Journalists Escape Crash During Gombe Governor’s Project Tour
Journalists covering Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya’s inspection tour of projects across local government areas in Gombe State narrowly escaped a serious road accident after a vehicle linked to a council chairperson allegedly drove recklessly. The incident occurred while members of the Correspondents’ Chapel were travelling in their official bus as part of the media team […]
Governor Rescues 140 Pupils From Fire at Nooroh-Haq School
About 140 pupils were safely evacuated after a fire broke out at Nooroh-Haq School in Birnin Kebbi on Saturday night. The rescue operation was initiated when the convoy of Kebbi State Governor Dr Nasir Idris noticed smoke rising from the school premises while passing by. The governor immediately ordered his vehicle to stop and supervised […]
Former Delta Deputy Governor, Elue Passes Away at 85
Chief Benjamin Elue, who served as Deputy Governor of Delta State between 1999 and 2007, has died at the age of 85. His passing was confirmed in a statement by Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, who expressed deep sorrow and described the late statesman as a dedicated public servant and loyal party member whose contributions shaped the […]
Profit Surges for Dangote Cement Despite Slight Drop in Sales Volume
Africa’s largest cement producer recorded a significant rise in profitability in 2025, with net earnings doubling from the previous year even though sales volume declined marginally. The company’s financial statements revealed that revenue increased by 20.3 per cent to N4.3 trillion, driven largely by price adjustments in the cement market despite a small drop in […]
Traders Urged to Provide Accurate Claims After Fire at Singer Market
The Secretary to the Kano State Government, Umar Farouk Ibrahim, has cautioned traders affected by the recent fire at Singer Market against submitting exaggerated or false claims, stressing that the state administration will not tolerate actions that could compromise relief efforts. He issued the warning after leading an official committee to inspect the damaged sections […]
NCAA Orders Overland Airways to Refund Passengers Over Wrongful VAT Charges
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has directed Overland Airways to refund passengers who were wrongly charged Value Added Tax (VAT) on flight tickets purchased before January 1, 2026. The directive followed a clarification issued by the Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS) on the implementation of the new tax regime affecting airline tickets. Passengers had lodged […]
Father, Rights Groups Demand Justice as DSS Hands Over Walida to Jigawa Government
The father of Walida Ibrahim, the Jigawa State teenager whose disappearance in 2023 triggered nationwide controversy, has demanded justice following her transfer from the custody of the Department of State Services to the Jigawa State Government. The Deputy Director of Public Relations and Strategic Communications at the DSS National Headquarters in Abuja, Favour Dozie, confirmed […]
Traders Rejoice as Anambra High Court Halts Planned Market Demolition
Justice Joseph Ifeanyi Nweze of the Anambra State High Court has restrained Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo from proceeding with the planned demolition of the Onitsha Main Market, ordering all parties to maintain the status quo pending determination of the substantive suit. The court also restrained the Anambra State Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, the Commissioner […]
Umahi Says Tinubu’s Concrete Roads Will Last 100 Years
The Minister of Works, David Umahi, has said road projects under the administration of President Bola Tinubu are designed to last over 100 years, as the Federal Government shifts from asphalt to concrete pavement nationwide. Umahi made the disclosure on Saturday while addressing journalists at the Amansea section of the 107-kilometre Onitsha-Awka-Enugu Expressway after inspecting […]
Netanyahu Says ‘All Indications’ Point to Khamenei’s Death After US-Israeli Strikes
Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu on Saturday said “all indications” suggest that Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, is dead following extensive US-Israeli airstrikes on Tehran, as Iran insisted its top leadership remains alive. Netanyahu, addressing the media hours after the joint military operation began, said Israeli airstrikes had destroyed Khamenei’s compound and claimed that […]