Bandits abduct 40 in Zamfara mosque as peace deal collapses
Bandits in the early hours of yesterday attacked a mosque at Gidan Turbe village in Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara State, abducting no fewer than 40 worshippers.
SAN seek financial autonomy, arbitration rights for traditional rulers
By Shina Abubakar Osogbo A legal luminary, Mr Kunle Adegoke has tasked the Federal Government to fast-track the ongoing constitution amendment to allow traditional rulers in the country enjoy financial autonomy and rights of arbitration. He disclosed this while delivering a lecture titled, “The Role of Traditional Rulers in Constitutional Democracy in Nigeria”, held at […]
Presidency counters Atiku, cites rising reserves, falling inflation as proof of progress
The Presidency has dismissed recent criticisms by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, insisting that Nigeria is making steady economic progress under President Bola Tinubu.
Forget your ambition, accept peoples’ wish – Adeleke tells rivals
By Shina Abubakar Osogbo Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has tasked politicians aspiring to vye for his seat to surrender their ambition and support his drive to take the state to great heights. This is as student group under the aegis of National Association of Nigerian Students, NANS, Joint Campus Council (JCC), Osun Axis and […]
Zambia jails two men for attempting to use witchcraft on president
A Zambian court has sentenced Leonard Phiri and Mozambican Jasten Mabulesse Candunde to two years in prison for trying to use witchcraft to kill President Hakainde Hichilema.
Gov Eno challenges counterparts to financial prudence contest
Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State has challenged his counterparts across the federation to a financial prudence test, highlighting his administration’s record of zero borrowing in two years in office.
FG suspends proposed collection Percent FOB by Customs
By Godwin Oritse The Federal Government, through the Ministry of Finance, has suspended the planned collection of the 4 percent Free On Board (FOB) charge on all imports, citing potential disruptions to trade in Nigeria. In a memo (Ref. No. F6380/T/12) dated September 15, 2025, the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, […]
One feared dead, several injured in Minna market clash
One person was feared dead and several others sustained injuries yesterday following a clash at Kasuwan Gwari, a major market in Minna, Niger State.
Babcock University refutes report about VC contender, says he was never indicted
The management of Babcock University, Ilisan-Remo, Ogun State has refuted a publication by an online medium that one of the contenders to the position of the Vice Chancellor of the institution, Prof. Afolarin Ojewole, was indicted for some misconduct in the past.
Tinubu cuts short two-week vacation, returns to Abuja Tuesday
PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu has decided to cut short his two-week work vacation and is expected to return today.
FCT minister warns pilgrims against absconding
The Minister of State for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Dr Mariya Mahmoud, has cautioned Christian pilgrims travelling to Israel and the Kingdom of Jordan to uphold national values.She also warned them to avoid any act of absconding, stressing the importance of representing Nigeria with dignity. Speaking during a pre-departure orientation in Abuja for more […]
