Nigerian Arrested in US Immigration Crackdown Over Alleged Identity Fraud
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting United States immigration authorities have apprehended a Nigerian national, Etinosa Osahon, 49, over alleged involvement in bank fraud, identity theft, and possession of stolen mail. The United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement, ICE Los Angeles, revealed the arrest in a statement posted on its official X account on Saturday. According to the […]
BREAKING: Tinubu Clinches APC Ticket to Run for Second Term
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has won the All Progressive Congress presidential primary election and now becomes the APC’s presidential candidate for the 2027 general election. Full Results: President Tinubu: 10.9 million Stanley Osifo: 16,503 Details Shortly….
Tinubu Secures Landslide Victory in Yobe APC Presidential Primary
President Bola Tinubu recorded a landslide victory in the All Progressives Congress presidential primary election held in Yobe State on Saturday, May 23, 2026, securing 253,804 votes. The results were announced in Damaturu by Yobe State Governor, Mai Mala Buni, who served as the collation officer for the exercise. According to Buni, Tinubu polled 91.5 […]
Kano Seizes N200m Fake Drugs, Intensifies Crackdown on Counterfeit Medicines
The Kano State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to safeguarding public health following the seizure of counterfeit and unapproved drugs valued at more than N200 million across the state. The crackdown, which was carried out on Saturday, May 23, 2026, by the Kano State Committee on Motor Parks and Other Public Places, targeted illegal drug […]
Otti Boasts of 414 Roads, Slashes Abia Debt by 60% in Three Years
Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, says his administration has constructed 414 roads spanning about 864.12 kilometres across the state within three years in office. The governor also disclosed that his administration had reduced the state’s debt profile by nearly 60 per cent. Otti made the disclosure on Friday, May 22, 2026, during his monthly media […]
FRSC Deploys 555 Personnel for Eid-el-Kabir Special Patrol in Osun
The Osun State Sector Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps has deployed 555 personnel for a special patrol operation ahead of the Eid-el-Kabir celebrations across the state. The Osun Sector Commander, Mr Sunday Adebayo, disclosed this in a statement issued on Saturday in Osogbo by the Sector Public Education Officer, Mrs Agnes Ogungbemi. According […]
Kano Expands Health Insurance Scheme to Inmates, HIV, Hypertensive Patients
The Kano State Contributory Healthcare Management Agency has expanded its healthcare insurance coverage to vulnerable groups, including inmates in correctional centres, people living with HIV, and hypertensive patients across the state. The Executive Secretary of the agency, Dr Rahila Aliyu-Mukhtar, disclosed this during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria on Friday, May 22, […]
Federal High Court Judge Dies After Collapsing at Kano Residence
A judge of the Federal High Court sitting in Kano, Justice Mohammed Nasir Yunusa, has died after reportedly collapsing at his residence in Kano State. The judge was said to have slumped in his living room on Thursday evening, May 21, 2026, and was immediately rushed to a hospital where he was confirmed dead by […]
FIFA Makes History with Sign Language Broadcasts at 2026 World Cup
FIFA has announced that the 2026 FIFA World Cup will become the first edition of the tournament to feature sign language interpretation broadcasts for every match, as part of a broader push to improve accessibility for fans with disabilities. The governing body said the initiative is designed to ensure that all supporters can fully experience […]
Ogbeide-Ihama Receives Royal Blessing From Oba of Benin, Launches Edo South Senatorial Campaign
Former House of Representatives member, Omoregie Ogbeide-Ihama, has formally flagged off his campaign for the Edo South Senatorial District seat after presenting his Certificate of Return at the palace of the Oba of Benin and receiving the royal blessings of the revered monarch. The symbolic palace visit marks a significant milestone in the political journey […]