2026 World Cup: Remain Optimistic, Former Nigerian Int’l Urges Super Eagles Players
Former Nigerian international John Utaka has urged the Super Eagles players to remain determined and optimistic about qualifying for the 2026 World Cup. South Africa currently leads Group C with 13 points, while Nigeria finds itself in fourth place with seven points, just one point behind second-placed Rwanda and third-placed Benin, both of whom have […]
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Niger State Flags-off Distribution of Uniforms, Hand Luggage To Intending Pilgrims
Niger State Pilgrims Welfare Board has flagged off the distribution of uniforms and 8kg hand luggage to the intending pilgrims for this year’s pilgrimage as part of the arrangements lined up for 2025 Hajj in Saudi Arabia. In his remarks during the symbolic distribution, Executive Secretary of the Board, Sheikh Muhammad Awwal Aliyu explained that […]
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Kano Pilgrims Board Releases Update On 2025 Pilgrimage.
The Director General of the Kano State Pilgrims Welfare Board, Alhaji Lamin Rabi’u Danbappa, has announced important developments for this year’s intending pilgrims from the state. He made the announcement today upon resuming office after returning from the Holy Land as part of the ongoing preparations for the 2025 Hajj exercise. According to Alhaji Lamin […]
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Mob kills man, injures one over alleged stealing of dog.
The Bauchi State Police Command has begun a manhunt for a mob accused of carrying out jungle justice on one Dokagk Danladi, who was alleged to have stolen a dog. Punch reported that this was made known in a press statement released on Thursday by the state Police Public Relations Officer, Ahmed Wakil. Wakil said, […]
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APC Closes National Secretariat.
The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) on Thursday announced the closure of its national secretariat located at 40, Blantyre Street, Wuse 2 in Abuja. According to a memo dated 10th April, 2025 and signed by the party’s Deputy Director of Administration, Ubagba Abel, the closure was to mourn the death of the party’s Director Of […]
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Kidnappers demand N100m for Kaduna pastor’s release.
Kidnappers have demanded a ransom of N100 million for the release of Pastor Samson Ndah Ali, a 30-year-old cleric with the Evangelical Church Winning All (ECWA) in Mararaba Aboro, Sanga Local Government Area of Kaduna State. The pastor was abducted from his residence in the early hours of Monday by gunmen suspected to be kidnappers, […]
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Cross River: Education Commissioner Warns LG Chairmen Against Owing Teaches’ Salaries.
Cross River State Commissioner for Education, Stephen Odey, and associate professor, has warned chairmen of 18 local government areas in the state to be wary of the consequences of owing teachers’ salaries. Odey called on the chairmen to prioritise regular payment of salaries of the teachers to boost their productivity. The commissioner gave the charge […]
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IGP Deploys Counter Terrorism Squad Over Rising Insecurity In Plateau State.
The Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun had deployed a counter-terrorism squad in Plateau State over the worsening security situation. The move follows a series of attacks and killings that have plagued affected communities in the state. The attacks which began in March 28, 2025, has led to several deaths leading to outrage across […]
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Security Forces Trail Bandits After Abduction, Killings in Zamfara.
Security operatives have launched a manhunt for bandits in Kaura Namoda Local Government Area of Zamfara State following an attack on Banga village that left two people dead and 26 others abducted. A resident, Ahmad Dan Baba Adamu, told Radio Nigeria that the attackers stormed the village around midnight, firing sporadically from multiple directions until […]
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Niger Republic didn’t withdraw from MNJTF, Says Defence Headquarters.
The Defence Headquarters has denied reports that Niger Republic has withdrawn from the Multinational Joint Task Force, stating that such a move would have serious security implications for both countries. Speaking at a press briefing in Abuja on Thursday, Director Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Markus Kangye clarified that the MNJTF remains a critical regional security […]
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