Sylvester Ojenagbon Walk into almost any home after a heavy rain, and you will encounter it somewhere. It could be a dark patch behind the wardrobe, a grey bloom along the bathroom ceiling, or a musty smell that never quite clears. Mould is so ordinary that most people stop noticing it, and that is…
Katsina State Governor, Malam Dikko Umaru Radda, has approved the appointments of seven persons into various positions. The new appointees include renowned Islamic scholar and JIBWIS leader, Sheikh Dr Nasiru Abdulrahman Funtua, who was appointed Chairman of the Katsina State Pilgrims Welfare Board.…
NNPC’s 2025 results present a striking corporate puzzle. Profit rose by about 33 per cent even as revenue fell by more than 23 per cent and gross profit declined. The company attributes its stronger earnings to improved efficiency and cost discipline. Yet the accounts also show a sharp rise in…
The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has expressed concern over the reported restriction of hijab-wearing female students at the International School, Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife. MURIC alleged that some Muslim students were prevented from entering the school premises for several days…
A cross-section of Nigerians have lauded troops over their recent exploits where they neutralized a senior leader of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP). This is just as Taraba State governor, Agbu Kefas, hailed President Bola Tinubu and the military high command being led by General…
The Zamfara chapter of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has called on Governor Dauda Lawal to account for the N20 billion projects executed in each of the Local Government Areas of the state. This is contained in a statement issued in Gusau by the State ADC Chairman, Kabiru Garba. The News…
Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State has disclosed that he rejected a N600 million ransom demand by bandits who abducted two of his brothers. He said he would rather risk losing them than finance criminals who could use the money to acquire more weapons. Lawal said the decision was taken despite…
The political landscape of Borno State has been thrown into turmoil following the decision of the factional state leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) headed by Dr. Muhammad Khala to declare Hon. Muhammad Attom Magira as the party’s gubernatorial candidate for the 2027 general…
A 50-year-old murder suspect, Bethlehem Nwanlia, reportedly collapsed and died shortly after proceedings in his case began at the Bayelsa State High Court in Yenagoa. Nwanlia was standing trial alongside two other defendants over charges bordering on conspiracy, kidnapping and multiple murder. The…
A pregnant woman, a man, his wife and their six-month-old baby have been abducted from Alrahus Estate in Kaduna Millennium City, Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna State. The incident, which occurred at about 11:30pm on Monday, threw residents of the estate into panic. The attackers reportedly…