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Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force belonging to the Federal Capital Territory Criminal Investigation Department (FCT CID) have reportedly arrested human rights activist Abdulmumin Imam in Abuja, following a petition lodged by the Executive Secretary of the Taraba State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA), Dr. Echuseh Audu. The arrest is said to be linked to the Imam’s public calls for transparency …

The Ooni of Ife, Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, has paid glowing tributes to the last surviving child of the Ooni Alayeluwa Ademiluyi Ajagun, the 48th Ooni of Ife, Princess Rafatu Ademinure Awofisayo, who has died at the age of 102. In a statement on Wednesday by the Ooni Palace Director of Media and Public Affairs, Otunba Moses Olafare, …

A hilarious video has emerged on the internet depicting a foot race between the main contenders for the presidential seat in the 2023 presidential election in Nigeria. This video, which was clearly made using artificial intelligence, shows politicians doing a sprint race with a hilarious ending. READ ALSO: Imported petrol is cheaper than Dangote fuel –World Bank The competition is …

A move by one of the two remaining Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governors to foray into the All Progressives Congress (APC) has met with resistance. The APC caucus in Bauchi State has vehemently rejected the move by the state governor, Bala Mohammed to join the party. The caucus stated its position in a conference on Tuesday evening following a meeting …

Diagnostic accuracy among healthcare workers in Nigeria’s public health facilities has declined from 56.2% in 2023 to 46.1% in 2025, the latest new report shows. The findings come from the National Health Facility Survey (NHFS) released on Wednesday by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) in Abuja, which provides updated data on service quality and healthcare delivery nationwide. The report …

The Muslim Ummah of South West Nigeria (MUSWEN), under the leadership of its President, Alhaji Rasaki Oladejo, and Executive Secretary, Prof. Wole Abbas, has expressed deep gratitude to Allah for the long and meaningful life of Princess (Alhaja) Rafatu Ademinure Awofisayo, the Iya Adinni of Ifeland, who returned to her Creator at the age of 102. In a statement jointly …

Pakistan launched a last-ditch diplomatic effort on Tuesday to prevent an escalation between the United States and Iran, following a dramatic warning from former US President Donald Trump signaling the possibility of devastating military action. The move came just hours before a deadline set by Trump, as tensions rise after weeks of coordinated attacks by the United States and Israel …

The Unity Cup, a premier international football tournament celebrating Afrocentric and global diaspora communities, will make a highly anticipated return from May 26-30, 2026 at The Valley, home of Charlton Athletic FC. Following the success of the 2025 edition, which saw Nigeria emerge champions in Brentford, the competition returns to its historic south London venue, reviving memories of the iconic …

The World Bank has stated that imported petrol is about 12 percent cheaper than fuel supplied by Dangote Petroleum Refinery. The World Bank noted that the price differences reflect distortions in the domestic price structure amid soaring global crude oil prices. This was contained in the latest Nigeria Development Update released in Abuja on Tuesday, which noted that the current …

Governor Nasir Idris of Kebbi State has inaugurated the distribution of Hajj kits 2026 to intending pilgrims. The items distributed included two sets of 23kg bags, two sets of uniforms for men and two sets of Hijabs for women. Inaugurating the distribution at the Kauran Gwandu Hajj camp in Birnin Kebbi, the governor promised to support intending pilgrims. He appreciated …