Kano dissolves higher education ministry
Governor of Kano State, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has approved the merger of the state’s Ministry of Higher Education with the Kano State Ministry of Education as part of efforts to strengthen coordination and accelerate reforms in the education sector. The decision was announced in a statement issued on Sunday by the governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa. Following the restructuring, the...
Tinubu directs nationwide rice distribution for Ramadan, Lent
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed the Renewed Hope Ambassadors, a political support group backing his administration, to distribute rice across Nigeria to support citizens observing Ramadan and Lent. The directive was disclosed by the Director-General of the group and Governor of Imo State, Hope Uzodinma, in a statement issued on Saturday. According to Uzodinma, the initiative is aimed at promoting...
NDPC warns against unauthorised public video sharing
The Federal Government of Nigeria has cautioned social media users and content creators against recording and sharing images or videos of members of the public without their consent, warning that such actions could attract legal sanctions. The warning was issued by the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC), which raised concerns over the growing trend of individuals filming unsuspecting members of...
Togo seeks increased electricity supply from Nigeria
The government of Togo has expressed interest in increasing its electricity imports from Nigeria’s Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC) to meet rising energy demand and extend stable power supply to newly connected customers across the country. The proposal was discussed during a strategic meeting between the management of NDPHC and a delegation from Compagnie Energie Electrique du Togo (CEET),...
Fire destroys 10 shops at Terminus Market in Jos
A fire outbreak on Saturday night destroyed more than 10 shops at the popular Terminus Market in Jos, Plateau State. The blaze reportedly started around 10 p.m., sending thick smoke into the night sky as flames spread through parts of the busy market, damaging several shops and goods. An eyewitness, Silas Lawrenzo, said the prompt response of firefighters and emergency teams...
US probes Nigeria, others over forced labour trade practices
The government of the United States has launched a trade investigation into Nigeria and 59 other economies over their alleged failure to curb the importation of goods produced with forced labour. In a notice issued by the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR), the US said it had initiated a formal investigation under Section 301 of the Trade...
FIFA fines NFF, DR Congo over World Cup play-off misconducts
World football governing body FIFA has sanctioned the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) and the DR Congo Football Federation (FECOFA) following disciplinary incidents during the disputed 2026 FIFA World Cup African play-off final. The sanctions come four months after the encounter between the Nigeria national football team and the DR Congo national football team, which ended in a 4–3 penalty shootout...
FAAN, security agencies arrest four bandits near Akure Airport
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has announced the arrest of four suspected bandits near the Akure Airport following a coordinated security operation involving multiple agencies. In a statement issued on March 15, FAAN said the suspects were apprehended within the vicinity of the airport in Akure, Ondo State after security operatives responded to a distress alert about suspicious...
Police bust kidnappers’ hideout in Nasarawa, recover rifles
Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force in Nasarawa State have uncovered a suspected kidnappers’ hideout, arrested one suspect and recovered weapons during an intelligence-led operation. The breakthrough was disclosed in a statement by the Police Public Relations Officer of the state command, Ramhan Nansel. According to the statement, operatives of the State Intelligence Department (SID), acting on credible intelligence, stormed a...
EPL: Tottenham strike late to stun Liverpool as Man United boost top-four bid
Troubled Tottenham rescued a 1-1 draw at Liverpool thanks to Richarlison's late leveller, while Manchester United bolstered their bid to qualify for the Champions League with a 3-1 win against Aston Villa on Sunday. Dominik Szoboszlai's first-half free-kick at Anfield had Tottenham headed for a seventh consecutive defeat in all competitions. But Liverpool were made to pay for another lacklustre performance...
