Resident of Kum and spokesperson for the Berom Youth Moulders- Association, Rwang Tengwong, tells BIODUN BUSARI how gunmen invaded Kum and Wereng-Camp communities in Plateau State and killed nine members of a family Are you a member of the Kum or Wereng-Camp community? I’m a native of Kum. I’m the National Publicity Se…
A United States lobbying firm linked to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has renewed calls for the release of records relating to President Bola Tinubu’s case in the United States, while announcing plans to engage anti-drug organisations and victims of heroin abuse over the matter. The firm, Von Batten-Montague-Yor…
Seventy-three Public Relations Officers of the Nigeria Immigration Service have been inducted into the professional ranks of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations following the successful completion of the Institute’s Training and Certification Programme at the Service Headquarters in Abuja. In a post on X on Satu…
Anthony Joshua has secured a dramatic victory over Kristian Prenga, stopping the heavyweight challenger by knockout after a thrilling contest. As reported by BBC Sport on Saturday, Joshua faced an early scare as Prenga came out aggressively and caught the former world champion with powerful punches in the opening round…
Superhero movie fans will officially return to the world of Wakanda in “Black Panther III,” the newest entry in the Marvel film franchise, the studio announced at Comic-Con on Saturday. British actor David Jonsson will play the lead role in the film, due out on December 15, 2028. Known for his performances in the HBO t…
Super Eagles midfielder Joe Aribo headlines a list of Nigeria internationals still searching for new clubs ahead of the 2026/27 season, alongside winger Henry Onyekuru and forward Peter Olayinka, with several other established names also yet to find a fresh home following the expiry of their contracts, PUNCH Sports Ext…
Former Osun State First Lady, Alhaja Kafayat Oyetola, on Saturday expressed confidence that the All Progressives Congress would emerge victorious in the August 15 governorship election in the state. She said the APC candidate, Bola Oyebamiji, had the capacity to transform the state. Mrs Oyetola spoke in Osogbo while le…
Political calculations, shifting alliances and growing security concerns have make the forthcoming Osun State governorship election one of the most closely watched contests. Ismaeel Uthman examines the chances and challenges facing Governor Ademola Adeleke as he seeks a second term Fith three weeks to the Osun State go…
Women abusing steroids to look pregnant are at increased risk of complications like high blood pressure, blood clots, liver problems, ovarian and breast cancers, and stroke, gynaecologists have said. The physicians stressed that misuse of steroids or other hormonal medications to simulate pregnancy is extremely dangero…
Legend Hotel Airport Lagos, Curio Collection by Hilton, has expanded its meetings and events portfolio with the unveiling of the Herbert Wigwe Auditorium, a new conference facility aimed at strengthening Lagos’ position as a destination for business events. According to a statement shared with Society Plus, the facilit…
The newly commissioned Hajaj-ZOEC Digital Market in Kano is expected to generate about N50bn in revenue and create more than 100,000 direct and indirect jobs, the Chief Executive Officer of Hajaj ZOEC Real Estate Limited, Alhaji Jamilu Abdussalam, has said. The market, commissioned on Saturday at the former Luxurious B…
Real Madrid have taken a major step in their pursuit of RB Leipzig’s highly rated young winger, Yan Diomande, after reportedly reaching a verbal agreement on personal terms with the 19-year-old Côte d’Ivoire international. According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, writing on X on Saturday, Diomande has given Real M…
The United Nations has called on African governments, the private sector and development partners to scale up investments in people, mobilise sustainable financing and strengthen partnerships to accelerate progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals. Speaking at the Africa Social Impact Summit 2026 in Lagos on S…
Former Chief Security Officer to the late Head of State, Gen. Sani Abacha, Maj. Hamza Al-Mustapha (retd.), has dismissed claims by a former Department of State Services operative, Dennis Amachree, about the final moments of the late military ruler. Al-Mustapha described the account as false and urged Nigerians not to b…
The Kebbi State Government on Saturday dismissed claims that some communities in the state had been abandoned to bandits and terrorists, describing the allegations as misleading and politically motivated. The government said Governor Nasir Idris remained actively involved in efforts to tackle insecurity through close c…
African countries have adopted a new declaration committing to cheaper internet access, affordable smartphones and technology-neutral regulations as part of a continent-wide strategy to expand meaningful digital connectivity and accelerate economic growth. The commitment formed part of the 2026 Abuja Declaration on Mea…
The wife of the Lagos State Governor, Dr Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, has urged residents of the state to embrace daily sanitation as part of efforts to prevent flooding and disease outbreaks. Sanwo-Olu made the call while addressing residents of Eputu London in the Ibeju-Lekki Local Government Area of the state during the month…
The Kano State Censorship Board has announced the immediate suspension of activities popularly known as “after-party” and “hot challenge” at wedding ceremonies and other social events held at event centres across the state. The Executive Secretary of the board, Abba El-Mustapha, announced the suspension in a statement …
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention has reported an increase in confirmed Lassa fever cases in epidemiological week 28 after a decline in week 27. This is with cumulative confirmed infections rising to 963 and deaths reaching 229 in 2026. According to the NCDC, Lassa Fever situation report released in…
A grieving mother of seven, Mrs Mercy Edu, from Ikot Anwatim community, Calabar, Cross River State, shares with EMEM JULIUS how she lost four children to a landslide caused by hours of heavy rainfall Could you introduce yourself? My name is Mrs Mercy Edu. I live in the Ikot Anwatim community in Calabar, Cross River Sta…
Nigerian marathon runner, sports tourism promoter and founder of FogAdventures, Mrs Dayo Akinbode, shares with BIODUN BUSARI, the highlights of her corporate job, marathon experiences and other life lessons How was your childhood? I’m the first child and only daughter. I know how first daughters are always very energet…
After the death of Herbert Wigwe, the citadel of learning he founded, Wigwe University, has been plagued by allegations of mass staff dismissals, intimidation and administrative high-handedness. Daniel Ayantoye writes that while former employees paint a troubling picture of life at the institution, the university stron…
The Nigerian Union South Africa has condemned the verbal assault directed at former Miss Universe Nigeria, Chidimma Adetshina, outside a court in Cape Town on Monday. She was subjected to anti-migrant slurs after her appearance before the Cape Town Regional Court earlier this week over allegations of illegal residency …
A Canada-based Nigerian woman, Mrs Ezinne Nwanorue, has alleged that her husband, Franklin Nwanorue, slept with another woman outside their marriage despite taking a fidelity oath on social media. Mrs Nwanorue made this known on Thursday via her Facebook page, Ezinne Frank Nwanorue. She alleged that she had suffered at…
US President Donald Trump said Friday that Venezuela is not ready to hold elections, more than seven months after the American military operation that toppled then-leader Nicolas Maduro. “As far as the elections in Venezuela, they’re not really ready for them yet, but boy, a lot of progress has been made,” Trump told r…