Abuja,Nigeria:The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has commended Nigeria’s Electronic Mining Cadastre Plus (eMC+) portal, describing it as a regional model for promoting transparency and efficiency in the extractive sector. This endorsement came during a high-level visit by ECOWAS technical experts and national representatives to the Nigeria Mining Cadastre Office (NMCO) in Abuja,…
Kano state, Nigeria:More than 60 secondary schools across Kano State participated in a week-long series of academic, entrepreneurial, and sporting competitions as part of activities marking AGILE Week 2025, organized under the Adolescent Girls Initiative for Learning and Empowerment (AGILE) project. The event, held to spotlight the talents and intellectual strengths of adolescent girls, featured…
Kano state, Nigeria: The Kano State Censorship Board has announced an indefinite ban on all Kauyawa Day events—popularly known as Villagers’ Day celebrations—alongside a suspension of operations at all event centres across the state. The announcement was made by the Board’s Executive Secretary, Abba El-Mustapha, during a press briefing on Saturday following a management meeting…
Zamfara state, Nigeria:The Zamfara State Government has restated its commitment to strengthening the state’s healthcare system by providing accessible, high-quality services and reducing dependence on external medical referrals. Governor Dauda Lawal made this known during the commissioning of the fully renovated and remodeled General Hospital in Gusau, the state capital. The rehabilitation project, he said,…
Osun state, Nigeria: The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Osun State has issued a two-week ultimatum to owners of unregistered or improperly registered vehicles and motorcycles to regularize their documentation or face enforcement action. This directive was announced by the Osun State Sector Commander, Mr. Leye Adegboyega, in a statement released by the Corps’…
The stage is set at Wembley Stadium for another unforgettable showdown as Manchester City takes on a confident Crystal Palace side in the 2024 FA Cup Final. 🏆🔥 City, fresh off their dominant Premier League campaign, come into the final as favourites, with Erling Haaland, Kevin De Bruyne, and Phil Foden leading the…
Delta state,Nigeria: Severe coastal erosion has devastated Akugbene Community in Bomadi Local Government Area of Delta State, leaving many residents homeless and without means of livelihood. The erosion, which occurred several days ago, swept away homes, the community’s central jetty, fish ponds, and canoes, triggering fears of a potential recurrence. Community leaders and affected…
Abuja , Nigeria : As the world commemorates the 2025 International Day of the Boy Child, Amnesty International has called for renewed efforts to create inclusive and equitable societies where boys can thrive free from harmful gender norms. This year’s theme, “Building Self-Esteem in Boys: Stand Up, Be Heard, Be Seen,” emphasizes the importance of…
Borno – Terrorists of the Islamic State of West Africa Province, ISWAP, have killed at least 23 farmers and fishermen in the village of Malam Karanti near Baga, in the Kukawa Local Government Area of Borno State. The attack reportedly took place on Thursday morning in Malam Karanti, a village five kilometres from Baga. The terrorists…
Saudi League – Al-Nassr manager, Stefano Pioli has explained why captain, Cristiano Ronaldo missed his side Saudi Pro League clash against Al-Taawoun on Friday. Ronaldo was absent as Al-Nassr played a 1-1 draw against Al-Taawoun athome. Goals from Otávio and R. Martínez ensured both teams got a point each at Al -Awwal Park. Speaking to the…
Europa League – Manchester United legend, Paul Scholes has disagreed with Arsenal legend, Paul Merson’s comments that the Red Devils should hold a parade if they win the Europa League this season. Scholes insisted that it would be embarrassing for Man United as they have had a poor season in the Premier League. Recall that Merson…
OGBOMOSHO, OYO STATE – A tanker carrying 45,000 litres of kerosene has lost control in Ogbomoso, Oyo State. News sources gathered that the incident occurred on Friday at the Taki Roundabout area. Chairman of Oyo State Fire Service, Hon Maroof Akinwande confirmed the incident. “On getting to the scene of the incident, we met a trailer…
EPL – On Friday night, the two Premier League fixtures had a huge bearing on the race to finish in Champions League places. Aston Villa beat Tottenham Hotspur 2-0 at Villa Park and Chelsea edged Manchester United 1-0 at Stamford Bridge. There will be six English teams in the competition next season – the clubs that…
ABUJA – Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, has refuted reports of being sick. Wike assured that he is hale and hearty, while attributing reports of him being sick to naysayers. He spoke in an interview with BBC Pidgin that will be released on Saturday evening. According to Wike: “As I’m talking to…
Lagos, Nigeria — The Federal Government has announced that tertiary institutions with fewer than 2,000 enrolled students will no longer be eligible for funding from the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund). This was disclosed by the Minister of Education, Mr. Tunji Alausa, during a one-day strategic engagement with institutional heads, bursars, and procurement officers held…
Abuja, Nigeria— The House of Representatives has called for the swift and unconditional release of 18 individuals kidnapped by sea pirates en route to Bonny Kingdom, Rivers State. The demand was made during Tuesday’s plenary session following a motion of urgent public importance raised by Hon. Cyril Hart, a lawmaker representing Rivers State. Addressing the…
London, United Kingdom— American singer Chris Brown has been denied bail by a British court following his recent arrest in connection with a nightclub assault in London’s Hanover Square. Brown appeared before Manchester Magistrates’ Court on charges of grievous bodily harm with intent after allegedly attacking a music producer during an incident that took place…
Ilorin, Nigeria — The Kwara State Government has unveiled a monumental 70-metre flagpole, the tallest in West Africa, as a bold expression of cultural pride and economic ambition. This development was announced by the Kwara State Commissioner for Works, Engr. Abdulquawiy Olododo, in a statement highlighting the flagpole as more than a symbolic gesture—it…
Abu Dhabi, UAE — U.S. President Donald Trump has opted out of attending a key peace summit in Turkey aimed at resolving the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine, choosing instead to return to Washington to meet his newborn grandchild. The announcement came during an event in the United Arab Emirates, where Trump revealed that…
Bauch, Nigeria — Bauchi State Governor, Senator Bala Mohammed, has approved a donation of N100m to support families of vigilantes and villagers who were recently ambushed and killed by bandits. The governor made the announcement on Thursday during a condolence visit to Duguri, Gwana, Yelwa Duguri, and other affected communities in the Alkaleri Local Government…
Amambra, Nigeria — The Adamawa State Police Command has arrested a 22-year-old man, Habubakar Umar, for allegedly defiling four minors in the state. In a press statement on Thursday by the command’s spokesman, SP Suleiman Nguroje, the police disclosed that the suspect was arrested on Tuesday. “The operatives of Adamawa State Police Command attached to…
Abuja, Nigeria— The World Bank has raised concerns over the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited’s (NNPCL) partial remittance of revenue gains following the removal of the Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) subsidy. This observation was detailed in the World Bank’s latest Nigeria Development Update (NDU), released in May 2025. The report indicates that despite the official…
Ogun, Nigeria — The Residents of Ogun State have dismissed claims of “deadly rice” circulating in communities within the state, describing the rumours as mere “business gimmick.” Recently, voice messages were circulated by concerned parents and relatives, warning their loved ones against buying or consuming rice. According to the messages, a foreign trader allegedly invoked…
England — American Rapper Chris Brown was arrested at a five-star hotel in the United Kingdom on Thursday for allegedly attacking a music producer, Abe Diaw with a bottle at a nightclub in 2023. Metropolitan Police detectives detained the 36-year-old American musician at The Lowry Hotel in Manchester at 2 am on suspicion of grievous…
Port Harcourt, Nigeria — A prominent member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief Eze Chukwuemeka Eze, has raised serious concerns over President Bola Tinubu’s recent appointments into the Presidential Census Committee, describing them as unbalanced and detrimental to Nigeria’s unity. In a statement issued on Thursday in Port Harcourt, Eze expressed deep disappointment…
Ibadan, Nigeria — The Oyo State Government has launched a range of export-ready, value-added food products in a bid to accelerate agro-industrialisation and strengthen the state’s participation in regional and continental markets. The initiative was spearheaded by the Agricultural Exporting Farmers Multipurpose Cooperative Society, which unveiled processed and packaged yam, cassava, and plantain flour…
United States – Harvard president Alan Garber will take a voluntary 25% pay cut, as the elite university faces mounting federal funding reductions under U.S President Donald Trump’s administration. U.S media reported on Thursday, citing the university. The salary cut is set to take effect at the start of the new fiscal year on July…
Lagos – A human rights lawyer, Evans Ufeli, has filed a N10 billion suit against the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB, and the Minister of Education over what he described as widespread irregularities and technical failures that allegedly marred the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination, UTME. JAMB Registrar, Prof Ishaq Oloyede, during a press…
NIGERIA – Activist-cum-politician, Omoyele Sowore, has called for the resignation or sack of the Registrar of the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board, JAMB, Prof Ishaq Oloyede. News reports that JAMB admitted to errors in the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination, UTME. Out of the 1.9 million candidates who sat for the examinations, over 1.5 million…
FOOTBALL – Nottingham Forest defender Ola Aina has said that the injury suffered by his compatriot and teammate, Taiwo Awoniyi, would have been prevented had the assistant referee raised his flag earlier. Awoniyi, 27, was woken from an induced coma on Wednesday after surgery to repair a serious abdominal injury. The Nigerian international was taken…
Abuja, Nigeria: The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has confirmed the successful airlift of 14,165 Nigerian pilgrims to Saudi Arabia for the 2025 Hajj pilgrimage. In a statement issued by the Commission’s Assistant Director of Information and Publication, Fatima Sanda Usara, NAHCON reported a notable increase in the number of airlifted pilgrims compared to…
