NiMet predicts thunderstorms, rain flash floods nationwide
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted thundery and rainy weather activities across the nation from Monday to Wednesday, warning of possible flash floods in some areas. NiMet’s weather outlook released on Sunday in Abuja envisaged morning thunderstorms on Monday with moderate rains over parts of Adamawa, Taraba, Sokoto, Kebbi, Zamfara, Jigawa, Kano and […]
Afrobasket: Tinubu hails D’Tigress on historic title triumph
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Nigeria’s national women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, for lifting their seventh African championship title at the 2025 FIBA Women’s AfroBasket. D’Tigress, led by Coach Rena Wakama, defeated Mali 78–64 in a gripping final on Sunday night at the Palais des Sports de Treichville in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. The Super Falcons had […]
Tinubu greets former VP Sambo on his birthday
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Mohammed Namadi Sambo, elder statesman and former vice president on his 71st birthday on August 2. A renowned architect, Sambo served as Governor of Kaduna State from 2007 to 2010 and later as vice president to former President Goodluck Jonathan. According to President Tinubu, Sambo is a man of integrity […]
Tinubu congratulates Wadada
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated his political ally and friend, Senator Aliyu Wadada Ahmed, on his turbaning as the Magajin Dangin Lafia by His Royal Highness, Justice Sidi Muhammad Bage, the Emir of Lafia and Chairman, Nasarawa State Council of Chiefs. Tinubu described the honour as a recognition of Wadada’s commitment to public service, […]
Six years after: Amnesty urges Tinubu to act on Dadiyata’s disappearance
Amnesty International Nigeria has called on President Bola Tinubu to take personal interest in the unresolved case of Abubakar Idris, popularly known as Dadiyata, who was abducted from his Kaduna home six years ago. The organisation made the call at a press briefing on Saturday in Kaduna, to mark the sixth anniversary of Dadiyata’s disappearance. […]
Tinubu to new media influencers: Use your influence to foster unity, not division
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Friday called on young Nigerians active in the digal media space to harness their platforms as instruments of national progress. He urged them to build businesses that create employment, produce content that reflects unifying values, and serve as positive catalysts for societal development. He emphasised the critical importance of verifying […]
Tinubu appoints Kaita as chairman governing council of Bayero university President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Air Vice Marshal Saddiq Ismaila Kaita (rtd.) as the new Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council of Bayero University, Kano. Kaita replaces Dr. Nasiru Yusuf Gawuna, who also serves as the Federal Housing Authority’s (FHA) chairman. The President […]
Alleged land fraud: Police arrest FCTA Director, one other
The police have arrested Joseph Eriki, the Director of Investigation and Prosecution of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) over alleged land fraud. He was arrested alongside Boniface Agwu and are currently in custody until their arraignment for criminal conspiracy, criminal trespass and forgery. Other suspects are said to be at large. Eriki and Agwu […]
Informants aid 80% of banditry in Katsina, declares commissioner
The Katsina State Government, says 80 per cent of bandits’ attacks are being aided by informants and some members of the communities who supply food and other items to criminals in the forests. The Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Alhaji Nasir Mu’azu disclosed this in Katsina on Thursday, while briefing newsmen on the […]
Chartered Institute of Directors appoints new D-G
The Chartered Institute of Directors Nigeria (CIoD) has appointed Dr Taiwo Nolas-Alausa as its new Director General/Chief Executive Officer. CIoD Nigeria President, Otunba Adetunji Oyebanji, who made this known on Friday in Lagos, said that the appointment take effect from Aug. 1. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Nolas-Alausa succeeds Mr Bamidele Alimi, […]
