As Zamfara State grapples with a deteriorating civil service, a prominent workers’ group has called for the return of former governor Dr Bello Matawalle, citing his unmatched reforms and people-centred governance. In a statement issued on Friday, the Zamfara Workers Association (ZWA) expressed deep concern over what it described as the “bastardisation of the bureaucracy”…
The authorities of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia have announced that the 2025 Arafah sermon will be broadcast live in Hausa, Yoruba, Fulani, and an additional 34 languages. This initiative will enable pilgrims and listeners around the globe to follow the sermon in their native tongue, as stated by the authorities. “The Hajj Khutbah 1446…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has brought fresh charges against Godwin Emefiele, the former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, accusing him of illicitly obtaining a 753-unit housing estate in Abuja and managing vast sums of naira through proxy accounts during his time in office. The EFCC has filed an eight-count charge at…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has commissioned a fleet of advanced naval assets to strengthen the Nigerian Navy’s operational capabilities, marking a significant step in securing the nation’s maritime borders. The ceremony, held at NNS BEECROFT in Apapa, Lagos, was led by the Minister of State for Defence, Dr Bello Muhammad Matawalle, representing the president. The…
Are You a Young Inventor with a Vision? Do you aspire to harness science and technology to tackle challenges within your community? The Caleb Danladi Foundation warmly invites primary school pupils—particularly those from rural backgrounds—to take part in the 2025 STEM/Innovation Challenge! We seek imaginative ideas and straightforward innovations that can resolve real-world issues through…
As the world observes World Menstrual Hygiene Day today, the Caleb Danladi Foundation reaffirms its unwavering commitment to supporting the education of girls, particularly by addressing the challenges faced by young females in rural and underserved communities. We recognise that menstrual health and hygiene is not merely a health issue; it is fundamentally a matter…
British comedian and actor Russell Brand has pleaded not guilty to charges of rape and sexual assault. The 49-year-old appeared in the dock at London’s Southwark Crown Court on Friday flanked by two officers, where he stood stock-still and looked straight ahead as he delivered his pleas. He is accused of raping a woman in…
The comptroller-general of the Nigeria Customs Service, Bashir Adeniyi, said Operation Whirlwind intercepted 39,425 litres of petrol worth N39.4 million within Lagos-Ogun axis. Mr Adeniyi disclosed this on Friday at a news conference in Lagos organised following recent petroleum product seizures by Operation Whirlwind at the Federal Operations Unit, Ikeja. Represented by the national coordinator…
The Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef Fagbemi, has clarified that contrary to media reports, the federal government has only recovered the sum of $105.9 million of looted funds. Fagbemi, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) in a statement, said the sum of $967.5 billion reported in some media,…
Finnish prosecutors handling the case of pro-Biafran agitator, Simon Ekpa, are seeking a six-year prison sentence for him if found guilty. Ekpa is standing trial on terrorism charges. He appeared in the Päijät-Häme District Court on Friday for a preparatory hearing on terrorism-related charges, according to a Finnish local news medium, Yle. The prosecutor reportedly…
