Alhaji Attahiru Dalhatu Bafarawa, a former governor of Sokoto State, has urged the people of Northern Nigeria to put aside their differences and seize control of their destiny. He thinks that now is the moment for people to work together for prosperity, harmony, and peace. When the Arewa Cohesion for Peace, Unity and Development Initiative … Read more
Government personnel and organisations are increasingly ignoring legislative summonses, according to Senate President Godswill Akpabio. During the National Conference on Public Accounts and Fiscal Governance, which was co-hosted by the House of Representatives and Senate Public Accounts Committees (PACs), Akpabio, via Senator Abdul Ningi, urged the PACs to fulfil their constitutional mandates under sections 80, … Read more
Some roads and bridges in Ondo State have been swept away due to the heavy rains that have fallen over the past few days. Because of the scenario, locals are unable to get to their farms, markets, or places of employment. The communities of Uso in the Owo Local Council Area, Akoko South West, Ilaje, … Read more
In response to what it deemed as “inciting, dangerous, and indistinguishable from the separatist rhetoric of Nnamdi Kanu,” a civil society organisation known as the Coalition for the Defence of Nigeria’s Democracy (CDND) demanded the swift arrest and prosecution of Rotimi Amaechi, the former minister of transportation. Amaechi, who recently switched political parties from APC … Read more
Nine Chinese nationals were each given a year in prison for cyber-terrorism and internet fraud by a Federal High Court in Ikoyi, Lagos. The judgement was handed down by Justice D.E. Osiagor on Monday, July 7, 2025, following the defendants’ guilty pleas to the EFCC’s one-count charge. Following a sting operation codenamed “Eagle Flush” carried … Read more
As part of continuing efforts to improve governance and service delivery, Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf appointed seven people to important roles across vital government departments on Friday. In a statement released by the Kano Government House, Sunusi Bature, the Director-General of Media and Publicity, announced the appointments. As part of the new appointments, Dr. … Read more
Newly appointed senior officials from several important agencies have received the green light from Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf. The announcement of the nominations was made public on Friday by Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofo, who serves as the governor’s spokeswoman. Dr. Bashir Abdu Muzakkar, who currently serves as the head of the Kano State … Read more
For inclusive and responsible grassroots development, organisations like ActionAid Nigeria and the Clement Isong Foundation (CIF) have stressed the importance of local government councils’ financial probity, resource mobilisation, and public finance strengthening. They made the announcement in Uyo, the capital of Akwa Ibom State, during a two-day meeting of the state’s local government chairmen on … Read more
Two teams remain in the 2025 Club World Cup quarterfinals. Their fates will be sealed in Tuesday’s final round of 16 matches. In the first round, La Liga heavyweights Real Madrid and Juventus will face off in an elimination match. In the 2017 Champions League final, Madrid prevailed 4-1 over the other European powerhouse. Borussia … Read more
In a slander case that also involved another notable preacher, Alhaja Kafilat Kaola, a female Islamic scholar from Ibadan, was remanded at the Oke Kura Correctional Facility in Ilorin, Kwara State. Just lately, Kaola warned the public, especially those interested in Islamic knowledge, to stay away from Akeugbagold, accusing him of being a diabolical cleric. … Read more