2027: Gombe parties intensify grassroots mobilisation
By Ben Ngwakwe, Gombe GOMBE — Political activities are gathering momentum in Gombe State ahead of the 2027 general elections, with parties and aspirants increasingly engaging voters through empowerment programmes, stakeholder meetings, defections, consultations and other grassroots activities. Although many of the events are presented as party-building, community outreach or empowerment initiatives, the participation of […]
Sultan: No one should be forced into Islam
ABUJA — The Sultan of Sokoto and President-General of the Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, has declared that nobody should be forced to embrace Islam, urging Muslims to respect the rights and freedoms of people of other faiths. The Sultan spoke at the NSCIA General Assembly at the National […]
BBNaija: ‘My emotions took best of me’ — Keivo apologises after disqualification
Former Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) ‘Show Ya Sef’ housemate, Victor Ikpe, popularly known as Keivo, has spoken for the first time since his disqualification from the reality show, saying he takes full responsibility for his actions.
Lagos universities workers begin indefinite strike
By Adesina Wahab LAGOS — Teaching and non-teaching staff of Lagos State government-owned universities have commenced an indefinite strike over what they described as unmet demands and the state government’s failure to implement agreements reached with the unions. The workers, under the aegis of the Joint Action Committee of Workers of Lagos State-owned Universities, announced […]
Oyo govt clarifies Makinde’s botched Botswana maize deal
The Oyo State Government has clarified its position on the botched maize export arrangement with the Government of Botswana.
Ebola outbreak: DRC death toll rises to 4,018
The death toll from the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has risen to 4,018, with 8,300 confirmed cases recorded across seven provinces.
