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target=_blank>Protest as Bandits Abduct 6 in Kaduna Community
Residents of Danhono II in Millennium City, Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna State, on Monday staged a protest following the abduction of six residents by suspected bandits. The incident occurred in the early hours of Monday at about 12am, when gunmen reportedly invaded the community and abducted six persons from the area. Daily Trust
target=_blank>2026 Hajj: NAHCON seeks extension as Saudi closes data capturing
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has advised intending pilgrims not to make any payment for the 2026 Hajj to individuals, groups or agencies, stating that payment for the exercise has been officially closed. A statement issued by NAHCON’s Deputy Director of Information and Public Relations, Fatima Sanda Usara, also informed the public that
target=_blank>Appeal Court affirms Natasha’s suspension
The Abuja Division of the Court of Appeal has upheld the suspension of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, ruling that the Nigerian Senate acted within its constitutional and procedural powers. The appellate court, in a unanimous judgment delivered on Monday by a three-member panel, dismissed Akpoti-Uduaghan’s appeal challenging her suspension. The appeal, marked CA/ABJ/CV/1107/2025, was filed against
target=_blank>Man dies trying to retrieve gas cylinder from well in Kano
A young man, believed to be about 30 years old, has lost his life in Gwarzo Local Government Area of Kano State while trying to retrieve a burning gas cylinder from a well. The Kano State Fire Service confirmed the incident in a statement issued on Monday by the agency’s Public Relations Officer, Saminu Abdullahi.
target=_blank>NASENI Proving That Nigerians Can Design, Build, and Innovate Competitively
In a global environment where technological capability increasingly defines economic strength and national relevance, Nigeria’s aspiration to compete meaningfully cannot rest solely on consumption of foreign innovations. It must be anchored on the capacity of its people to design, build and deploy solutions that respond to local realities while meeting global standards. Across different sectors
target=_blank>How Gospel Artiste, 3 Crew Members Were Found Dead In Lagos Studio
A Lagos gospel artiste and three members of his crew have been found dead inside a music studio in Ajah, Lagos State. The victims are Matthew Ogundele, Itunu Ogundele, Joseph Sanya, and a blogger Matthew Awosanya, popularly known as JoesTv. They were discovered dead in a studio in the Abraham Adesanya area on Wednesday. The
target=_blank>Gunmen raid Benue church, abduct worshippers
Gunmen abducted nine worshippers during a night vigil at St. John’s Catholic Church, Ojije, in Utonkon District of Ado Local Government Area of Benue State. Our correspondent reports that the incident, which has caused panic in the area, involved victims who were mainly women and youths. Residents of the area said the attackers pounced on
target=_blank>Only N36m out of N218bn 2025 capital budget for health released – Minister
The Minister of Health, Muhammed Ali Pate, on Monday said the Ministry was unable to utilise its 2025 capital budget, having received only N36 million out of the N218 billion appropriated for the year. Pate made the disclosure during a 2026 budget defence session with the House of Representatives Committee on Healthcare Services. “The sum
target=_blank>2026 UTME: False information may cost candidates admission — JAMB
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has cautioned candidates registering for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) against providing false information, warning that any breach could lead to severe sanctions. The Registrar of the Board, Ishaq Oloyede, issued the warning as the 2026 UTME registration, which began on January 26, entered its third
target=_blank>Gunmen kill one, abduct Imam, 7 others in Plateau community
Gunmen on Sunday evening attacked Dogon Ruwa community in the Bashar district of Wase Local Government Area, Plateau State, killing one resident and abducting an imam, his Muazzin (prayer caller), and six other persons. Dogon Ruwa is one of the communities that have been suffering from banditry and kidnapping in recent time. Residents said the
target=_blank>James Akintunde: From Talk to action – How Access Bank is turning Africa’s trade vision into reality
For a long time, Africa has been described as “the future.” A continent full of promise, energy, and untapped markets. But promise doesn’t move containers across borders. It doesn’t build factories or create resilient businesses. Action does. And action requires institutions that are willing to think beyond their home markets and beyond short-term wins. That’s
James Akintunde: From Talk to action – How Access Bank is turning Africa’s trade vision into reality
target=_blank>AFCON: It’s true, he starts to falter – Chelle on Ademola Lookman
Super Eagles coach Éric Chelle has opened up on forward Ademola Lookman’s display for Nigeria during the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations tournament in Morocco. Chelle praised Lookman’s exceptional contributions in the group stages but noted a decline in form during the quarter-finals. “He Lookman was very good throughout the group phase, so exceptional,” Chelle
AFCON: It’s true, he starts to falter – Chelle on Ademola Lookman
target=_blank>2027: Niger Delta activist urges NASS to approve real-time e-results transmission
Ahead of the forthcoming 2027 general elections, a Niger Delta human rights activist, Israel Joe, on Monday, in solidarity with the ongoing protest in Abuja, joined his voice in calling on the National Assembly to approve the transmission of electronic results in real time. Joe made the call during a one-man protest in a video
2027: Niger Delta activist urges NASS to approve real-time e-results transmission
target=_blank>Police arrest four over alleged involvement in cultism, attack on motorcyclist
The Oyo State Police Command has said it arrested no fewer than three suspects in connection with alleged involvement in cultism. The command also revealed that it arrested one person in connection with an attack on a commercial motorcyclist. It noted that the suspect was arrested with the assistance of Agbekoya Vigilante personnel. The command
Police arrest four over alleged involvement in cultism, attack on motorcyclist
target=_blank>CVR: INEC denies alleged underage voter registration in Osun
The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Osun State, has dismissed allegations circulating on social media that underage persons were registered as voters in Ede North Local Government Area. The allegation, shared on Facebook, claimed that schoolchildren dressed in uniforms were registered at the INEC Local Government Office in Ede North on Friday, February 6, 2026.
CVR: INEC denies alleged underage voter registration in Osun
target=_blank>Chelle reveals dream to coach Real Madrid
Super Eagles head coach Éric Chelle hopes to become the first African to manage Spanish giants Real Madrid, DAILY POST reports. Chelle, who started his coaching career with French amateur side Groupe Sportif Consolat in 2014, is currently regarded as one of the best homegrown coaches in Africa. The 48-year-old guided the Super Eagles to
Chelle reveals dream to coach Real Madrid
target=_blank>Mamadou Sissoko: Kenya in the Epstein Files – Business Deals, Prince Andrew and Girls’ “Safari”
Jeffrey Epstein, a wealthy American financier, died in a U.S. prison in August 2019 while awaiting trial on s** trafficking charges. His death was officially ruled a suicide, though it remains the subject of public discussion. Epstein had been arrested in July 2019 on federal s** trafficking charges. He previously served 13 months in 2008
Mamadou Sissoko: Kenya in the Epstein Files – Business Deals, Prince Andrew and Girls’ “Safari”
target=_blank>Election underway for FC Barcelona’s presidency as Joan Laporta resigns
The electoral process is now underway for FC Barcelona presidency and will culminate with the vote on 15 March. This comes after Joan Laporta resigned as president of Barcelona, but for merely a procedural reason, stepping down to pursue re-election later this year. Laporta took office in March 2021 after winning 54 percent of the
Election underway for FC Barcelona’s presidency as Joan Laporta resigns
target=_blank>Kidnappers demand N100m ransom for two abducted Ora-Igbomina residents
Gunmen who abducted Tayese Adeyeye and Sunday Adewumi, two residents of Ora Igbomina, a border community in Osun State, have demanded a ransom of N100 million for the release of their captives. Sources close to the victims’ families told journalists on Monday that the abductors had made contact and issued a ransom demand. One of
Kidnappers demand N100m ransom for two abducted Ora-Igbomina residents
target=_blank>Ekiti judiciary moves to integrate High Court into Nigerian Case Management System
The Ekiti State Judiciary has commenced steps to integrate its High Court into the Nigerian Case Management System, NCMS, a nationwide digital platform designed to modernise court operations, improve transparency and reduce delays in the administration of justice. This was revealed on Monday in Ado-Ekiti at a roundtable stakeholders’ discussion on the enrolment and onboarding
Ekiti judiciary moves to integrate High Court into Nigerian Case Management System
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