The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has coordinated an emergency response to a fire incident at a restaurant located near the Federal Ministry of Power Headquarters in Maitama, Abuja. In a statement issued on Tuesday, NEMA said the incident occurred on February 17, 2026, and was reported to its Abuja Operations Office at about 2:36 p.m. EFCC Ta Nemi A Ci Gaba da Shari’ar Tsohon Gwamna Sule Lamido The agency said it immediately activated emergency response stakeholders, including the Federal Fire Service and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Fire Service, and deployed its search-and-rescue and response teams to the scene.…
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A traditional ruler from the South-East on Tuesday urged President Bola Tinubu to free the convicted leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu, or return him to Kenya, where he was allegedly arrested. He warned that the continued detention of the separatist leader was fuelling agitation among youths in the region. S/East Economic Activities Shut Down as IPOB Protests Onitsha Market Closure The Eze Ogbunechendo of Ezema Olo Kingdom, Dr Lawrence Agubuzu, made the appeal directly to the President during the 2026 National Traditional and Religious Leaders Summit on Health, held at the State House Conference Centre, Abuja.…
Lamara Garba From the moment Vice President Senator Kashim Shettima touched down at the Malam Aminu Kano International Airport, the ancient city shifted into a different rhythm. The roads from the airport were not just filled; they were alive. Traders, Market women, civil servants and artisans all abandoned their stalls and places of livelihood for a glimpse. Young men climbed rooftops and signposts. Elderly men in flowing babbar riga stood shoulder to shoulder with restless students waving party flags. The chants rolled like thunder across the airport Road, Fagge quarters, Murtala Mohammed Way and curved through the arteries leading to…
Sen. Titus Zam, Chairman, Senate Committee on North Central Development Commission (NCDC), has said that Sen. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (PDP-Kogi) is not a member of the committee, contrary to her claims. Zam, who represents Benue North-West in the upper chamber, gave the clarification in a statement in Abuja on Tuesday while reacting to Akpoti-Uduaghan’s claims of her being a member of the committee. Amid Personal Life Spotlight, 2Baba Dedicates Son with Natasha in Church The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Akpoti-Uduaghan had, on Monday, alleged that her name was omitted from the attendance register of the committee. NAN also…
Ado Salisu For nearly four decades, Nigeria’s return to the top tier of global tennis seemed out of reach. Today, that long-awaited breakthrough has become reality, as Nigeria has reclaimed its place in the prestigious Davis Cup World Group I under the leadership of Engineer Victor Ochei, President of the Nigeria Tennis Federation. This historic achievement marks Nigeria’s first appearance at this elite level since the late 1980s, signaling a major revival of the country’s tennis fortunes. Nigeria’s Golden Tennis Legacy Nigeria first entered the Davis Cup in 1974, quickly establishing itself as a competitive force. The country’s golden era…
Ado Salisu The Commissioner of Police in Adamawa State, CP Dankombo Morris, has reaffirmed the commitment of the Nigeria Police Force to recognizing and rewarding officers who demonstrate dedication, professionalism, and excellence in service. CP Morris made the remark over the weekend in Yola while presenting a merit award to Chief Superintendent of Police, Ahmed Rasheed. The Commissioner described the award as well-deserved, commending CSP Rasheed for his exceptional professionalism and dedication in his role as Commander of CTU 14 Base in Adamawa State. He noted that CSP Rasheed’s recognition as “Commander of the Year” reflects his hard work, discipline,…
Ado Salisu Born on May 11, 1981, in Ibadan, Nigeria, Olumide Oyedeji rose from humble beginnings to become one of Africa’s most respected basketball figures—both on and off the court. His journey reflects determination, resilience, and a lasting commitment to sports development. Oyedeji began his basketball journey at Loyola College in Ibadan, where his talent quickly became evident. His early promise earned him opportunities to play professionally in Europe, particularly in Russia and Germany, where his performances attracted international attention. His major breakthrough came in the 2000 NBA Draft, when the Seattle SuperSonics selected him 42nd overall, making him one…
Jamila Sulaiman Aliyu Kungiyar Sufaye ta Kasa reshen mata a Jihar Kano ta gudanar da taron Mauludin tunawa da manyan malaman addinin Musulunci da suka bayar da gagarumar gudummawa wajen yada ilimi da kyawawan dabi’u. Daga cikin malaman da aka tunawa da su akwai Shehu Abdulqadir Jilani, Sheikh Gausullah da kuma Shehu Rasmah, wadanda aka bayyana a matsayin abin koyi ga al’umma, musamman wajen tarbiyya da koyar da addini. Shugabar Kungiyar Sufaye Mata kuma mai rike da mukamin Naqibatul Kadiriyya, Malama Baraka Adamu Danfanta, ta ce kungiyar na shirya wannan mauludi duk shekara, kuma wannan shi ne karo na goma…
Sani Dutsinma A tragic canoe accident has claimed at least 14 lives after a vessel carrying more than 100 passengers capsized in the Yauri River in Kebbi State. The Chairman of Yauri Local Government Area, Abubakar Shuaibu, confirmed the incident to journalists, describing it as unfortunate and devastating. Provision Of Boats Pivotal In Reducing Accidents-Diggol According to him, the accident occurred in Gumbi village in Yauri Local Government Area while the passengers were returning from Gwarzo village in Ngaski, where they had accompanied a bride to her matrimonial home. Shuaibu said 14 deaths have so far been confirmed, and the…
Gwamnatin Tarayya ta ba wa ‘yan kasuwar da gobarar da ta auka kwanan nan a Kasuwar Singer a Jihar Kano ta lalata sassa na kasuwar, jimillar Naira biliyan 5, don tallafawa wadanda abin ya shafa. Mataimakin Shugaban Kasa, Kashim Shettima,ne ya sabar da hakan yayin ziyarar jaje da ya kai kasuwar a madadin Gwamnatin Tarayya. Ziyarar ta biyo bayan gobarar da ta faru makon da ya gabata, wadda ta lalata kayayyaki da kadarori masu darajar miliyoyin nairori. Shettima ya bayyana gobarar a matsayin babban masifa ta ƙasa, inda ya ce ba kawai asara ce ga Jihar Kano ba, har ma…