Sultan Urges Due Process in El-Rufai Detention
The Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, has reportedly called on President Bola Tinubu to ensure due process in the case involving former Kaduna State governor Nasir El-Rufai, urging that he be either formally charged in court or released on bail. The call was conveyed in a sermon shared online by Islamic scholar Sanusi Khalil, […]
Hargreaves Criticises Chelsea’s Youthful Defence After PSG Loss
Former Manchester United midfielder Owen Hargreaves has criticised Chelsea for relying heavily on young defenders following their heavy defeat to Paris Saint-Germain in the UEFA Champions League. Chelsea were beaten 3-0 at Stamford Bridge in the Round of 16 second leg on Tuesday, completing an 8-2 aggregate loss to the French champions. Reacting to the […]
Bauchi Police Intensify Security Ahead of Eid-el-Fitr
The Bauchi State Police Command has deployed personnel across the state ahead of the Eid-el-Fitr celebrations to ensure a peaceful and secure festive period. The Command is collaborating with other security agencies, community leaders, and key stakeholders to maintain law and order before, during, and after the Sallah festivities. In a statement on Wednesday, Spokesperson […]
IGP Disu Prioritizes Welfare of Police Officers, Families
The Inspector-General of Police Olatunji Rilwan Disu has reaffirmed that the welfare of officers and men of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) remains a central focus of his administration. Disu made the statement during the presentation of cheques for group life assurance schemes covering the 2018/2019, 2020/2021, 2021/2022, 2022/2023, and IG family welfare policies for […]
Emir Sanusi II Hosts Governor’s Delegation Amid Emirship Dispute
The 16th Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, hosted senior government officials for an Iftar at his Gidan Rumfa Palace on Tuesday, followed by a private meeting with a delegation representing Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf. The governor’s office confirmed the closed-door meeting in a Facebook post on Wednesday, shared by his spokesperson, Sanusi Bature Dawakin […]
Nigerian Troops Kill 61 ISWAP Terrorists in Borno Clash
Troops of Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK) have killed at least 61 suspected ISWAP (Islamic State West Africa Province) militants during an operation in Borno State, according to security expert Zagazola Makama. Makama, reporting on X on Monday, said the operation was conducted in coordination with the Nigerian Air Force and targeted assailants attempting to infiltrate […]
Zendaya Clarifies Viral Wedding Photos Are AI-Generated
Zendaya Maree Stoermer Coleman has addressed a wave of viral wedding images circulating online, featuring herself and actor Tom Holland. The photos, which surfaced on Instagram in mid-February, quickly gained traction, amassing over a million likes within an hour. During an appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live, Zendaya confirmed that the images were artificially generated and […]
KWASUTH Begins Accreditation for Medical Training Programme
The Kwara State University Teaching Hospital (KWASUTH) has commenced the accreditation process for the medical training programme of the College of Health Sciences at Kwara State University. A team from the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN) is conducting an official assessment of the facility. Welcoming the team, KWASUTH’s Chief Medical Director, Bola Ahmed […]
Arsenal Advances, Chelsea Suffers Heavy Champions League Defeat
Arsenal advanced to the UEFA Champions League quarter-finals after a 2-0 win over Bayer Leverkusen at the Emirates Stadium on Tuesday. The Gunners had drawn 1-1 in the first leg in Germany last week. The victory marked a record for Arsenal, who registered 12 shots on target in the match, their highest tally in a […]
Windstorm Devastates Otukpo School Ahead of Exams
Students of Jesus College returned to classrooms on Monday to find their school severely damaged by a windstorm that struck Friday night. The storm destroyed multiple structures, including classrooms, laboratories, staff quarters, and the exam hall. The school’s principal, Simon Omala, said students were not on campus when the storm hit but were met with […]
