By Daniel Oluwatobiloba Popoola A young man identified as Musa has been arrested for allegedly killing his mother, Nana, over a dispute concerning a ₦40 million inheritance meant for him. The incident reportedly occurred penultimate Monday night when Musa demanded access to the money left for him by his late father, insisting he needed it for a planned business trip to Canada. However, his mother declined, citing concerns about his readiness to manage such a large sum, particularly in view of what sources described as his extravagant lifestyle and alleged substance abuse. In a fit of anger, he allegedly killed…
Author: Khadijah Olowode
By Daniel Oluwatobiloba Popoola A middle-aged woman, identified as Oluwasola Victoria Adebayo, has died after collapsing while waiting for her daughter outside a Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) examination centre in Ilaramokin. The incident occurred on Thursday, 16 April, 2026 morning at Ilaramokin Junction, where the deceased had accompanied her daughter to sit for the examination. Eyewitnesses said she waited nearby while the candidate was inside the exam hall when she suddenly felt weak, collapsed, and died at the scene before help could arrive. An acquaintance of the deceased, who identified her as “Mommy Ayo,” confirmed that she had…
By Segun Adewale in Gombe Professor Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami drew significant public attention and grassroots support during a series of project inspections and commissioning exercises led by Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya across Gona, Pindiga, and Akko Emirate Councils in Akko Local Government Areas (LGA) of Gombe State. The Governor’s tour, which focused on infrastructure development and community-based projects, witnessed large turnouts of residents, particularly youths and women, who lined the streets to welcome the delegation. Notably, chants of “Sai Malam” echoed across the communities, signaling strong public enthusiasm for Pantami, who accompanied the governor throughout the engagements. Observers described…
By Segun Adewale in Bauchi As its contribution to the reelection bid of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, for a second term under the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Bala Wunti Support Organization (BWSO), has donated 24 branded busses to the All Progressives Congress (APC) as operational vehicles for the Renewed Hope Agenda initiatives in Bauchi State. The buses which are to be used as mobilization vehicles are for the entire APC campaign structures at all levels in support of the National leadership of the APC and strengthen grassroots mobilization in Bauchi State. While handing over the vehicles to the National…
The Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, has held a sensitisation programme for its stakeholders on policy reform and the digitisation of its procurement system as part of efforts to promote transparency, efficiency and accountability in the Commission. Speaking during the sensitisation programme in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, the Director, Procurement Department, NDDC, Dr Chuks Osuji, said the initiative was meant to educate key stakeholders, including government officials, procurement officers, consultants and contractors, private-sector vendors, and civil society organisations, on recent reforms and the transition to a fully digitised procurement framework. He explained: “This effort is part of a broader commitment to…
Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Zulum has been honoured with the prestigious Nurse-Friendly Governor Award at the 2026 Commonwealth Nurses and Midwives Conference held in Abuja on Tuesday, 21 April, 2026. The conference, organised by the Commonwealth Nurses and Midwives Federation, brought together delegates from across Commonwealth countries under the theme: “Towards Excellence: Nurses and Midwives working together towards excellence in practice, education and regulation.” Presenting the award, CNMF President Kathleen McCourt commended Zulum for his outstanding service to humanity, highlighting his large-scale housing initiatives for internally displaced persons and sustained investments in healthcare infrastructure. She noted that his hands-on…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has recorded a major breakthrough in its sustained crackdown on drug trafficking, securing an interim forfeiture order for 17 containers loaded with illicit opioids valued at over N33.6 billion. The order was granted by the Federal High Court sitting in Port Harcourt, following a motion ex parte filed by the agency. The ruling, delivered by Justice Adamu Turaki Mohammed, transfers custody and control of the seized containers and their contents to the Federal Government pending the final determination of the case. The containers were intercepted at the Port Harcourt Ports Complex in Onne,…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved a minor cabinet reshuffle in the membership of the Federal Executive Council. According to a memo signed by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, two cabinet members, Mr. Wale Edun and Arc. Ahmed Musa Dangiwa are to leave the cabinet while their replacements have been named. Edun, until the latest development, was the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister for the Economy. He has been directed to hand over to Mr. Taiwo Oyedele who is now to take over as Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy.…
Members of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) have commended the remarkable transformation taking place in the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) under the leadership of Dr. Kayode Opeifa. The commendation came on Monday, 20 April, 2026, aboard the Kaduna-bound train from Abuja, where several chapters of the Institute, had opted to make use of the train service to travel for this year’s Annual General Meeting of the NIPR, holding at the Shehu Musa Yar’Adua Centre, Murtala Square, Kaduna State. The train, filled to capacity, mostly with NIPR members was transformed into a vibrant platform where many were meeting, networking…
The Chairman Igando-Ikotun Local Council Development Area, Senior Comrade (Dr) Akinsanya Lasisi Ayinde has revamped Igando Primary School as a steady step towards boosting quality education. Senior Comrade Akinsanya while commenting on the project, said the council has embarked on the rehabilitation and renovation of Igando primary school and other schools within the locality to enhance the quality of education. The project, which includes the rehabilitation of a block of classrooms and staff offices, is part of the council’s initiative to revamp primary school infrastructure in Igando and across Igando-Ikotun LCDA in general in line with the agenda of Lagos…