Kano, Nigeria – The death toll from a devastating trailer accident in Kano has risen to 23, officials confirmed Friday. The accident occurred at the Muhammadu Buhari Interchange Flyover in the Hotoro area. Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Sector Command Public Relations…
Nigerian DJ Florence Otedola, known as DJ Cuppy, announced today that she hopes this Valentine’s Day will be her last as a single woman. The artist shared her desire to marry soon. On her X (formerly Twitter) account, DJ Cuppy posted, “Happy #ValentinesDay to me!…
President Bola Tinubu has approved the transformation of Yaba College of Technology (YABATECH) into a university. Education Minister Dr. Tunji Alausa announced the decision during a visit to the institution on Friday. “President Bola Tinubu quickly approved the transformation when I discussed it with…
ROME – Pope Francis was hospitalized in Rome Friday for bronchitis treatment, the Vatican confirmed. He was admitted to the Policlinico Agostino Gemelli hospital for tests and continued care. The hospitalization follows the Pope’s announcement earlier this month that he had a “strong…
The National Examinations Council (NECO) released the 2024 Senior School Certificate Examination SSCE Results today. NECO reported that 57,114 candidates achieved five credits or more, including English Language and Mathematics. This represents a 67.35% pass rate. Of the 86,067 candidates who…
Zamfara State, Nigeria – The Zamfara State government has identified 2,363 ghost workers and 220 minors on its payroll, following a recent civil service audit. This verification was part of a broader effort to reform the state’s finances and workforce. Sulaiman Idris,…
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) seized millions of naira worth of expired drugs during a raid in Umumeje village, Osisioma Ngwa area, Abia State. The agency discovered a large-scale operation repackaging and reselling expired…
A Kano State High Court has set April 15, 2025, to hear objections in the high-profile bribery case against Abdullahi Ganduje, the National chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Ganduje, along with his wife, Hafsat Umar, and six others,…
ABUJA – Nigeria’s Senate has approved the 2025 Appropriation Bill, a massive ₦54.99 trillion spending package, setting the stage for the government’s financial priorities in the coming year. The bill passed on Thursday in the Senate chamber. What’s inside this…
Lagos— The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) transferred 1,599 seized arms and 2,298 live cartridges to the National Centre for the Control of Small Arms and Light Weapons (NCCSALW) in Lagos. The handover is part of ongoing efforts to stop arms trafficking. Adewale…
