The Sultan of Sokoto and President-General of the Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), Muhammad Abubakar, has announced Monday, December 22, 2025, as the commencement of Rajab 1447 in the Islamic calendar. The announcement was made in a statement issued on Saturday and endorsed by the Wazirin Sokoto, Professor Sambo Junaidu. The statement explained […]
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, and the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship flagbearer for the 2026 election, Bola Oyebamiji, are locked in a public dispute over the state of healthcare delivery in the state. The disagreement followed comments by Oyebamiji, who vowed to carry out a sweeping reform of Osun’s health sector if voted into […]
High Chief James Asika Onwordi Ibori Ubulu, the Onishe of Ubulu‑Uku Kingdom in Delta State, has publicly praised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, declaring that his leadership is helping to restore Nigeria to its former glory. The traditional ruler’s remarks, widely circulated on social media, expressed confidence in the President’s vision and reforms aimed at […]
Reports have circulated that the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) in Zamfara State has reportedly eliminated a notorious bandit leader identified as Kachalla Isihu Buzu. Some sources allege that the bandit was beheaded during the operation, though these claims have not been independently confirmed by official security agencies or reputable news outlets. According to […]
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has arrived in Lagos State to begin his end-of-year holiday, following official visits to Borno and Bauchi states earlier this week. His arrival at Murtala Muhammed International Airport was met with a warm reception from Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, government officials, and leaders of the ruling party. The President’s northern tour […]
A fire, suspected to have been caused by an electrical fault, broke out at the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) headquarters in Abuja, raising concerns about office safety and prompting swift emergency response. The incident occurred on Saturday morning at the FIRS building located in Wuse Zone 5. Staff and security personnel on duty […]
Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola has expressed strong confidence in his team’s ability to compete for the English Premier League title, following their convincing 3–0 victory over West Ham United. The win briefly propelled City to the top of the league table, keeping them firmly in contention in a tightly fought title race. Speaking […]
A United States federal court has convicted a Nigerian national for his role in a sophisticated $7.5 million wire fraud scheme, marking another major case in the global fight against cyber-enabled financial crimes. The defendant, Olusegun Samson Adejorin, was found guilty after a jury trial in a federal court in Maryland, where prosecutors detailed […]
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has directed banks and other financial institutions to introduce multi-factor authentication (MFA) for foreign card transactions, as part of efforts to strengthen payment security and improve the use of international cards within the country. The directive applies to foreign-issued cards used for ATM withdrawals and online transactions, particularly […]
Legendary Nigerian musician and cultural icon, Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, widely regarded as the inventor of Afrobeat, is set to be honoured with a Lifetime Achievement Award by the Recording Academy at the upcoming Grammy Special Merit Awards. The recognition, which will be presented posthumously during Grammy Week, celebrates Fela’s far-reaching influence on global music and […]
