PTDF to Establish ICT Centre at Proposed Kogi Army College
By Mardiyyah Abubakar The Petroleum Technology Development Fund has announced plans to establish an Information and Communication Technology centre at the proposed Command Science and Technical College in Ankpa, Kogi State. The Executive Secretary of PTDF, Prof. Shehu Aliyu, disclosed this in Abuja during a visit by the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Waidi […]
Ex-Kogi Gov Ibrahim Idris Dies at 77
By Mardiyyah Abubakar Former Kogi State Governor, Ibrahim Idris, has died at the age of 77. Idris, who governed the state from 2003 to 2012, reportedly died in the United Kingdom on Sunday. Following his death, Kogi State Governor Usman Ododo declared a three-day mourning period in his honour and directed that the Nigerian and […]
Tinubu Celebrates Oluremi At 66, Calls Her Truest Friend
By Zainab Bakare President Bola Tinubu has celebrated his wife, Oluremi, on her 66th birthday, describing her as his “truest friend and confidante.” In a birthday tribute shared on his verified X handle on Monday, Tinubu praised the First Lady for her patience, courage, compassion and unwavering support throughout their years together. The President described […]
Ondo Reviews Herbal Drink Rules After 48 Deaths
By Mardiyyah Abubakar The Ondo State Government has commenced a review of the regulatory framework governing the preparation, production, distribution, sale and consumption of locally made herbal and alcoholic products. The move follows the deaths of 48 people in parts of the state allegedly linked to the consumption of harmful herbal and alcoholic concoctions. The […]
5,000 Ogun PDP Members Defect to APC Ahead of 2027
By Mardiyyah Abubakar No fewer than 5,000 members and supporters of the Peoples Democratic Party in Ogun State have defected to the ruling All Progressives Congress. The defectors, mainly from the Ogun West Senatorial District, joined the APC on Sunday at a ceremony held in Ilaro, headquarters of Yewa South Local Government Area. They were […]
Minister : Katsina Votes For Tinubu In 2027 Are Non-Negotiable
By Zainab Bakare The Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Muttaqha Darma, says voters in Katsina State are backing President Bola Tinubu for the 2027 election, insisting that their votes are “non-negotiable.” Darma spoke on Sunday during the inauguration of the Arewa for Asiwaju Group, known as A4A, in Katsina State. The minister, who inaugurated […]
Kebbi Fishers Reclaim NBSL Title With Win Over Kada
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Kebbi Fishers Beach Soccer Club have reclaimed the Nigeria Beach Soccer League (NBSL) title after defeating hosts Kada BSC 5-2 in the final of the 2026 Super Four Finals in Kaduna. The Birnin Kebbi-based side entered the decisive encounter knowing that victory would secure the championship, having won their opening two matches […]
Nigeria Face Morocco in African Volleyball Quarterfinal
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Nigeria’s senior men’s volleyball team will face Morocco in the quarterfinals of the 2026 African Men’s Nations Volleyball Championship on Monday, September 21. Morocco booked their place in the last eight after defeating the Democratic Republic of Congo 3-0 (25-20, 25-21, 29-27) in the Round of 16 on Saturday. Ahead of the […]
Northern Senators Demand Probe Into 37 NSCDC Deaths
By Anayo Akwitti The Northern Senators Forum has demanded an immediate, transparent and independent investigation into the reported deaths of 37 young Nigerians in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Minna, Niger State. The senators, in a statement signed by the Forum’s Chairman, Senator Abdulaziz Yar’adua, described the circumstances […]
Barau Celebrates Oluremi Tinubu at 66
By Anayo Akwitti Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau Jibrin, has congratulated the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, on her 66th birthday, praising her contributions to national development and democratic governance. Barau, who is also the First Deputy Speaker of the ECOWAS Parliament, described the First Lady’s contributions to the country as significant and […]