A 47-year-old man, identified as Rayyanu Bala, has been arrested by the police in Abuja for allegedly molesting his neighbour’s young daughter after reportedly luring her with N500 during the Eid-el-Kabir celebrations. The disturbing incident occurred in the Unguwar Shadadi area of Kuje Area Council, within the Federal Capital Territory. According to residents familiar with
Vice President Kashim Shettima has officially launched the Federal Government’s ambitious Asset Restoration Drive aimed at recovering stolen public funds and enhancing transparency across government agencies. The initiative, unveiled during a press briefing in Abuja on Tuesday, is part of the administration’s broader commitment to tackling corruption and improving governance in Nigeria. Speaking at the
Tension is mounting in Gaba community, Lavun Local Government Area of Niger State, following Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago’s controversial decision to grant an unconditional pardon to eleven men convicted of murder. The men, all from the neighbouring Amfani community, also within Lavun LGA, had previously been sentenced to death by a competent court for the
Abuja, Nigeria – June 9, 2025 The Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Dauda Ali Biu, has commended the management of the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Abuja, for its swift and coordinated response during a recent emergency that required urgent medical intervention for accident victims. During an official visit to the facility
In a decisive counterterrorism operation, troops of Operation HADIN KAI, backed by air power from the Nigerian Air Force, have eliminated a notorious Boko Haram/Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) commander, Malam Jidda, during a coordinated offensive in Ngazalgana, a community in Gujba Local Government Area of Yobe State. The military onslaught, which occurred over
Pep Guardiola, the high-profile manager of Manchester City, used his platform during an honorary doctorate ceremony at the University of Manchester to deliver a powerful appeal regarding the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, declaring “It hurts my whole body” to witness the ongoing suffering. The speech, delivered before an audience that included the university’s chancellor, Nazir Afzal,
The Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE) has hailed the Federal Government’s renewed focus on infrastructure development, particularly the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway, describing it as a milestone in Nigeria’s journey towards economic transformation and national integration. Speaking during an interview at the commissioning of the highway’s first section at Kilometre 8, Jakande Estate in Lagos, NSE
Top global firms showcased groundbreaking innovations and digital transformation strategies at SAP Sapphire 2025, the annual flagship technology and business event hosted by SAP in Madrid, Spain. Organisers of the event revealed that this year’s edition introduced major advancements designed to bring the power of Business AI to users across industries, redefining how work is
A civil society organisation, the Centre for Human Rights and Accountability Network (CHRAN), has hailed the Department of State Services (DSS) for thwarting a major kidnapping attempt during the recent Eid El-Kabir celebrations in Akwa Ibom State. In a statement signed by its Director, Otuekong Isong, and Secretary, Christopher Ekpo, CHRAN praised the intelligence agency
Nigeria is set to forfeit $4 million from a World Bank-funded project after failing to meet key auditing requirements tied to a revenue reform initiative involving the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) and the Nigeria Customs Service. The forfeited amount was part of the $103 million Fiscal Governance and Institutions Project, a public financial management
