Man sets mother ablaze over daughter’s death
By Emma Una CALABAR — A man identified as Emmanuel Etim has allegedly set his mother, Mrs. Atim Eyo, ablaze after accusing her of being a witch and responsible for the death of his daughter. The incident occurred at Ojuah in Akamkpa Local Government Area, on the outskirts of Calabar, Cross River State. A source […]
Jonathan arrives Uganda for Cavendish University graduation
By Our Correspondent Former President Goodluck Jonathan has arrived in Kampala, Uganda, ahead of the 15th graduation ceremony of Cavendish University Uganda, CUU, scheduled for Thursday, August 20, 2026. Jonathan disclosed his arrival in a statement posted on his official X handle on Wednesday, saying he was warmly received by representatives of the Ugandan government, […]
Zamfara Chamber expels Deputy President over alleged irregularities
By Idris Salisu, Gusau GUSAU — The Executive Council of the Zamfara State Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture, ZACCIMA, alongside leaders of more than 30 traders’ associations in the state, has removed its Deputy President I, Chika Galadima, from office over alleged irregularities. Galadima’s removal was unanimously approved at a stakeholders’ meeting of […]
Updated: Gov’t saved ₦15.8trn from subsidy removal — Oyedele
…Says wage bill exceeded subsidy savings…Insists reforms reduced borrowing burden, not created cash windfall…Abu Dhabi loan to diversify funding sources, says DMO DG By Emma Ujah, Abuja Bureau Chief ABUJA — The Federal Government yesterday said Nigeria recorded estimated savings of ₦15.8 trillion from the removal of fuel subsidy and liberalisation of the foreign exchange […]
Canada strengthens measures to combat immigration, citizenship fraud
Canada’s Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has stepped up measures to detect and prevent immigration and citizenship fraud, as part of efforts to protect the integrity of the country’s immigration system. The department said it trains immigration officers around the world to identify fraudulent activities and works with law enforcement and other government agencies […]
Subsidy removal: FG says savings redirected to development
By Chidinma Chukwu ABUJA — The Federal Government has assured Nigerians that resources freed up by the removal of fuel subsidy are being redirected to infrastructure, economic renewal and improved public welfare. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, gave the assurance on Wednesday in Abuja at a joint press conference with the […]
