April 27, 2025
FUGUS Gets First Female Registrar
The Governing Council of the Federal University Gusau (FUGUS), in Zamfara State, has approved the appointment of Hajiya Nafisa Bara’u Suleiman as the third substantive and first female Registrar of the University. In a statement by the head of Media and Communications Committee of the institution, Dr. Linus Akor, he said the appointment of the […]
2027: Ex-Buhari campaigner urges Jonathan to contest
The President of the Nigeria Rescue Mission Organisation and former President of Buhari Youth Organisation, Dr Jibril Mustapha, on Sunday urged former President Goodluck Jonathan to contest the 2027 presidential election. Mustapha, who made this call in a statement released on Sunday in Lagos, said Jonathan should heed the calls to run for the office […]
Rainstorm wrecks NYSC Yikpata camp, destroys millions in property
A powerful rainstorm struck the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) orientation camp in Yikpata, Edu Local Government Area, Kwara State, on Saturday, April 26, causing extensive damage to facilities and properties worth millions of naira. The heavy rainfall, coupled with strong winds, devastated the camp’s infrastructure. An anonymous source at the camp told TheSun.ng, “The […]
ISWAP terrorists kill six villagers in Borno
Six villagers from Pulka, Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State, have been killed in an attack by suspected Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists. The incident, which occurred on Saturday, was contained in a post by security analyst Zagazola Makama on Sunday via his official X handle. According to the report, the villagers […]
Two men sentenced to life imprisonment for raping 14-year-old girl in Kebbi
A Kebbi State High Court for Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Special Court in Birnin Kebbi has sentenced two men, Murtala Abdullahi and Abdullahi Abdullahi, to life imprisonment for the rape of a 14-year-old girl. The court found the men guilty on four charges, including criminal conspiracy to commit rape, rape, criminal conspiracy to commit intimidation and […]
Over 50 Benue communities displaced by armed herdsmen – Emergency Management Agency
At least 50 communities across 25 council wards in five local government areas (LGAs) in Benue State have been displaced by armed herdsmen. Data released by the Benue State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) reveals that the worst-hit area is Gwer West Local Government Area, where all 15 council wards have been affected at some point. […]
I can’t date or marry someone who doesn’t like plantains – Falz reveals
Nigerian rapper, Folarin Falana, popularly known as Falz, on Saturday revealed his favorite foods. The rapper hinted that plantain is one of his favourite foods, declaring that a partner not liking the food is a deal breaker for him in a romantic relationship. On his X handle, he wrote, “Not liking plantain is serious grounds […]
NiMet predicts 3-day thunderstorms, haziness across Nigeria
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency, NiMet, has forecast thunderstorms and haziness across Nigeria from Sunday to Tuesday. NiMet’s weather outlook released on Saturday in Abuja, predicted moderate dust haze over Katsina, Sokoto, Zamfara, Borno, Kano, Yobe, and Jigawa States. The agency anticipated isolated thunderstorms in parts of Adamawa and Taraba States throughout the forecast period. According […]
Missing JAMB Candidate Found Two Days After Disappearing On Way To Exam Center
A JAMB candidate who went missing on April 24 while on her way to write her UTME examination has been found two days later. This was confirmed in a post shared on X (formerly Twitter). Recall that the candidate’s sister had earlier taken to social media to announce that her sibling went missing after leaving […]
Tinubu’s reforms not easy, delivering results – Cardoso
The governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria has said the reforms implemented by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s government in the past eighteen months are not easy but are delivering results. This is according to Cardoso’s excerpts released upon the closure of the 2025 IMF/World Bank Spring Meetings in Washington, D.C., in the US. He […]