The Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday, adjourned a suit filed by some vulnerable FCT residents, including scavengers, beggars, petty traders, among others, against the Minister, Nyesom Wike, until May 29 for hearing. Justice James Omotosho adjourned the matter after Adamu Mahmood, who appeared for the plaintiff, sought an extension of time to file…
The investigation into the implosion of the Titan submersible, which tragically claimed the lives of five individuals during its voyage to the Titanic wreck, moves forward as debris is brought ashore. The recent implosion of the Titan submersible during its journey to the Titanic wreck has captivated the world’s attention. In a significant…
Vice-President Kashim Shettima has hailed Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani for pioneering the establishment of Nigeria’s first State Council on Skills, describing it as a groundbreaking step toward building a skilled and future-ready workforce. Shettima gave the commendation on Tuesday at the 7th meeting of the National Council on Skills (NCS), held at the Presidential…
The Chief of Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Hassan Bala-Abubakar, has commended the dedication of the Air Component of Operation FANSAN YAMMA to the nation’s security. Bala-Abubakar made the commendation in Katsina on Monday during the 2025 Sallah luncheon with the personnel of the 213 Forward Operating Base and Air Component, Operation FANSAN YAMMA. He…
The Nigeria Police Force has confirmed the death of retired comptroller general of the Nigerian Immigration Service, David Shikfu Parradang. Earlier, there were reports that Parradang was kidnapped and subsequently killed around Area1 in Abuja. However, in a statement by the Police spokesperson, FCT, SP Josephine Adeh, the police said “On March 3, 2025, at…
Amb John Metchie, the Deputy Commander General of the Nigeria Forest Security Service (NFSS), on Wednesday urged Gov. Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau, to empower guards of the service to protect the people. Metchie made the call while reacting to the recent killing of over 50 people in Plateau in Abuja. The commander said he was…
The UN says policies and programmes addressing the root causes of violence against women and girls must be actively promoted in the strive toward gender equality. President, UN General Assembly, Philemon Yang, said discriminatory laws and social norms must end, adding that robust legal frameworks and policies to fully uphold gender equality and women’s rights…
Lawmakers in Benue State have confirmed four more commissioner nominees to join Governor Hyacinth Alia’s administration, strengthening his cabinet formation three weeks after the previous council was dissolved. Speaker Hyacinth Dajoh announced the approvals during Friday’s plenary in Makurdi. All four nominees were former members of the state executive council and were confirmed without rigorous…
Delve into the eye-opening revelations of wealth-driven politics with journalist Matt K Lewis as he exposes how politicians, from both sides of the aisle, cash in on America through insider deals, lobbying, and more. When the threat of Covid-19 loomed large, Richard Burr, the North Carolina Republican and chair of the Senate intelligence committee,…
Th suspended Kogi central senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan,has expressed her eagerness to celebrate Eid-el-Fitr with her constituents on Tuesday. She also alleged that any violent acts during the visit should be blamed on Senate President Godswill Akpabio; Usman Ododo, Kogi governor; and Yahaya Bello, former governor of the state. “My dear people of Kogi Central, I…
