The Kano State Fire Service has recovered the body of a three-year-old boy, Abdura’uf Badamasi, who was declared missing in Wangara, Tofa Local Government Area of the state. The Director of the Kano State Fire Service, Sani Anas, disclosed this...
The Presidency has said President Bola Tinubu set an ambitious target to grow Nigeria’s economy to $1 trillion by 2030 from his first day in office, insisting the country is now on a steady path to recovery despite the...
The New Nigeria Peoples Party has dismissed claims that its National Leader, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, engaged in negotiations to defect to the All Progressives Congress. The party said reports suggesting Kwankwaso made demands or overplayed his political influence during alleged...
Ebonyi State Governor, Francis Nwifuru, has removed several political appointees and traditional rulers in Amasiri clan, Afikpo Local Government Area, following a deadly attack on Okporojo community in neighbouring Edda LGA. The governor ordered the withdrawal of the affected monarchs’...
Nearly three decades after his death, Afrobeat pioneer Fela Anikulapo-Kuti continues to leave an indelible mark on global music, earning historic recognition as the first African artist to receive the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award. The honour, presented by the Recording...
The Oyo State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has arrested a 28-year-old housewife over alleged human trafficking in the state. The command’s spokesman, Samuel Opebiyi, disclosed this in a statement issued on Saturday, January 31,...
Chairman of First Bank Holdings, Femi Otedola, has defended the company’s decision to write off N748 billion in legacy non-performing loans, describing the move as a necessary step to strengthen the bank’s long-term financial health despite a sharp drop...
At least four people have been killed and several others injured after armed bandits launched attacks on villages in Bungudu Local Government Area of Zamfara State. Residents said the gunmen stormed Karakkai village at about 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, shooting...
The Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr Bosun Tijani, has said that academic certificates alone cannot drive Nigeria’s economic growth, urging graduates to focus instead on applying their knowledge and skills to solve real-life problems. Speaking on Saturday...
Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has awarded a total of ₦8.5 million in cash prizes to outstanding graduating students at the 35th convocation ceremony of Olabisi Onabanjo University (OOU), Ago-Iwoye, in recognition of academic excellence. The governor, represented by his...