…of Representatives, All Executive Governors of the 19 Northern States, Honourable Ministers and Heads of relevant Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs), Royal Fathers, captains of industry, youth leaders, civil society organisations, academia, and other key stakeholders. "The Summit will feature high-level, exper…

…raise the money demanded by the kidnappers. "We don't have any ransom to pay. You Fulanis should raise that ransom among yourselves and pay because we don't have such money to pay. They started from N300 million and brought it down to N150 million." "Fulanis should contribute the ransom and get the woman, children and…

…24 incidents of violence across 10 local government areas and raised concerns over organised vote-buying activities and voter intimidation in nine LGAs. The observers also commended the generally conducive environment for journalists but noted reports of restrictions on media access and movement in parts of Ikere, Ado-…

…source and cause of the contamination. He noted that the state government, through the ministries of environment and health, is collaborating with the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) and the Department of Geology, Olabisi Onabanjo University, to determine the root cause of the…

…in Nigeria. It does not make sense since it is those who are law abiding that gets punished for it! “They do not do the vote buying and they are schemed out while others buy votes and waltz their way into office. @officialEFCC 's eagle is blindfolded during election. “Instead of candidates wasting money on campaigns, l…

…Hassabis "took a real chance letting me lead the AlphaFold team just six months after finishing my PhD, and the entire GDM team taught me so much about how to do great science." Jumper (pictured above right, with Hassabis) added, "GDM is a special place, and I'll still be excited to hear about what amazing things they…

Civil society organisations under the European Union Support for Democratic Governance in Nigeria, EU-SDGN, the Election Observation Hub, have called on political parties and candidates contesting the Ekiti State governorship election to refrain from voter inducement and uphold democratic values throughout the electora…

…Congress, ADC, presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has explained why former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, is yet to be unveiled as their principal's running mate. In a post on X on Saturday, one of Tiku's media aides, Abdulrasheed Shehu, attributed the delay to the presidential candidate's current tra…

…for would not fund the life she wanted to live. It was late 2020, and she had just finished her master’s degree in architecture from Covenant University, Ota, in Southwestern Nigeria. Asinobi did the math: if she stayed in the profession and stretched a Nigerian junior architect's salary, she would not be able to trave…

Iran’s foreign ministry said on Saturday that the agreement signed between Iran and the United States to halt the Middle East war will be “in trouble” unless its provisions are implemented soon. “The other side must take the necessary measures as soon as possible. Otherwise, the entire understanding will be in trouble,…

By Benjamin Njoku Liquorose once said she couldn't spend the rest of her life with former BBNaija housemate Saga. But recent events suggest the ex-flames might be reconsidering. A new Instagram photo of the duo has reignited marriage rumours. Both were dressed in matching traditional attire, with Liquorose leaning on S…

Lebanon’s health ministry said Saturday that Israeli attacks since March 2 when the latest Israel-Hezbollah war began had reached 4,057 dead, including 135 health and emergency workers, and 12,121 people wounded. The ministry also raised the toll in Israeli attacks on Friday from 47 to “a final toll of 83 martyrs and 1…

…Lawani Mikairu Ondo indigenes residing within and outside the state have called on the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, to replicate his achievements at the federal level by taking a leadership role in the state after the current administration. The appeal was made in Lagos by a prominent Ondo indigene, Mr. Sa…

By Ibrahim Hassan-Wuyo Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State has reaffirmed his administration's rejection of negotiations with bandits, insisting that peace deals with criminal groups are not an option in the state. The governor made the position known in an interview with the BBC Hausa Service monitored in Kaduna, wh…

…Forum has endorsed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for re-election in 2027, citing his administration's policies and the humanitarian interventions of his son, Seyi Tinubu, including a life-saving medical support for one of its members. The endorsement was announced on Saturday in a statement by the forum's National Coordi…

…point to methane emissions. According to him, the state government is working with the Ministries of Environment and Health, the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), and experts from Olabisi Onabanjo University to investigate possible geological causes, including suspected fault li…

…newsmen by Mr Ado Bako, Assistant Director, Information and Public Relations, Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, on Saturday in Abuja. According to Bako, Prof. Mohammed Pate, the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, approved the disbursement of 50 per cent of the State Outbreak Investigation…

…carpet in the grounds of a traditional caravanserai complex. Ahmadi was backed by a pianist, drummer, guitarist and bassist. All the musicians wore black, with Ahmadi dressed in a long, strappy gown and wearing deep red lipstick, in a country where women are banned from singing in public. They are also required to dres…

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni fired back at US President Donald Trump on Saturday, saying his “constant, unprovoked attacks are senseless” after he escalated a diplomatic row by accusing her of repeatedly seeking a photograph with him. The clash has opened an unusually personal rift between Trump and one of Eur…

…included in the deportation group held criminal convictions in Ireland. Ireland's Minister for Justice, Jim O'Callaghan, addressed the situation, noting that the vast majority of South Africans residing in the country do so legally. He emphasised that the Irish immigration system must remain “rules-based and robust”. H…

The observers urged INEC to provide alternative means of verifying eligible elderly voters who encounter challenges with the technology to prevent them from being disenfranchised.

"Our administration is committed to transforming Anambra into Africa's Silicon Valley. This vision is driven not by politics but by a clear and strategic imperative to secure the future of our state and its people," Mr Soludo said.

…stream with no contractChoose the Sky Sports push notifications you want George Hendy finished marvellously for two tries in three second-half minutes to turn a three-point deficit to a nine-point lead A packed out Twickenham played host to a hugely entertaining Prem Rugby final Northampton took the lead in the final i…

…as finance costs increased to N26.5 billion from N22.2 billion, while general and administrative expenses increased to N93.1 billion from N56.2 billion. The company also recorded non-recurring items including a N40.2 billion crude overlift stock adjustment, a N25.5 billion one-off royalty provision, and N48.5 billion o…

…June 21 as the International Day of Yoga in 2014 following a proposal by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in recognition of the practice's universal appeal. Speaking on the significance of the turnout at the Abuja event, Singh said the gathering demonstrated how yoga continues to bring people together regardless of…