First Lady to World Bank: Investing in early childhood development critical to sharpening children’s focus
By Johnbosco Agbakwuru ABUJA — The First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, on Monday told a World Bank team that investing in early childhood development is critical not only to improve growth opportunities for children but also to shape and sharpen their focus. Senator Tinubu, in an engagement with the World Bank delegation at […]
Terrorism: Man arrested by DSS bags 20-year jail term for shielding notorious bandit
A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja, on Monday, sentenced one Muhammad Sani to twenty years imprisonment for conspiring to conceal information about an alleged notorious bandit, Danranmi, which led to his escape. Sani, of Nabi Village, Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger State, was convicted on Count One and Count Two of a four-count […]
‘There’s interest in him’ — Alonso confirms Garnacho to leave Chelsea
Speaking at his first press conference as Chelsea boss, Alonso admitted Garnacho is attracting interest from elsewhere and expressed hope that a deal would soon be reached.
Makinde promises uninterrupted education for rescued Oriire pupils
The governor thanked President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for supporting the operation and commended the leadership of the military and other security agencies for their commitment throughout the rescue mission.
FHA expands Festac road reconstruction, residents hail progress
Drainage construction and resurfacing are also ongoing on sections of 7th Avenue and Agboju Market Road to improve stormwater management and traffic movement.
ASITU describes Muslim-Muslim ticket as unfair, calls for religious inclusiveness
By Ugochukwu Alaribe UMUAHIA — The Association of Igbo Town Unions (ASITU) has criticised the All Progressives Congress (APC) over the prospect of retaining a Muslim-Muslim presidential ticket, describing the arrangement as unfair and inconsistent with Nigeria’s religious diversity. In a statement, the National President of ASITU, Chief Emeka Diwe, said another Muslim-Muslim ticket would […]
Police arrest suspect with firearm, suspected cannabis in Kano
By Hadiza Yusuf KANO — The Kano State Police Command has arrested a 51-year-old man allegedly found in possession of a pistol, suspected cannabis, a knife and other items during the ongoing enforcement of Operation Clean Plates in the state. The Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Adamu Bakori, disclosed this on Monday while briefing journalists at […]
LASBCA begins evacuation, demolition of distressed building in Abesan Estate
By Olasunkanmi Akoni LAGOS — The Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA) has commenced the evacuation of occupants and the controlled demolition of a distressed building at Akinyele Bus Stop, Abesan Estate, after the structure was found to pose an imminent danger to lives and property. The emergency intervention followed a report by a resident […]
Assembly complex collapse: Gombe orders integrity test, visits victims
By Ben Ngwakwe, Gombe GOMBE — The Gombe State Government has ordered a comprehensive integrity test and technical investigation into the partial collapse of the ongoing Gombe State House of Assembly Complex, assuring residents that the incident will be thoroughly investigated to determine its immediate and remote causes. Deputy Governor, Dr. Manassah Daniel Jatau, gave […]
MACBAN condemns Otukpo killings, cautions against blaming Fulani herders
By Peter Duru, Makurdi MAKURDI — The Benue State chapter of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) has condemned the killing of several persons in Otukpo-Nobi, Otukpo Local Government Area, describing the attack as tragic and urging the public not to attribute responsibility to Fulani herders before security agencies conclude their investigation. […]
Oyo: Children were beaten, we were forced to trek through forest at night – School principal
Mrs. Alamu spoke on Monday after she and the rescued teachers and pupils were officially handed over to Governor Seyi Makinde at the Governor’s Office, Secretariat, Ibadan.
Police arrest suspected robber over alleged use of pistol-like lighter in Abia
By Steve Oko The Abia State Police Command has arrested a 22-year-old suspected robber accused of using a stainless steel lighter designed to resemble a pistol to intimidate and rob members of the public. The suspect, identified simply as Chidera, from Isiochi in Umunneochi Local Government Area, was arrested by operatives of the Isuochi Divisional […]
Obi bemoans renewed killings in Benue, Plateau
Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, ahead of the 2027 polls, Peter Obi, has condemned in very strong terms the renewed heartless killings in Benue and Plateau states.
Buhari’s first anniversary: Tinubu, Gowon, govs, ministers pay tribute
Tinubu, represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima, said Buhari’s life was “not a life this nation is capable of forgetting,” describing him as a man who had “entered the consciousness of Nigeria” and whose memory would outlive the living.
Twelve US states sue to block Paramount’s Warner Bros. takeover
According to the complaint, the combined company would control roughly 27 percent of wide-release theatrical film distribution and about 27 percent of basic cable channel licensing.
Ex-NAMA MD faults 5% ticket charge, proposes Aviation Development Fund
By Dickson Omobola Former Managing Director of the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency, NAMA, Mr Roland Iyayi, has faulted the five per cent Ticket Sales Charge, TSC, collected from passengers by airlines on behalf of the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority, NCAA, saying it is unsustainable for domestic carriers. TSC is a statutory levy collected on every […]
