NMGS Urges Akwa Ibom to Engage Mining Experts
The Nigerian Mining and Geosciences Society (NMGS) has called on the Akwa Ibom State government to sustain the engagement of professionals in the mining and geosciences sector to ensure that development projects meet international standards. The society made the appeal during an inspection of the Arise Palm Resort at the close of its 61st Annual […]
El-Rufai gets temporary bail for late mother’s burial
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has temporarily released the former governor of Kaduna State, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, following the death of his mother, Hajiya Umma El-Rufai, on Friday. The temporary freedom is to enable the former governor to perform the funeral rites of his late mother, who died in Cairo, […]
El-Rufai’s Son Seeks Prayers After Grandmother’s Death
Mohammed Bello El‑Rufai has appealed for prayers following the death of his paternal grandmother, Hajiya Umma El-Rufai. The family confirmed that the deceased was the mother of former Kaduna State Governor Nasir Ahmad El‑Rufai, who passed away on Friday after a period of illness. In a post on his X account, Mohammed Bello El-Rufai expressed […]
JUST IN…. El-Rufai’s mother dies
The embattled former Governor of Kaduna State, Mallam Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai, has been thrown into fresh mourning following the death of his mother, Hajiya Umma, who passed away on Friday. Her death comes barely one week after the former governor lost his sister-in-law, Safiya Ali Rufai, who died on March 20, 2026, after a brief […]
El-Rufai Loses Mother After Illness
Former Kaduna State Governor Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai has lost his mother, Hajiya Umma, who died on Friday after a period of illness, her family has confirmed. The family announced her passing the same day, stating that she had been battling age-related health complications that worsened in recent weeks. They also noted that her condition reportedly […]
Shehu Sani Praises Ghana’s Mahama Over UN Slavery Resolution
Former Senator Shehu Sani, representing Kaduna Central, has commended Ghanaian President John Mahama for advancing a United Nations resolution that categorizes slavery as a crime against humanity. Sani made the remarks in a statement on his verified X account on Friday, describing Mahama’s actions as a revival of the Pan-African ideals championed by leaders such […]
Mobile Phone Stolen from Lawmaker Amid Funeral Crowd
A thief reportedly stole a mobile phone belonging to Amobi Ogah, member representing Umunneochi/Isuikwuato Federal Constituency, during a state funeral in Umuahia, Abia State. The incident occurred on Thursday at the International Conference Centre (ICC), where the state government held a burial ceremony for the late Evangelist Rev Uma Ukpai. Reports indicated that the thief […]
IGP offers professional insights, submits State-Police framework to Senate
Inspector-General of Police, IGP, Olatunji Disu has handed a State Police establishment framework to the Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Jibrin Barau in a push to decentralise Nigeria’s security architecture. The document was delivered to Barau, who chairs the Senate Committee on the Review of the 1999 Constitution, on Thursday at his office in […]
Budget Office Chief Faults Critique of Tinubu Policies
Tanimu Yakubu, Director-General of the Budget Office of the Federation, has criticised a recent commentary by Suyi Ayodele on the economic policies of President Bola Tinubu, describing it as based on misunderstandings of public finance and macroeconomic policy. Yakubu said the argument questioning why the Federal Government continues to borrow after removing fuel subsidies rests […]
BREAKING… EFCC breaks silence after Kwara Poly’s protest, announces arrest of suspects
Following a protest which occured at the Kwara State Polytechnic, Ilorin yesterday, the leadership of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has said the operatives of the Ilorin Zonal Directorate carried out a sting operation within two buildings flagged for suspected internet-related fraud at Agbede Community in Ilorin, Kwara state. A statement issued on […]
