Former Head of State, Gen. Abdulsalami Abubakar (retd.), has congratulated Gen. Yakubu Gowon (retd.) on the occasion of his 91st birthday. Abubakar conveyed his message in a telephone interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday. “Warmest congratulations to Gen. Yakubu Gowon on attaining the remarkable milestone of 91 years. Sir, your leadership,…
The Presidency has criticised Aloy Ejimakor, one of the lawyers representing detained IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu, for participating in a protest organised by activist Omoyele Sowore in Abuja. Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, expressed his displeasure in a post on his X (formerly Twitter) account on Monday. He said…
The governments of Jigawa, Katsina, and Kano states have entered into a strategic alliance to establish a tri-state electricity market and acquire equity in Future Energies Africa (FEA), the core investor in the Kano Electricity Distribution Company (KEDCO). The Jigawa State Commissioner for Information, Youth, Sports and Culture, Sagir Musa, disclosed this during a press…
Economic activities were completely grounded in Owerri, the Imo State capital, on Monday as markets, schools, shops, and offices remained closed, with residents staying indoors. Major areas such as Douglas Road and the popular Douglas Market—often compared to Lagos’ Idumota—were deserted. Shops were locked, and no traders were seen. The silence extended across Wethedral, MCC,…
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has increased its daily driver’s licence production to 15,000 in a bid to clear the backlog of pending applications nationwide. Corps Marshal, Malam Shehu Mohammed, disclosed this on Monday in Abuja while inspecting the VIP capture centre alongside journalists. Mohammed stated that the increase followed the upgrade of the…
Ten-time African champions, the Super Falcons of Nigeria, have commenced training in Lomé, Togo, ahead of their 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) final qualifying match against Benin Republic. Six-time CAF Women’s Player of the Year, Asisat Oshoala, is among the early arrivals in camp, alongside new invitee Joy Omewa and Turkey-based defender Tosin…
The University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) has announced that 316 students graduated with First Class honours out of a total of 11,886 graduands in various degrees and diplomas. The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Wahab Egbewole, SAN, made this known on Monday during a press briefing to mark the institution’s 40th Convocation Ceremony and 50th anniversary celebrations. Breakdown of…
Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Pate, has said that Nigeria’s health policies must reflect the real-life experiences of its people if reforms are to succeed. Represented by Dr Nse Akpan at the 10th anniversary of DRASA Health Trust in Abuja, Pate criticised policy approaches that exclude community participation. “Policies cannot succeed…
Police in Adamawa State have stepped up security in anticipation of a planned protest by the Ohanaeze Youth Council, deploying officers to strategic points and vital facilities across the state. In a statement, Police Public Relations Officer SP Suleiman Nguroje said the deployment is part of ongoing efforts to prevent any breakdown of law and…
Humanitarian aid is once again being allowed into the Gaza Strip after Israel briefly halted deliveries in response to an attack that left two of its soldiers dead. Israeli security sources confirmed on Monday that the government had instructed that aid should resume through the Kerem Shalom Crossing. They also indicated that other crossings may…
