Uba Sani Approves N4.289bn to Clear Pension, Gratuity, Death Benefits in Kaduna
The funds cover obligations under the Contributory Pension Scheme (Accrued Rights) and the Defined Benefit Scheme (Gratuities and Death Benefits) for both state and local government retirees.
56 Prison Inmates Set to Graduate from NOUN in Landmark Rehabilitation Efforts
NOUN Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Uduma Uduma, disclosed this during a pre-convocation news conference in Abuja on Wednesday. He described the initiative as a deliberate policy aimed at inclusion, offering second chances, and driving national transformation through education.
JUST IN: PDP Hands Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan Automatic Ticket for Kogi Central Return
The State Chairman of the party, Muhammed Sanni Gambo, announced the decision on Wednesday during a stakeholders’ meeting in Okene, where party leaders and supporters formally endorsed the senator for another term in the Senate.
Army Buries Brig Gen Braimah, Soldiers After Deadly Borno Insurgent Attack
The fallen officers and men were interred at the Maimalari Cantonment Cemetery in Maiduguri, just six days after suspected Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) fighters launched coordinated attacks on military positions in Benisheikh, Kaga Local Government Area on April 9.
Nigerian Airlines Threaten to Suspend Domestic Operations Over Aviation Fuel Crisis
Industry experts have linked the spike to heightened global energy prices driven by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. Okonkwo revealed that despite the surge in operating costs, many airlines have not yet passed th
Emergency Intervention Demanded Amidst 1,047 Per 100,000 Maternal Death Rate, Says Ezemonye
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting Prof. Lawrence Ezemonye, Vice Chancellor, Igbinedion University, Okada, has called for an emergency action over the nation’s maternal mortality rates, declaring it the highest in the world with approximately 1047 women dying for every 100,000 live births-a figure far above the African regional average. He said this translates to an estimated 82,000 […]
Appeal Court Frees Blind Man Convicted Of Sexual Assault
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting The Court of Appeal sitting in Lagos State and presided over by Justice R. A. Oshodi has set aside the conviction and life imprisonment sentence handed to a visually impaired man, Suleiman Mohammed, over alleged sexual assault. Mohammed had been arraigned before Justice R. A. Oshodi of Lagos State High Court on […]
School Shooting In Turkey Leaves Nine Dead As Authorities Rule Out Terrorism
A deadly school shooting in southeastern Turkey has left at least nine people dead, including eight students and a teacher, after a 14-year-old pupil opened fire inside a middle school. Officials said the incident occurred in Kahramanmaras, where multiple others were injured, some critically. Authorities confirmed the attacker was a student at the school and […]
British Doubles Legend Murray Retires from professional Tennis
British tennis icon, Andy Murray has announced his retirement from professional tennis on wednesday, 15 of April, 2026 bringing an end to a remarkable career that spanned nearly two decades. Widely regarded as one of the greatest players of his generation, Murray made the decision following a series of injuries that have hampered his ability […]
Doris Ogala Accuses Pastor Chris Okafor Of Harassment
Nigerian actress Doris Ogala has alleged that Chris Okafor, founder of the Mountain of Liberty and Miracle Ministry, is behind a fresh attempt to have her arrested. In a video shared online, Ogala claimed that police officers entered her residence and demanded to take her into custody. She said the officers identified themselves as coming […]