The All Progressives Congress (APC) on Saturday held a massive rally in Dutse, the Jigawa State capital, to welcome 66,044 new members who defected from various opposition parties into the ruling party. The event, which turned the Jigawa capital into a sea of party colours, was attended by the APC National Chairman, Prof. […]
The Bauchi State Government has announced a remarkable 50 percent increase in the enrollment of girls in schools across the state. The Commissioner for Education, Lawan Rimin Zayam, disclosed this on Saturday during a street walk and awareness rally held in Bauchi metropolis to commemorate the global event themed “The Girl I Am.” According […]
The Commander of the Mining Marshals, John Onoja Attah, has implored journalists nationwide to align themselves as allies in the Federal Government’s initiative to combat illegal mining, cautioning that this scourge poses a grave threat to Nigeria’s economy, environment, and national security. He made this appeal during a media briefing organized by the Nigerian […]
Two South American powerhouses, Argentina and Colombia, have qualified for the semi-final stage of the ongoing FIFA U-20 World Cup, following impressive victories in their respective quarter-final matches on Saturday. Argentina booked their spot after a commanding 2-0 win over Mexico, thanks to second-half goals from Franco Mastantuono and Valentin Carboni, who ensured the […]
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has called on the newly appointed Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Joash Amupitan, to make the prosecution of electoral offences a central focus of his tenure. In a statement issued on Sunday, SERAP urged Amupitan to demonstrate his commitment to credible elections by […]
Federal workers have voiced growing frustration and hardship as the government shutdown entered its second week, with many describing the situation as the most demoralizing period since President Donald Trump returned to office in January. In interviews and statements, several civil servants said it has become “difficult being a federal employee” under the current administration, […]
Leading voices in technology, finance, innovation, and education are set to converge on Lagos for the 2025 International Week of the University of Lagos (UNILAG), where discussions will centre on “Equitable Partnerships and the Future of AI in Africa.” The week-long event, scheduled to hold from Monday, October 13, to Friday, October 17, […]
Widespread fear has gripped the Yoruba-speaking areas of Kogi State as armed bandits reportedly took control of several local government areas in the past few weeks, unleashing a wave of terror that has forced thousands of residents to flee their homes. The attacks, which intensified from late September into early October 2025, have left […]
The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has strengthened its grip on Nigeria’s upper legislative chamber, now holding a commanding 73 seats in the 10th National Assembly, according to recent composition data shared among political observers. The new breakdown of the Nigerian Senate shows APC leading with 73 senators, followed by the Peoples Democratic Party […]
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State, Mr. Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, has called on Nigeria’s Service Chiefs to adopt a more aggressive and decisive approach in dealing with bandits, insurgents, and other violent criminals threatening the nation’s security. Oyintiloye made the call in a statement issued in Osogbo on Sunday, […]
