By Ramatu Garba A Kano State High Court, on Wednesday, sentenced a 21-year-old man, Umar Idris, to death by hanging for stabbing a 28-year-old shop owner, Sabiu Umar to death. Idris, who lives at Farawa Quarters Kumbotso Local Government Area, was convicted on a one-count charge of culpable homicide. TheContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh President Bola Tinubu has congratulated his Senior Special Assistant on Digital Engagement, Strategy and New Media, Mr Otega Ogra, on his election to the World Federation of Advertisers (WFA) Executive Committee. This is contained in a statement issued by Presidential Spokesperson, Mr Bayo Onanuga, on Tuesday inContinue Reading
By Wandoo Sombo The Lux Terra Chapel of the Catholic Church in Apo, has decried exploitation linked to the practice of surrogacy in the country. This is contained in a communiqué by the Chaplain, Rev. Fr. George Ehusani at the end of a Mother’s Day event held in the chapelContinue Reading
By Polycarp Auta The Plateau government and the Federal Ministry of Arts, Tourism and Creative Economy have signed a Memorandum of Understanding(MoU), toward boosting tourism in Plateau. The News Agency of Nigeria(NAN), reports that Governor Caleb Mutfwang signed the document on behalf of the north-central state, while Hajia Hanatu Musawa,Continue Reading
By Fortune Abang Grief and anger have trailed the death of a Nigerian citizen, Mr Ekpenyong Andrew, following his alleged arrest by Tshwane Metro Police officers in Pretoria, South Africa. The Nigerian Union South Africa (NUSA) said the incident has left the deceased’s family and the Nigerian community deeply distressed,Continue Reading
By Tosin Kolade Sen. Orji Uzor Kalu (APC–Abia North) has congratulated his aide, Sunny Idika, on the occasion of his birthday. In a goodwill message on Wednesday, Kalu described Idika as a dedicated and promising young professional with a bright future. He commended the aide’s loyalty, hard work and commitmentContinue Reading
MoU By Ginika Okoye The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) and the Lagos State Consumer Protection Agency (LASCOPA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to address consumer complaints in real estate. The partnership would also address consumer issues in transportation sector, particularly in airline operations and otherContinue Reading
By Okeoghene Akubuike Abuja, April 22, 2026 (NAN) Dr Adebowale Adedokun, Director-General, Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP), has reiterated the bureau’s commitment to ensuring value for money in Nigeria’s upstream operations. Adedokun made this known in a statement in Abuja on Wednesday, by Zira Nagga, the agency’s Head of PressContinue Reading
By Peter Okolie The Federal Government has approved a nationwide scale-up of the ‘One Kindred, One Business Initiative’ (OKOBI) of Imo Government as a strategy to tackle unemployment and boost the country’s economy. Vice President Kashim Shettima announced this during Tuesday’s launch of OKOBI Students’ Club at Claretian University ofContinue Reading
By Naomi Sharang The Federal Government has called for proactive and coordinated measures to tackle Nigeria’s evolving security challenges, stressing the need for foresight, collaboration and early response to emerging threats. Vice President Kashim Shettima made the call at the Kogi State Security Summit and N500 billion TrustContinue Reading
