Alake Urges Urgent Rescue Efforts After Mine Collapse in Sudan
By Zainab Bakare The Chairman of the Africa Minerals Strategy Group, AMSG, Dele Alake, has called for immediate rescue mobilisation following the collapse of an informal gold mine in West Kordofan, Sudan. Alake urge authorities to pool all available regional and local resources and deploy heavy lifting and excavation equipment to the Al-Zaraa mine site […]
NiDCOM Defends Claim on Nigerian Detained in India
By Zainab Bakare Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, NiDCOM, has denied allegations that it misrepresented the circumstances surrounding the detention of Nigerian, Ekene Vitus Chukwuma, in India. The commission insisted that Chukwuma remained in India with an expired Nigerian passport after being given an opportunity to return to Nigeria. In a post shared on X on […]
Obi Mourns Veteran Actor Olu Jacobs
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Peter Obi, has paid tribute to veteran actor Olu Jacobs, describing his career as an example of talent, discipline and professional dedication. Veteran Nollywood Actor Olu Jacobs Dies at 84 Obi expressed his condolences in a tribute posted on his X account on Thursday, […]
Marafa Pledges to End Insecurity in Zamfara
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul The Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, governorship candidate in Zamfara State, Senator Kabir Marafa, has pledged to end insecurity in the state within two years if elected governor in 2027. He made the pledge on Wednesday during a media chat with members of the Correspondents Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, […]
Hilda Baci Urges Tourists, Investors to Explore Akwa Ibom
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul Guinness World Record holder and Nigerian chef Hilda Baci has urged tourists, investors to explore Akwa Ibom State, citing its infrastructure, hospitality and investment opportunities. Baci made the call on Wednesday after meeting Akwa Ibom Governor Umo Eno at the Government House in Uyo. The chef, an indigene of the state, praised […]
UK, Canada Expand Cooperation on Trade, Defence
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney have discussed expanding cooperation on trade, defence and artificial intelligence. The two leaders held talks in the United Kingdom on Wednesday evening, with discussions focused on strengthening bilateral relations and closer partnerships with European countries. According to the UK Prime Minister’s […]
Police Tighten Security in Yola Ahead of Shettima Visit
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul The Adamawa State Police Command has tightened security across Yola ahead of Vice President Kashim Shettima’s condolence visit to the family of the late Bamanga Tukur. The command has deployed personnel and operational assets to strategic locations in the state capital and other parts of Adamawa. In a statement by Police spokesman, […]
ANFPU: No Players Union Recognised by FIFA, NFF
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The All Nigeria Football Players Union, ANFPU, says no players’ union is currently recognised by both FIFA and the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF. The union says the ongoing football reform process provides an opportunity to address the gap and establish a credible structure for representing Nigerian footballers. ANFPU Secretary General, Olisa Onuchukwu, […]
NLC Demands Wage Award, Palliatives as Petrol Price Hits N1,430
By Chinedu Echianu The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has called on the Federal Government to immediately introduce wage awards and sustainable palliatives to cushion the impact of rising petrol prices on workers and Nigerians. The Congress said petrol prices had climbed to about N1,430 per litre in major urban centres, with costs even higher in […]
NBSL Super 4, Women’s Tournament Set to Begin in Kaduna
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Kaduna is set to take centre stage in Nigerian beach soccer as the 2026 Nigeria Beach Soccer League (NBSL) Super Four Finals get underway from Friday, September 18 to Sunday, September 20 at the Murtala Muhammed Square. The three-day championship will see Kada Beach Soccer Club, Kebbi Fishers Beach Soccer Club, Niger […]