Serena Williams’ former coach Rick Macci believes the 23-times Grand Slam champion is certain to return to competitive tennis, saying the 44-year-old is “going all out” in training to prepare for a comeback. Williams, who won her last Grand Slam singles title in 2017 and has not competed since the 2022 U.S. Open, can officially enter tournaments after rejoining the tennis anti-doping testing pool last year. The American has denied that she is preparing to return to the sport she dominated for two decades, but raised eyebrows last month by deflecting questions about a comeback during an appearance on NBC’s…
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The All Progressives Congress APC has thrown its weight behind the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, asserting that the former Rivers State governor has the constitutional freedom to campaign for any candidate in any political party, regardless of affiliation. In an interview on Channels Television’s Morning Brief on Monday, APC National Publicity Secretary Felix Morka addressed the controversy surrounding Wike’s support for APC candidates in the February 21 FCT Area Council elections. Masu Biyayya ga Wike Sun Mamaye Tikitin Takarar APC a Rivers “If Nyesom Wike wants to go on campaigning for any candidate in any party…
Nigerian singer and songwriter Simisola Kosoko, also known as Simi, has responded to controversy surrounding some of her old social media posts, stating that the comments were misinterpreted and unrelated to any improper conduct. The reaction followed renewed online discussions after the singer spoke against rape amid conversations triggered by the Mirabel TikToker case, which recently gained traction on social media. She said that men should stop raping women and rapists should be castrated, citing that almost every woman she knows has been sexually assaulted, which resulted in a social media battle between her and those with contradictory opinions After…
The Director of the Nigeria Police Force National Cybercrime Centre (NPF-NCCC), CP Uche Ifeanyi Henry, has decorated six newly promoted officers elevated from the rank of Inspector to Assistant Superintendent of Police II (ASP II) at the Centre’s headquarters in Abuja. The decoration ceremony, marked a significant milestone in the careers of the officers, who were recognised for their service and contributions to the Nigeria Police Force. In his remarks, CP Henry congratulated the newly promoted officers and urged them to demonstrate renewed commitment to their duties, especially in combating cybercrime, which remains a growing security concern in the country.…
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court, sitting at Life Camp, Abuja, presided by Hon. Justice J.O.E Adeyemi-Ajayi, has granted an interim injunction restraining Omoyele Sowore and Sahara Reporters from further publishing defamatory contents and other related matters deemed defamatory against the Inspector General of Police, IGP Dr Kayode Egbetokun. According to the enrolled court order, the ruling followed an ex parte motion for Interim Injuction under reference M/2035/2026 dated the 10th day of February, 2026, and filed on the 11th day of February, 2026, by the Claimant/Applicant through his Counsel, Chief Ayotunde Ogunleye, SAN. The motion was brought pursuant…
New York ordered drivers off the road and shut down schools on Monday, while residents braced for a massive snowstorm hitting the northeast of the United States. Tens of millions of Americans from the US capital, Washington, to the northern state of Maine have prepared for up to two feet (60 centimetres) of snow forecast in some areas. Light snow and “freezing fog” with lows of 30F (-1C) were recorded in New York in the early hours of Monday morning, the National Weather Service (NWS) said on its website. NWS also predicted blizzard conditions would “quickly materialise” from Maryland up…
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have arrested a Kano-based businesswoman for allegedly attempting to smuggle 3,200 tramadol capsules concealed in a fake pregnancy. NDLEA spokesperson Femi Babafemi said in a statement on Sunday that Rabi Muhammed, 35, was arrested last Monday at the Seme border while trying to cross into Cotonou, Benin Republic. NDLEA, US AFRICOM Deepen Collaboration on Drug Control Babafemi explained that officers became suspicious of her protruding stomach, prompting a search. “Strapped to her abdomen was a pink-coloured calabash ingeniously crafted to simulate a baby bump and conceal the tramadol,” “The opioids were…
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has uncovered a warehouse stocked with banned, fake, and unregistered cosmetic products valued at over ₦3 billion at the APT Trade Fair Complex in Lagos. The facility, concealed within an uncompleted building, was found to contain large quantities of prohibited items, including 728 cartons of Crusader soap, 718 cartons of E45 soap, and Extract Gold whitening soaps — products banned by the Federal Government due to health concerns. NAFDAC Raids Lagos Factories, Recovers ₦350m Counterfeit Alcohol Other items recovered from the warehouse include assorted perfumes, body oils, and cooking…
Ado Salisu The inaugural Ladies in Hospitality and Tourism (LIHAT) Awards is set to take center stage on 14th March 2026, honoring women making remarkable contributions to Nigeria’s hospitality and tourism sector. Organized to commemorate International Women’s Day, the awards aim to recognize excellence, integrity, professionalism, and impactful leadership among women in the industry. Women Leaders in Tourism Set to Shine at LIHAT Awards 2026 The event will provide a structured platform for mentorship, networking, and intergenerational dialogue, enabling young and aspiring female professionals to learn from accomplished industry leaders. Speaking at a media briefing in Abuja, the Convener of…
The newly constructed TRC Bridge at the Challawa 6MW Hydro Power Site has been officially opened to the public, enhancing transportation and access between Turawa town, Karaye, Kiru, and surrounding communities. The inauguration was led by the Commissioner for Power and Renewable Energy, Gaddafi Sani Shehu, who described the bridge as a landmark development that will significantly improve connectivity and socio-economic activities in the region. FreeTV Represents Nigeria’s Broadcasting Future, Not A Departure From DSO Vision He commended SKIPPER Nigeria Ltd for successfully executing the project, highlighting the company’s commitment to delivering sustainable infrastructure. “The TRC Bridge aligns with the…
Jam’iyyar APC ta lashe kujerun cike gurbi na Majalisar Jiha a Ungogo da Kano Municipal da aka gudanar a ranar Asabar a Jihar Kano, bayan zaɓe da aka yi wanda ya samu ƙarancin masu jefa ƙuri’a da kuma rashin halartar jam’iyyu masu adawa. A Mazabar Kano Municipal, ɗan takarar APC, Nabil Aliyu Daneji, ya samu kuri’u 7,484 ya lashe kujerar, inda zai wakilci mazabar a Majalisar Jihar Kano. Babban jami’in da ya jagoranci zaɓen (Returning Officer), Farfesa Ibrahim Tajo Siraj, ya sanar da sakamakon kuma ya tabbatar da zaɓen Daneji. Haka kuma, a Mazabar Ungogo, ɗan takarar APC, Aminu Sa’ad,…
Inspectors from the Nigerian Nuclear Regulatory Authority (NNRA) Special Operation Office in Jos, Plateau State, have conducted an assessment of mining operations at Alcomine Limited to ensure compliance with safety and radiological standards. The Jos office, which officially began operations in March 2023, was established specifically to regulate mining activities across Nigeria. It carries out hundreds of inspections annually, bringing numerous mining companies under regulatory oversight. During inspections, companies are required to implement strict safety measures, including ventilation systems, dust control mechanisms, and, in some cases, the use of nuclear technology such as density gauges under tightly controlled and monitored…
Katsina State security agencies have successfully rescued 21 kidnapped individuals and arrested four suspects during a coordinated operation in the Dargaza Hills, Danmusa Local Government Area. The operation, led by the Department of State Services (DSS) in collaboration with the Nigerian Army, Nigeria Police Force, and Community Watch Corps, was intelligence-driven and targeted the hideout of a notorious bandit leader, Kamilu Chiroma, also known as Buzaru. Police Arrest Six Kidnap Suspects, Rescue Victims in Kaduna Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Nasir Mua’zu, stated on Saturday that the rescued victims include 16 women, two men, and three babies. The…
Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno, has threatened to withdraw the certificates of village heads for any acts of vandalism of government property committed in their domains. The governor issued the warning during the State Government House Monthly Prayer Service held at the Latter House Chapel, Government House, Uyo, on Saturday. He stressed that a village head who allows government property to be vandalised by hoodlums is of little use. “Any village that we have government presence, and there is vandalism of government property in that village, we will withdraw the certificate of the village head,” he said. “If a…
The Peoples Democratic Party PDP has inaugurated a special legal team to handle election petitions arising from the February 21, 2026, Area Council elections in the Federal Capital Territory. This comes as the opposition party congratulated its candidates, who emerged winners in the chairmanship and councilor elections. PDP Kano Endorses Goodluck Jonathan for President PUNCH Online reports that the elections were held on Saturday, February 21, 2026, across all six FCT area councils, including Abaji, AMAC, Bwari, Gwagwalada, Kuje, and Kwali. Results announced so far by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) show that the All Progressives Congress (APC) won…
Somaliland is willing to give the United States access to its minerals and military bases, a minister has told AFP, as the breakaway region of Somalia seeks international recognition. Israel became the only country in the world to recognise Somaliland’s independence in December a recognition the territory has been seeking since declaring its autonomy from Somalia in 1991. The government in Mogadishu still considers Somaliland an integral part of Somalia even though the territory has run its own affairs since 1991, with its own passport, currency, army, and police force. “We are willing to give exclusive (access to our minerals)…
The High Courts of Bauchi State have sentenced two armed robbers to death by hanging and handed life imprisonment to seven other convicts for offences including rape, kidnapping, conspiracy and culpable homicide. The judgments were delivered in the last quarter of 2025, during which the courts disposed of 51 criminal cases involving 64 convicts across the state. According to court records, the offences adjudicated upon included armed robbery, kidnapping, criminal conspiracy, culpable homicide and fraud. The convictions were secured under relevant provisions of the Penal Code, the Robbery and Firearms (Special Provisions) Act, and the Bauchi State Penal Code Law,…
The National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA), in collaboration with the African Field Epidemiology Network (AFENET) and with technical and financial support from the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (US CDC), has successfully concluded a two-day Adverse Events Following Immunization (AEFI) Stakeholders Coordination and Technical Working Group Workshop in Abuja. The workshop, brought together key stakeholders including the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare (FMoH & SW), the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC), the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), National Emergency Committee (NEC) members, Chairmen of State…
The Kwankwasiyya Movement has clarified its position regarding the ongoing bye-elections in Kano Municipal and Ungogo State Assembly constituencies, following the deaths of the sitting legislators representing the areas. In a statement signed by the Movement’s spokesperson, Habibu Sale Mohammed, Ph.D, the group said its National Leader, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, initially endorsed the nomination of the late legislators’ children as party flag bearers, citing compassion, continuity, and respect for the deceased members’ sacrifices. ADC, NNPP Reject Electoral Act Amendment Bill 2026 This arrangement was agreed upon by the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) during the mourning period. However, the situation…
UNICEF Nigeria has lauded Nigeria for registering 14 million children’s births over the past two years, a significant expansion in legal identity coverage. The announcement was made by UNICEF Nigeria Representative, Wafaa Saeed Abdelatef, during a courtesy visit to First Lady Oluremi Tinubu at the State House in Abuja. Abdelatef commended the First Lady for her leadership in advancing child welfare and fostering strong collaboration with UNICEF programmes. UNICEF, KNSG, CSOs Push for Accountability in Child Welfare She emphasized that birth registration ensures children are officially recognized, enabling access to essential services and long-term protection. In her remarks, Oluremi Tinubu…