The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has renamed the Abuja International Conference Centre as Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Centre.President Tinubu reopened the renovated facility on Tuesday and directed all Ministries, Departments, and Agencies to pay for its use to ensure its upkeep and long-term sustainability.Special Adviser to the President on Information…
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted thunderstorms and rain from Wednesday to Friday across the country.NiMet’s weather outlook released on Tuesday in Abuja envisaged early morning thunderstorms on Wednesday over parts of Taraba,Kaduna and Adamawa in the northern region.It anticipated thunderstorms with rain over parts of Kebbi, Taraba, Zamfara, Katsina, Kaduna, Kano, Sokoto…
In a bold move aimed to resolve the impasse between the state government and the 27 members of the House of Assembly recently reinstated by the Supreme Court, Governor Siminilayi Fubara has invited the lawmakers to a meeting in Government House,Port Harcourt.
Recall that the lawmakers led by Martin Amaewhule had twice given an ultimatum to the governor to represent the 2025 appropriation…
Doyin Okupe, a former media aide to ex-Presidents Olusegun Obasanjo and Goodluck Jonathan, has passed away at the age of 72. He died on Friday, March 7, at a hospital in Victoria Island, Lagos. According to family sources, Dr. Okupe had been critically ill in recent weeks and succumbed to complications from cancer.
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Born on March 22, 1952, in Iperu, Ogun State, Doyin…
The Zamfara State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC) has emphasized that conventional security agencies alone cannot fully address the state’s escalating security challenges. It stressed the need for enhanced training and collaboration with Private Guard Companies (PGCs) to strengthen security efforts.
State Commandant Sani Mustapha made this known during the…
The Federal High Court in Gusau, Zamfara State, has stopped the Zamfara State House of Assembly from proceeding with its move to sack Hon. Aliyu Ango Kagara, the All Progressives Congress (APC) lawmaker representing Talata Mafara South Constituency.
This decision followed a lawsuit (FHC/GSCS/10/2025) filed by Kagara against the Zamfara State House of Assembly, its Speaker, and the Independent…
Brigadier General Maharazu Tsiga (rtd), former Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), has regained his freedom after spending 22 days in captivity. His release reportedly came after the payment of a N250 million ransom to his abductors.
A reliable source confirmed the development, stating that a family member disclosed Tsiga’s release on Friday. He was abducted on…
The Association of Orphanages and Home Operators in Nigeria (ASOHON) has raised concerns over the inadequate implementation of the Child Rights Act, 2003, which continues to hinder the growth of foster care in various parts of the country.
Speaking at the opening of a two-day seminar in Abuja, ASOHON’s National President, Rev. Gabriel Oyediji, emphasized the urgent need for nationwide…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Zamfara State Chapter, wishes to clarify its position regarding the recent events in Mafara. A delegation of our party officials were in Mafara today for two reasons: to condole with Mafara Emirate over the unfortunate fire incident and the recent attack in Jangebe town; more so, to present letter of appointments to the newly appointed party executives behind…
So when I look at my fashion icons from the ’60s and ’70s, they’re all men, but it’s the idea of women who are dressing like those men who are wearing their girlfriends’ clothes. Seen at the likes of Erdem, Missoni and Isabel Marant, it’s going to be a key piece to own.
Capes came to town several years ago and then dwindled away again, but if you loved the look you’re…