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ICC rejects US sanctions, vows to continue work

The International Criminal Court (ICC) has rejected sanctions imposed by the United States, describing them as an attempt to disrupt its operations and intimidate those working with the institution. The US imposed the sanctions on Friday, hours after one of the court’s former judges won the Nobel Peace Prize. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio […]

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INEC begins voters’ register display, PVC distribution in Kebbi

By Haruna Aliyu, Birnin Kebbi The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Kebbi State has commenced the display of the preliminary voters’ register and distribution of Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) across the state’s 21 local government areas. The Head of Voter Education at INEC in Kebbi, Malam Haladu Saadu, said the exercise would run from […]

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NDLEA seeks traditional rulers’ support to fight drug abuse

By Soni Daniel The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Jigawa State Command, has sought the support of traditional rulers in tackling drug abuse and illicit drug trafficking in the state. The State Commander, CN Hassan Katangana Kabaju, made the appeal during a courtesy visit to the Emir of Hadejia, Alhaji Dr Adamu Abubakar Maje, […]

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JTI reaffirms commitment to Nigeria’s economic growth

By Soni Daniel Japan Tobacco International (JTI) Nigeria has reaffirmed its long-term commitment to the country’s economic growth and development, expressing confidence in Nigeria’s future and pledging to sustain responsible business practices. The company, which said it had operated in Nigeria for 18 years, maintained that its continued presence reflected its confidence in the country’s […]

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Tinubu reaffirms skills development drive as NPRGS empowers 700 in Oyo

By Johnbosco Agbakwuru President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to empowering Nigerians through skills acquisition and sustainable livelihoods, as 700 beneficiaries graduated from a 10-day Federal Government vocational training programme in Oyo State. Dr Abiola Arogundade, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Technical, Vocational and Entrepreneurship Education (TVEE), stated this on Friday […]

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2027: Tinubu sure of winning over 20 states – Yari

THE Director-General of the All Progressives Congress Presidential Campaign Council, Senator Abdulaziz Yari, has declared that President Bola Tinubu’s re-election campaign will be formally inaugurated on October 14 and flagged off in Kaduna on October 24, with a nationwide tour of states already approved by the Presid

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2027: APC campaign to begin in Kaduna on October 24

By Johnbosco Agbakwuru ABUJA — The All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential campaign for the re-election of President Bola Tinubu will be formally inaugurated on October 14, with the campaign officially kicking off in Kaduna on October 24. The Director-General of the APC Presidential Campaign Council, Senator Abdulaziz Yari, disclosed this after meeting with Tinubu at […]

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Soludo approves full implementation of 2025 ASUU agreement

By Vincent Ujumadu Governor Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra State has approved the full implementation of the 2025 agreement between the Federal Government and the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) for staff of Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University (COOU), effective January 2027. The university’s Public Relations Officer, Dr Harrison Madubueze, disclosed this in a statement, saying […]

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Truck crushes Ondo VIO official to death, driver arrested

By Dayo Johnson, Akure A 35-year-old Vehicle Inspection Officer (VIO), Adediji Sesan, has been crushed to death by a vehicle along Hospital Road, opposite Mega Primary School, Akure, the Ondo State capital. The driver of the vehicle, identified as 37-year-old Ayoade Idowu, has been arrested and detained by the police in connection with the incident. […]

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Atiku’s attacks on Tinubu, signs of political depression — Keyamo

By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA: Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, SAN, on Friday night launched a blistering critique against former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, describing the opposition leader’s recent verbal broadsides against President Bola Tinubu as symptoms of “agitated depression” fueled by political defeat. In a statement, Keyamo argued that Atiku’s ongoing hostility […]

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