Governor Agbu Kefas of Taraba State has approved the appointment of Hon. Danladi Tijos Baido as the Director General of his 2027 Re-Election Campaign Council. According to a press release issued by the Office of the Special Adviser to the Governor on Political Matters, the appointment takes immediate effect. TheContinue Reading
Relatives of jailed Iranian human rights campaigner Narges Mohammadi and the Nobel Peace Prize Committee have called for her to be transferred to adequate medical facilities following a sharp reported deterioration of her health. On Friday her family said the 54-year-old had been taken from her prison in north-west IranContinue Reading
Nigeria’s U-20 girls, Falconets, dominated easily and created a hatful of opportunities as they earned a 2-0 win over their counterparts from Malawi in the first leg of a FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup final round fixture in Ikenne-Remo on Saturday. The win brightened Nigeria’s chances of earning yet anotherContinue Reading
A new AI-powered technology is locating sperm cells in men who were told they had none – and giving couples who have been trying for years another chance at having children. It was early November 2025 when Penelope received a call whilst driving home from work in New Jersey inContinue Reading
Dr Olusola Odumosu, the commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), has lauded Private Guard Companies (PGCs) for complying with licence renewals and the training of guards. The commandant gave the commendation in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja on Friday. OdumosuContinue Reading
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) in collaboration with the Federal Government has inaugurated the World’s First International Media and Information Literacy Institute (IMILI) in Nigeria. Ms Mariya Gabriel, UNESCO Assistant Director-General for Communication and Information (ADG/CI) said this in an interview on the sidelines of theContinue Reading
Shendam, the senatorial headquarters of Plateau South Senatorial District, was agog on Saturday as the Senator representing the Zone, Simon Bako Lalong, formally presented his nomination form to constituents, party leaders, and paramount traditional ruler of Gamailand HRH Miskoom Martin Mudu’utrie Shaldas III. Senator Lalong, who arrived Shendam in theContinue Reading
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Barrister Ezenwo Nyesom Wike has reaffirmed the commitment of the FCT Administration to the welfare of the FCT workforce. Addressing workers at Eagle Square, Abuja, on the occasion of the 2026 International Workers’ Day, the FCT Minister emphasized that the nation’s progress isContinue Reading
An All Progressives Congress (APC), Chieftain in Taraba State, Chief David Sabo Kenta has been urged to vie for the governorship position of the state in 2027 despite an earlier decision not to contest. The turnaround decision is for Chief Kente to answer the call by the people of TarabaContinue Reading
The Agbu Kefas Continuity Movement has welcomed all aspirants contesting for the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship ticket in Taraba State, describing their participation as a healthy reflection of democratic values. In a statement issued on Saturday, by Mallam Ibrahim Ardo, Coordinator, Agbu Kefas Continuity Movement, the group noted thatContinue Reading