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The Federal High Court sitting in Kaduna has ordered the former governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, alongside five others, to pay ₦900 million in compensation for the illegal detention of Adara community elders in Kajuru LGA back in 2019. Justice Hauwa’u Buhari delivered the ruling in favour of Awemi Dio Maisamari and eight fellow elders who were arrested and held without justification in connection to the murder of their…
By Alade Adisa The Nigerian Army’s Theatre Command, North East ‘Operation, Hadin Kai’, has killed scores of bandits and terrorists in a fierce combat in New Marte, Borno State. The battle ensued as the terrorists attempted to take over the community in the early hours of Tuesday. The Theatre Commander, Major General Abdulsalam Abubakar has confirmed. In a statement by the Acting Deputy Director of Army Public Relations, Headquarters Theatre…
Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to protecting the rights of children and creating an environment where they can thrive free from fear, bullying, or discrimination. Speaking on Tuesday during the 2025 National Children’s Day celebration held at the Gani Fawehinmi Freedom Arcade, Igbatoro Road, Akure, Aiyedatiwa said the state would continue to promote child-friendly policies aimed at empowering the younger generation. The event, which…
President Tinubu requests National Assembly support for $21.5B loan and ₦757.9B pension bond to stabilize Nigeria’s economy.
The Lagos State Government has signed a landmark concession agreement with ZoomLion Nigeria Limited to transition from its decades-old linear waste disposal system to a more sustainable, circular waste management model. The deal will see the construction of two major waste processing facilities in Ikorodu and Badagry, alongside the decommissioning of the Olusosun and Solous III dumpsites. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu presided over the signing of the Waste Management and Processing…
President Bola Tinubu has stated that his administration is taking firm and deliberate steps to prevent, detect, and respond to all forms of violence against children. In his 2025 National Children’s Day message, the President revealed that a comprehensive review of the Child Rights Act (2003) and the Violence Against Persons (Prohibition) Act (2015) is underway. The aim, he said, is to broaden the scope of protection, strengthen legal provisions,…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has departed Abuja for Lagos to lead the 50th anniversary celebration of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). The event marks a continuation of the golden jubilee activities, which were officially flagged off last month in Accra, Ghana. The disclosure was contained in a statement issued on Monday by the State House and signed by Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy,…
Residents of Abuja were thrown into panic on Monday after a loud explosion occurred near the Abacha Barracks, along the busy Nyanya-Maraba Road, sparking fears of a possible terror-related incident. The explosion, which happened at approximately 2:50 PM, caused confusion among commuters and passersby, with at least one person reportedly injured. Although details remain unclear, security operatives have not ruled out the possibility of terrorism. The Explosive Ordnance Disposal Unit…
The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has pushed back against the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) following the closure of its Abuja office over claims of unpaid ground rent. Officials from the FCTA sealed multiple locations earlier today, including the FIRS office in Zone 5, a Total filling station, and Access Bank at Wuse Market, citing long-standing default on rent payments. However, FIRS called the action “unprofessional” and accused the…
Prominent businessman and oil magnate, Arthur Eze, has described President Bola Tinubu as ‘God’s gift to Nigeria’, commending his leadership style, inclusive governance, and commitment to national unity. Eze made the remarks in a State House documentary set to mark Tinubu’s second year in office. According to him, Tinubu embodies the bold and purposeful leadership Nigeria requires at this crucial time. READ ALSO: El-Rufai son backs Tinubu’s second term, defies father’s…
Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara State has approved the state’s headline sponsorship of Kwara Kre8, an initiative aimed at empowering creatives in photography, filmmaking, content creation, social media influencing, and storytelling. Kwara Kre8 announced the partnership in a statement on Sunday, confirming that the sponsorship came through the Office of the Senior Special Assistant to the governor on New Media. READ ALSO: Abdulrazaq innugurates committee to transfer Kampe Game Reserve to…
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has released the results of the 2025 UTME resit conducted for candidates affected by technical disruptions during the initial exam sessions. Out of the 336,845 candidates rescheduled for the makeup exam, 21,082 were absent—representing about seven per cent of the total. While no official reasons were provided for their non-appearance, JAMB has granted them another opportunity through an upcoming mop-up exercise. This opportunity…
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