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Almost six months after scores of residents were seized by terrorists in Kwara State, relatives of the victims have said hope of securing their freedom through negotiations has faded after kidnappers allegedly turned down over N155m raised by the communities. The families, who accused the authorities of failing to end the prolonged captivity, said they … [Read more…]
Bandits attacked a Sharia court in Gwarjo village, Matazu Local Government Area of Katsina State, forcing the presiding judge to jump through a window to escape abduction. Findings revealed that the gunmen stormed the court premises at about 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday and began firing sporadically, forcing people, including the judge, Mohammed Muktar, to flee for safety. … [Read more…]
The Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Dr. Kingsley Udeh, has unveiled seven scientifically developed herbal medicines designed by the Nigeria Natural Medicine Development Agency (NNMDA) to manage major health conditions, including hepatitis B, peptic ulcer disease, hypertension, high cholesterol, male sexual health disorders, and cancers such as prostate, colorectal, and ovarian cancers. The herbal … [Read more…]
The Anambra State Government has constituted an investigation panel to determine the cause of the collapse of a private student hostel near the Federal Polytechnic, Oko, which has claimed at least two lives, with some occupants still unaccounted for. The Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Chijioke Ojukwu, … [Read more…]
Enugu State Government has launched a new television programme, Enugu to the World (ETTW), to showcase the state’s ongoing transformation, emerging investment opportunities and the people, policies and projects driving its development. The weekly 30-minute talk show and documentary-style current affairs programme provides an in-depth look at the transformation taking place across Enugu, with particular … [Read more…]
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)’s latest statistics, covering Phase III, Week Nine of the exercise as of July 17, 2026, indicate that 2,970,257 eligible Nigerians had successfully registered. Of the total figure, 970,865 registrants (33.79 per cent) completed their registration online, while 2,000,092 (66.21 per cent) registered physically at designated centres. A demographic breakdown … [Read more…]
The Citizens Democratic Alliance (CDA) has commenced its nationwide membership registration, effective Sunday, 26th July 2026, marking another significant milestone in the party’s commitment to building a modern, technology-driven political movement. According to a statement signed by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Citizen Umar Abdulrazaq, the party has launched its official online membership registration portal, … [Read more…]
Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, has unveiled plans to establish a state-owned commercial airline to create employment opportunities for indigenes who have completed their professional pilot training. The governor disclosed this during the 40th Executive Council Meeting held at the Government House, Kano, where he received multiple awards, including an honour from the Kano State … [Read more…]
The presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, has criticised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu over comments linking Nigeria’s pension challenges to the administration of former President Olusegun Obasanjo, describing the remarks as an attempt to blame past governments instead of addressing current challenges. According to a statement signed by the Atiku Media … [Read more…]
The Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, has reacted to Thursday’s runway incident involving the state-owned airline, Enugu Air, at Benin Airport, empathizing with the passengers and crew members over the traumatic experience. Mbah, in a statement he personally signed, commended the aviation authorities for immediately initiating an investigation into the incident, saying that, … [Read more…]
The President-elect of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya, SAN, says she will resign if credible evidence emerges that the 2026 NBA presidential election was rigged, while disclosing that her attempts to reconcile with her opponents after the poll were unsuccessful. Speaking during an interview on TVC News on Thursday, Badejo-Okusanya said she reached … [Read more…]
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has directed all relevant agencies to collaborate with Enugu Air to determine the cause of Thursday’s runway excursion at Benin Airport. Mr Keyamo disclosed this in a post on his official X account on Friday, stating he had been briefed on the incident. “I have been … [Read more…]