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The Nigeria Labour Congress secretariat in Sokoto State was gutted by fire in the early hours of Saturday, destroying property and records accumulated over three decades. Secretary of the council, Hamisu Hussaini Hamisu, in a statement, said preliminary findings point to an electrical fault as the likely cause of the inferno. “We suspect it was caused by an electrical fault. By the time the fire was noticed, it had already spread across the building,” he said. He added that the blaze destroyed computers, printers, refrigerators, televisions, office furniture and vital records spanning decades. “Everything was burnt. We lost documents and…
The Oyo State Police Command has confirmed the death of a man following an encounter with officers of the command. In a statement on Saturday, issued by the command’s Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Ayanlade Olayinka, and made available to newsmen in Ibadan, the incident occurred between police officers from the Border Patrol Unit stationed along the Iseyin/Oyo Road and a Fulani man riding a motorcycle. According to Ayanlade, the individual became violent and restive, leading to a confrontation with the officers. He added that during the ensuing clash, the man was struck and fell from his motorcycle. The command’s…
In your 40s, when the second half of your life opens, something deeper than ambition begins to take shape. It brings a kind of joy that feels more real than anything you have known before. This joy does not come from titles or achievements. It does not come from applause or recognition. It comes from something more personal and enduring. It comes when you become a parent at a time when you truly understand what it means to give, to nurture, and to be present. You are no longer trying to prove yourself. You are ready to pour yourself into…
The Secretary of the Board of Trustees of the New Nigeria People’s Party, Buba Galadima, on Saturday sparked outrage after urging Nigerians to go to polling units armed with “bottles and jerry cans of kerosene” during the 2027 general elections. Galadima made the remark at a stakeholders’ meeting organised by the Obi-Kwankwaso Movement in Abuja, where he called on citizens to defend their votes “at all costs.” He said, “Salvaging a country from the hands of fascists like this is not an easy thing. It needs sacrifice, strategy and the use of the internet. So, ladies and gentlemen, be prepared…
The Independent Media and Policy Initiative has said recent economic reforms have coincided with improved revenue performance among companies in Nigeria’s real sector. In a policy brief signed by its Chairman, Omoniyi Akinsiju, the group stated that firms in productive sectors appear to have adjusted to the evolving policy environment, with stronger annual returns. The think tank said it had reviewed economic developments since 2023 and observed an improvement in the performance of privately managed companies. It added that public criticism of the reforms has not been sufficiently supported by data. According to the statement, “We have followed with concern…
Health experts have warned that declining donor funding is exposing serious weaknesses in Nigeria’s disease detection and surveillance systems and called for urgent local funding reforms. The experts gave the warning on Wednesday in Abuja during the presentation of A System in Transition: Nigeria Country Report. According to a statement issued on Thursday by the media unit of Resolve to Save Lives, the report is an assessment of the country’s public health surveillance, laboratory, and specimen transport systems. The report stated that Nigeria’s surveillance, laboratory, and specimen transport systems are facing increasing pressure as funding disruptions expose long-standing structural challenges.…
Alex Zanardi, the Italian Formula One driver who became a Paralympic champion after losing both legs in an accident, has died aged 59, his family announced Saturday. Zanardi was one of his country’s most loved and respected sportsmen, credited with helping transform the perception of disability in Italy. In a statement issued through the charity he founded, Obiettivo3, his family said he died “suddenly” on Friday evening, without giving any further details. But they said he died “peacefully, surrounded by the love of his family and friends”. Zanardi had both his legs amputated in a motor racing accident in 2001,…
Veteran Nollywood actors and filmmakers, Faithia Williams and Saidi Balogun, stirred reactions online after sharing a warm moment at a recent movie premiere in Lagos, years after their separation. The former couple reunited again publicly at the April 26 premiere of “Efunroye: The Unicorn”, a historical biopic produced by Faithia, where both actors appeared on stage alongside their son, Khalid in matching outfits. In a moment that drew applause from guests, Faithia openly acknowledged their bond despite their past while also appreciating her son and management team. Saidi and Faithia Balogun in matching outfit at the premiere of Efunroye on…
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund says a total of 1,388,592 students have so far benefited from its student loan scheme. According to the fund’s daily status report released on Monday, a total of 1,778,854 applications have been received since inception. The report indicated that 353 additional applications were recorded compared to the previous day, while the percentage change in new applications stood at 0.0 per cent. On funds released, NELFUND said, “As of April 2, 2026, disbursements had been made to 288 beneficiary institutions, with a total of N157,455,283,093.25 paid as institutional fees.” It added that “N84,945,632,200.00 had been disbursed as…
Egoras Technologies is introducing an artificial intelligence-powered commerce smartphone in partnership with Airtel Nigeria, targeting small businesses in Nigeria that remain excluded from digital payments and modern business tools. According to a statement issued on Monday and signed by Egoras Chief Executive Officer Ugoji Harry, the companies plan to launch the Android-based Cube Phone on 28 April, positioning the device as an all-in-one business platform combining free internet access for commercial use, contactless payments, artificial intelligence business tools, and blockchain-based data privacy features. The launch is aimed at addressing a major gap in Nigeria’s economy, where digital payment adoption among…
