The Hisbah Board in Bauchi State has announced a sweeping ban on DJs, gala events, and various forms of entertainment at weddings across the state. The move, officials say, is aimed at curbing moral decadence and addressing a rising rate of marital breakdowns believed to be linked to extravagant and un-Islamic celebrations. Speaking during a […]
A primary health centre in Lagos State has come under scrutiny after alarming reports surfaced showing the facility overrun by snakes and operating in near-total darkness. Located in the Afromedia area of Okokomaiko, the health centre—intended to serve as a lifeline for maternal and child healthcare—is now being described by residents as a hazard to […]
In a dramatic consolidation of power, Mali’s transitional president and coup leader, General Assimi Goïta, has officially granted himself an indefinite stay in office, following the approval and signing of a controversial new law that removes term limits and bypasses electoral requirements. The legislation, signed into law by Goïta on July 10, 2025, gives him […]
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The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Zamfara State has elected Hon. Kamilu Sa’idu as its flagbearer for the upcoming Kaura Namoda North State Constituency by-election scheduled for August 16, 2025. Sa’idu emerged unopposed during the party’s primary held on Sunday at Kasuwar Daji Primary School after three other aspirants—Hon. Bashir Muhammad Madaro (Walin Kurya), Hon. […]
The Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) has lauded President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for appointing Alhaji Yahuza Ado Inuwa as the Chairman of the organisation’s Governing Council, describing the move as timely and strategic for national development. In an official statement issued on Sunday, the Management of SON expressed deep appreciation to the Federal Government, noting […]
Iranian authorities have called on citizens to drastically reduce water usage as the country faces severe shortages exacerbated by a record-breaking heatwave. Local media reported on Sunday that temperatures have soared past 50°C (122°F) in parts of the country, marking the hottest week of the year so far. The Iranian Meteorological Organization warned […]
