Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood is among a number of cabinet ministers calling for Sir Keir Starmer to set out a timetable for his resignation, leading to splits at the top of government. It is understood Mahmood is in the minority in the cabinet over whether Sir Keir should set outContinue Reading
The FCT Minister, Barr. Ezenwo Nyesom Wike has expressed satisfaction with the quality and pace of ongoing infrastructure projects across the Federal Capital Territory. Addressing journalists shortly after a tour of key projects in the FCT, Barrister Wike noted that several projects scheduled for inauguration during President Bola Tinubu’s thirdContinue Reading
Reigning French Open champion Coco Gauff earned another confidence-boosting win on the clay by fighting back from match point down to beat ailing American teenager Iva Jovic in the Italian Open fourth round. Gauff’s preparations for her Roland Garros title defence looked to be taking a significant blow as sheContinue Reading
US President Donald Trump has said the month-long ceasefire between the US and Iran is on “massive life support”. He told reporters in the Oval Office on Monday that while the ceasefire remained in place, it was “unbelievably weak”. Iran laid out its demands to end the war and reopenContinue Reading
A supporter involved in a viral incident during the re-election declaration of the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, has apologised over the development. The supporter, Ahmad Saidu, popularly known as Abba, told newsmen in Zaria on Monday that he only approached the speaker to seek assistance for theContinue Reading
Katsina State Governor, Malam Dikko Umaru Radda, has rewarded two outstanding graduating students of the Katsina State Institute of Technology and Management (KSITM) with brand new vehicles. The presentation took place at the Government House, Katsina. It will be recalled that Governor Radda had earlier promised the rewards—vehicles as wellContinue Reading
Justice Maryann Anineh of the Federal Capital Territory High Court, sitting in Maitama, on Monday, May 11, 2026 revoked the bail, granted the former Minister of Power, Saleh Mamman and issued a warrant for his arrest following his absence in court to face his criminal prosecution. Saleh has remained outContinue Reading
Troops of the Nigerian Army’s 12 Brigade, operating under ”Operation Tiger Paw II”, neutralised a suspected terrorist and recovered a significant cache of arms and equipment in a coordinated ambush in the Adankolo Forest Reserve, Lokoja Local Government Area. This is contained in a statement by the Brigade’s spokesperson Lt.Continue Reading
AMTRIGG and Alhusna polo teams both emerged champions in a special commemorative polo exhibition match on Sunday in honour of the former Chief of Air Staff (CNS) Vice Adm. AZ Gambo’s 60th birthday anniversary. The exhibition held at the Nigerian Army Polo Resort/Guards Polo Club saw Alhusna defeat Kangal 2-0Continue Reading
The Wake-Up Call has urged stakeholders to confront rising moral, social and cultural decline threatening Nigeria’s stability and development. Its Convener, Olusegun Mobolaji, made the call during the organisation’s unveiling in Lagos on Saturday. Mobolaji, also Director-General of the Inter-Party Advisory Council, said the foundation was created to restore moralContinue Reading