The Israeli military has captured the strategic site of Beaufort Castle in southern Lebanon, in what Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu described as a “decisive shift” in its offensive against Hezbollah. It comes as ground troops move ever deeper into Lebanese territory beyond their original demarcation line of the Litani river.Continue Reading
The Consul- General of the People’s Republic of China in Lagos, Ms Yan Yuqing, has reaffirmed the mission’s commitment to supporting the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in areas of mutual interest. Yan gave the assurance during a visit by the Head of Lagos Operations of NAN, Mrs Ifeyinwa Omowole,Continue Reading
In a move that demonstrated honesty, integrity and a commitment to fairness, the Chief Press Secretary to the Kano State Governor, Malam Mustapha Muhammad, returned an excess payment of SR6,000 equivalent to N2.4 million that was mistakenly allocated to him during the distribution of allowances meant for members of theContinue Reading
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has announced an unprecedented 31-day marathon project commissionings across the nation’s capital to celebrate President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s third anniversary in office. Speaking at a political luncheon in Port Harcourt on Saturday, May 30, 2026, the Minister showcased the administrativeContinue Reading
Gubernatorial candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), in Bauchi State in the 2027 general elections, former Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Barrister Kashim Mohammed Ibrahim, has declared that he is not afraid to contest against the candidate of the incumbent government under the Allied People’s Movement (APM), YakubuContinue Reading
The Presidency, on Saturday, commissioned newly completed female students’ hostels at the Gadau Main Campus and Yuli Campus of Bauchi State owned, Sa’adu Zungur University (SAZU), under the Presidential Commissioning of the 2024 TETFund Annual Intervention Projects. The commissioning ceremony, held at the University’s Gadau Main Campus, formed part ofContinue Reading
The Chairman of Jama’a Local Government Area of Kaduna State, Hon. Peter Tanko Dogara, has urged youths to embrace self-reliance and entrepreneurship as a pathway to securing their future and contributing meaningfully to national development. Dogara made the call at a youth orientation programme organised by the Kafanchan Youth ForumContinue Reading
Senator representing Plateau South Senatorial District and former Governor of Plateau State, Senator Simon Bako Lalong, has donated the sum of N10 million towards the roofing project of St. Joseph Parish, Doemak, Qua’an Pan Local Government Area, under the Catholic Diocese of Shendam. Senator Lalong announced the donation while servingContinue Reading
The Wunti Al-Khair Foundation in partnership with Albasar International Foundation, Makka Specialist Eye Hospital, has organized a One-day free optical diagnostic and treatment outreach for not fewer than 1000 vulnerable residents of Bauchi LGA, aimed at giving back to the society. The Health Officer of the Wunti Al-Khair Foundation, AbduljabbarContinue Reading
A total of 219 people have been injured in clashes between football fans and police across France after Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) won the Champions League final against Arsenal. Eight were in a serious condition, Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez said. Thousands of officers were deployed to curb unrest that disrupted bus,Continue Reading