Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Zulum, has commiserated with the people of Malam Fatori, Abadam local government area, over the recent attack by Boko Haram insurgents that claimed nine lives and left four others injured. Addressing the people of the area, Governor Zulum, whose condolence message was delivered by the Commissioner for Local Government and Emirate Affairs, Hon. Sugun Mai Mele, assured that government will continue to take adequate measures to ensure their safety and the protection of the town. “We are here at the instance of His Excellency, Governor Babagana Umara Zulum, who is out of the country on…
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A thousand youth from across northern states of the country are to be trained on Information and Communication Technology (ICT) as part of efforts at empowering youth from the region. The training is part of efforts of United States (US) based organisation, Zumunta Association USA Inc. which planned to host its 2025 Annual Convention between July 14-25 in Lafia, Nasarawa State. The association which was formed in New York, US in 1991 has since its inception given scholarships to over 5,000 science students in Northern Nigeria in the value of above N100 million. Addressing a press conference in Abuja on…
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has decried the rising incident of human rights violation in the country, stating that last alone over 320,000 cases were reported across the country. Speaking during the presentation of June 2025 Human Rights Situation Dashboard in Abuja, the Executive Secretary of NHRC, Dr. Tony Ojukwu said: “In the month of June, we received 327,154 complaints reflecting another sharp increase in human rights violations, each one a desperate plea for justice and a stark reminder of how much work remains to be done.” He lamented that: “Every month, when we gather to present this human…
Charterhouse Lagos, the first British independent school in Nigeria, marked its one-year anniversary with a special reception held at the British Residence: The event brought together an esteemed gathering of senior educators, parents, diplomats, and cross-sector leaders to celebrate the school’s achievements over the past year. A key moment of the evening was the announcement of the school’s next major milestone, which is the launch of its purpose-built secondary boarding school set to open in September 2025. The event also served as both a celebration and a reaffirmation of Lagos’ commitment to offering traditional Nigerian values alongside British academic excellence.…
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar has called on BRICS nations to lead a transformative global agenda that addresses the twin challenges of climate change and health inequity. Tuggar made the call while speaking on behalf of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the Nigerian delegation. He delivered an address outlining Nigeria’s vision for a just transition and the need for urgent, unified action at the BRICS Meeting in Brazil. Tuggar emphasized that the health of the planet and the health of people from cities to rural communities are intrinsically linked and must be treated as such, stressing that: “The…
By Segun Adewale, Bauchi As political activities continue to heighten towards the 2027 general election, prominent politicians and stakeholders of the All Progressive Congress (APC) in the Dass, Tafawa Balewa, and Bogoro Federal Constituency have publicly withdrawn their support for the sitting member of the House of Representatives, Hon. Jafaru Gambo Leko. The town hall meeting featured several passionate keynote speakers who amplified the growing dissatisfaction with Hon. Leko’s performance Leading the various speakers at the well attended meeting on Sunday, Influential and chieftain of the APC in the state, Alhaji Musa G. Khalid (Wakilin Jhaar) who made the public…
Justice D. E.Osiagor of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos, on Thursday, July 7, 2025, convicted and sentenced nine Chinese to one year imprisonment each for cyber-terrorism and internet fraud. The convicts are: Qin Xiao Yong, Luo Mao Yang, Liu Ni Ni, Liu Gang, Sun Qi (a.k.a Wan Jin Ping), Zhang Juan, Li de Wen, Fun Min, Tan Ming. They are among the syndicate of 792 alleged cryptocurrency investment and romance fraud suspects arrested on December 19, 2024, in Lagos during a sting operation tagged ‘Eagle Flush Operation’ conducted by EFCC operatives. They were subsequently arraigned on a…
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) on Monday, 7 July, 2025 disclosed that it carried out precision air strikes on terrorist hideouts in the Mandara Mountains, Borno State, eliminating dozens of Boko Haram fighters and damaging their logistics network, reports thegazellenews.com NAF Director of Public Relations and Information Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, made this disclosure in a statement made available to newsmen on Monday, 7 July, 2025. According to Ejodame, the operation, conducted on July 6 under Operation Hadin Kai, targeted key strongholds of the Jama’atu Ahlis Sunna Lidda’awati wal-Jihad (JAS) faction of Boko Haram. NAF image-maker added that the targets,…
Ogun State Governor and Chairman of the Southern Governors’ Forum, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has commiserated with his Oyo State counterpart, Governor Seyi Makinde, over the passing of the Olubadan of Ibadan land, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin. The revered monarch transitioned in the early hours of Monday, 7 July, 2025, at the age of 90. Abiodun, in a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media and Strategy, Hon. Kayode Akinmade, described the late Olubadan as very urbane and highly cosmopolitan, with a deep knowledge of Yoruba culture and customs. He also eulogized the deceased royal father as a man of peace…
Super Eagles Of Nigeria defender, Ola Aina, has penned a new three-year contract with English Premier League(EPL) club, Nottingham Forest, extending his stay at the club until June 2028. The 28-year-old Nigerian international joined the club in July 2023 on a one-year deal following the expiration of his contract with Italian side Torino. He made an immediate impact, featuring regularly at left-back as the club narrowly avoided relegation in his first season. According to The Athletic on Sunday, 6 July, 2025, Forest activated a one-year extension clause in Aina’s contract in May 2024 after securing their Premier League status. The new long-term deal…