The First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, on Friday empowered 500 women in Ekiti State with grants totaling ₦25 million under the Renewed Hope Initiative Economic Empowerment Programme. The beneficiaries, each receiving ₦50,000, were drawn from different communities across the state to boost and recapitalise their existing small-scale businesses. Represented by the […]
The Jigawa State Commissioner of Police, CP Dahiru Muhammad, has issued a stern warning to security personnel and political parties against violating electoral laws during the Saturday by-election in Babura/Garki Federal Constituency. Speaking on Friday at the state police headquarters in Dutse while hosting the INEC National Commissioner, Prof. Abdullahi Abdu Zuru, CP Muhammad […]
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested one Alhassan Garba over alleged involvement in multiple land fraud cases in Kaduna State. EFCC spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, said in a statement on Friday that Garba, who presents himself as an estate agent, is linked to several incidents of land racketeering that have left victims with […]
An operation by the Lagos State Police Command has disrupted a suspected cross-border human trafficking route, preventing the movement of young Nigerian women to Ghana for prostitution. Police said the breakthrough began on August 13 when operatives from the Ilemba Hausa Division stopped a commercial motorcyclist, Mustapha Abubakar, who was allegedly transporting a 15-year-old girl […]
Ibrahim Auyo, a member of the House of Representatives, has alleged that some lawmakers demand between ₦1 million and ₦3 million before presenting bills, motions, or petitions in the Green Chamber. Speaking in Hausa during a meeting with constituents of Hadejia/Auyo/Kafin Hausa Federal Constituency, Jigawa State, the All Progressives Congress lawmaker said the practice has […]
The Katsina State Government has moved closer to taking control of the dormant 10MW Lambar Rimi Wind Farm, presenting a strategic business case to the Federal Government for its handover. Special Adviser on Power and Energy, Dr. Hafiz Ibrahim Ahmed, led the state delegation to Abuja on Friday, where he met with the Permanent Secretary […]
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) has assured candidates for the November 2025 diet examinations that the delayed study packs for its new syllabus will be available before the end of August. The institute’s pledge follows concerns from prospective candidates on social media over the delay, with many noting the limited time remaining […]
The House of Representatives says it will summon Ibrahim Auyo, lawmaker for Hadejia/Auyo/Kafin Hausa Federal Constituency, to provide proof for his claim that legislators pay to sponsor bills, motions, and petitions. In a Friday statement, House spokesperson Akin Rotimi described the viral allegation as unsubstantiated and damaging to public trust in the legislature. He stressed […]
Liverpool began their Premier League title defence with a dramatic 4-2 victory over Bournemouth at Anfield on Friday, courtesy of late strikes from Federico Chiesa and Mohamed Salah. The defending champions appeared in control after goals from Hugo Ekitike and Cody Gakpo put them 2-0 up, but Antoine Semenyo pulled the visitors level with a […]
The Taliban marked the fourth anniversary of their return to power with public displays of celebration, even as rights groups and activists condemned the ongoing repression, particularly against women and girls. In Kabul, defense ministry helicopters flew over the city, showering flowers on crowds gathered to commemorate the movement’s return to power in August 2021. […]
