South Africa’s Ramaphosa withdraws from duties over ill health
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has withdrawn from public engagements after returning from the BRICS summit in India, with the presidency citing ill health. Ramaphosa’s absence comes as Deputy President Paul Mashatile continues to recover from a minor medical procedure, leaving both of the country’s top leaders temporarily away from public duties. The 73-year-old president […]
‘Olu Jacobs was one of Nollywood’s respected fathers’ — Sanwo-Olu mourns
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has described the death of veteran Nollywood actor, Oludotun Baiyewu Jacobs, popularly known as Olu Jacobs, as a great loss to Nigeria’s creative industry and the country.
FG commissions 3MW solar hybrid power project at Yakubu Gowon University
Project strengthens electricity supply for nearly 40,000 students and more than 3,500 staff ABUJA, 16 September 2026 – The Federal Government has commissioned a 3MW captive solar hybrid power project at Yakubu Gowon University, Abuja, strengthening electricity supply for teaching, research, laboratories, digital services and other critical university operations. The project was delivered under Phase […]
Troops rescue 31 kidnapped victims in Katsina, Kebbi
By Kingsley Omonobi Troops of Operation Fansan Yamma have rescued 31 kidnapped victims, neutralised two suspected terrorists and arrested two others in separate operations in Katsina and Kebbi states. The operations were conducted on September 14 and 15, 2026, according to the Media Information Officer of the operation, Lt. Col. Aliyu Danja. Danja said the […]
Electricity: ‘Nigerians tell me to slow down, freezers are freezing’ — Power minister
Minister of Power, Joseph Tegbe, on Wednesday said some Nigerians had asked him to “slow down” with the improvement in electricity supply because, according to him, their freezers were now working continuously.
Sokoto mosque attack: Asada questions committee’s impartiality
By Musa Ubandawaki, Sokoto A fresh controversy has emerged over the 14-member advisory committee constituted by the Sokoto State Government to investigate the circumstances surrounding the attack on Sheikh Musa Ayuba Lukuwa and the subsequent death of his alleged attacker at the Lukuwa Jumu’at Mosque in Mabera, Sokoto metropolis. The controversy followed concerns raised by […]
