governance
Kano State Police Command Rescues Nine-Year-Old Boy from Kidnappers and Apprehends Ten Suspects
In a significant tactical operation aimed at curbing the rising tide of abductions in Northern Nigeria, the Kano State Police Command successfully secured the release of nine-year-old Ubaiyu Muhammad Sammani on Friday. The young boy, who had been held captive for several days, was recovered unhurt following a sustained, intelligence-led operation conducted by the command’s […]
How Arteta transformed Arsenal into Premier League champions after 22 years
The confirmation of the title came not on the pitch at the Emirates, but via a dramatic sequence of events that saw Manchester City drop points away to Bournemouth. This result served as the final piece of a complex puzzle that Mikel Arteta and his leadership team had been assembling since the Spaniard’s arrival in […]
34 workers killed in Pakistan coal mine blast — Report
The death toll from a catastrophic explosion in a coal mine in Pakistan’s Balochistan province has reached at least 34, with authorities confirming that a massive rescue operation remains ongoing to locate additional miners feared trapped underground. The incident, which occurred late Thursday near the provincial capital of Quetta, was triggered by a lethal accumulation […]
Kano Business Leaders Press Federal Government for Urgent Release of N5 Billion Singer Market Fire Relief Fund
A high-powered delegation representing the Kano business community and state government officials met with the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, on Thursday to formalize an urgent request for the immediate disbursement of a N5 billion federal relief package. The funds were pledged to support thousands of traders whose livelihoods were […]
Senator Ahmed Wadada Unveils Ambitious HEART Development Blueprint for Nasarawa State Amidst Economic Optimism
Senator Ahmed Wadada, the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship aspirant for Nasarawa State, has officially unveiled his strategic development framework, dubbed the HEART agenda, signaling a bold vision for the state’s future. The announcement followed a high-level consultative meeting with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the Aso Rock Presidential Villa in Abuja on Thursday, where […]
Residents scramble to scoop fuel from leaking tanker in Delta State despite explosion risk
The City Gate area of Asaba, Delta State, became the scene of a precarious public safety emergency on Thursday, July 30, 2026, as dozens of residents rushed to harvest petroleum products spilling from a compromised fuel tanker. Despite the well-documented history of lethal tanker explosions across Nigeria, men, women, and youths were observed maneuvering with […]
Enugu State Governor Peter Mbah approves massive recruitment of 6,580 teachers and staff for Smart Green Schools initiative
In a significant move aimed at revolutionizing the educational landscape of Enugu State, Governor Peter Mbah has authorized the immediate recruitment of 6,580 personnel to staff the state’s burgeoning network of public primary and junior secondary schools. This massive human capital injection is strategically aligned with the administration’s flagship “Smart Green Schools” initiative, an ambitious […]
Olatoye vows to return stronger after Commonwealth Games hammer throw disappointment
Nigerian hammer thrower Oyesade Olatoye has pledged to recalibrate her training and return to the international stage with renewed vigor following a challenging outing at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. The 29-year-old athlete, who entered the competition with high expectations following a stellar season, finished in eighth position in the women’s hammer throw final […]
Okonjo-Iweala stopped me from Japa says ex-aviation minister
The decision to remain in Nigeria or seek professional refuge abroad, colloquially known as “japa,” has become a defining dilemma for many of the nation’s political and intellectual elite. Former Minister of Aviation, Osita Chidoka, recently revealed that he was once on the precipice of such a departure, only to be steered back by a […]
NDDC Boosts Maternal and Neonatal Health Through Strategic Training of Traditional Birth Attendants in Niger Delta
The Niger Delta Development Commission has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the Federal Government’s Maternal and Neonatal Mortality Reduction Innovation Initiative by training traditional birth attendants to help reduce preventable deaths among mothers and newborns. This strategic intervention, recently rolled out across Delta and Bayelsa states, marks a critical pivot in the commission’s approach to […]
