Faisal Salisu Dambatta

Survivors of the attack on Government Girls Comprehensive Senior Secondary School, Maga, in Kebbi State have recounted how the Vice Principal, Hassan Makuku, was killed and 25 female students abducted. …

Ebenezar Wikina, founder of Policy Shapers, has been named a Fellow of the 2026 Next Generation Foresight Practitioners, a recognition that further elevates his global profile for his citizen-driven development …

The Executive Secretary of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund), Sonny Echono, has called for a comprehensive overhaul of Nigeria’s education system to better prepare graduates for the contemporary workforce. …

Former Harvard University President Larry Summers has announced that he will step back from public commitments following the disclosure of his emails with disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein.   I am …

Kabiru Turaki, the newly elected National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has announced that his leadership will hold its inaugural National Working Committee (NWC) meeting on Tuesday at …

The most dangerous citizens in Nigerian politics today may be those who have quietly checked out. Since the recent off-cycle governorship elections in several states, a familiar refrain has echoed …

Six Nigerian scholars have distinguished themselves in the International Best Reviewer Awards organised by the International Journal of Scientific Research and Modern Technology (IJSRMT). The journal is one of the …

Former Chelsea and Brazil midfielder Oscar has been released from the hospital after being admitted last week due to a heart-related concern. The 34-year-old fell ill while undergoing pre-season physical …

Tension has engulfed the Maga community in Kebbi State after terrorists launched a deadly pre-dawn attack on the Government Girls’ Comprehensive Secondary School, Maga, in Danko/Wasagu Local Government Area, reportedly …

American rapper Onika Maraj-Petty, widely known as Nicki Minaj, is scheduled to speak at a United Nations event in New York on Tuesday, where she is expected to address reported …

The Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency has confirmed that Nollywood actor Olanrewaju James, popularly known as Baba Ijesha, has been added to the Lagos State Sex Offenders Register …

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and the Rwanda-backed M23 militia signed a new peace framework in Qatar on Saturday, aiming to end the conflict that has devastated communities in …

In Nigerian politics, opposition parties have popularized a vague phrase The 2027 election will be between the APC and Nigerians.” The statement implies that all non-APC supporters are Nigerians,while APC …

The National Chairman of the New Nigeria Peoples Party, Ajuji Ahmed, has expressed confidence that the NNPP will retain Kano State and secure at least three northern states in the …

The Speaker of the Ondo State House of Assembly, Olamide Oladiji, has stated that the attempt by some aggrieved lawmakers to impeach him stems from their grievances with Governor Lucky …

Kun Khalifat FC star Lekan Gabriel has assured the club’s supporters that the team will secure maximum points in their clash against Nasarawa United. The Owerri-based club will face Nasarawa …

The Nigerian wrestling team has departed Abuja for Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, ahead of the 6th Islamic Solidarity Games, as the nation hopes for a strong performance. President of the Nigeria …

No fewer than 150 Palestinians, including a woman who is nine months pregnant, have mysteriously landed in South Africa without any exit stamp from Israeli authorities. It was gathered that …

The Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Aneke, has promised that the Nigerian Air Force will relentlessly pursue insurgents, terrorists, and criminal gangs undermining the country’s security, insisting …

A new prosecutor has taken over the election interference case in the US state of Georgia against President Donald Trump after the previous district attorney was removed. Peter Skandalakis, the …

The Kaduna State Police Command has arrested three suspected child traffickers and rescued 17 children in Zaria. Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Mansir Hassan, disclosed this in a statement released …

As qualification rounds continue worldwide, more countries have confirmed their places at the 48-team 2026 FIFA World Cup. As of Thursday, the following teams have officially secured their spots in …

The Super Eagles have booked their place in the final of the African playoffs for the 2026 World Cup after a thrilling 4-1 victory over Gabon in Rabat on Thursday. …

Drake finds himself embroiled in yet another legal matter, this time involving an Italian photographer. According to an exclusive report by Grouchy Greg Watkins of AllHipHop, the Canadian music icon …

President Donald Trump on Wednesday signed a bipartisan bill to end the longest government shutdown in United States history — a 43-day standoff that crippled Washington, left hundreds of thousands …

The Federal Government has concluded plans to engage retired military officers in community policing as part of efforts to reclaim ungoverned spaces across the country and enhance local security. The …

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called on the Nigerian media to ensure that their criticism of government policies and actions remains fair, informed, and constructive, saying such engagement should strengthen, …

Retired military generals have expressed strong displeasure over the clash between the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, and a naval officer, A. Yerima, following allegations of …

Barcelona president Joan Laporta has stated that the club has no plans to re-sign Lionel Messi.   Messi left the LaLiga giants for Paris Saint-Germain in 2021 after failing to …

The Federal Government has officially scrapped the national policy mandating the use of indigenous languages as the medium of instruction in schools, directing teachers across Nigeria to adopt English as …

Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodinma, has called on Nigerian editors to be pillars of democracy, national unity, and electoral integrity as the nation prepares for the 2027 general elections.   …

The Senate on Wednesday approved President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s request to borrow ₦1.15 trillion from the domestic debt market to finance the deficit in the 2025 national budget. The approval …

The President/Chief Executive of the Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, plans to invest up to $1 billion in Zimbabwe to develop cement and power plants, as well as a fuel pipeline. …

Professor Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami, former Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, has called on Nigerian universities to establish Artificial Intelligence (AI) task forces to guide the responsible use of …

There was tension in Abuja on Tuesday when soldiers prevented the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, from gaining access to a parcel of land located in …

The  Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, on Tuesday, said the administration of President Bola Tinubu has succeeded in putting an end to the regimes of volatility and unpredictability that once …

Carlos Alcaraz battled to victory over Taylor Fritz at the ATP Finals on Tuesday, moving to within one win of securing the year-end number one ranking for the second time. …

The All Progressives Congress (APC)in Cross River State has demanded the removal of its State Chairman, Alphonsus Eba, over allegations of embezzlement, misconduct, and misappropriation of party funds, as well …

The Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, on Tuesday performed a groundbreaking ceremony of the Kwale Free Trade Zone, Kwale, Ndokwa West Local Government Area. Oborevwori said the KFTZ is a …

Russia on Monday dismissed as delusional the notion that Ukraine could win the ongoing war, even as its military claimed to have captured three additional villages along the vast front …

The Federal Government has urged Nigerians to remain calm in the face of the ongoing diplomatic spat between the United States and Nigeria. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, …

Nigerian politician, businessman, and social reform advocate, Ambassador Olufemi Ajadi Oguntoyinbo, has officially resigned from the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) and joined the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), describing the …

National Chairman, All Progressives Grand Alliance, Sly Ezeokenwa, has described the Saturday governorship election in Anambra State as “one of the most transparent and well-organised elections” in the history of …

The immediate past Chief Imam of Lagos State University, Prof. Amidu Sanni, has described United States President Donald Trump’s threat of military action against Nigeria as “the misadventure of a …

Ned Nwoko, the estranged husband of Nollywood star Regina Daniels, has stated that he gave his mother-in-law, Rita Daniels, no less than N125 million over the past two years.   …

Members of Iraq’s security forces and internally displaced people went to the polls for early voting on Sunday ahead of the upcoming parliamentary elections. Polling stations opened at 04:00 GMT …

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared Governor Chukwuma Soludo as the winner of the Anambra State governorship election held on November 8.   The Returning Officer and Vice-Chancellor …

The Delta State Police Command has arrested a suspected armed robber, Stanley Chibuike, who reportedly concealed a pistol in a loaf of bread. The Spokesperson of the command, SP Bright …

The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has expressed concern over the growing economic losses Africa suffers due to outbound medical tourism, estimating that the continent loses about $10 billion annually, with …

Donald Trump has granted Hungary a one-year exemption from U.S. sanctions on purchasing oil and gas from Russia, according to a White House official. During Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s …