Emir of Ilorin Pledges Continued Support for EFCC, NSCDC Leadership
The Emir of Ilorin and Chairman Kwara State Traditional Rulers Council, Alhaji (Dr) Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari CFR, has assured the leadership of security agencies in the state of his continued support and cooperation. The monarch stated this when he received the new Zonal Director of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, (EFCC) Ilorin Zonal Command, ACE […]
NSACC Urges Calm Over Xenophobic Unrest in South Africa
The Nigeria-South Africa Chamber of Commerce (NSACC) has called for calm, dialogue, and stronger bilateral cooperation following recent xenophobic unrest in parts of South Africa. The appeal was made on Tuesday in Lagos by the Chairman of NSACC, Dr. Ije Jidenma, who expressed concern over the growing tensions and their impact on both communities and […]
Kwara North Group Opposes Senator Umar’s 2027 Bid
Fresh political tension may be building within the ruling All Progressives Congress in Kwara North following strong opposition by the Patigi Emirate Development Union to the reported 2027 re-election ambition of Senator Sadiq Sulaiman Umar. In a strongly worded statement issued on Tuesday at the Correspondent Chapel of the state NUJ Council Secretariat in […]
Methodist Bishop Urges Calm After Court Ruling
The Resident Bishop of the United Methodist Church Nigeria Episcopal Area, Ande Emmanuel, has urged members and supporters of the church to avoid inflammatory statements and actions capable of disrupting public peace. The bishop made the appeal on Monday in Jalingo while reacting to a ruling by the Federal High Court in Abuja, which dismissed […]
Trump Signals Taiwan Arms Talks During China Visit
US President Donald Trump says he is prepared to discuss American arms sales to Taiwan during his visit to China this week, amid renewed tensions over the self-governing island. Speaking at the White House on Monday, Trump said the issue would be part of his discussions with Chinese President Xi Jinping during the three-day visit […]
NUJ Correspondents’ Chapel Unveils 2026 Press Week Activities
The Correspondents’ Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists has announced activities for its 2026 Press Week celebration, with the grand finale scheduled for Wednesday, May 13, 2026, in Ilorin. According to a statement signed by the Chairman of the 2026 Press Week Committee, Mallam Garba Abdulhakeem, the event will hold at Shalom Hall, City […]
Kano APC Begins Screening Assembly Aspirants
The All Progressives Congress in Kano State has commenced the screening of aspirants seeking the party’s tickets to contest seats in the Kano State House of Assembly ahead of its primary elections. The development was disclosed in a statement issued from the office of the APC State Organising Secretary and shared by Yusuf Yahuza on […]
UPDATED: JAMB Announces 2026 Admission Deadlines
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced deadlines for the completion of the 2025/2026 admission exercise for tertiary institutions across Nigeria. The timelines were agreed upon during the 2026 JAMB Annual Policy Meeting on Admissions into Tertiary Institutions held in Abuja on Monday. Under the new schedule, all public universities are expected to […]
Bandits Kill 30 in Zamfara Highway Ambush
At least 30 people were killed on Sunday evening after bandits ambushed travellers along the Magami–Dansadau highway in Zamfara State in one of the deadliest attacks recorded on the route this year. The spokesman for the Zamfara Community Protection Guard, Malam Abubakar Gummi, confirmed the incident on Monday, saying the attackers opened fire on motorists […]
Obaje Returns to Top of NPFL Scorers’ Chart
Godwin Obaje has returned to the top of the Nigeria Premier Football League scorers’ chart after netting twice in Rangers International F.C.’s 2-1 win over Bendel Insurance F.C. on Sunday. The experienced striker scored both goals in the hard-fought victory at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium, taking his tally for the season to 14 goals. Obaje […]
