Emir of Ilorin rejoices with Oba Dr. Olusegun Rotimi on his 85th Birthday
The Emir of Ilorin and Chairman Kwara State Traditional Rulers Council, Alhaji (Dr) Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari CFR, has extended his warm felicitations to the Obajisun of Ayedun, Oba Dr. Olusegun Abayomi Rotimi JP, as he marks the remarkable milestone of his 85th birthday on 16th May 2026. In a message of congratulations issued by his Spokesman, […]
PHOTO: Air Force War College Visits OPHK Headquarters
PenCom Launches Free Healthcare for Pensioners
National Pension Commission has begun the pilot phase of a free healthcare programme for low-income retirees under the Contributory Pension Scheme, with registration opened for 30,000 pensioners nationwide. In a notice issued on Friday, the commission said the initiative, known as PenCare, targets retirees aged 60 years and above who receive monthly pensions of not […]
Air Force War College Visits OPHK Headquarters
A delegation from the Air Force War College Nigeria has visited the Headquarters Theatre Command of Operation HADIN KAI in Maiduguri, Borno State, as part of an operational study tour. The delegation, led by Gambo Mbaka, was received at the Maimalari Cantonment headquarters of the Joint Task Force North East. Mbaka said the visit formed […]
Court Jails Ex-Minister Mamman for 75 Years
Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday sentenced former Minister of Power, Saleh Mamman, to 75 years in prison in absentia over a N33.8 billion money laundering and fraud case filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. The court convicted Mamman on all 12 counts brought against him, ruling […]
Yobe CP Warns Officers Against Corruption
The Commissioner of Police in Yobe State, Usman Kanfani Jibrin, has warned police personnel against extortion, corruption and other unethical conduct while carrying out their duties. The warning was issued during an emergency meeting with the Command’s management team, Area Commanders, Divisional Police Officers and other senior officers at the State Police Headquarters in Damaturu. […]
Nigeria Seeks Defence Upgrade Through International Partnerships
The Minister of Defence, Christopher Gwabin Musa, has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to modernising the Armed Forces through strategic international partnerships, technology transfer and local capacity development. Musa stated this during a working visit to Monaco alongside senior ministry officials as part of ongoing engagements on the proposed Multi-domain Hybrid Intelligence Shield project for […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
