Banditry: Gov Idris to establish military base in Bagudo
Following the recent bandit attacks on some communities in Bagudo Local Government Area of Kebbi, Governor Nasir Idris has assured residents of the affected communities that his administration will establish a military base in the area as part of intensified measures to curb persistent insecurity.
Ndume hails Tinubu over military salary increase
Former Senate Leader, Senator Ali Ndume, has commended President Bola Tinubu for fulfilling his pledge to increase the salaries of Armed Forces personnel.
IEA members release 325m barrels of oil from strategic reserves
The update came a day after G7 countries agreed to release 100 million barrels of diesel and crude oil to ease global energy supply concerns
Top 10 richest women in the world
The world’s richest women have built and inherited fortunes spanning retail, beauty, shipping, finance, mining, technology and philanthropy, with several of them tied to some of the biggest family-owned businesses in the world.
Latest Ranking: 10 best universities in Africa
The University of Cape Town (UCT) has emerged as Africa’s highest-ranked university in the 2027 Times Higher Education World University Rankings, with the continent showing broader representation in the latest global assessment.
WHO lists top 10 causes of death globally
The World Health Organisation (WHO) says ischaemic heart disease and stroke were the leading causes of death globally in 2023, accounting for more than 16 million deaths combined.
