Fire destroys girls’ school founded by Gumi in Kaduna
A girls’ school built within the premises where the home of Ahmad Gumi, popular Islamic cleric, is located in Kaduna, has been gutted by fire. No life was lost in the inferno, which occurred on Saturday and reportedly lasted for about four hours. Although Gumi’s residence within the premises was not affected […]
FCT council polls: APC defeats PDP at presidential villa
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has defeated the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) at the two polling units located in the presidential villa. The villa polling units — 021 and 022 — are located in Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC). The villa is located in the Asokoro district and houses President Muhammadu Buhari. […]
NIN verification service portal fully restored, says NIMC
The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) says its national identification number (NIN) verification service portal has been fully restored. Kayode Adegoke, NIMC head of corporate communications, announced the development in a statement on Saturday. Over the past couple of days, the portal breakdown has affected telecommunication companies, banks, and government agencies such […]
Makinde: New Olubadan will be announced on Monday
Seyi Makinde, the Oyo governor, says the new Olubadan of Ibadanland will be announced on Monday. Makinde said this on Saturday during the final burial rites for Saliu Adetunji, the Olubadan of Ibadanland, who died on January 2, 2022. At the event, which was held at the Obafemi Awolowo stadium in Ibadan, […]
Olumuyiwa Adejobi takes over as police spokesman as Frank Mba begins course at NIPSS
The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has announced Olumuyiwa Adejobi as the new force public relations officer (FPRO). The development was announced in a statement issued on Saturday by Benjamin Hundeyin, administrative officer, FPRO department. According to the statement, Adejobi takes over from Frank Mba, who was nominated by the inspector-general of police for […]
UK, US ask citizens to ‘leave Ukraine now’ amid Russia ‘threat’
The United Kingdom and the United States of America have called on their citizens currently in Ukraine to leave the country immediately. There have been tensions between Ukraine and Russia with concerns over threats of invasion. The crisis stems from the protracted Russia-Ukrainian war that began in early 2014. Russia had […]
Oil price rises to $95 a barrel amid Russia-Ukraine tensions
Brent crude oil rose to $95 a barrel for the first time since October 2014 amid rising tensions between Russia and Ukraine. Brent crude futures, the global oil benchmark, climbed 3.9 percent to $95.1 a barrel, while West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures increased 4.4 percent to $93.79. During a White House briefing, […]
D’Tigress beat France to keep World Cup qualifying hopes alive
Nigeria’s D’Tigress came from behind to beat France 67-65 in their second game at the FIBA Women’s World Cup qualifiers in Belgrade, Serbia, on Friday. The Otis Hugley-led girls came into the match off a disappointing first game — 90-76 — defeat to China on Thursday, and appeared to allow the struggle from […]
Lagos probes teacher for ‘brutalising 2-year-old pupil who couldn’t recite English alphabet’
The Lagos state government says it has commenced investigation into the case of a two-year-old pupil allegedly brutalised by her teacher. Source: Top Stories
Ikoyi building: We were unaware construction continued despite stop-work order, says LASBCA
The Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA) says its officials were unaware that construction continued on the 21-storey building which collapsed in Ikoyi — despite a stop-work order. The high-rise collapsed in the Ikoyi area of Lagos state in November 2021, with over 40 bodies recovered, including that of Femi Osibona, owner of […]