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The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar has called on Muslims across Nigeria to start observing the sky during the crescent moon that marks the end of Ramadan and the start of Eid al-Fitr celebrations. The directive was conveyed in a statement issued by the Sokoto Sultanate Council on Tuesday and signed by the Wazirin of Sokoto and Chairman …

Festus Keyamo Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has clarified that the recent security breach at Akure Airport in Ondo State did not involve a direct attack on aviation infrastructure, insisting that the facility was never the intended target of the intrusion. He made this known during an exclusive interview on Frontline, a public affairs programme on Eagle …

The NFF plans for Eric Chelle to continue as coach of the Super Eagles and has therefore proposed a new and improved contract.. According The punchthe NFF is willing to double his monthly salary to $100,000. This figure is less than the $130,000 that the coach demanded through his representatives. He demanded a considerable increase, as he has to continue …

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has described Monday’s suicide bomb attack in Maiduguri, Borno State, as evidence of the failure of the APC-led government to tackle rising insecurity in the country. The bombing left at least 23 people dead and more than 100 injured. In a statement signed by National Publicity Secretary, Ini Ememobong, on Tuesday, the PDP said that …

The Pastor and Spiritual Head of the Celestial Church of Christ in the World, Reverend Emmanuel Mobiyina Oshoffa, has condemned the proliferation of unauthorized theological seminaries within the church, warning that certificates issued by such institutions would not be recognized. Oshoffa, in a note dated March 16, 2026 and addressed to all regions, districts, zones and ecclesial pastors, accused some …

It’s our second day in Iran – a country at war, and its capital, Tehran, is both tense and calm. Many fled, those left behind continued to live as best they could. There was the sound of outgoing anti-aircraft fire and the thud of incoming missiles. We were told that police stations and checkpoints were frequently targeted. But just two …

The Anambra State Police Command, on Monday, vowed to fish out and prosecute officers caught in a viral video engaging in unprofessional conduct in Onitsha. Officers, Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Tochukwu Ikenga, said the command received a complaint regarding a viral video of motorists being extorted by officers at a checkpoint. Ikenga added that the command, through Divisional Police …

Grammy-winning Nigerian artist, Burna Boy, has made history as the first African artist to gross over $3 million on an Oceania tour. According to global tour analytics platform Touring Data, his “No Sign of Weakness” tour earned $3.1 million from 31,000 tickets sold across four shows in Australia. Sydney’s games at Qudos Bank Arena were particularly prominent, generating $1.117 million …

Nigerian drone startup Terra Industries announced that its unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and ground vehicles (UGVs) will now be equipped with weapons, including machine guns and rocket launchers, as part of a secret project with the Nigerian military. This development allows military personnel to neutralize threats detected by drones, thereby expanding the system’s role beyond surveillance. The move represents a …

The Strait of Hotmuz The UK Government has announced a £53m support package to help vulnerable families cope with rising heating oil costs following a surge in global energy prices. The increase is linked to current tensions in the Middle East. Prime Minister Keir Starmer said the funding would mainly target low-income families in rural areas, where heating oil is …