The Sokoto State Government has reiterated its commitment to strengthening social protection programmes aimed at reducing poverty and supporting vulnerable residents, despite ongoing security concerns […]
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El-Rufai’s Mother, Hajiya Umma, Dies
Hajiya Umma El-Rufai, mother of former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai, has passed away. Her death was announced on Friday by her grandson in a […]
Army Honours 18 Senior Officers After 35 Years of Service
The Nigerian Army has pulled out 18 senior officers of the Nigerian Army Corps of Supply and Transport following their retirement after 35 years of […]
CBN Moves Against Loan Defaulters, Restricts Banking Access
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has introduced tough new measures targeting chronic loan defaulters, especially individuals and companies with large unpaid debts. The directive, […]
UN Security Council to Hold Emergency Talks on Iran Strikes Amid Escalating War
The United Nations Security Council is set to hold closed-door consultations on Friday to address ongoing strikes on Iran, following a request by Russia as […]
Army Confirms Civilian Killing in Maiduguri, Launches Investigation
The Nigerian Army has confirmed the killing of a resident, Abdulrahman Mustapha, by troops of Operation Hadin Kai in Borno State, saying a full investigation […]
Man Arraigned for Allegedly Killing Mother in Ebonyi
A 30-year-old man, Oforbuike Damian, has been arraigned before a Magistrate’s Court in Abakaliki, Ebonyi State, for allegedly stabbing his mother to death. The defendant […]
UN Declares Transatlantic Slave Trade ‘Gravest Crime Against Humanity’
China’s Ambassador to Nigeria, Yu Dunhai, has welcomed a landmark resolution by the United Nations General Assembly declaring the transatlantic slave trade the “gravest crime […]
DSS Witness Admits Delay, No Legal Presence in UN Bombing Case Statements
A witness from the Department of State Services (DSS) has told a Federal High Court in Abuja that statements linked to a key defendant in […]
Gunmen Kill 10 Security Personnel in Kebbi Ambush
Gunmen on Tuesday night killed 10 security personnel — nine soldiers and one police officer — in a deadly ambush in Kebbi State. The attack […]