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BORNO – Gov. Babagana Zulum of Borno has directed the immediate ban on the sale of petrol in filling stations across Bama Local Government Area, including Bama town and Banki. The directive followed consultations with security agencies as part of ongoing efforts to address security challenges in the area. Malam Dauda Iliya, the governor’s Special […]

“Nunc Dimittis” also known as the “Song of Simeon” is a canticle from Luke 2:29 – 32; “Lord, now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace: according to thy word. For mine eyes have seen thy salvation, which thou hast prepared before the face of all people To be a light to lighten the Gentiles, […]

Abuja, Nigeria — The House of Representatives has issued a one-week ultimatum to Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State and Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State, alongside the leadership of their respective State Houses of Assembly, to appear before its Committee on Public Petitions. This follows the controversial suspension of several lawmakers in both states. […]

Nigeria — The Nigerian Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has declared he never nursed the intention of stepping down from his position as leader of the national assembly. Akpabio stated this on the floor of the senate plenary on Thursday, in response to Senate majority leader, Senator Michael Opeyemi Bamidele, who passed a vote of confidence […]

Lagos, Nigeria — A Sport gaming platform BetKing has unveiled a street football-themed crash casino game, JJ BallX, while honouring former Super Eagles captain Austin “Jay-Jay” Okocha. According to a statement, BetKing recently launched the game in Lagos, paying tribute to Nigeria’s street football culture and the former Super Eagles captain, Okocha, who also inspired […]

Lagos, Nigeria — A Nigerian digital bank, Palmpay, has announced that it processed 15 million daily transactions in the first quarter of 2025. The disclosure was made during a media roundtable held in Lagos to review the company’s first-quarter performance on Thursday. According to the fintech firm, PalmPay now has 35 million registered users, with […]

Ogun, Nigeria — A yet-to-be-identified lady was found dead and dumped in a drainage along OGTV Road in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital, with her private parts cut off. It was gathered on Thursday from a source in the area, who did not want to be mentioned in print because of the nature of the […]

Abuja, Nigeria — The National Caretaker Committee of the Labour Party (LP) under the leadership of Senator Nenadi Usman has set up a six-member Disciplinary Committee to investigate allegations of corruption and anti-party activities against the party’s erstwhile National Chairman, Julius Abure. Usman who announced the setting up of the committee at a media briefing […]

Enugu, Nigeria — Not less than 41 physically challenged candidates from the South-East and parts of the South-South have participated in the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) under the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board’s Equal Opportunity Group (JEOG) in Enugu. The special examination centre, situated at the Faculty of Law Building, University of Nigeria, […]

Abuja, Nigeria — The Senator Representing Borno South, Ali Ndume has applauded the President Bola Tinubu-led administration for banning the importation of foreign goods which have local equivalents. He said the ban, along side the provision of requisite incentives to local producers, will go a long way in creating jobs, boosting local capacity and production […]