NiMet predicts 3-day rains, sunshine from Saturday
NiMet's weather outlook, released on Friday in Abuja, predicted sunny skies over the northern region on Saturday,, with a few patches of cloud expected across the entire region.
Troops rescue nine kidnap victims in Katsina, arrest suspected terrorist, recover 56 rustled livestock
By Kingsley Omonobi Troops of Operation Fansan Yamma have rescued nine kidnapped victims, recovered 56 rustled livestock and arrested a suspected terrorist in separate intelligence-led operations across Katsina State. The Media Information Officer of the operation, Lieutenant Colonel Aliyu Danja, disclosed this in a statement on Friday, saying the operations were part of ongoing efforts […]
West Ham captain Bowen to stay despite relegation
West Ham captain Jarrod Bowen has pledged his future to the club despite their relegation from the Premier League.
Tinubu signs executive order to harmonise virtual assets regulation, establishes council
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has signed the Presidential Executive Order on Virtual Assets Coordination, 2026, aimed at harmonising the regulation of virtual assets, strengthening oversight and promoting responsible innovation in Nigeria’s digital economy. The Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, disclosed this on Friday in a statement shared on his […]
PCN seals 505 illegal medicine outlets in Cross River
By Ike Uchechukwu, Calabar The Pharmacy Council of Nigeria (PCN) has sealed 505 illegal and non-compliant medicine outlets in Cross River State following an enforcement exercise that uncovered widespread violations in the state’s drug retail sector. The council disclosed this during a press briefing in Calabar on Thursday, stating that its four-day operation across 10 […]
Osinbajo backs Rotary’s bid to establish Fire Station in Abuja community
By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA: Former Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, has thrown his weight behind the Rotary Club of Abuja Metro’s flagship project to establish a Community Volunteer Fire Station to serve Kafe District, Life Camp, Gwarinpa and surrounding communities, describing it as a demonstration of Rotary in action. Osinbajo, who served as Chairman […]
INEC confirms Oran’kan as ACCORD Senatorial flagbearer in Oyo central
…Party rallies behind him, HamzatBy Ishola BalogunAmbassador Shakirullahi Jimoh Oran’kan has been confirmed as the ACCORD Party’s Senatorial Candidate for Oyo Central District, following his appearance on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) portal. Oran’kan secured the ticket after defeating his opponent in a fiercely contested primary election held on June 28, 2026. In a […]
Mary Habila’s Death: Kaduna Youth Group petitions senate, seeks independent probe
By Joseph Erunke, Abuja A youth group, the Southern Kaduna Youth Movement (SKYM), has petitioned the Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges and Public Petitions, seeking an independent investigation into the death of Miss Mary Habila, who reportedly died at the residence of the Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, in Uburu, Ebonyi State. In the […]
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Bank employee arraigned over alleged forgery of non-indebtedness letter
The prosecutor, ASP Simon Njue, told the court that the defendant allegedly committed the offences in February at Advance Microfinance Bank, No. 41 Egbeda-Idimu Road, Lagos.
NANS knocks Northern Group calling for Umahi’s removal, says autopsy necessary
By Adesina Wahab The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has criticised the Northern Youth Council for demanding the removal of the Minister of Works, Engr. David Umahi, over the death of Miss Mary Habila, insisting that an autopsy should be conducted to determine the actual cause of death. NANS, in a statement by its […]
