El-Rufai Faces Crucial Bail Hearing in ₦579.6m, $1.1m Fraud Case
By Oluwakemi Kindness Former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai is set to appear before the Federal High Court in Kaduna on April 14 for a crucial bail hearing in a separate corruption case. The former governor is facing a 10-count charge bordering on alleged abuse of office, money laundering, and fraud involving a total sum […]
Reps Mourn Kano Lawmaker Danjuma Hassan
By Oluwakemi Kindness The House of Representatives has confirmed the death of Kano lawmaker, Danjuma Hassan, who passed away at the age of 66. Hassan, who represented Dawakin Kudu/Warawa Federal Constituency, died in Abuja on Friday, April 10, 2026, after a brief illness. A statement, by the House Spokesman Akintunde Rotimi Jr. says the late […]
Gunmen Kill Eight in Fresh Attack on Plateau Community
By Chinedu Echianu The scale of insecurity across the country does not seem to be abating as at least eight people have been killed following a late-night attack by gunmen on Mbwelle village in Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State. Reports say the incident occurred around 11 p.m. on Thursday when the assailants stormed […]
Katsina plans mass Wedding for 1,000 Couples, Makes Counselling Mandatory
By Oluwakemi Kindness Katsina State Government has commenced arrangements for a large-scale mass wedding programme, “Auren Gaya,” targeting 1,000 couples. The initiative aims to promote family stability and support low-income families, with 2,000 individuals set to benefit. Screening and training of participants are already underway across local government areas. All intending couples must undergo compulsory […]
Easter: Faleye Felicitates NSITF Staff, Commends Dedication to Duty
By Chinedu Echianu The Managing Director, Nigerian Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF), Barrister Oluwaseun Faleye, has extended Easter greetings to staff of the organisation, commending their dedication and positive attitude to duty. In his Easter message on Sunday, Faleye congratulates the staff on the celebration of the resurrection of Jesus Christ, urging them to reflect […]
NILDS DG Mourns Wife of Former INEC Chairman, Attahiru Jega
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Director-General of the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), Abubakar Sulaiman, has expressed deep sorrow over the death of Hadiza Attahiru-Jega, wife of former Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Attahiru Jega. A condolence statement issued on Sunday, by the DG’s Media Aide, Mohammad Abdulkadri, describes Hadiza, […]
Christ’s Resurrection Will Restore Peace in Nigeria – NCPC Boss
By Chinedu Echianu Following the recent Palm Sunday killings in Jos, Plateau State, the Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC), Bishop Stephen Adegbite, has expressed hope that the resurrection power of Jesus Christ will restore peace to Nigeria and the world. In an Easter message released on behalf of the Commission, Bishop […]
Speaker Abbas, Kalu Urge Christians to Pray for Nigeria at Easter
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, and the Deputy Speaker, Benjamin Kalu, have called on Nigerian Christians to sustain prayers for the nation and embrace unity as they celebrate Easter. In a statement issued on Saturday by his Special Adviser on Media, Musa Abdullahi Krishi, Speaker Abbas emphasised the […]
Youths, Nigeria’s Greatest Asset – NSITF Boss
By Chinedu Echianu Managing Director of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF), Barrister Oluwaseun Faleye, has described Nigerian youths as the nation’s most valuable asset, emphasizing that their potential surpasses that of natural resources, infrastructure, or financial capital. Faleye made this assertion while delivering a speech as guest speaker at the 2026 Students Mentorship […]
Cross River Lawmakers Remove Ogoja Deputy Chair Over Alleged Misconduct
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul The Cross River State House of Assembly has removed the Vice Chairman of Ogoja Local Government Council, Emmanuel Yakubu, following allegations of gross misconduct. The decision was disclosed in a statement issued on Tuesday by the Chief Press Secretary to the Speaker, Matthew Okache. According to the statement, the removal followes a […]