Fear and uncertainty have swept through parts of Isa Local Government Area in Sokoto State following new threats from notorious bandit leader, Bello Turji, who has allegedly forced residents of Bafarawa town to flee their homes. In response, the state police command has confirmed the deployment of personnel to the affected areas. Local sources report…
The Federal Fire Service has handed over the driver of a rescue truck involved in a fatal accident on Friday night in Wuse 2, Abuja, to the police and has suspended the officials on duty pending the outcome of a full investigation. The tragic accident, which occurred around 11:00 PM on Friday in the Wuse…
The Federal Ministry of Works has assured Nigerians that the Akure-Ikere road dualisation project will be ready for inauguration by President Bola Tinubu in December. Engr. Olajide Hussein, the Federal Controller of Works in Ondo State, provided this assurance in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria on Sunday in Akure. Hussein clarified that…
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have intercepted a fuel tanker ingeniously modified to smuggle illicit drugs across Nigeria. This was revealed on Sunday via a post on X.com by the agency’s Director of Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi. He said NDLEA operatives, during a targeted stop-and-search operation, discovered a specially constructed…
The Federal Government has officially registered 64,188 Nigerians for this year’s Hajj pilgrimage. This announcement was made by Vice President Kashim Shettima on Friday during the launch of the first airlift of Nigerian pilgrims to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for the 2025 Hajj. The ceremony took place at the Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport…
Data from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has revealed that Anambra and Lagos States top the list of 80 suspects currently being interrogated by the police in connection with malpractice during the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). Speaking at a press briefing held at JAMB headquarters in Abuja on Friday, the Registrar,…
Actress, director, and producer Chioma Chukwuka has clinched the ‘Best Lead Actress’ award at the 11th Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) for her compelling performance in Seven Doors. The award highlights her exceptional talent and unwavering commitment to her craft. Chukwuka’s win stands out as she triumphed over a strong lineup of nominees, each…
Nigerian actor and filmmaker Abdullateef Adedimeji, alongside his wife, Mo’ Bimpe Adedimeji, clinched the Best Indigenous Language (West Africa) award at the 11th Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) for their film Lisabi: The Uprising. The couple, elegantly dressed in luxurious ensembles, expressed their gratitude to God and acknowledged the dedication and perseverance of their…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has announced winners in its Local Government chairmanship primaries conducted across 20 Local Government Areas and 37 Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs) in Lagos State. The primary elections were conducted under tight security, with a heavy presence of law enforcement at the party’s state secretariat on ACME Road, Ikeja. Lagos…
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced the release of the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) results. JAMB Registrar, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, disclosed this on Friday during a press briefing in Abuja, saying over 1.9 million candidates sat for the examination across the country. He revealed that it is withholding the results of…
