APC ward congress: Two die, three injured in Ondo, Police declare
The Police Command in Ondo State says two people have died while three others were injured during the All Progressive Congress (APC) Ward Congress in the state. DSP Abayomi Jimoh, the command’s Spokesperson, in a statement made available to newsmen on Wednesday in Akure, said the incident happened in Idanre, Idanre Local Government Area […]
Research key to industrial development, national growth, says UniAbuja VC
The Vice-Chancellor, University of Abuja, Prof. Hakeem Fawehinmi, says research remains a critical driver of industrial development and national growth. He spoke at the 8th Undergraduate Research Day organised by the institution, now known as Yakubu Gowon University , through its Centre for Undergraduate Research on Wednesday in Abuja. The research day has the […]
India showcases submarine rescue capability at MILAN 2026
The Indian Navy on Wednesday showcased its cutting-edge Deep Submergence Rescue Vehicle (DSRV) capability at the ongoing MILAN 2026, reaffirming its commitment to submarine safety and global maritime cooperation. Speaking during the demonstration, Captain Vikas Gautam, Officer-in-Charge, Submarine Rescue Unit (East), described the DSRV as a “critical lifeline” designed to locate and rescue submariners […]
Serve with honour, humility and courage, the nation believes in you, Tinubu tells young health fellows
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Tuesday urged the young fellows of the Federal Government’s National Health Fellowship Programme to serve with honour, humility and courage, assuring them that the government will work assiduously to secure their career paths. He said this during the first National Traditional and Religious Leaders Summit on Health in […]
Tinubu appoints Uba Sani as Renewed Hope Ambassador and Deputy DG
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Uba Sani, governor of Kaduna State, as Renewed Hope Ambassador and deputy director-general for party outreach, engagement, and mobilisation. The appointment is with immediate effect. The President, as the leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), appointed Governor Sani to the role for his salient leadership and organisational […]
Tinubu greets Christians, Muslims at Lent and Ramadan
President Bola Tinubu has sent a goodwill message to Christians and Muslims faithful on the occasion of the Lent and Ramadan, which coincided. The president in his message said, “With profound reverence to God Almighty, I greet the Christian and Muslim faithful on the solemn occasions of Lent and Ramadan. “This year, Lent […]
More prosperity coming, Tinubu assures, lauds Fintiri, Ribadu
President Bola Tinubu, on Monday in Yola, Adamawa State, said his administration will sustain the ongoing economic reforms for the benefit of Nigerians, with a greater focus on the inclusion of citizens and their empowerment to achieve more prosperity. The President, who was on a one-day official visit to Adamawa State, expressed happiness […]
FCT polls: INEC warns transport unions against logistical lapses
Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has warned transport unions saddled with delivery of the logistics for Saturday’s Federal Capital Territory (FCT) area council elections to adhere strictly to agreed arrangements. INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, gave the warning at a meeting with leaders of transport unions in Abuja, ahead of the elections. He said […]
Natasha not NCDC committee member, says senator
Sen. Titus Zam, Chairman, Senate Committee on North Central Development Commission (NCDC), has said that Sen. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (PDP-Kogi) is not a member of the committee, contrary to her claims. Zam, who represents Benue North-West in the upper chamber, gave the clarification in a statement in Abuja on Tuesday while reacting to Akpoti-Uduaghan’s claims […]
Farm attendant arraigned for allegedly stealing cat fish
A farm attendant, Solatope Salako, 34, on Tuesday, appeared before an Iyaganku Magistrates’ Court in Ibadan, over alleged theft of cat fish. Salako was charged with conduct likely to cause the breach of peace and stealing, to which he pleaded not guilty. The Prosecutor, Insp Kehinde Olarotimi, told the court that the defendant committed […]
