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Saudi Arabia Approves Dantata’s Burial in Madina Near Wife’s Grave
Saudi Arabian authorities have approved the burial of renowned Nigerian businessman, Alhaji Aminu Dantata, in Madina, close to the grave of his late wife, Hajiya Rabi’a Dantata,…
Ex-Footballer, Europe-Based Businessmen, Grandma Arrested as NDLEA Seizes 22.6kg…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a former professional footballer, Segun George Hunkarin, and four others in a series of anti-narcotics operations that…
Nollywood Producer Kayode Peters Dies In Toronto, Canada
Nigerian filmmaker and actor Kayode Peters Adewumi, best known for his role as Koko in the sitcom Flatmates, has died in Toronto, Canada, after a prolonged illness. He was 44.…
GTBank to Close Branches Early June 30 for Half-Year Audit
Guaranty Trust Bank Ltd. has announced that all its branches nationwide will close earlier than usual on Monday, June 30, 2025, to enable its scheduled half-year audit.
In an…
Tinubu Mourns Aminu Dantata, Calls His Death a Monumental National Loss
President Bola Tinubu has described the passing of elder statesman and renowned businessman Alhaji Aminu Dantata as “a monumental loss to the nation.”
In a statement issued Saturday by…
Crisis brews in Gombe SDP as Yakubu emerges acting chairman
The Gombe State chapter of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) has appointed a new chairman, Aaron Yakubu to serve in acting capacity following the suspension of its state chairman, Comrade…
Air Force Airstrikes Eliminate Terrorists in Niger State, Foil Planned Attacks
A series of swift and precise airstrikes by the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) in Niger State has successfully neutralised scores of terrorists and prevented what could have been another major…
Teenage Rape Survivor Fatally Shot by Fiancé in Suspected ‘Honor’ Killing in Turkey
An 18-year-old Turkish teenager, Oya Budak, who was five-and-a-half months pregnant after being r@ped, has been fatally shot by her 19-year-old fiancé in what authorities are investigating…
Climate resilience: Group tasks Adamawa stakeholders to enhance gender-responsive…
Women in Humanitarian Response in Nigeria Initiative (WiHRiN) in collaboration with UN Women and partner organizations urged stakeholders to enhance gender-responsive strategies in disaster…
Associations laud Gombe Governor’s industrialisation initiative
Some industrialists in Gombe State have commended the state governor Inuwa Yahaya’s initiative in establishing a N22 billion Muhammadu Buhari Industrial Park, saying that the park would…