₦300m eviction trial: Court fixes March 3 for developer’s arraignment
The Federal Capital Territory High Court sitting in Maitama, Abuja, has fixed March 3 for the arraignment of a property developer, Mr Cecil Osakwe, and two others over an alleged illegal eviction involving properties valued at ₦300m. Justice Samira Bature adjourned the matter on Tuesday, after proceedings could not go on due to her absence […]
Mutfwang urges unity, strong diaspora role in Plateau’s development
Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, has charged Plateau indigenes at home and in the diaspora to eschew tribal, ethnic and regional sentiments, stressing that unity and mutual understanding are critical to lasting peace and sustainable development in the state. The governor gave the charge while responding to a delegation of the Plateau State Association, USA, […]
Kaduna gov plans Ahmadu Bello Stadium upgrade to FIFA standards
Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani says the Ahmadu Bello Stadium will be transformed into a FIFA-standard Sports facility that will host international competitions. The Governor made this known when officials of the National Institute for Sports, led by its Director-General, Phillip Shuaibu, paid him a courtesy visit at the Sir Kashim Ibrahim House on Tuesday. […]
Nigeria set to partner Africa, global allies on affordable clean energy—Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday expressed Nigeria’s readiness to collaborate with African nations, global partners and the private sector to deliver cleaner, affordable, inclusive, and more secure energy. Tinubu said energy plays a critical role as the invisible force holding the modern world together, as well as the quiet architecture of balance among nations, and […]
Oyebanji supports Ekiti fire victims with N35m
The Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, on Tuesday distributed N35million to persons whose property were gutted by fire recently. Oyebanji said that about N100m was spent by the government on such occurrences within the last 12 months. Oyebanji, represented by the deputy governor, Christiana Afuye, made this known in Ado Ekiti while distributing cheques to […]
FUTA suspends MBBS admission for 2026/2027 session
The Federal University of Technology, Akure has announced that it will not admit students into its Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery programme for the 2026/2027 academic session. The suspension affects all categories of applicants, including Direct Entry candidates. The university disclosed this in a statement issued on Tuesday by its Registrar, C. O. Adeleye. […]
Education minister unveils modern library at Zamfara varsity
The Minister of Education, Dr Maruf Alausa, has commissioned a modern library at the Federal University Gusau, Zamfara State, constructed under the Tertiary Education Trust Fund 2025 Annual Intervention. The construction of the library, which began in 2021, was completed under the administration of the outgoing Vice Chancellor, Professor Muazu Abubakar. The facility has a […]
FG launches Safe Nigeria Initiative, targets 11,000 youths nationwide
The Federal Government on Tuesday launched the Safe Nigeria Initiative, a large-scale youth empowerment and humanitarian skills programme aimed at tackling insecurity by addressing its root socio-economic causes. Recall that the initiative, also known as Youth Empowerment for Peace and Resilience, was unveiled at the National Counter Terrorism Centre – Office of the National Security […]
In Zimbabwe, millions choose funeral insurance over pricey medical cover
Harare, Zimbabwe – Ngoni Mutambararo’s uncle, Steward Ganda, 60, spent the last months of his life at home, trying to recover from a severe ailment on his own. Ganda suffered from severe pain in his legs that left him confined to bed and unable to tend the small tuck shop he ran in Kambuzuma, a […]
Russia ready to respond to any US weapons deployment in Greenland: Ryabkov
Moscow is ready to respond if Washington moves to place weapons on Greenland, a senior Russian official has said. Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov said Russia will take military measures should the United States follow through on proposals to deploy its Golden Dome missile defence programme to the Arctic island. Ryabkov made the comments to […]