FIFA Rule Change Postpones Super Eagles vs. Egypt Friendly
The pre-Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) friendly match between the Super Eagles of Nigeria and Egypt has been postponed due to a new regulation from the world football-governing body, FIFA. ALSO READ: Education Minister Launches ₦50M Venture Capital Grant for Nigerian Students The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) confirmed on Monday that the match, originally scheduled […]
WHO Condemns Drone Attack on Sudan Kindergarten and Hospital
The head of the World Health Organization (WHO), Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, has condemned as “senseless” a recent drone attack on a kindergarten and a hospital in Sudan that he said killed 114 people. ALSO READ: Sokoto ADC disowns, warns Isiyaku , recognises Faruk as legitimate, duly appointed state party chair The attack occurred on Thursday […]
Education Minister Launches ₦50M Venture Capital Grant for Nigerian Students
The Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, has officially launched the Student Venture Capital Grant (S-VCG), an initiative that will offer Nigerian students the opportunity to access up to ₦50 million in investment funding for their startups and businesses. ALSO READ: OPDs Mark International Day of Persons with Disabilities, Advocate Stronger Inclusive Education in Kaduna The […]
Sokoto ADC disowns, warns Isiyaku , recognises Faruk as legitimate, duly appointed state party chair
By Suleiman Adamu, Sokoto At last, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Sokoto state has cleared the air on the authenticity of its leadership in the state after issuing a disclaimer, stopping Alhaji Bello Isiyaku (Keegan) from allegedly parading himself as its chairman, following the affirmation of Hon. Umar Muhammad Faruk as the legitimate and […]
OPDs Mark International Day of Persons with Disabilities, Advocate Stronger Inclusive Education in Kaduna
By Ehis Agbon, Kaduna | 8 December 2025 Kaduna State joined the rest of the world yesterday to commemorate the 2025 International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD), with the Organization of Persons with Disabilities (OPDs) calling for renewed commitment to disability-inclusive education and social development. Speaking on the theme, “Fostering disability-inclusive societies for advancing […]
Bimbo Akintola Explains Increased Support for Tinubu Was to ‘Spite Her Bully’
Nollywood actress Bimbo Akintola has revealed the personal reason behind her unwavering support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu during the last election, stating that a negative encounter with an opposition supporter actually increased her commitment to the candidate. ALSO READ: Over a Dozen Soldiers Arrested After Failed Coup in Benin Republic Speaking in a recent […]
Over a Dozen Soldiers Arrested After Failed Coup in Benin Republic
Over a dozen soldiers have been arrested in the Benin Republic following a failed coup attempt, which included the suspected ringleaders of the foiled operation, according to military and security sources. ALSO READ: Yawale emerges Sokoto LP chair as party leader Ifeanyi Ezeagwu urges members not to panic over gale of defection to APC. A […]
Federal Government Secures Release of 100 Abducted Schoolchildren in Niger State
The Federal Government has reportedly secured the release of 100 schoolchildren abducted from St. Mary’s Private Catholic Primary and Secondary School in Papiri, Agwara Local Government Area of Niger State. ALSO READ: Kaduna Begins Three-Day Workshop on Demographic Dividend Implementation Plan The students were part of a mass abduction that occurred on November 21, 2025, […]
Yawale emerges Sokoto LP chair as party leader Ifeanyi Ezeagwu urges members not to panic over gale of defection to APC.
By Suleiman Adamu, Sokoto The Labour Party in Sokoto state has elected a new set of Executives at consensus state Congress exercise following affirmation by delegates that brought in Comrade Abubakar Yawale as its chairman. However, before the rancour free, fair and smooth exercise conducted at its state secretariat on Kano road , Sokoto, the […]
Sokoto Government Denies Governor’s Involvement in Nnamdi Kanu Visit, Approves N1.6bn Hospital Renovation
The Sokoto State Government has dismissed reports claiming Governor Ahmed Aliyu accompanied Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, to visit detained IPOB leader, Nnamdi Kanu, at the Sokoto Custodial Centre. In a statement issued yesterday by the Governor’s spokesman, Abubakar Bawa, the government described the reports as misleading, clarifying that Governor Aliyu was not in […]