Prominent Islamic scholar, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, has once again urged the Nigerian government to adopt dialogue and negotiation as key strategies in addressing insecurity in the country, rather than rushing to classify armed groups as terrorists. Speaking in Kaduna, Gumi argued that many of the armed groups operating in Nigeria’s north are “ready to […]
A journalist with the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA), Mr. Babagana Kolo, was reportedly assaulted at the Yobe State House of Assembly complex in Damaturu on Thursday, during Governor Mai Mala Buni’s 2026 budget presentation. According to reports, the incident occurred when journalists covering the event were waiting to gain entry into the assembly chamber. […]
Nigerians with strong travel histories can now apply for up to five-year multiple-entry Schengen visas, covering all 29 member countries of the Schengen Area, according to recent reports by The Nation and Vanguard Newspapers. The development is part of a streamlined travel arrangement that allows eligible applicants to obtain long-term Schengen visas, granting repeated access […]
Germany head coach, Julian Nagelsmann has announced his 25-man squad for the November 2025 World Cup qualifying matches, featuring the return of winger Leroy Sané and the first-ever senior team call-up for 19-year-old striker Said El Mala. The squad will face Luxembourg and Slovakia in two decisive fixtures as Germany looks to secure its […]
Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, has urged the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT) to remain firm, independent, and guided by integrity in the discharge of its duties, particularly in cases involving public officials. She made the call in Abuja during the swearing-in of the newly appointed Chairman of the CCT, Barrister […]
The Benue State Government has confirmed the discovery of rich deposits of gold and aluminium in Kwande Local Government Area and several riverine communities across the state. The revelation was made by the state’s Director of Solid Minerals, Anselm Nege, during a media briefing in Makurdi, where he described the discovery as a major […]
The Nigerian Senate has called on the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) to fully enforce its ban on the production and sale of alcoholic drinks packaged in sachets and small plastic bottles by December 2025. The resolution followed a motion sponsored by Senator Asuquo Ekpenyong, representing Cross River South, […]
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has commenced the distribution of sensitive and non-sensitive materials ahead of the Anambra State governorship election scheduled for Saturday, November 8, 2025. The materials, which include ballot papers, result sheets, and the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) machines, were distributed from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) branch in […]
Vice President Kashim Shettima has emphasized the economic and social importance of investing in nutrition, stating that every dollar spent on nutrition initiatives yields a return of up to 23 dollars. He made the remark while unveiling the federal government’s Nutrition 774 Initiative, a nationwide framework aimed at tackling malnutrition and food insecurity across […]
