NPFL: Mohammed ready to move on from Barau FC defeat

Niger Tornadoes technical adviser, Majin Mohammed, has taken in good faith his team’s 2-1 defeat to Barau FC. Uche Moses and Umaru Mohammed were on target for Barau FC while Chinton Japhet scored for Niger Tornadoes. Mohammed assured that he will make corrections on the lapses identified ahead of their next league fixture. “The game […]
NPFL: Mohammed ready to move on from Barau FC defeat

Plateau court jails man 12 months for enticing, blackmailing married woman

An Area Court sitting in Jos, the Plateau State capital, on Thursday, sentenced a middle-aged man identified as Abdullahi Usman, to 12 months imprisonment after he was found guilty of enticing a married woman and blackmailing her. While narrating the evidence in court, the police prosecutor, Inspector Ibrahim Gokwat, said the case was reported at […]
Plateau court jails man 12 months for enticing, blackmailing married woman

Niger gets boost in fight against illicit arms as Air Force, NCCSALW partner

The Commander of the 013 Quick Response Force, Nigerian Air Force, Minna, Niger State, Group Captain KO Akinyosade, has emphasized the need for collaboration between relevant agencies to enhance national security. He said the call is in a bid to strengthen collaboration and partnership to curb the proliferation of illicit small arms and light weapons. This was […]
Niger gets boost in fight against illicit arms as Air Force, NCCSALW partner

Abia Senior Citizens Centre not created to share free money – Govt

Abia State government has said that the establishment of the Abia Senior Citizens Centre by Governor Alex Otti is to provide social protection and access to healthcare for aged persons in the state and not for money sharing. According to the state government, the senior citizens centre will not serve as a retirement home or […]
Abia Senior Citizens Centre not created to share free money – Govt

Deduction of stamp duty charges on bank transactions not taxation – OGIRS

The Ogun State Internal Revenue Service, OGIRS, has reiterated that the deduction of stamp duty on bank transactions does not amount to taxation. The Executive Chairman of OGIRS, Mr. Olugbenga Olaleye, made this clarification on Thursday while speaking on a Yoruba programme, titled ‘Ayekooto’. He explained that stamp duty deductions are statutory charges paid into […]
Deduction of stamp duty charges on bank transactions not taxation – OGIRS

Shettima, Akpabio release pigeons at Armed Forces Remembrance Day ceremony (VIDEO)

Vice President Kashim Shettima and Senate President Minister Godswill Akpabio joined other government officials in a symbolic release of pigeons during the Armed Forces Remembrance Day ceremony in Abuja on Thursday. The event, which honors the sacrifices of Nigerian military personnel, featured moments of reflection, tributes, and patriotic displays. The release of the pigeons was […]
Shettima, Akpabio release pigeons at Armed Forces Remembrance Day ceremony (VIDEO)

Buhari never missed any Armed Forces Remembrance Day – Bashir Ahmad replies Abati

Bashir Ahmad, former media aide to late ex-President Muhammadu Buhari, says his late principal never missed any Armed Forces Remembrance Day during his time either as military Head of State or President of Nigeria. Ahmad said this in a post on his official X handle on Thursday. He was responding to a statement allegedly attributed […]
Buhari never missed any Armed Forces Remembrance Day – Bashir Ahmad replies Abati

Uganda election: Don’t waste your votes, Museveni will win, his son will succeed him – President’s aide

A senior aide to Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni, Yiga Wamala, has sparked controversy after stating that the long-serving leader would not lose power through elections. Wamala, a Senior Presidential Adviser, made the remarks ahead of Thursday’s poll in which Museveni is seeking a seventh term in office. Museveni has ruled Uganda since 1986. In a […]
Uganda election: Don’t waste your votes, Museveni will win, his son will succeed him – President’s aide

Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan reacts as Nigerian Govt ends defamation case

Kogi Central senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has spoken publicly after the Federal Government discontinued the criminal defamation case instituted against her. Following Wednesday’s ruling by a Federal Capital Territory, FCT, High Court striking out the suit, the senator described the decision as a validation of her stance and a reinforcement of her faith in Nigeria’s legal […]
Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan reacts as Nigerian Govt ends defamation case