Nigeria Condoles Qatar Over Death Of Former Emir Sheikh Hamad
Nigeria described the late leader as a visionary statesman whose legacy extended far beyond Qatar's borders The Federal Government has expressed profound sorrow over the death of His Highness Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, the Father Amir and former Emir of the State of Qatar. Sheikh Hamad, who ruled Qatar from 1995 to 2013 and is widely credited with spearheading...
Man Arrested For Allegedly Beating Wife To Death Over Food In Nasarawa
The suspect was arrested and allegedly confessed during interrogation, claiming he attacked his wife in anger after she reportedly refused to prepare food The Nasarawa State Police Command has arrested a 30-year-old man, Musbawu Amodu, for allegedly beating his 20-year-old wife to death following a domestic dispute in Angwan Yahaya, Agyaragu, Obi Local Government Area of the state. Police said the...
Police Launch Manhunt For Bus Driver, Conductor Over Alleged Assault On Officers In Enugu
The state commissioner of police urged the driver and conductor to surrender themselves for investigation, warning that all lawful measures were being deployed to apprehend them The Enugu State Police Command has launched a manhunt for the driver and conductor of a Mitsubishi L300 commercial bus over their alleged involvement in the assault of police officers, dangerous driving, attempted murder...
Terrorists Will Think Twice Before Targeting Schools After Oyo Rescue — Ex-DSS Director
He, however, stressed the need for authorities to strengthen preventive measures by revitalising the Safe School Initiative introduced after the abduction of the Chibok schoolgir Former Assistant Director of the Department of State Services (DSS), Dennis Amachree, has said the successful rescue of abducted pupils and teachers in Oyo State has sent a strong message to terrorist groups, warning that...
Tinubu Has Given NIMC Until End Of 2026 To Enrol Every Nigerian, Says DG
She stressed that the National Identification Number (NIN) remains a unique identifier, ensuring that every individual is registered only once. President Bola Tinubu has directed the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) to ensure that every Nigerian is enrolled in the national identity database before the end of 2026, the agency’s Director General and Chief Executive Officer, Abisoye Coker-Odusote, has said. Coker-Odusote,...
Ex-Defence Spokesman Enenche Hails Rescue Of Oyo Abductees
The former defence spokesman's comment came days after the presidency and military authorities announced the rescue of the abductee A former Director of Media Operations at the Defence Headquarters, Major General John Enenche (retd), has hailed security agencies and the government for the rescue of the abducted Oyo students and teachers after over 50 days in captivity. Enenche said he was...
Governor Yusuf Picks Garo As Running Mate For 2027 Election
Yusuf said he remained satisfied with his choice of deputy governor, expressing confidence in Garo’s ability to continue supporting the administration’s objectives. Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, has formally announced Deputy Governor Murtala Garo as his running mate for the 2027 governorship election. The governor made the declaration during a strategic meeting with federal political appointees of President Bola Tinubu at...
Peter Obi Hails Suspension Of Exam Fee Hike, Calls It Victory For Nigerians
Obi said the reversal was a welcome relief for many families facing economic difficulties across the country The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has applauded the Federal Government’s decision to halt the planned increase in registration fees for the 2027 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) and the National Examinations Council (NECO) Senior School...
Court Rejects Sowore’s Request For Extended Adjournment In Alleged Cyberbullying Trial
Sowore, through his lawyer, Raphael Adakole, had requested that the defence stage of the trial be postponed until after the court’s annual vacation Justice Mohammed Umar of the Federal High Court in Abuja has rejected an application by the presidential candidate of the African Action Alliance (AAC), Omoyele Sowore, seeking a lengthy adjournment in his trial over alleged cyberbullying of...
FG Suspends Planned WAEC, NECO Fee Hike
The government stressed that no adjustment to examination fees would take effect until discussions with stakeholders are concluded. The Federal Government has suspended its proposed increase in registration fees for the 2027 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) and the National Examinations Council Senior School Certificate Examination (NECO SSCE), following public concerns over the move. In a statement issued on...
