In a significant Democracy Day gesture, Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, has granted clemency to 97 inmates, reaffirming his administration’s commitment to justice, rehabilitation, and the reintegration of reformed offenders into society. Speaking during the official clemency ceremony at the Kaduna State Correctional Centre on Friday, the governor described the exercise as a demonstration of…
The United States delivered a statement performance in the opening match on home soil at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, defeating Paraguay 4-1 in a dominant Group D encounter at the Los Angeles Stadium. Backed by a sold-out crowd of 70,492 fans and watched by several Hollywood celebrities, the tournament co-hosts produced an electrifying display…
The Ugandan government has criticized travel restrictions imposed by several countries, including the United States, Canada, and the United Arab Emirates, in response to the ongoing Ebola outbreak linked to neighboring Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), describing the measures as unfair and disproportionate. Uganda’s Ministry of Health raised concerns over the restrictions despite widespread international…
Nigeria’s entertainment industry is in mourning following the passing of veteran Nollywood actor, dramatist, filmmaker, and renowned theatre scholar, Dr. Kola Oyewo, who died at the age of 80. News of his death was announced on Friday by fellow actor Kunle Afod in a heartfelt tribute shared on Instagram. “Kola Oyewo has taken his final…
Kogi State Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo has visited Iluke Community in Kabba-Bunu Local Government Area following the recent attack on a secondary school that claimed several lives and sparked fears of a mass abduction of students. The governor’s visit was aimed at assessing the security situation, sympathizing with bereaved families, and reassuring residents of the…
Tech entrepreneur and billionaire innovator Elon Musk is on the verge of making financial history as the world’s first trillionaire, following the highly anticipated stock market debut of SpaceX on the Nasdaq exchange. Already recognized as the world’s richest individual, Musk’s net worth was estimated at approximately $696 billion before SpaceX announced its record-breaking Initial…
The Lagos State Government has commenced an extensive eight-week drainage construction project along Baale Animashaun Road in Ifako-Ijaiye as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen flood control infrastructure and improve stormwater management in the area. The project, which includes the construction of a major culvert across Baale Animashaun Road, is designed to effectively channel stormwater…
The World Health Organization (WHO) has expressed concern over the continued spread of the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), warning that the disease is expanding into new communities and provinces in the country’s northeast. Since the outbreak was declared in May 2026, health authorities have recorded 676 confirmed cases and 136…
The Edo State Government has announced that schools temporarily closed over security concerns will resume academic activities on Monday, June 15, 2026, following a thorough assessment of the security situation across the affected communities. According to a statement issued by the Ministry of Education, the decision was reached after extensive consultations and reviews involving security…
A Federal High Court in Abuja has sentenced five individuals, including two citizens of the Republic of Niger, to 25 years imprisonment each for providing arms and logistical support to terrorists responsible for the mass abduction of students and teachers from St. Mary’s Catholic School in Papiri Village, Niger State. Justice Binta Nyako handed down…
