Governor Babagana Umara Zulum of Borno State has flagged off the distribution of food palliatives and ₦20 million cash assistance to 3,000 vulnerable residents of the Marte, Monguno, and Nganzai Federal Constituency. The intervention was facilitated by the lawmaker representing the constituency in the House of Representatives, Bukar Talba, as part of efforts to support vulnerable households and complement ongoing government social protection programmes. Zulum Extends ₦50m Aid to Family of Officer Killed By Boko Haram The flag-off ceremony, held on Saturday, was conducted on behalf of Governor Zulum by the Secretary to the Borno State Government, Bukar Tijani, who…
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Ado Salisu Former Nigeria international and NBA veteran, Olumide Oyedeji, has welcomed the election of former NBA center Hasheem Thabeet as President of the Tanzania Basketball Federation (TBF), describing it as a significant turning point for the sport in the East African nation. Oyedeji, who serves as an NBA and FIBA ambassador and is also a former board member of the Nigeria Basketball Federation, said Thabeet’s emergence reflects a growing trend of former NBA stars returning home to contribute to basketball development off the court. “About time for former NBA players to take their talent back home and develop talent,”…
A wave of cyber-enabled operations took place early Saturday morning alongside the joint U.S.-Israeli attack on targets across Iran, according to cybersecurity experts and observers. The operations included the hacking of multiple news websites to display various messages and the hack of BadeSaba, a religious calendar app with more than 5 million downloads, which displayed messages telling users “It’s time for reckoning” and urging armed forces to give up weapons and join the people. Travellers Stranded in UAE Get Free Accommodation Amid Iran Conflict Reuters could not establish contact with BadeSaba’s chief executive. A spokesperson for U.S. Cyber Command did…
The United Arab Emirates has offered free accommodation for travellers stranded in the country amid heavy missile and drone bombardment from Iran in the wake of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. Thousands of travellers have been stuck in the UAE since Saturday after Iran targeted several parts of the country, including the Dubai International Airport, with missiles and drones in retaliation for the ongoing attack on Iran by the United States and Israel. Global Aviation Hit as Airline Cancels Flights Amid Iran Fuel Crisis Emirati authorities immediately announced the temporary closure of the country’s airspace, preventing travellers from…
The African Union AU has expressed deep concern over the recent military escalation between the United States and Iran, warning that continued hostilities could destabilize global peace and worsen economic challenges across Africa. In a press statement issued from Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, the Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, said the reported strikes carried out by U.S. forces in coordination with Israeli forces against Iranian targets marked a dangerous escalation in Middle East tensions. Aluminium Prices Surge After Iran Attacks Gulf Plants Youssouf called on all parties involved to exercise restraint and urgently pursue de-escalation through dialogue,…
The Nigeria Police Force has reassured Nigerians of its readiness to safeguard lives and property, announcing enhanced security measures across the country in response to rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. The Acting Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, said the Force remains fully committed to maintaining national peace and stability, stressing that Nigeria’s internal security situation remains firmly under control. In a statement issued on Sunday by the Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Benjamin Hundeyin, the police said proactive, intelligence-led policing strategies have been reinforced nationwide to prevent any potential security threats linked to global developments. Disu directed Commissioners…
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has commissioned a fully renovated educational facility in Jigawa State, reinforcing its commitment to national development through community-focused initiatives. The project, executed under the Service’s “Customs Cares” initiative, transformed the historic Alhassan Primary School in Maigatari Local Government Area into a modern learning environment, benefiting more than 2,000 pupils. The renovation included upgraded classrooms, solar-powered water systems, and improved sanitation facilities, breathing new life into the 51-year-old institution and drawing widespread praise from residents, government officials, and traditional leaders. Speaking at the commissioning ceremony, the Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, described the initiative as a…
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Seme Area Command, has recorded a major revenue boost, generating ₦3,480,970,924.67 in February 2026, signaling growing trade confidence along the Seme–Krake corridor. The Customs Area Controller (CAC), Seme Area Command, Comptroller Wale Adenuga, disclosed this while representing the Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, during an interactive stakeholders’ engagement held in Badagry on February 25. NDLEA, NCS Strengthen Partnership to Combat Organised Crime The engagement, organised by the Nigerian Shippers’ Council in collaboration with the ECOWAS Commission, the ECOWAS Agricultural Trade Programme, and GIZ International, was themed “Empowering Cross-Border Traders through Trade Information Desk for Agricultural…
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency have arrested a wanted drug kingpin, Reginald Peter Chidiebere, who had been in hiding for 13 years over alleged involvement in cocaine and heroin trafficking. This was disclosed in a statement signed and released by the agency’s Director of Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi, on Sunday. According to the statement, Chidiebere, who was first arrested in 2013 for importing cocaine into Nigeria, had been arraigned before Justice Ayokunle Faji of the Federal High Court in Lagos but jumped bail shortly after and disappeared. His name later resurfaced in February 2024 as one…
Passengers rushed to evacuate one of the world’s busiest airports on Sunday after a reported Iranian strike, as Tehran targeted travel hubs in US-friendly Gulf states typically regarded as safe, luxury destinations. Dramatic footage shows people fleeing a smoke-filled passageway strewn with furniture and debris at Dubai International Airport, where officials confirmed four staff had been injured. Hours later, an explosion near the airport sent a thick plume of black smoke into the air – part of a fresh wave of Iranian strikes across the Middle East on Sunday following the death of Iran’s supreme leader in US-Israeli strikes. The…