President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is set to visit Kano State in a condolence visit to the government, people of the state, and the family of the late elder statesman and business magnate, Alhaji Aminu Dantata. This was disclosed in an official statement released on Thursday by Sunusi Bature, spokesperson to Kano State Governor Abba Kabir […]
In a stunning twist blending global entertainment with British football, legendary rapper Snoop Dogg has been unveiled as a co-owner of Championship side Swansea City, the Welsh club officially announced on Thursday. The 53-year-old American music icon — real name Calvin Broadus — joins a growing and eclectic ownership team at the Liberty Stadium, which […]
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals has suspended its discounted fuel supply scheme following revelations of widespread abuse by affiliate marketers and strategic partners. The company discovered that subsidized petroleum products were being diverted and resold at inflated market rates, undermining the program’s core objective of providing affordable fuel across the country. The […]
The Federal Ministry of Education has said the decision to rename the University of Maiduguri after the late former President Muhammadu Buhari was a tribute to his unwavering commitment to education and national development. This was disclosed on Friday in a statement signed by Folasade Boriowo, Director of Press at the ministry. According to the […]
A member of the House of Representatives representing Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency of Abia State, Hon. Ibe Okwara Osonwa of the Labour Party (LP), has stirred public reactions after distributing plastic buckets to his constituents as part of an empowerment programme. The event, which took place earlier this week in the Ohafia area, saw dozens of […]
Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu has commissioned Nigeria’s first-ever local government-owned radio station, marking a significant milestone in grassroots communication and governance. The new station, Ishokan 106.7 FM, is owned and operated by Mushin Local Government in Lagos State and was officially launched on Thursday as part of a series of developmental projects executed by the […]
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has warned the general public against widespread claims that it has commenced recruitment for the 2025/2026 Basic Military Training Course (BMTC) and the Direct Short Service Commission (DSSC). In a statement released via its official X (formerly Twitter) handle on Thursday, the NAF described the circulating messages as fraudulent, urging […]
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has disclosed that troops of Operation Safe Haven rejected a bribe of over N13 million from terrorists during a recent operation in Plateau State. The revelation was made by the Director of Defence Media Operations, Major General Markus Kangye, during a bi-weekly press briefing on Thursday in Abuja, detailing military […]
STATEHOUSE PRESS RELEASE President Bola Tinubu, in Abuja on Thursday, led his cabinet ministers, the Secretary to the Government, two state governors, and the Head of Service in a solemn tribute to the late President Muhammadu Buhari. The ceremony at a special session of the Federal Executive Council honoured the eighth Nigerian leader—a civil war […]
