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The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) has expressed concern over persistent threats to lives and property, including banditry, insurgency, and kidnapping across various regions of the country. The organisation described the abduction of school children and teachers as deeply troubling, calling for urgent and coordinated national action to address the crisis. […]
The Federal Government has dismissed reports suggesting it is planning to introduce fresh taxes on telecommunications services and petroleum products, declaring that no such policy is under consideration. The clarification follows widespread public concern generated by the publication of the International Monetary Fund’s Article IV Consultation Report on Nigeria, which contained several revenue-enhancing recommendations for […]
Famous Hausa praise singer, Dauda Adamu Kahutu, popularly known as Rarara, has accused Afrobeats singer, David Adeleke, better known as Davido, of projecting Nigeria’s image in a bad light. Rarara was reacting to a recent performance by Davido at the 2026 FIFA World Cup countdown concert, where the latter appeared with a jacket […]
The Nigerian government has denied reports suggesting it plans to scrap the National Board for Arabic and Islamic Studies (NBAIS). NBAIS is the examination body responsible for standardising and certifying Arabic and Islamic education in Nigeria. In a statement issued by its spokesperson, Folasade Boriowo, the Federal Ministry of Education said its […]
Master Chimkamnayo Olisaemeka, a teenager rescued from severe domestic assault and neglect in 2022, is set to begin his university education following a successful multi-year rehabilitation program sponsored by the wife of the Anambra State Governor, Dr. Nonye Soludo. The first lady shared the update while reflecting on the teenager’s remarkable recovery journey. Olisaemeka was […]
Actor-turned-politician and African Democratic Congress chieftain, Kenneth Okonkwo has issued a detailed and combative response to the N5 billion defamation lawsuit threatened against him by Nigeria Democratic Congress presidential candidate Peter Obi, flatly rejecting the claims against him and making even more explosive counter-allegations of widespread ticket racketeering and fraud during the NDC’s primary election […]
President Bola Tinubu has declared that genuine judicial independence can only be achieved when judges are provided with security, comfort and dignity, saying it is unrealistic to expect members of the judiciary to dispense justice without fear or favour when their basic welfare and peace of mind are left to chance. The President made […]
Harry Kane wrote another glorious chapter in his England career as Thomas Tuchel’s Three Lions opened their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign with a breathless 4-2 victory over Croatia in a chaotic and richly entertaining Group L encounter at Dallas Stadium on Wednesday. The Bayern Munich striker scored twice in a pulsating first half […]
Ghana’s Black Stars secured a precious opening victory at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the most dramatic of fashions, as substitute Caleb Yirenkyi struck deep into stoppage time to snatch a 1-0 win over Panama in their Group L opener at Toronto Stadium on Tuesday night. The late goal, which came in the […]
On June 18, 1812, President James Madison signed a historic declaration of war against Great Britain, marking the first time the United States had formally declared war against another nation. Often called the “Second War of Independence,” this high-stakes conflict pitted a young, economically fragile republic against the world’s most formidable naval superpower, born out […]
