A tragic boat accident on the River Niger has left at least 14 people dead and 42 others missing, after a vessel carrying about 80 passengers capsized in Kogi State on Tuesday evening.
The ill-fated boat was traveling from Onugwa community in Ibaji Local Government Area to Olushi village when it overturned mid-river. So far, 24 people have been rescued as emergency teams continue an intense…
Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has suggested that his presidential ambition for the 2027 general election may be abandoned in favour of supporting a younger candidate.
The indication was given in an interview granted to BBC Hausa. During the session, it was disclosed that no final decision has been reached on his candidacy, as further consultations are still being awaited.
It was…
The industrial rift between the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) and the Dangote Refinery was on Monday declared resolved after intervention by the Federal Government.
It was reported that the dispute had been triggered by allegations that mass transfers and sackings of union members had been carried out at the refinery, with claims that some Nigerians…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Tuesday assured Nigerians that the country has turned the corner economically, urging citizens to endure current hardships with hope for a better future.
In a nationwide broadcast to mark Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary, Tinubu said the reforms taken by his administration since May 2023 are beginning to yield results.
“Yesterday’s pains are…
The Special Control Unit Against Money Laundering (SCUML) arm of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has sealed off the premises of two companies in Sokoto State for failing to comply with anti–money laundering rules.
The firms, Iman Multi Structures Ltd and Daraja Motors, classified as Designated Non-Financial Businesses and Professions (DNFBPs), were closed down on Monday…
The Sokoto State Police Command has announced that enforcement of the Tinted Glass Permit will officially commence on October 2, 2025, following the expiration of a final grace period granted to the public.
In a statement released by the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Ahmad Rufai, the Command urged all vehicle owners with tinted glass to ensure they have completed the mandatory…
The House of Representatives Committee on Downstream Petroleum Resources has stepped in to mediate the ongoing conflict between Dangote Petroleum Refinery and two major oil workers’ unions — the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) and the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN).
The intervention follows growing tension between…
Sultan Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, has urged the Sokoto State Government to partner with bodies such as the Sokoto Professional Network (SPN) to address the pervasive issue of youth unemployment.
Speaking through the District Head of Gagi, Alhaji Sani Jabbi, at a capacity‑building workshop organized by SPN under the theme “Public Speaking, Report Writing, and Presentation Skills,” the…
Armed men believed to be kidnappers have abducted 12 passengers traveling on a Toyota bus along the Okene–Auchi route in Kogi State. The incident reportedly occurred on Friday as the victims were returning from Abuja to Benin, Edo State. Among those taken were newly called‑to‑bar lawyers who had been part of a ceremony in Abuja.
An eyewitness account indicates that the attackers ambushed…
Zamfara State has officially confirmed that 10 people died in a catastrophic mining pit collapse at Kadauri village, in the Maru Local Government Area.
However, community observers and other sources claim the incident may have been far more devastating. One report puts the death toll at at least 100.
Rescue teams, aided by local residents, rushed to the scene and initially recovered 13…