FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, on Monday, morning received the remains of the Senator representing Rivers South-East Barinada Mpigi at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. The Minister, who arrived the airport at about 5:30am, with other dignitaries, also received wife of the late senator, Patricia Obiageri Mpigi and his children. ...
By EMMANUEL KUJE, Abuja
Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has confirmed the recovery of alleged wiretapping equipment and sensitive security-related documents from the Abuja residence of former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai. In court filings, the anti-graft agency said the items, believed to be capable of intercepting private conversations,...
Leading household cleaning brand Hypo Bleach has issued a strong public warning against the dangerous trend circulating on social media suggesting that some influencers, including VDM and King Mitchy, consumed bleach. In a public notice released on Sunday by the Marketing Manager, Adebayo Adeyemo, the company described the viral...
Troops of the Joint Task Force (North East) Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) have once again demonstrated resilience and battlefield dominance by decisively foiling coordinated ISWAP attacks on Forward Operating Bases (FOBs) Mayanti, Gajigana and Gajiram, while intensifying offensive operations across Sector 2. The failed assaults, launched between the late...
Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, has appealed to the people of the state to forgive any shortcomings he may have exhibited while serving them, calling for unity and mutual understanding. Governor Zulum made the appeal on Saturday during a special Ramadan Iftar at the Government House in Maiduguri, where...
General Officer Commanding (GOC), 8 Division of the Nigerian Army, Major General Bemgha Koughna, has reiterated the importance of strong collaboration between the military and the media in promoting security and sustaining public trust. Koughna said the media plays a critical role in informing, educating, and shaping public perception...
Manchester United recovered from an early setback to beat Crystal Palace 2-1 and climb to third on the table. Palace shocked the home side when they took the lead scoring the first goal in just 4minutes into the game punishing a loose moment at the back. For a while,...
Another cameraman with the Bauchi State Television Authority (BATV), Kabiru Ahmed Ilaleh, has died from injuries sustained in a recent ghastly road accident in Bauchi State. He was 56 years old. Kabiru died in the early hours of Sunday, March 1, 2026, at the New Surgical Complex of the...
Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan has pledged that come 2027 election, the issue of Glitches as experienced in 2023 be eliminated. This was even as he noted that that the 2027 general elections would be the best in Nigeria’s history, citing reforms introduced...
The Chairman of Zinox Group and Africa’s foremost digital disruptor, Leo Stan Ekeh, has expressed gratitude to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, and former President and African statesman, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, for their goodwill messages and prayers on his birthday. Ekeh who turned 70 on Sunday, February 22, also extended...
Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, has flagged off the distribution of food palliatives and cash assistance to 3,000 vulnerable constituents of the Marte, Monguno, and Nganzai Federal Constituency. The intervention, which includes a total cash of ₦20 million, was provided by the lawmaker representing Marte, Monguno and Nganzai...
Inspector-General of Police, Ag. IGP Olatunji Disu, has reassured all Nigerians of the unwavering commitment of the Nigeria Police Force to the protection of lives, property, and national peace, in light of evolving geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and their potential global implications. This is contained in a...
First Lady of Nigeria Senator Oluremi Tinubu has commissioned the National Assembly Christian Chapel. During the ceremony which was also attended by Former Head of State of Nigeria, General Yakubu Gowon, Former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt Hon Yakubu Dogara among other dignitaries, the First Lady pointed...
President Bola Tinubu and First Lady Oluremi Tinubu have paid glowing tribute to Pastor Enoch Adeboye, describing him as one of Nigeria’s greatest spiritual and moral assets as he marks his 84th birthday. In a statement released on Sunday, the President and his wife praised the revered cleric, who...
Nigerian Army (NA), in sustained multi-theatre operations across the country in the last 24 hours, has recorded decisive operational successes, neutralising 3 terrorists, securing the surrender of 1 terrorist family member, arresting 20 suspects. The Army in a statement via its X handle @HQNigerianArmy, said troops recovering a significant...
Nigerian Presidency has debunked circulating claims that any staff member from the Aso Rock Villa kitchen was arrested or attempted to poison President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, issued a statement dismissing the rumors as fake news: According to him,...
African Democratic Congress (ADC) has officially commenced free online membership registration across Nigeria, following the successful kick-off of its nationwide registration and revalidation in Abuja last month. Spokesperson of ADC, Bolaji Abdullahi, who confirmed this in a statement on Sunday, said the new digital registration platform, accessible via adcregistration.ng,...
Disney Nwanne Foundation has called on government at all levels to give priority to the training and retraining of the healthcare workforce, saying the measure would nip in the bud incompetence practices within the sector. Speaking yesterday during the 6th annual Disney symposium at the Durummi 1 Central Mosque,...
Four women led advocacy groups have called for strict adherence to the rule of law in addressing the allegations circulating against the Minister of Works, David Umahi, insisting that the matter should be resolved through proper judicial channels rather than through social media campaigns. At a press briefing in...
Prominent Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, has reacted to the reported death of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, describing him as “a lucky soul” who “died in jihad.” In a post shared on his Facebook page on Sunday, Gumi said Khamenei lost his life while standing against what he...