New UK High Commissioner Arrives Nigeria, Pledges Stronger Ties
By Sulyman Gobir The British High Commissioner-designate to Nigeria, Pete Vowles, has arrived in Abuja to take up his new role, pledging to strengthen relations between Nigeria and the United Kingdom. Vowles, who succeeds Dr Richard Montgomery CMG, arrived on Monday, according to a statement issued by the British High Commission. Speaking after his arrival, […]
NASS Shifts Resumption to September 29 Over Rehabilitation Work
By Anayo Akwitti The National Assembly has extended its legislative recess by two weeks, moving the resumption of plenary by the Senate and House of Representatives from September 15 to September 29, 2026. The Clerk to the National Assembly, Kamoru Ogunlana, announced the new date following directives from the President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, […]
Darma Inaugurates Committee to Drive Housing Sector Reforms
By Sulyman Gobir The Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Engr. Muttaqa Rabe Darma, has inaugurated a 14-member Ministerial Committee to develop an implementation framework for validated stakeholder resolutions on housing sector reforms. Darma charged the committee to translate recommendations from stakeholders into concrete actions capable of transforming Nigeria’s built environment and positioning the housing […]
FG Moves to End Open Livestock Slaughter, Promotes Modern Abattoirs
By Mardiyyah Abubakar The Federal Government says it will soon end the slaughtering of livestock in uncontrolled environments across Nigeria as part of efforts to modernise the red meat industry and position the country for export. The Minister of Livestock Development, Idi Mukhtar Maiha, disclosed this on Thursday in Kaduna at the launch of Olam […]
PFAN backs Tinubu’s football reforms, demands players’ inclusion
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The Professional Footballers Association of Nigeria (PFAN) has thrown its full support behind President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s directive to overhaul Nigerian football, while calling for players and other key stakeholders to be given a central role in the reform process. Speaking at a press briefing in Lagos on Tuesday, PFAN President Tijani […]
Chanchaga Chairman Sponsors Two Abu Dhabi players To Dubai
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The Executive Chairman of Chanchaga Local Government Area of Niger State, Hon. Dr. Mustapha Mohammed Jibril Alheri, has sponsored two promising players of the Abu Dhabi Football Academy, formerly known as John Utaka Football Academy (JUFA), to Dubai, United Arab Emirates, as part of his commitment to youth empowerment and grassroots sports […]
Two Jailed Nine Years for Supplying Intoxicant to Kano Children
By Mardiyyah Abubakar A Kano Magistrate Court has sentenced two men to nine years in prison each for supplying rubber solution and other intoxicating substances to vulnerable children in the state. The convicts, Kabiru Isa, also known as Mada, and Usman Hamisu, popularly known as Mani, were sentenced by Magistrate Muhammad Alhaji Sani of Magistrate […]
Chona and Friends Start FCT FA League Two With Victory
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Chona and Friends FC have made a winning start to their FCT FA League Two campaign, defeating Sun Sports Academy 2–1 at the Area 3 pitch in Abuja today. Chukwuma Henry opened the scoring for Chona and Friends in the 23rd minute, with Yashim Favour providing the assist. Abel doubled the advantage […]
Police Foil Kidnap Plot, Recover Arms in Akwa Ibom
By Mardiyyah Abubakar The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has foiled a planned kidnapping operation in Oron Local Government Area of the state, recovering a pump-action gun, ammunition and other items suspected to be linked to criminal activities. The command’s spokesperson, DSP Timfon John, disclosed this in a statement issued to journalists in Uyo on […]
BBNaija Season 11: Oyin, Chimsom Clash Over Bed Dispute
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul Tension has erupted in the Big Brother Naija Season 11 house following a confrontation between housemates Oyin and Chimsom Chuka during preparations for their weekly wager task. The dispute reportedly began when Oyin attempted to rest on an outdoor bed she had previously used. According to circulating videos, Chimsom allegedly disrupted her […]