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Nigeria, Palestine Deepen Bilateral and Consular Cooperation

By Zainab Bakare The Federal Government and the State of Palestine have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral relations and boosting consular cooperation, deepening their long-standing diplomatic ties. This was contained in a statement issued by the spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kimiebi Ebienfa, following a courtesy visit by the Palestinian Ambassador to Nigeria, Muhannad Halmouri, to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar, on Tuesday in Abuja. According to the statement, the visit was part of […]

February 4, 2026

General

Akpabio, Senators Pay Tribute to Late Senator Ezea

By Anayo Akwitti The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, on Tuesday night led Senators to pay glowing tributes to the late Senator representing Enugu North Senatorial District, Okechukwu Ezea, describing him as a principled and outspoken lawmaker. Akpabio who led many Senators and other politicians spoke during a night of tributes held in honour of the deceased Senator at the National Ecumenical Centre, Abuja. Senator Ezea, a member of the 10th Senate, died in November 2025 after a brief […]

February 4, 2026

Players from Nigeria Customs Service and CNS Spikers competing intensely during the 2025 NVBF Super Cup matches in Abuja

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Sport

Customs, CNS Spikers Lead NVBF Super Cup in Abuja

By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Day 2 of the 2025 Nigeria Volleyball Federation (NVBF) Super Cup delivered commanding performances and high-intensity matchups at the nation’s capital, with Nigeria Customs Service and CNS Spikers emerging as the standout teams in both the men’s and women’s categories. In the women’s event, defending powerhouse Nigeria Customs Service overwhelmed Fire Service in a ruthless straight-sets victory, winning 25-10, 25-11, 25-20. Customs set the tone early with clinical attacks and a disciplined defensive setup, leaving their […]

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Ambassador Maitama Tuggar and Saudi Minister of Hajj and Umrah shaking hands during a high-level meeting in Abuja

Business

Nigeria, Saudi Arabia Strengthen Hajj and Umrah Cooperation

By Zainab Bakare Nigeria and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening long-standing bilateral ties spanning political, economic, cultural, and spiritual cooperation, with particular focus on Hajj and Umrah operations. The renewed commitment was announced during a high-level meeting in Abuja on Tuesday between Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Maitama Tuggar, and the Saudi Minister of Hajj and Umrah. Welcoming the delegation, Ambassador Tuggar described the visit as a clear testament to the “enduring […]

February 4, 2026

Abdulrasheed Maina receiving medical attention in Abuja after collapsing at his office due to a knee injury

Health

Abdulrasheed Maina Hospitalised After Collapse in Abuja Over Knee Injury

By Zainab Bakare Reports say the former chairman of the now-defunct Pension Reform Task Force, Abdulrasheed Maina, slumped on Tuesday while accessing his office and is currently receiving medical care in Abuja. According to a statement on Wednesday by his media assistant, Emmanuel Ekwe, the incident was caused by complications from an untreated knee injury. Maina lost his balance, fell, and hit his head on a staircase before being attended to by medical personnel. “Dr Abdulrasheed Maina slumped on […]

February 4, 2026

Pakistani security forces deployed in Balochistan following coordinated separatist militant attacks across the province

World News

Over 250 Killed in Coordinated Separatist Attacks Across Pakistan’s Balochistan

By Zainab Bakare A senior security official on Wednesday says more than 250 people have been killed in coordinated attacks carried out by separatist militants across Pakistan’s Balochistan province since Saturday. Fighting is ongoing in parts of the province as government forces continue counter-terrorism operations. Pakistan has faced a long-running Baloch separatist insurgency, marked by frequent attacks on security forces, foreign nationals, and non-local Pakistanis. The mineral-rich province borders Afghanistan and Iran and has remained one of the country’s […]

February 4, 2026

Nigerian Senate chamber during plenary as lawmakers consider a constitutional amendment to increase federal government revenue allocation

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Politics

Senate Moves to Review Revenue Allocation Formula in Favour of FG

By Anayo Akwitti The Senate has begun the process of amending provisions of the 1999 Constitution to increase the federal government’s share of the national revenue allocation. Although the federal government currently receives 52.68% of the revenue pool—compared to 26.72% for the 36 states and 20.60% for the 774 local government councils—the Senate, through a bill sponsored by Senator Sunday Karimi (Kogi West), is seeking a further upward review. Speaking to journalists after plenary, Senator Karimi said the bill, which […]

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Business

Reps Begin Probe of 19-Year Port, Airport Concessions

By Oluwakemi Kindness The House of Representatives in Tuesday inaugurated an Ad-Hoc Committee to review the performance of concessionaires managing federal ports, airport terminals, and related shipping activities from 2006 to 2025. The review aims to determine whether concession arrangements have delivered value for money, improved service standards, and enhanced government revenue over the 19-year period. At the inauguration, the Speaker of the House, Tajudeen Abbas, represented by Hon. Loari Kwamoti, explained that the initiative is a constitutional responsibility intended […]

February 4, 2026

Entertainment

Renowned Worship Leader Ron Kenoly Dies at 81

By Zainab Bakare Ron Kenoly, the celebrated American Christian worship leader, singer, and songwriter, has died at the age of 81. The news is confirmed by his longtime music director, Bruno Miranda, in a statement shared on Kenoly’s official Instagram page. According to the announcement, Kenoly passed away on February 3, 2026. No cause of death was disclosed. Miranda, who worked closely with Kenoly for more than two decades, described him as both a mentor and a spiritual father, […]

February 4, 2026