Politics Social

Octogenarian APC Chieftain Remanded Over Alleged Defamation 

By 𝔸bdulrazak Tomiwa   A Kwara State High Court in Ilorin has ordered the remand of 83-year-old APC chieftain, Hon. Illiasu Ibrahim, along with two others.    Mallam Shola Muse and Adesemowo Suleiman were also sent to the Oke-Kura Correctional Facility.   The trio is facing a three-count criminal charge for allegedly making defamatory remarks […]

News

Yobe Assembly Probes Healthcare Misconduct, Doctor Shortages

By 𝔸bdulrazak Tomiwa The Yobe State House of Assembly has formed an ad-hoc committee to investigate reports of misconduct by healthcare practitioners. This follows numerous public complaints regarding unprofessional behavior in hospitals across the state. Speaker, Chiroma Buba Mashio announced the probe during Tuesday’s plenary session. The investigation aims to identify cases of negligence and […]

News

DIPF Awards N25m Scholarship to 25 Top-Performing South-East Undergraduates

By 𝔸bdulrazak Tomiwa   De Imperial Philanthropic Family (DIPF) has awarded N25 million to 25 South-East undergraduates.   Each student received N1 million to prevent financial constraints from obstructing their university education.   Beneficiaries were chosen for their high 2025 JAMB scores and successful university admissions. The “Best Brain Contest” managed the rigorous selection process […]

Foreign News News

Nigeria’s Three Foreign Policy Priorities for 2026

By 𝔸bdulrazak Tomiwa   Foreign Affairs Minister Yusuf Tuggar unveiled a 2026 roadmap centered on three pillars. “As we look towards 2026, Nigeria’s foreign policy will be anchored on three priorities: strategic autonomy, regional stability, and responsible global partnership,” he told diplomats on Tuesday.   Tuggar emphasized Nigeria’s role as a mediator in a fragmented […]

Politics

INEC Chairman Amupitan Assesses Readiness for FCT Area Council Polls

By 𝔸bdulrazak Tomiwa   Independent National Electoral Commission Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, SAN, has visited FCT Area Councils to review preparations for Saturday’s elections.   He reaffirmed the commission’s commitment to neutrality, professionalism, and strict legal compliance during the assessment.   The Chairman and top officials toured Kuje, Gwagwalada, and Bwari councils. They received detailed […]

News

Kaduna Police Kill Bandits, Recover Weapons, Arrest 17 Suspects

The Kaduna State Police Command has neutralised several bandits, seized firearms, and arrested 17 individuals during a four-day operation targeting criminal hideouts across parts of the state. The clearance operation, which took place between February 10 and 13, 2026, focused on known bandit camps in Kajuru, Tafa, Igabi, and Kauru Local Government Areas. During coordinated […]

Health News

Salako Blames Weak Maintenance Culture for Failing Hospital Equipment

The Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Iziaq Salako, has identified poor maintenance practices, weak collaboration, and inadequate structured training as key reasons hospital equipment across Nigeria frequently breaks down. He spoke on Tuesday in Abuja at the opening of a five day capacity building workshop for biomedical engineers. The training was organised […]

News Social

Nollywood Actress Enado Odigie Welcomes First Child

Nollywood actress, Enado Odigie and her husband and Nigerian filmmaker, Tola Odunsi, have welcomed their first child, several months after giving birth, the actress revealed on social media. Odigie shared the news in an Instagram post, describing her newborn son as the “center of my universe” and expressing how she is cherishing every moment of […]