At least seven people have died in a canoe accident while travelling between the villages of Gidan Hussaini and Gwargawu in the Kambama ward of Shagari Local Government Area, located in Nigeria’s north-western Sokoto State. According to local accounts, the victims were undertaking a routine river crossing when their canoe capsized under yet-to-be-confirmed circumstances. Authorities…
Kannywood is the term used for the Hausa language movie industry.It is a part of the larger Nigerian cinema, known as Nollywood, which includes other production centres producing films in many other Nigerian languages.The name “Kannywood” is a portmanteau derived from Kano and Hollywood, the center of the American film industry. “Kannywood” has its origins…
Rivers State’s Sole Administrator, Vice-Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (Rtd), has alleged that officials from the suspended state government deliberately concealed financial data, undermining efforts to construct a transparent 2025 budget. Addressing the House of Representatives’ Ad-Hoc Oversight Committee on Wednesday, Ibas claimed the missing financial disclosures obstructed accurate reporting of expenditures made during the first quarter…
The party of Pakistan’s jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan on Wednesday called off a protest in the capital Islamabad after a crackdown by security forces. This brought about the tragic loss of hundreds of supporters and the rest arrested and forced to flee. Thousands of Khan’s supporters led by his wife converged on Islamabad…
The head of German luxury carmaker Mercedes-Benz, has called for the European Union to de-escalate the dispute with China over tariffs on electric cars. “We need more free trade instead of new trade barriers. “That is why it is important to find a solution that suits both the EU and China,” chief executive Ola Källenius…
The Federal Government has sought Singapore’s partnership to transform the nation’s civil service to a model of professionalism, efficiency and responsiveness. Mrs Didi Walson-Jack, Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (HCSF) sought for the partnership when she led a delegation to Singapore. The delegation visited the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Global Centre…
The Police Command in Lagos State has sealed a church over alleged killing of a 28-year-old graduate of Lagos State University (LASU), Adedamola Ogunbode. The command’s spokesperson, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the development while briefing newsmen at the command headquarters in Ikeja on Monday. Hundeyin said that the church where some people alleged that the…
The Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Security, Sen. Aliyu Abdullahi, said the Federal Government is working to increase food production, strengthen sustainability, and stabilise the nation’s food supply. Abdullahi spoke at the 2026 budget defence session organised by the Joint National Assembly Committees on Agriculture, Production, Services and Rural Development in Abuja on Tuesday….
King Charles III has joined world and religious leaders in congratulating the new Pope Leo XIV on the pontiff’s first full day as leader of the Catholic Church. The first ever American pope’s election has drawn good wishes from U.S. President Donald Trump and British Prime Minister, Keir Starmer. The 267th pope’s first public appearance…
The 2025 China Humanoid Robot Ecology Conference will take place from April 25 to 26 in Shanghai, offering online and offline participation. The event promises to play a pivotal role in the field of robotics, according to the organisers. The conference will feature 10 forums, comprising one main forum and nine sub-forums, covering critical areas…
