The Zamfara chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) says it will deal with any erratic member who are trying to create problem in the party leadership in the state. This is contained in a statement issued in Gusau on Tuesday by the State APC Publicity Secretary, Malam Yusuf Idris. He said, “The APC leadership…
Nigeria’s entertainment and sports scenes are ablaze with excitement following three major cultural moments: the Super Falcons’ dramatic comeback to reclaim the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) title, the premiere of Big Brother Naija Season 10, and the breakout success of Kemi Adetiba’s To Kill a Monkey on Netflix. According to the News Agency…
The Catholic Archbishop of Abuja, Ignatius Kaigama, has described the passing of Pope Francis on Easter Monday as the fall of “a mighty Iroko”. He said it was a loss that resonated across the world. Kaigama, in an interview with newsman in Abuja, reflected on the Pope’s profound spiritual and pastoral legacy. “He showed us…
The Chief of Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshall Hassan Abubakar has appealed for enhanced collaboration and exchanges between Nigeria Military School(NMS) Zaria and Air Force Military School Jos. Abubakar made the appeal as the Special Guest of Honour and Reviewing Officer for the regimental parade in his honour at the Nigeria Military School Zaria on…
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central, has lodged a formal complaint with Nigeria’s Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, and the Attorney General, Lateef Fagbemi, accusing Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Dr. Sandra Duru of orchestrating a malicious campaign against her. The petition, dated 15 May 2025 and filed by her counsel, Senior Advocate of…
Residents of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have condemned the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) over persistent power outages affecting Kubwa, Kuje, and Dutse. Speaking to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday, residents said electricity rarely lasts more than five hours a day, causing frustration and disrupting daily life. Mrs Eniola Williams, a…
Some residents in Borno on Sunday mourned former President Muhammadu Buhari who died in London. Buhari passed away at the age of 82, according to his family through a statement issued by his former spokesman, Malam Garba Shehu. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports under Buhari’s eight years as President from 2015 to 2023,…
The All Progressives Congress (APC), Northwest Zone, has directed the closure of its Zonal Secretariat for three working days to mourn late President Muhammadu Buhari. Mr Musa Mailafiya-Mada, APC Zonal Publicity Secretary, Northwest, issued the directive on Monday in a statement made available to newsmen in Kaduna. Mailafiya-Mada said the move was in line with…
Ondo State in south-west Nigeria is rolling out a targeted mpox vaccination campaign after confirming 12 infections in eight local government areas. The state’s Primary Healthcare Development Agency says the outbreak has been detected in Akoko South-West, Akoko North-West, Akoko North-East, Owo, Akure South, Akure North, Ondo East, and Odigbo. Health officials warn the viral…
Britain will commit 16.7 billion Pounds (22.5 billion dollars) to nuclear power projects as the country shifts away from fossil fuels. Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves said this on Tuesday. Reeves signed off on 14.2 billion Pounds of investment to build the new Sizewell C nuclear plant in Suffolk, England. Rolls-Royce had been named…
