Nigeria’s political and military establishment has been thrown into mourning following the death of Mohammed Mana, a retired soldier, former Plateau State Military Administrator, and one-time Deputy Minority Whip of the Senate. Senator David Mark, now chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), described Mana as “a patriotic Nigerian and a jolly good fellow” who…
The National Farmers Coalition and Grassroots Agricultural Groups have commended the disbursement of N19.5 billion to 50,000 farmers across Nigeria by the National Agricultural Development Fund (NADF). The coalition made this known in a statement on Monday in Abuja, applauding the initiative under NADF’s Strategic Grant Programme, which it said has empowered smallholder farmers nationwide….
The Supreme Council for Shari’ah in Nigeria (SCSN) has announced the confirmation of Sheikh Bashir Umar as its new President following the death of Sheikh AbdulRasheed Hadiyatullah. In a statement signed by its Secretary General, Malam Nafi’u Ahmed, the council described the passing of Hadiyatullah as a significant loss to the Muslim Ummah in Nigeria…
A 27-year-old security man, Ezekiel John, was arraigned before an Iyaganku Chief Magistrates’ Court, Ibadan, on Monday, for allegedly stealing cables from the MTN mast at Jericho area, Eleyele, Ibadan. The defendant, a resident of Oke-Bola area, Ibadan, faced a five-count charge bordering on intent to steal, stealing, and destruction of cable wire. According to…
The clash between Donald Trump and Elon Musk is escalating, and the ramifications are significant. Both figures wield considerable influence, and their recent conflict has ignited an intense exchange of words. Trump has issued a stark warning regarding Musk’s substantial federal contracts, which are crucial to SpaceX’s operations. On his social media platform, Trump ominously…
Nigeria continues to record about 850,000 preventable newborn and under-five deaths every year, despite progress in child survival efforts, the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Pate, has said. Pate made the disclosure on Wednesday during the 2025 World Pneumonia and Prematurity Days in Abuja, represented by Mr. John Urakpa, Director of…
Nigeria’s Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) has significantly increased funding for quality assurance efforts, allocating 5 per cent of state education grants to the initiative—more than doubling the previous 2 per cent. The announcement came during a training event held in Abuja on Wednesday, where UBEC’s Executive Secretary, Dr Aisha Garba, addressed top education officials…
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…
Gov Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra State, calls on Muslim to intensify prayers for peace and prosperity in the country during the Ramadan. In a goodwill message made available to newsmen on Monday in Awka, Soludo described Ramadan as a period of profound spiritual reflection, self-discipline, and heightened devotion. He said it was an opportunity for…
Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Electoral Matters, Rep. Adebayo Balogun, has called for measures to strengthen the electronic accreditation system used during elections. Balogun made the call at the Situation Room Advocacy Meeting on the criteria for appointments into Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and the credibility threshold for the 2027 general elections, on…
