The red chamber also proposed a 10-year jail term for “any person who detains a man or woman, a boy or girl against their will in order to have unlawful canal knowledge of him/her in any place.” The Senate said such a person would be found guilty of a felony and would be liable for […]
The incident, which took place on Tuesday night, has sparked widespread outrage following the circulation of the video on social media. The footage shows the officer shooting at the vehicle as it attempted to drive off, raising serious concerns about the officer’s actions and the adherence to proper protocols. The use of firearms in such […]
The tragic incident took place at around 11:00 a.m. near Essan and Badeggi communities along the Bida-Agaie road in Katcha Local Government Area. Eyewitnesses reported that victims were attempting to scoop fuel from a fallen tanker when the vehicle suddenly exploded, triggering a massive fire that consumed several people. Many of the victims were burned […]
The strikes targeted both residential areas and critical energy infrastructure, leaving thousands without heating and electricity as the country faces freezing winter temperatures. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky condemned the attack on social media, calling it further evidence that Russia “does not feel enough pressure” to end its nearly four-year war in Ukraine. “As of now, […]
In a press briefing held in Abuja on Wednesday, ASUU’s National President, Chris Piwuna, confirmed the decision, stating that it followed a marathon meeting of the union’s National Executive Council NEC that concluded around 4:00 AM on Wednesday. Piwuna explained that the strike, which began on October 13, was initially prompted by the government’s failure […]
According to reports, Atletico players were left without access to hot showers after their Monday evening training session at the Emirates. Under UEFA rules, visiting teams are allowed to train at the host stadium the day before a Champions League match an important part of their preparation. However, things didn’t go as planned for Diego […]
This was contained in a statement issued by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mustapha Muhammad. Governor Yusuf made the call while delivering his remarks at the Africast 2025 Conference organized by the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) in Lagos, where media professionals, policymakers, and stakeholders gathered to discuss emerging trends in the broadcast industry. […]
According to a statement issued by the Governor’s Spokesperson, Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, the landmark deal marks a major step toward strengthening energy security and accelerating economic transformation in Northern Nigeria. The agreement, finalized during the High-Level Electrification Summit held in Marrakech, Morocco, from October 16th to 19th, 2025, will see the three states jointly […]
Doro’s nomination follows the elevation of former Humanitarian Affairs Minister Nentawe Yilwatda as National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress. Presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga announced the nomination Tuesday, noting Doro’s extensive experience in clinical practice, pharmaceutical management, and community development in Nigeria and the UK. Read Also: Senate Confirms Amupitan as INEC Chairman Presidency sources […]
The bill, sponsored by Senator Mohammed Onawo (SDP–Nasarawa), seeks to provide a legal framework for safeguarding mining operations, enforcing environmental and safety regulations, and promoting sustainable mining practices in Nigeria’s extractive sector. According to Onawo, the NMRS will be tasked with responsibilities such as curbing illegal mining, rescuing trapped miners, providing emergency medical response, investigating […]