Gumi urges Islamic Judges to empower women to divorce abusive husbands
Renowned Islamic scholar, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, has called on Islamic Judges and clerics to ensure that women suffering from domestic abuse were granted the right to divorce their husbands without being compelled to pay any form of compensation. He made the call during his weekly Tafsir session held at the Sultan Bello Mosque in Kaduna, […]
Many Trapped as Two-Storey Building Collapses in Lagos
By Esi-ife Arogundade Several people were reportedly trapped after a two-storey building collapsed in Lagos in the early hours of Monday, 27th October, 2025. According to a situation report issued by Margaret Adeseye, Director of the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, the incident occurred at 54 Cole Street, near Cemetery Bus Stop, Oyingbo. Adeseye […]
Ndokwa Association in America (NAIA) demands federal, state attention to infrastructure
The Ndokwa Association in America (NAIA) has called on the Federal Government and the Delta State governments to take all necessary steps to immediately step-down power (electricity) from Okpai Independent Power Plant (IPP) to ensure the provision of electricity to all communities in the three local government areas that make the Ndokwa nation, Ndokwa West […]
Five teenagers die in Gombe boat mishap
A tragic boat accident on Saturday in Nafada town, Gombe State, has claimed the lives of five teenagers. The victims were identified as Najib Ibrahim, 18; Hauwa’u Dogal, 15; Ummati Baraya, 16; Umaira Gidado, 16; and Amina Jaliya, 15. Gov. Inuwa Yahaya of Gombe State expressed deep sadness over the incident in a condolence message […]
Breast cancer is not a death sentence when detected early, says NAOWA
The Chairperson Nigerian Army Officers Wives’ Association (NAOWA), 1 Division Chapter, Dr Mrs Halima Tafida-Wase, has said breast cancer is not a death sentence when detected early. She stated this at NAOWA’s Cancer Awareness Week 2025, held at its Secretariat, Ribadu Cantonment, NDA old site, in Kaduna on Sunday. According to the News Agency of […]
NAPTIP rescues 26 children, arrests orphanage owner for alleged trafficking
Operatives of the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons rescued no fewer than 26 trafficked children at an orphanage home in Benue state. This is contained in a statement by NAPTIP Press Officer in Abuja on Sunday, Mr Vincent Adekoye. One of the suspects, a 60-year-old man (name withheld), is the founder […]
Environmentalists want govt to designate Katampe Hill, Waterfalls as national park
Stakeholders in the environment sector have urged the Federal Government to designate Katampe Hill and Waterfalls as a National Park. The Former Head of Civil Service of the Federation, Prof. Oladapo Abiodun Afolabi and other environmentalists made the call during the official unveiling of the “Where Rivers Are Born” — Save Katampe Hill and Waterfalls, […]
Wike in Dubai for 2025 Asia Pacific cities summit, Mayors’ forum
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, has arrived in Dubai, UAE, for the 2025 Asia Pacific Cities Summit and Mayors’ Forum (2025APCS). This is contained in a statement by the Minister’s Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media, Lere Olayinka, on Monday. Wike was received by the Consul General of the […]
Protest: Stay out of Lagos, police warn Sowore
The Commissioner of Police in Lagos State, Mr Olohundare Jimoh, has warned activist Omoyele Sowore and others against mobilising protests over recent demolitions in the state. He gave the warning while addressing journalists in Iyana-Oworo axis of the Third Mainland bridge on Monday in Lagos. The police boss said that the command had made massive […]
NDA alerts residents ahead of shooting exercise
The Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) has advised inhabitants of Afaka, Kauya, and Mando, to steer clear of its open range from Tuesday to Nov 7. This is contained in a statement issued by NDA Public Relations Officer, Maj. Mohammed Maidawa on Monday in Kaduna. The statement said, “NDA wishes to inform the general public especially […]
