At least 63 people, most of them women and children, have died from malnutrition within a single week in Sudan’s war-torn city of El-Fasher, according to a senior North Darfur health official. The official, speaking to AFP on condition of anonymity, said the figure only accounts for those who reached medical facilities, warning […]
The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) has announced an unprecedented allocation of ₦1.6 trillion for nationwide interventions in Nigeria’s tertiary institutions the largest in the agency’s history. The funds, sourced from the 3% education tax on company profits as stipulated by the TETFund Act, will be channeled into critical sectors, including infrastructure […]
President Bola Tinubu has appointed House of Representatives Speaker Tajudeen Abbas to chair a reconciliation committee tasked with resolving longstanding internal disputes in the Bauchi State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC). A statement from the Speaker’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Musa Krishi, on Sunday listed members of the panel to include […]
The Adamawa State Government has refuted social media claims alleging that food distributed to flood victims in Yola South Local Government Area was expired. Executive Secretary of the State Emergency Management Agency, Celine Laori, in an interview on Sunday, described the report as “malicious” and “politically motivated,” accusing opposition elements of attempting to tarnish Governor […]
The Nigeria Police Force has confirmed the conviction of 21 foreign nationals linked to a high-profile cybercrime syndicate uncovered in Abuja in November 2024. Force Public Relations Officer, Muyiwa Adejobi, said in a statement on Sunday that the syndicate was discovered during a coordinated raid in Jahi, Abuja, on November 3, 2024. Acting on credible […]
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has addressed public speculation surrounding the non-issuance of a Certificate of National Service to Corps Member Ushie Rita Uguamaye, stating that the decision was based on procedural grounds rather than political bias. According to NYSC, Rita is one of 131 corps members whose service years have been extended for […]
Chelsea capped off their pre-season campaign with an impressive 4–1 win over AC Milan at Stamford Bridge, lifting the VisitMalta Weekender trophy and heading into the Premier League season unbeaten. The match swung Chelsea’s way almost immediately. Just five minutes in, Milan’s Andrei Coubis headed the ball into his own net under pressure from the […]
Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha, has firmly refuted claims linking him to any alliance with opposition political parties. The former top government official, who once served as the deputy national chairman of the now-defunct Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN), said he had no discussions or involvement with individuals working towards […]
Authorities in Mali have detained dozens of soldiers accused of planning to overthrow the ruling junta, security and political sources told AFP on Sunday. The arrests, which began three days earlier, were linked to what officials described as an attempt to “destabilise the institutions.” A Malian security source confirmed that at least 20 soldiers were […]
Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Hassan Abubakar, has emphasised that Nigeria’s progress depends on its ability to maintain national security. During an operational assessment visit to Kebbi State, Abubakar reaffirmed the Nigerian Air Force’s (NAF) commitment to protecting lives and property across the country. “Nigeria must be secure for development to thrive. Protecting […]
