A Federal High Court in Kaduna has ordered former Governor of Kaduna State, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, to pay N900 million in damages for the violation of the fundamental human rights of Adara elders unlawfully detained in 2019. Justice Hauwa’u Buhari delivered the ruling on Tuesday in a case brought by Awemi Dio Maisamari and eight…
The Super Eagles won’t be at the 2026 World Cup in Canada, the US, and Mexico! This was after Nigeria lost on penalties to DR Congo in a tightly-contested African play-offs final on Sunday. The game ended 1-1 after normal and extra time. But during penalties, the Leopards of DR Congo overpowered the Super…
First Bank of Nigeria Ltd. has applauded the Federal Government’s efforts to boost agriculture and achieve food sovereignty. The bank’s Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Olusegun Alebiosu, made this known at the 2025 FirstBank Agric & Export Expo on Tuesday in Lagos. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the expo, themed…
The former home of religious figure Martin Luther (1483-1546) in the eastern German town of Wittenberg will remain closed to the public until 2027 for renovation. Work on the building, which was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, would stabilise the climate inside the building, improve energy efficiency. It added that a new entrance…
Richard Mills has ended his tenure as United States Ambassador to Nigeria following President Donald Trump’s decision to recall about 30 US ambassadors and envoys worldwide. Mills, who was confirmed in May 2024, served as ambassador for nearly two years. His departure was confirmed on Tuesday by the US Mission in Nigeria, which said his…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has called for mass education of voters ahead of the 2027 general elections. The Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), Mr Obo Effanga, made the call on Monday at a meeting with members of the Directorate of Politics and Governance (DPG), Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Region 57 in Uyo….
Nigeria has consolidated its presence on the global maritime stage with the election of Dr Abubakar Dantsoho, head of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), as Vice President of the International Association for Ports and Harbours (IAPH). The announcement was welcomed by the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, who described it as a…
United Nations Interim Force (UNIFIL) being attacked by Israeli armed forces was “unacceptable,” Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni told her Israeli counterpart in a phone call, Meloni’s office said. The call took place after Israel Defense Forces (IDF) fired on UNIFIL positions several times in the last four days. Since Sept. 23, Israel has escalated…
The Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) has donated more than 1,662 educational digital contents to the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC). The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the donation was done through Kim Pankyu, Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to Nigeria. The materials were handed over on Monday in Abuja at a…
The Nigerian Senate has given the green light for President Bola Tinubu to send troops to Benin Republic following an attempted coup that threatens the neighbouring nation’s democratic institutions. The approval came swiftly on Tuesday after the Senate reviewed Tinubu’s letter at the Committee of the Whole, The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports. The…
