By Haruna Aliyu, Birnin Kebbi The Kebbi State Government has declared Tuesday, June 16, 2026, a public holiday to mark the commencement of the Islamic New Year, 1448 AH. The declaration was approved by Governor Nasir Idris, according to a circular issued by the Ministry of Establishment, Pension and Training. The circular, dated June 9, […]

By Matthew Johnson No fewer than 50 vehicles were impounded on the first day of the Lagos State Police Command’s enforcement of the ban on covered, obscured and unauthorised vehicle registration number plates. The enforcement exercise, which commenced across the state on Monday, is in line with the directive of the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode […]

Germany forward Felix Nmecha has explained why players from Germany and Curacao formed a prayer circle in the middle of the pitch just moments after Sunday’s World Cup game at Houston Stadium.

…. Begin Strike Over Safety Concerns By Dayo Johnson, Akure Resident doctors at the Federal Medical Centre, Owo, Ondo State, on Monday staged a protest over repeated assaults on healthcare workers by relatives of patients, warning that they can no longer guarantee industrial harmony until urgent safety measures are put in place. Members of the […]

By Dickson Omobola Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has reiterated Nigeria’s unwavering commitment to the ideals of the Single African Air Transport Market, SAATM, and the African Continental Free Trade Area, AfCFTA, saying enhanced air connectivity remains critical to unlocking the vast economic potential of the continent. Keyamo spoke on the sidelines […]