Uba Sani pledges inclusive development across Kaduna
Governor Uba Sani has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to equitable development, promising that all local governments in Kaduna State will benefit from road projects. Speaking at the commissioning of the reconstructed 23-kilometre Madauchi–Kafanchan road, including the branch to Matsirga waterfalls linking Jema’a and Zangon Kataf local governments, the Governor highlighted efforts to reverse decades of uneven development. “Previously, twelve local governments...
NAUS FCT Honours Infrastructure Development Expert for Empowering Nigerian Students
By Tosin Ajakaiye The National Association of University Students (NAUS), FCT chapter has conferred its prestigious Beacon of Knowledge Award on Tosin Ajakaiye, a UK-based researcher and expert on infrastructure development. The recognition comes in light of her numerous published articles and impactful research that have empowered Nigerian students, inspired academic excellence, and contributed meaningfully to the growth of the academic...
Wike-backed PDP leaders attend INEC meeting with parties
The Nyesom Wike-led National Caretaker Committee of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Thursday attended the regular quarterly meeting of Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Those at the meeting were the National Chairman of the PDP Caretaker Committee, Abdulrahman Mohammed, and the Secretary, Samuel Anyanwu. Though no official comment from INEC on the development, it comes a few days after a judgement of a...
Why I regretted my ties with Epstein — Bill Gates
Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates has expressed regret over his past association with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, as newly released documents related to the late financier have renewed public scrutiny of their relationship. In an interview with Australia’s 9News on Wednesday, Gates dismissed allegations contained in the latest batch of Epstein-linked files, describing them as false and suggesting Epstein may...
Senate did not reject electronic transmission of results — Abaribe
The Senate Minority Caucus has clarified that the upper chamber did not reject the electronic transmission of election results during deliberations on the Electoral Act (Amendment) Bill, countering widespread media reports suggesting otherwise. The clarification follows public backlash after reports on Wednesday claimed that lawmakers voted against proposals for electronic transmission of results and a 10-year ban on vote buying...
VIDEO: Farooq Oreagba opens up on cancer battle
Cultural ambassador and style icon, Farooq Oreagba, has opened up about his long and private battle with cancer, sharing how a routine medical check-up changed his life more than a decade ago. Speaking to mark World Cancer Day on February 4, Oreagba revealed that 12 years ago, on February 3, 2014, he went for what he described as a precautionary...
Bitcoin drops to $70,000 for first time in one year
Bitcoin was on the verge of breaking below the key $70,000 level on Thursday, February 5, 2026, as a slide in the world's largest cryptocurrency showed no signs of stopping. Bitcoin fell 2% in early European trade, having dropped as much as 3.5% earlier during the Asian session to $70,052.38, its lowest level since November 2024. Meanwhile, Ether was down 0.7%...
2027: INEC registers 2 new political parties
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has registered two new political parties ahead of the 2027 general election. The INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, announced this during the commission’s quarterly consultative meeting with leaders of political parties in Abuja on Thursday, February 5, 2026. The registration has increased the total number of registered parties in Nigeria to 21. The two new parties,...
Husband beats wife to death in Imo
Police in Imo State have arrested a man, Kelechi Prince Okeke, over the alleged death of his 29-year-old wife, Olumma Chizoba Lucy Akataobi, following a domestic dispute. Okeke, who is from Ngor-Okpala Local Government Area, is currently being held at the homicide section of the State Criminal Investigation Department (CID) in Owerri as authorities investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident. According...
Abducted Kaduna worshippers regain freedom
Worshippers abducted during a church attack in Kurmin Wali community, Kajuru Local Government Area of Kaduna State, have regained their freedom. The victims were kidnapped on Sunday, January 18, 2026, when gunmen stormed churches in the community during services. A community leader, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said the victims were released late Wednesday night under unclear circumstances. According to him,...
