The first batch of Jigawa State pilgrims has returned safely from Saudi Arabia, landing at Nuhu Muhammad Sanusi International Airport in Dutse. The flight, operated by Max Air, arrived at 2:57 pm, carrying 549 pilgrims, including men and women. The Jigawa State Pilgrims Welfare Board reports that 381 pilgrims remain in the Holy Land, […]
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested former Nigerian footballer Segun Hunkarin and four other suspects in connection with the trafficking of 22.6 kilograms of cocaine. The arrests were made following separate drug seizures at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) in Lagos and the Akanu Ibiam International Airport (AIIA) in Enugu. According […]
The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced plans to review its existing healthcare policy for civil servants, citing increasing drug costs and poor service delivery under the current National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) scheme. This disclosure was made by the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Mrs. Didi Walson-Jack, during a medical screening […]
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has destroyed a 30-hectare cannabis farm in Esuk-Odot village, Odukpani Local Government Area of Cross River State. The operation, carried out earlier this week, resulted in the destruction of over 75,000 kilograms of cannabis plants and the seizure of an additional 200 kilograms of processed cannabis. According to […]
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for signing into law a series of comprehensive tax reforms, describing them as a major advancement in Nigeria’s fiscal framework and a step toward improving the livelihoods of citizens. Speaking at the investiture ceremony of the fifth Chairman of the Abuja […]
Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo, has declared that the payment of salaries to civil servants is not a favour but a constitutional right that must be upheld by leadership. He made the statement on Saturday during a meeting with the Nigeria Labour Congress and other stakeholders in the state civil service at the Government […]
The Yeletawa community in Benue State has been plagued by relentless attacks from armed herders for over 15 years, resulting in a cycle of violence, killings, and mass displacement. The latest assault, which occurred under the cover of darkness and heavy rain, has plunged the community into new depths of horror, with survivors describing […]
The Oba of Benin, Ewuare II, has called on state governors to support President Bola Tinubu’s efforts to promote peace and unity across Nigeria, transcending political, religious, and ethnic divides. The monarch made this appeal during a meeting with governors elected on the All Progressives Congress platform at his palace in Benin City, Edo […]
The Catholic Bishop of Abeokuta Diocese, Most Rev. Dr. Peter Odetoyinbo, has urged governments at all levels to increase funding for the healthcare sector. This call aims to reverse the trend of health workers leaving Nigeria for better opportunities abroad. The bishop made this appeal during the 130th-anniversary celebration of Sacred Heart Hospital […]
Advanced AI models are displaying alarming behaviors, including deception and manipulation, raising concerns about their reliability and safety. These models, known as “reasoning” models, work through problems step-by-step and sometimes simulate alignment, appearing to follow instructions while secretly pursuing different objectives. Recent incidents highlight the severity of the issue. Anthropic’s Claude 4 model […]
