Jigawa State Governor, Malam Umar Namadi, has suspended the Commissioner for Special Duties, Auwalu Sankara, pending an investigation into allegations raised by the Kano State Hisbah.
Sankara was arrested by the Hisbah Board in an uncompleted building with a married woman, as confirmed by the board’s Director General, Dr. Abba...
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has addressed reports of a national grid breakdown on Saturday, calling it a "temporary grid disturbance." This incident marks the third grid failure this week.
The collapse occurred early Saturday morning, resulting in total blackouts across many states. Data from the Nigerian System Operator's...
Umoru Ozigi has officially taken on the role of Commissioner of Police in Edo State.
According to a statement from the Edo State Police Command, released by Police Public Relations Officer Joel Yamu, Ozigi, who hails from Adavi LGA in Kogi State, holds a degree in Business Administration from Ahmadu...
The video captures the moment some residents of Jigawa State were seen scooping fuel before the explosion from the tanker.
The death toll from the tanker explosion in Majia town, Jigawa, has risen to 170.
This update comes from the Jigawa State Management Agency (SEMA), which also reported that 70 victims...
The naira concluded the week on a positive note, appreciating by N40.49 on a week-on-week basis in the official foreign exchange (FX) market, despite a noticeable decrease in currency transaction volumes.
Data from the FMDQ Securities Exchange Limited indicated that the Nigerian Autonomous Foreign Exchange Market (NAFEM) recorded a 2.5...
A record number of Nigerians and Ghanaians were deported on a single flight, with 44 individuals forcibly removed on Friday, as confirmed by the Home Office.
This development coincides with news that any asylum seekers arriving in Diego Garcia before a treaty between the UK and Mauritius is finalized will...
Music superstars Davido and Wizkid were spotted at the same nightclub in London but appeared to snub each other during the encounter.
Videos captured Davido already inside when Wizkid arrived with his crew.
Despite being in close proximity, they did not greet each other, and Wizkid left shortly after.
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Rivers Governor Siminalayi Fubara announced on Friday that the new minimum wage for civil servants employed by the Rivers State Government will be N85,000.
This decision was made during a closed-door meeting with representatives from organized labor, specifically the Joint Public Service Negotiating Council, at Government House in Port Harcourt.
This...
Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has asserted that he is both qualified and mature enough to express his views on any issue directly.
His comments come in response to speculation that he might challenge President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 elections.
Makinde emphasized that discussions about his political future were unsolicited.
He...
A federal high court in Abuja has issued a warning to Adeola Ajayi, the director-general of the Department of State Services (DSS), regarding the disobedience of court-ordered visitations for Nnamdi Kanu.
Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has been in DSS custody since his re-arrest in...
Nigerians in the United Kingdom are mourning the loss of Mrs. Olubunmi Okeniyi, who passed away just weeks after relocating to the UK with her two children to join her husband.
She died on Sunday, October 13, 2024, nearly a month after their arrival in Sunderland on September 16.
This tragic...
An Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) serving in the Lagos State Police Command has been killed in a tragic incident that occurred in the Agege area on Saturday morning.
The attack has been attributed to irate commercial motorcyclists, known as Okada riders.
The deceased was leading a team of policemen to...
For the third time in one week, the national grid collapsed again on Saturday.
Power generation ceased around 8:16 AM. It's worth noting that the grid had tripped earlier on Monday and again on Tuesday during restoration efforts.
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Checks from a source revealed...
Team News
Bournemouth have a fully fit squad, with Tyler Adams available for selection for the first time this season following his recovery from back surgery.
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta expressed optimism on Friday about receiving "some positive news" regarding injured players Kai Havertz, Ben White, Jurrien Timber, and Oleksandr Zinchenko...
Team News
Manchester United defender Noussair Mazraoui is back in contention after undergoing minor heart surgery during the international break.
Manuel Ugarte, Alejandro Garnacho, and Amad have eased injury concerns by training with the squad, while Kobbie Mainoo and Harry Maguire will be sidelined for a few weeks due to injuries...
Bruno Labbadia has explained why he declined the opportunity to manage the Super Eagles of Nigeria.
He was appointed head coach by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) on August 27, 2024, but withdrew from the agreement just three days later.
The 58-year-old German coach cited financial differences as the reason for...
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has requested the Libyan Football Federation (LFF) to submit documents related to the cancellation of the 2025 AFCON qualifying Group D match against Nigeria.
The Super Eagles withdrew from the match, originally scheduled for October 15, after their plane was diverted to Labraq Airport,...
President Bola Tinubu has extended heartfelt congratulations to the Oba of Benin, Ewuare II, on his 71st birthday, which also marks the eighth anniversary of his ascension to the revered throne.
In a statement released by the President's Special Adviser, Bayo Onanuga, on Saturday, Tinubu praised the reign of the...
The Jigawa State Commissioner for Special Duties, Auwal Danladi Sankara, has denied allegations of being involved in an illicit aff@!r with a married woman.
Earlier on Friday, the Kano State Hisbah Board confirmed Sankara's arrest and detention in an unfinished building with the woman.
The board’s Director General, Dr. Abba Sufi,...
Abia North Senator Orji Uzor Kalu has reiterated his support for a single six-year term for presidents and state governors, arguing that this approach would lower governance costs and promote rapid development.
He criticized the existing system of two four-year terms, claiming it is expensive and often distracts elected officials...
The Kano State Hisbah Board has confirmed the arrest and detention of Auwal Sankara, the Jigawa State Commissioner for Special Duties, who was found in an uncompleted building with a married woman.
Abba Sufi, the board’s Director General, reported the arrest on Friday evening.
He noted that the operation was carried...
MTN Nigeria, the country’s largest telecom operator, has launched biodegradable, paper-based SIM cards as part of its commitment to sustainability and reducing environmental impact.
In a statement released on Friday, the company noted that this initiative aligns with its Project Zero, which aims to achieve net zero emissions by 2040.
With...
The Labour Party on Friday dismissed speculation that its National Chairman, Julius Abure, was secretly collaborating with the ruling All Progressives Congress.
The statement, released in Abuja by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Obiora Ifoh, refuted the claims.
Ifoh accused the Nigeria Labour Congress and former party member Kenneth Okonkwo of...
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) and Chevron Nigeria Limited have announced a significant oil discovery with the successful drilling of the Meji NW-1 well in the shallow offshore Niger Delta region.
In a statement released on Friday, the companies reported that drilling began on September 2, 2024, and...
Eczema, also known as atopic dermatitis, is a condition that leads to dry, itchy, and inflamed skin. While it is most commonly seen in young children, it can occur at any age.
Eczema is chronic and often flares up intermittently. Although it can be uncomfortable, it is not contagious.
People with...
Dandruff is a common condition that leads to flaking skin on the scalp.
While it’s not contagious or serious, it can be embarrassing and hard to manage.
For mild dandruff, using a gentle daily shampoo can be effective.
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If that doesn't help, trying a medicated shampoo...
Today, the Naira depreciated to N1,725 per dollar in the parallel market, down from N1,710 per dollar on Thursday.
In contrast, the Naira appreciated to N1,600.78 per dollar in the Nigerian Autonomous Foreign Exchange Market (NAFEM).
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Data from FMDQ revealed that the...
The Kano State Hisbah Board confirmed on Friday the arrest and detention of Auwal Danladi Sankara, the Jigawa Commissioner for Special Duties, for allegedly having an aff@!r with a married woman, Tasleem Baba Nabegu.
Sankara was reportedly caught in the act with her in an uncompleted building, according to the...
The 90th birthday anniversary lecture in honour of former Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon (rtd) in Abuja on Friday attracted dignitaries.
Gowon served as the head of state of Nigeria from 1966 to 1975, a period marked by the devastating Nigerian Civil War.
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The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, has expressed his sorrow over the passing of Mr. Elijah Olaluyi, a photojournalist for New Telegraph who covered the activities of the House.
In a statement released by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Musa Krishi, Speaker Abbas also...