The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has approved the cancellation of 485 land documents in Abuja after they failed to meet official verification standards. The revocation followed a comprehensive screening exercise conducted by the Department of Land Administration in collaboration with the Abuja Geographic Information Systems. In a public notice issued on […]
President Bola Tinubu on Monday evening hosted state governors and senior government officials at a Ramadan Iftar dinner at the State House, Abuja. The annual event, now in its third consecutive year, brought together governors, deputy governors and top federal officials to break the day’s fast during the holy month of Ramadan. Among the governors […]
By 𝔸bdulrazak Tomiwa The ICPC has arraigned Obasi Sunday, an official in the Ebonyi State Accountant-General’s Office, before a Federal High Court in Abakaliki. Sunday, a signatory to the state’s shopping mall account, faces two counts of money laundering involving approximately ₦61 million. The commission alleges that in August 2020, Sunday made […]
UEFA has provisionally suspended Gianluca Prestianni for one UEFA club competition match following allegations of discriminatory behaviour during a Champions League fixture. In an official statement, UEFA confirmed that, after appointing an Ethics and Disciplinary Inspector (EDI) to investigate incidents arising from the 2025/2026 UEFA Champions League Knock-out Play-off match between SL Benfica and […]
By Momodu Favour The Kogi State Ministry of Health has launched a renewed campaign to eliminate river blindness across the state, targeting no fewer than 4.5 million residents in a large-scale distribution of preventive medicines. The initiative, unveiled under the state’s Neglected Tropical Disease (NTD) Programme in collaboration with Sightsavers, marks the commencement of the […]
By 𝔸bdulrazak Tomiwa A speeding truck has killed a LASTMA official and two commercial motorcyclists in Badagry. The vehicle reportedly lost control before crushing the victims, who were positioned along the busy transport corridor. The LASTMA officer was on active duty managing traffic flow when the tragedy occurred. The two riders were […]
By 𝔸bdulrazak Tomiwa Governor Biodun Oyebanji on Monday swore in five new High Court judges. They are Justices Olanike Adegoke, Bamidele Bamise, Julius Ajibare, Stephen Akinyede, and Adefunke Anoma. Their merit-based appointments followed a rigorous screening process and official approval from the National Judicial Council (NJC). The Governor noted that the state’s […]
By 𝔸bdulrazak Tomiwa A convoy of the General Officer Commanding (GOC), 8 Division, repelled a deadly ambush near Mayama Hill, Kebbi State, on Monday. The engagement resulted in the neutralization of five terrorists suspected to be members of the Lakurawa group. The assailants opened fire from a forested area while the GOC […]
