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The fifth edition of the Mindustry Conference, an annual gathering examining issues around ministry, music, business, leadership and culture, is scheduled to hold on October 3, 2026, in Lagos. The one-day conference, convened by gospel music executive and entrepreneur Dr. Ezekiel ThankGod, popularly known as EeZee Tee, will take place at the Marriott Hotel, Ikeja. […]
Two people have been confirmed dead following a violent incident at IMAX Cinemas in the Lekki area of Lagos State on Friday night after a man armed with a machete and knife reportedly attacked security personnel at the facility. The incident caused panic among patrons and workers at the cinema after the suspect allegedly attempted to enter […]
Francis Sardauna in Katsina The ongoing diphtheria outbreak in Katsina State has placed the Federal Teaching Hospital Katsina under severe pressure, with a surge in suspected and confirmed cases overwhelming its Children’s Ward. The hospital management, in a statement issued yesterday, said the facility was receiving a large number of patients referred from other health facilities, […]
Accuses lawmaker of belated defection, loyalty to Uba Sani A festering disagreement within the family of former Kaduna State Governor, Mallam Nasir el-Rufai, erupted into the public domain yesterday as his son, Bashir, launched a scathing, expletive-laden attack on his elder brother, Bello, questioning the federal lawmaker’s loyalty to their family. In a series of […]
By James Ogunnaike, Abeokuta The Eselu of Iselu Kingdom in Yewa North Local Government Area of Ogun State, Oba Akintunde Akinyemi, has urged residents of the State to thoroughly scrutinise all candidates seeking to succeed Governor Dapo Abiodun in the 2027 governorship election, irrespective of their political parties. The monarch also called on civil society […]
The Chairman of Ifelodun Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Mr Olufemi Okeowo, has appointed another 250 Special Assistants (SAs) and Senior Special Assistants (SSAs) to strengthen governance in the area. Okeowo disclosed this on Saturday while presenting 2,500 food packs to residents in need and cash grants to petty traders in the area. NAN reports that […]
The Kano State Government has constituted a special committee to strengthen efforts to contain a diphtheria outbreak following reports of cases and deaths in some parts of the state. The state government announced the constitution of the committee in a statement signed by the Public Relations Officer of the Kano State Ministry of Health, Nabilusi […]
Wale Igbintade President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has asked a United States federal court to reject a bid seeking the release of records concerning him held by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), arguing that disclosure would violate his privacy rights. Tinubu’s legal team made the argument in a 16-page response […]
The Federal Commissioner representing Cross River State at the National Population Commission, NPC, Bishop Alex Ukam, has said that the death of the chairman of the National Population Commission, Dr Aminu Yusuf, is particularly painful because he had lofty plans and aspirations for the Commission. In a tribute, Ukam described the chairman’s death as a […]
The Nasarawa State Government has shut down the popular Kasuwan Tomato Market in Lafia, the state capital, over what it described as repeated violations of environmental sanitation rules. The Commissioner for Environment, Solid Minerals and Mining, Dr Margaret Elayo, announced the closure on Saturday while monitoring compliance with the sanitation exercise across Lafia. She said the market […]
The Jigawa State Police Command has arrested 17 suspects in separate operations across several local government areas of the state over alleged theft, shop breaking, cattle rustling, vandalism and other criminal activities. The command disclosed this in a statement issued by its Public Relations Officer, SP Shiisu Lawan Adam, noting that the arrests followed credible […]
By Esther Onyegbula Two people have been confirmed dead following an attack at IMAX Cinemas in Lekki, Lagos State, Friday night, August 29, after a man wielding a machete and knife reportedly stormed the premises. The incident, which triggered panic among cinema patrons and workers, occurred when the suspect allegedly attempted to gain entry into […]
By Kingsley Omonobi The FCT Police Command has secured the conviction of two wanted suspects, Yau Sule and Mariya Sule, following intelligence-led operations that led to their arrest on the 2nd of June, 2026 in connection with unlawful possession and suspected supply of ammunition to kidnappers and other criminal elements operating within the North Central […]
Four traders at the Bridge Head drug market in Onitsha who were caught up in a shooting incident at the market last week have been discharged. A man said to be conveying drugs to the motor park for waybill reportedly tried to evade police arrest; thugs in the area then attacked a security operative in […]
.Promises welfarist government, says ‘our best years are still ahead‘ Boniface Okoro in Umuahia The governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Abia State for the 2027 election, Dr. Kelechi Anosike, has appealed to citizens and residents of the state not to allow the disappointments they have experienced in the hands of the leaders, […]
Ibrahim Oyewale in Lokoja Piqued by inability of the previous administrations to establish television station in Kogi State, the Executive Director, Conscience for Human Rights and Conflicts Resolution CHRCR, Idris Miliki, has called on the state governor as a matter of urgency to establish the state television station, to encourage information sharing and development that will promote transparency, […]
A fierce gun battle between bandits and a joint team of police and military personnel led to the killing of scores of bandits in Maikujura village, Rabah Local Government Area of Sokoto State. The operation also led to the recovery of two AK-47 rifles, 52 rounds of live ammunition, about 15 motorcycles and 62 rustled […]
Senator Lere Oyewumi has called for an independent investigation into the deadly violence that occurred at Naira and Kobo Motor Park in Ikire, Irewole Local Government Area of Osun State. Senator Oyewumi made the demand on Friday amid controversy surrounding the circumstances that led to the deaths and the subsequent arrest of four suspects by the Osun […]
The Executive Assistant to the Delta State Governor on Education Monitoring, Mr Clement Siakpere, has congratulated Governor Sheriff Oborevwori and the people of Delta State on the occasion of the state’s 35th anniversary. Siakpere, a former Registrar and Secretary to Council of the Petroleum Training Institute (PTI), Effurun, said the anniversary provided an opportunity for […]
By Kingsley Omonobi Troops of Operation Fansan Yamma have recorded operational successes in Kaduna and Katsina, with the arrest of 3 suspected terrorist collaborators, the interception of weapons and ammunition, as well as the destruction of identified terrorist enclaves during separate operations conducted on 27 and 28 August 2026. Lieutenant Col Aliyu Danja, Military Information […]
The Vice Chairman of the Fusengbuwa Ruling House of Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State, Prof Fassy Yusuf, has dragged 11 members of an alleged breakaway unit to the High Court, demanding N10bn in damages over alleged defamation and reputational harm. Prof Yusuf sought damages and injunctive relief, noting that the defamatory report was published and circulated against […]
A man in Adamawa State, Andrawus James, has confessed to abducting his 18-year-old niece after reaching an agreement with a prospective buyer to sell her for N7 million. James, a middle-aged man, allegedly abducted his niece, identified simply as Fatima, with the intention of handing her over to the prospective buyer for the agreed sum. […]
The Special Adviser to the Ogun State Governor on Housing, OPIC and Special Projects, Farooq Adenugba, has said the 2027 general election will not be won by political noise, slogans or last-minute mobilisation but through sustained grassroots engagement, unity and effective organization. Adenugba stated this on Friday in Ago-Iwoye, Ijebu North Local Government Area, where he combined […]
The House of Representatives candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for Ijebu Central Federal Constituency, Wale Ogunbanjo, has told the people of the constituency that only effective representation at the National Assembly could guarantee them the needed dividends of democracy. Ogunbanjo, who earlier represented the constituency between 2003 and 2007, said at the flag-off […]
.Mandates finance minister to carry out task with highest standards of independence, professionalism, forensic integrity Deji Elumoye in Abuja President Bola Tinubu on Friday directed the Minister of Finance and Co-ordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr Taiwo Oyedele, to oversee and coordinate a comprehensive forensic audit of Federal Government systems.Presidential spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, in a […]
By Johnbosco Agbakwuru President Bola Tinubu has directed the Minister of Finance and Co-ordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr Taiwo Oyedele, to oversee and coordinate a comprehensive forensic audit of Federal Government systems. The audit will include a review of the Integrated Personnel and Payroll Information System (IPPIS), Federal Government agencies, and their administration and […]
By Edwin Phillip, Lafia LAFIA — Tragedy struck the Tudun Amba area of Lafia, Nasarawa State, after a 30-year-old mud house collapsed on a family of six, killing a four-year-old girl and injuring three others. The incident occurred at about 2am on Thursday, shortly after rainfall. An eyewitness, Kefas Abu Danjuma, who is the deceased […]
By Ibrahim Hassan-Wuyo KADUNA — The management of Kaduna State University (KASU) has appealed to the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), KASU branch, to suspend its ongoing warning strike, citing steps being taken by the Kaduna State Government to address the union’s concerns. The university, in a statement signed by its Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Abdullahi […]
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has disclosed that he has commenced discussions with former governors and political leaders as part of efforts to promote reconciliation and peace following the recent governorship election in the state. Governor Adeleke, in a statement by his spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, on Friday, said he held discussions with former governor and […]
Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has disclosed why he always elevates God in his leadership of the state, saying he does this to achieve peace and economic prosperity, which can only be attained when human efforts are guided by divine intervention. Oyebanji said his clear vision to make Ekiti a land of prosperity has been […]
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has ordered the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr Taiwo Oyedele, to oversee and coordinate a comprehensive forensic audit of Federal Government systems. This is contained in a statement by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, on Friday. The statement said the audit would […]
The African continent’s hopes for a legally binding agreement to combat drought have been dashed again, as UN land restoration talks in Mongolia passed the issue onto the next set of talks in Egypt in two years’ time. For over a decade, Africa has pushed for a UN protocol on drought risk management that would […]
A couple travelling to Las Vegas for a private elopement unexpectedly found themselves getting married mid-flight after Southwest Airlines crew members turned their journey into a surprise wedding ceremony. Sara Arroyo Montalvo and her partner had planned to exchange vows privately after arriving in Las Vegas. However, after flight attendants learnt about their plans, they […]
By Deborah Oyekale If you want great camera quality without spending a lot of money, Samsung’s 2026 Galaxy A-series has you covered. All 5 models come with a 50MP main camera with OIS and AI features that boost low-light and everyday shots. The top picks are: 1. Samsung Galaxy A56 5G Considered the best, the […]
The Anambra Police Command has arrested a suspected armed robber and kidnapper, Emmanuel Mark, 25, and recovered firearms in Ifite Awka area of the state. The Police Public Reactions Officer (PPRO) in the state, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, disclosed this in a statement on Friday in Awka. “The Anambra Police Command has recorded another significant breakthrough […]
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB, has explained three possible reasons candidates may not find their names on the matriculation list. The board disclosed this on Friday in an explainer video shared on its official X handle. JAMB stated that failure to accept admission on the Central Admissions Processing System, CAPS, was the most common reason, […]
The Lagos State Government has intensified its campaign against environmental pollution, urging operators of abattoirs and slaughterhouses to embrace waste recovery and explore ways of turning slaughtering by-products into economically useful materials. The state government said the approach would not only improve sanitation and protect public health but also create opportunities for businesses, employment and […]
Ahmad Sorondinki in Kano A disagreement has erupted between Kano State lawmakers and the state government over the number of children who have died from the diphtheria outbreak in Rano Local Government Area of the state. Ibrahim Muhammad, the member representing Rano constituency in the Kano State House of Assembly, told plenary that at least 50 […]
Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu, has congratulated the government and people of Abia state on the 35th anniversary of the State. It will be recalled that Abia was carved out of the old Imo State on August 27, 1991 by the regime of General Ibrahim Babangida. In a […]
Two serving members of the Kwara State House of Assembly, Hon. Olushola Odetundun and Hon. Saba Yisa Gideon, have resigned from the All Progressives Congress (APC), deepening the wave of defections from the ruling party ahead of the 2027 general elections. Odetundun, who represents Irepodun Constituency, announced his resignation in a letter addressed to the […]
By Olasunkanmi Akoni The Lagos State Government has unveiled plans to convert waste generated from abattoirs and slaughterhouses into biogas and organic fertiliser as part of efforts to promote sustainable sanitation and a circular economy. The state government disclosed this on Friday at a one-day workshop for abattoir operators in Ajah, Eti-Osa Local Government Area, […]
Content creator and actress, Ashmusy, has broken her silence following the controversy surrounding her fallout with reality star, Phyna. In a lengthy statement shared via her social media page, Ashmusy expressed sadness over the situation, stating that she has spent years feeling misunderstood by the public. According to her, she intentionally stayed away from controversies […]
Governor Agbu Kefas of Taraba State has urged the media, civil society organisations, citizens and opposition parties to scrutinise government activities and hold public officials accountable. Kefas made the call on Thursday in Jalingo while addressing journalists as part of activities marking the 35th anniversary of the creation of Taraba State. The governor said the […]
The Acting Vice-Chancellor of Abdullahi Fodio University of Science and Technology, AFUSTA, Kebbi State, Professor Ismaila Mungadi, has resigned from his position. Mungadi announced his resignation in a letter dated Friday, August 28, 2026, addressed to the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the University’s Governing Council. In the letter, titled “Resignation from Appointment as Acting Vice-Chancellor, […]
Somalia’s transition to one-person,one-vote elections is increasingly becoming a struggle not only over democratic reform,but also over who controls political power. The Federal government has stepped into South-West and Galmudug not merely to maintain order or oversees voting,but,critics argue, to shape political outcomes. Across the states, opponents says Mogadishu is using electoral reform to strengthen […]
YPP, Benyeogor Tackle Kuje Council Chairman over ‘Vote APC or Leave’ Threat Alex Enumah in Abuja The Young Progressive Party (YPP) has condemned the Chairman of Kuje Area Council, Samuel Danjuma Shekwolo, over his alleged threat to residents planning to vote against the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 general election. The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) […]
Blessing Ibunge in Port Harcourt As electioneering for the 2027 general election kicks off in the country, a political-pressure group in Rivers State, Rivers Women Unite for Sim (RWUS), has called on women in the state to go all out to obtain their permanent voter’s card (PVC) and prepare to participate actively in the polls. RWUS […]
…Chidoka seeks capable, sustainable Abia as Otti threatens sanctions over ASUU strike By Steve Oko UMUAHIA — Director-General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has commended Governor Alex Otti for reforms she said were strengthening Abia State’s financial sustainability and driving economic transformation. Okonjo-Iweala, who spoke in a virtual goodwill message at […]
By Ike Uchechukwu CALABAR A six-year-old girl has been confirmed dead after her stepfather allegedly beat her to death over accusations that she was a witch. Vanguard learned that the incident, which happened in Bakassi LGA of Cross River State, has left residents of the area in shock. The tragic incident has also added to […]
Burdened by rising fuel import costs and an “ocean crisis” of record-breaking heat, Pacific island nations are seeking to build support for a new regional fund ahead of COP31, intended to channel investment into renewable energy, community resilience and ocean protection, experts said. Leaders from the 18-member Pacific Islands Forum (PIF), including Australia and New […]