The Federal Government has expressed grief over the deaths of 37 suspected illegal miners who died while in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Niger State. The suspected illegal miners were detained following enforcement operations against illegal mining activities in the Wushishi/Lukoto axis of Niger State. The Minister of…
Hans-Joachim Watzke, a vice-president of the German Football Association (DFB), has called for Gianni Infantino to leave the FIFA presidency, citing concerns over several decisions taken during his leadership. Watzke made the remarks at an artificial intelligence festival in Berlin on Thursday. The DFB was among the few football associations that did not sign a…
Veteran Nigerian Waka singer, Queen Salawa Abeni, has revealed that she battled paralysis for five years following the death of her first son. The Waka music icon made the disclosure during an interview with YouTube channel Oyinmomo, where she reflected on some of the most difficult experiences of her life and career. Salawa Abeni said…
The Anambra State Government says deductions are being made from its monthly Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) revenue to service loans it says were obtained during the administration of former Governor Peter Obi. The Commissioner for Information and Value Reorientation, Law Mefor, disclosed this on Friday while speaking on a television programme as the dispute…
The Federal Government has suspended the Niger State Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Suberu Siyaka Anibiye, following the deaths of 33 suspected illegal miners in custody. The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, ordered the immediate suspension and directed a full investigation into the circumstances surrounding the deaths. The incident reportedly…
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has reportedly questioned the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for the Ise-Orun/Ikere/Ekiti Federal Constituency, Hon. Toyin Okoro, over allegations of fraud, conflict of interest and abuse of public office. According to a report, a former Senior Legislative Aide to the Speaker of the House of…
The Governing Council of Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti, has approved the appointment of Dr Jadesola Babatola as the institution’s seventh substantive Registrar and Secretary to the Council for a five-year term. The appointment, which takes effect on October 5, 2026, was approved during the Council’s regular meeting held on Thursday, September 17, 2026. The Deputy…
Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has urged members of the Ekiti State Youth Parliament to uphold integrity, develop strong leadership skills, and embrace selfless service in the discharge of their legislative responsibilities. The Governor made the call during a one-day capacity-building training for members of the 5th Assembly of the Ekiti State Youth Parliament, held…
The Special Adviser to the Ekiti State Governor on Special Education and Social Inclusion, Princess Adetoun Agboola, has received the newly crowned Queen Moremi of the South West Association of the Deaf (SWAD), Queen Abiodun Idowu Wonderful, in her office. Queen Abiodun, who hails from Ekiti State, emerged winner of the regional pageant held on…
Former Kaduna Central Senator, Shehu Sani, has urged Nigerians to change their perception of prison inmates, saying being incarcerated does not automatically make a person dangerous or evil. Sani made the call at the first Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) Security, Welfare Agenda (SWAC) Conference Graduation Ceremony held in Kaduna. The former senator was represented at…
