THE foreign ministers of the United States, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates have held high-level consultations aimed at resolving Sudan’s two-year civil war, pledging stronger international efforts to restore peace and stability in the country. The talks, convened at the invitation of the United States, produced a joint statement outlining a shared […]
BY GLORY UGOBA THE Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted a spell of thunderstorms and rainfall across the country from Monday through Wednesday, cautioning residents, motorists, farmers, and airline operators to take necessary precautions. In its weather outlook released Sunday in Abuja, NiMet said isolated thunderstorms with moderate rains are expected Monday morning in Kaduna, […]
THE Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has delivered a stinging critique of Nigeria’s political class, blaming decades of “lousy leadership” for the nation’s economic hardship, social divisions, and stalled progress. Speaking on Saturday at the second edition of the Kano International Poetry Festival (KAPFEST), organised by the Poetic Wednesdays Initiative, Sanusi said Nigeria’s trajectory […]
SPORTS betting, once seen as a harmless way to add excitement to watching a match, has become a widespread habit for millions. For many, it remains entertainment. But for others, it spirals into a destructive addiction that affects finances, relationships, careers, and mental health. Understanding the signs, causes, and solutions is crucial in tackling this […]
THE Federal Ministry of Education has announced strict enforcement measures to ensure only licensed teachers are allowed to teach in Nigerian secondary schools. Unveiling new guidelines in Abuja, the Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Alausa, said all teachers in both public and private schools must be registered with the Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN) […]
AT 5:12 a.m., darkness swallows a two-room flat on the outskirts of Maiduguri as the electricity cuts again. Hauwa (not her real name), widow of Sergeant Musa who was ambushed outside Dikwa, lights a stub of candle. On a cracked plastic tray, she counts coins—barely enough for garri and sugar, perhaps beans if her neighbor […]
SINCE the removal of fuel subsidy in May 2023 and the introduction of new tax measures, monthly statutory allocations to Nigerian states have surged to record levels. Between January and June 2025 alone, the Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) disbursed trillions of naira across the six geo-political zones, with the South-South leading at ₦1.56 trillion, […]
NIGERIA’S sprint sensation, Kanyinsola Ajayi, has ended the country’s 18-year absence in the men’s 100m final at the World Athletics Championships, blazing to a 9.93s finish in his semifinal at Tokyo 2025. The 20-year-old became the first Nigerian since Olusoji Fasuba in 2007 to reach the final, showing remarkable composure against a stacked field that […]
THE ancient city of Kano came alive on Saturday as thousands of Muslims gathered in colourful processions to celebrate the birth of Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him), an annual event widely known as Mawlid Nabiyy or Takutaha. Men, women, and children thronged the streets in their finest traditional attires, carrying banners and waving flags […]
₦ THE Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) witnessed a surge in trading activity last week as investors exchanged 3.188 billion shares worth ₦99.685 billion in 132,711 transactions, reflecting an increase in both volume and value compared to the preceding week. The figure represents a 10.4 per cent rise in transaction value from the 3.117 billion shares […]