A bill to establish Federal University of Medical and Health Sciences, Funtua, Katsina State, has scaled second reading in the Senate. This followed the presentation of the lead debate by the sponsor of the bill, Sen. Muntari Dandutse, during plenary on Wednesday. Leading the debate, Dandutse said that the bill was read for the first…
Nigeria’s anti-graft agency, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has declared former Abia State Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters, Christopher Enweremadu, and an associate, Fortune Ozoemela, wanted on charges including conspiracy, money laundering, and theft of public funds. The EFCC confirmed the development in a statement by spokesperson Dele Oyewale on Wednesday,…
Manchester City’s Phil Foden scored twice and created another goal in an outstanding first-half display as they hammered Ipswich Town 6-0 at Portman Road on Sunday. The comprehensive win moved City to 38 points and into fourth position on goal difference ahead of Newcastle United. But they are still 12 points behind leaders Liverpool, who…
Vice President Kashim Shettima has pledged continued Federal Government support for Nigerian farmers, stressing that the nation’s growth and stability depend on a thriving agricultural sector. The Vice President made the pledge at the conclusion of the three-day General Assembly of Farmers (GAF) meeting organised by the All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN) in Abuja….
The Nigerian Army announced on Sunday that its troops had neutralised a notorious Boko Haram commander, Abu Rijab, and other terrorist fighters in an offensive operation on Saturday. This was made known in a post on the Nigerian army’s official X Handle, saying the operation took place in Bula Daloye, Bama Local Government Area of…
The Deputy Governor of Edo, Dennis Idahosa, on Sunday, called for a future built on love, understanding and unity as Muslim faithful observed the holy month of Ramadan. Idahosa, in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Friday Aghedo, said Ramadan was a time for reflection, spiritual discipline, and strengthening of community bonds. The deputy…
Diageo, a global leader in premium spirits, has partnered Celebr-8 Lyfe (a Tolaram Company) to transform Nigeria’s premium spirits market. This partnership, according to Kavita Hans, General Manager, Diageo West and Central Africa, on Tuesday in Lagos, via a statement, would enhance the availability of its iconic brands across Nigeria. Hans said that the company’s…
The Benue State Police Command has arrested 176 suspects for various criminal offences committed in the month of July. The Commissioner of Police, Mr. Ifeanyi Emenari, made this known during a press briefing on Wednesday in Makurdi. Emenari disclosed that the suspects were arrested for crimes ranging from cultism, armed robbery, banditry, theft, to culpable…
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has forecast dust haze and thunderstorms across various parts of the country from Monday to Wednesday, warning citizens to stay alert and take safety precautions. NiMet’s weather outlook released Sunday in Abuja predicted slight dust haze over Katsina, Kano, Jigawa, Yobe, Borno, and parts of Kaduna states on Monday,…
Residents of Jakande Estate in Ilesan, Lagos, staged a peaceful protest on Tuesday at the Lagos State House of Assembly over ongoing plans to demolish their homes. Alhaji Abdulhameed Shuaib, leading the demonstration, appealed to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu to halt further demolition, comply with court orders, and ensure a transparent resolution that protects residents’ rights….
