidence- and resilience-building visit to the displaced persons in Ngoshe, who are currently taking refuge in Pulka. Ngoshe, a community in Gwoza local government, was attacked on 4th March, forcing residents to flee their homes. This is the second time...
Brighton pulled off a shock 2-1 win over Liverpool on Saturday, handing the Reds their 10th Premier League defeat of the season. Danny Welbeck scored both goals and was the difference on the night.Brighton started brightly and took the lead in the 14th minute. Welbeck found a pocket of...
Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has disclosed that troops of Operation Hadin Kai recorded major gains in the North-East, recovering no fewer than 74 terrorist bodies during recent offensives. In a statement issued on Friday, the military said the achievement followed a series of coordinated operations carried out between March 13...
The reported migration arrangement between Nigeria and the United Kingdom is said to have emerged during the recent visit of Bola Ahmed Tinubu to Britain—a trip framed around deepening bilateral cooperation, investment, and strategic engagement. Yet, beyond the formal diplomatic optics, the agreement has quickly drawn attention for its...
Former Army Chief Tukur Buratai says Nigerian authorities know those financing terrorism, sparking renewed calls for action against Boko Haram sponsors Former Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Tukur Yusuf Buratai (retd.), has revealed that the Nigerian government is aware of individuals and groups backing terrorist activities in the...
What is popularly referred to as the “turn by turn” syndrome is a very Nigerian political affliction. It just requires that the political baton of leadership and pre-eminence be periodically passed from region to region, ethnicity to ethnicity and perhaps faith to faith. Perhaps it is now time to...
Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced another increase in the price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), raising its ex-depot rate to ₦1,245 per litre, as global oil markets react to escalating tensions in the Middle East. The latest adjustment, disclosed in a notice to fuel marketers on Friday, represents an...
Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East are reshaping Africa’s energy supply chain, as several countries on the continent look to Nigeria’s Dangote Petroleum Refinery to cushion the impact of disrupted fuel imports. The ongoing standoff involving Israel, the United States, and Iran has placed the Strait of Hormuz—one of...
Troops of Operation Safe Haven have destroyed suspected terrorist hideouts and recovered arms during a fighting patrol in Yankari forest and surrounding areas of Alkaleri Local Government Area of Bauchi State. Security sources, according to Zagazola Makama, said the operation was carried out at about 5:30 p.m. on March...
Sokoto State Governor, Ahmed Aliyu, has reaffirmed the critical role of journalists in strengthening democracy and promoting accountability, describing them as indispensable partners in the pursuit of good governance. The governor made this known on Thursday night while hosting members of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Sokoto State...
Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umar Zulum, has cut short his visit to Saudi Arabia to console with victims of the recent triple suicide attacks in Maiduguri. Governor Zulum on Thursday visited the victims receiving treatment at the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital (UMTH) and the State Specialist Hospital,...
National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Kabiru Turaki, has called on Nigerians to embrace peace and remain vigilant in safeguarding the nation’s democracy as the country approaches a critical political transition. Turaki made the appeal shortly after the Eid-el-Fitr prayers, stressing the importance of unity, tolerance, and...
Federal Government of Nigeria has moved to dispel growing concerns over its recent agreement with the United Kingdom, clarifying that the deal strictly applies to Nigerians who do not have legal rights to reside in the UK. According to the government, the arrangement does not in any way require...
Vice President Kashim Shettima, Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, joined thousands of muslim faithful to observe the Eid prayers at Ramat Square, Maiduguri. The two prayers were observed peacefully at the main Eid ground and other prayer grounds across the state under tight security, marking the end of the...
Wayne Rooney has caught attention in football circles after admitting he has “never seen” Neymar as a “top, top player” on the level of Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo. The former England captain made the comment on The Overlap, talking about players he sees as part of football’s absolute...
Real Madrid have been handed a worrying injury setback ahead of their Champions League clash, with Thibaut Courtois now expected to miss the tie against Bayern Munich. According to Fabrizio Romano, the Belgian goalkeeper is dealing with a muscle problem that could keep him out for a few weeks....
Cristiano Ronaldo will not be part of Portugal’s squad for next week’s friendly games as he continues to recover from injury. According to Fabrizio Romano, discussions between Al‑Nassr and Portugal’s backroom staff led to the decision to prioritise the forward’s full recovery over playing in the friendlies. The cautious...
Dr Emmanuel Ulayi has been inducted into the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations, (NIPR). Ulayi was inducted as a member of the prestigious institute alongside 481 other prominent Nigerians at the Bolingo Hotels, Abuja on Thursday. The inductee, a journalist with over 25 years experience worked with many notable...
Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Joash O. Amupitan, SAN, has called on the Commission’s nationwide workforce and the Nigerian public to translate the discipline of the Holy Month of Ramadan into a renewed commitment to electoral integrity. In a special Eid-el-Fitr message issued from the...