Soludo Holds Thanksgiving Service Ahead of Second-Term Swearing-In
Chukwuma Soludo on Sunday attended an interdenominational thanksgiving service marking the completion of his first term in office, days before his inauguration for a second term in Anambra State. Soludo is scheduled to be sworn in on Tuesday after securing re-election in the November 8 governorship poll. The thanksgiving service drew clergy from various Christian […]
D’Tigress Rally Past Philippines at FIBA Qualifiers
Nigeria women’s national basketball team fought back from a halftime deficit to defeat the Philippines women’s national basketball team 101–84 in their third match of the 2026 FIBA Women’s World Cup Qualifying Tournament on Saturday. The African champions struggled early in the game, allowing the Philippines to claim the opening quarter 25–21. The Southeast Asian […]
ADC Adopts Consensus Method for Electing Party Executives
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has announced plans to adopt a consensus method for electing party executives ahead of its upcoming congresses and national convention. In a statement issued by factional National Chairman Nafiu Bala Gombe and Board of Trustees (BoT) Secretary Rufus Ikanmi, the party said the decision was intended to promote unity, inclusiveness, […]
Firefighters Save N50m Property in Jalingo Blaze
Firefighters have prevented a fire outbreak from spreading to nearby buildings in Jalingo, saving properties estimated at about N50 million. The fire broke out on Saturday morning in the Jeka Da Fari area of the Taraba State capital but was quickly brought under control before it could cause widespread damage. In a statement, the Taraba […]
Akinoso Emerges PDP Faction Chairman in Oyo
A professor at the University of Ibadan, Abdulrahman Akinoso, has been elected chairman of a faction of the Peoples Democratic Party in Oyo State aligned with Nyesom Wike. Akinoso emerged alongside 38 other executive members during a party congress held on Saturday in Ibadan. Among those elected were Abiola Olaonipekun as secretary, Latifah Latifu as […]
Kano Approves Early Salary Payment for Civil Servants
The Kano State government has approved the immediate payment of March 2026 salaries to civil servants to help them prepare for the upcoming Eid al-Fitr celebrations. The directive was issued by the state governor and announced in a statement released on Saturday by the Office of the Head of Service. Acting Head of Service, Bilkisu […]
Kebbi Teacher Suspended After Criticising Ramadan Palliative
A school teacher in Kebbi State, Abduljalal Usman, has been suspended for three months after posting a video on social media criticising Ramadan food support distributed by the state government. Usman, who works under the state government, shared the video on his Facebook page on Wednesday, expressing dissatisfaction with the quantity of food items given […]
Heavy Rain Displaces Residents, Damages Property in Ibadan
Several residents have been displaced after heavy rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms caused widespread damage in parts of Ibadan on Friday. The downpour destroyed houses and other structures worth millions of naira across several communities in the city, according to local residents. Areas reportedly affected include Alaaka, Igbonna and communities along the Apete–Awotan–Akufo Road, where buildings […]
Israel Airstrikes Hit Hezbollah Sites in Beirut
The Israeli Air Force said it carried out fresh airstrikes targeting facilities linked to Hezbollah in Beirut, as tensions continue to escalate across the Middle East. In a statement posted on its official X account, the air force said several waves of strikes were launched against what it described as Hezbollah infrastructure in Beirut and […]
Russia Sends Medical Aid to Iran Amid Rising Tensions
Russia has delivered humanitarian assistance to Iran as tensions escalate in the ongoing conflict involving the United States and Israel. The development was disclosed by the Russian Embassy in Kenya in a post on its official X account, stating that Moscow had dispatched medical supplies to support civilians affected by the crisis. According to the […]
