The Kano State government has finalised plans to spend N1.5bn on a mass wedding for 1,500 couples. At this rate, the state aims to spend N1million on each couple. The Commander-General of the Kano State Hisbah Corps, Sheikh Aminu Ibrahim Daurawa, whose agency is actively involved in the mass wedding scheme, said part of the […]

Karl Marx called religion the opiate of the people, a drug that intoxicates citizens, making it impossible for them to respond to the indignities in their society and to improve their situation. We all recognise it as an instrument that should enhance human dignity and quality of life through our relationship with a higher being. […]

Ivy also spoke about certain factors that affect appearance during pregnancy, noting that the health of the man plays a huge role too. 

At least no fewer than two local vigilante members were killed Wednesday night after suspected gunmen, said to be over 100 in number, attacked Rangarasa village in Rantya community, Jos South Local Government Area of Plateau State. A resident of the area, John Mancha, who witnessed the attack, told journalists in Jos on Thursday that […]

The Kano State Hisbah Board has arrested 16 persons during an operation targeting alleged immoral activities in parts of the State. The Deputy Commander-General of the board, Mujahiddeen Aminuddeen, confirmed the arrests to Daily Trust on Thursday. According to him, the operation was conducted at El-Kanemy Suite along Yahaya Gusau Road, as well as in […]

A kidnap victim simply identified as Aisha has recounted the harrowing ordeal of being forced by bandits in Zamfara State to bury her children who died in captivity. Zamfara, Katsina and Sokoto states remain among the major flashpoints of banditry in North-western Nigeria, where communities continue to suffer abductions, attacks, displacement and imposition of levies […]

Similarly, National Chairman of ADC, Senator David Mark, and the party’s National Secretary, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, yesterday led the party’s top hierarchy to Ado-Ekiti for the grand finale of campaigns ahead of Saturday’s governorship election in Ekiti State. The ADC leaders called on the people of Ekiti State to rise and reclaim their State from […]

With less than 24 hours to the off-cycle governorship election in Ekiti state, the Police have warned against vote trading, stressing that the law will take its course against those caught in the act. The Police also assured that the security approach for the election will ensure it is violence-free and concluded without any serious […]

DHQ vows crackdown  |  Insists sale of military gear is controlled By Longtong Yakubu and Tarkaa David Despite rising concerns about insecurity across the country, military-style tactical items, including camouflage-patterned jungle hats, are openly sold in markets across Kano and other Nigerian states. The open display and sale of military-style accessories have continued to raise […]

Nollywood actress and filmmaker Omoni Oboli has paid tribute to her late friend and colleague, Alex Ekubo, following his burial in Arochukwu, Abia State. Prompt News reports Alex’s body arrived at his family compound on Wednesday, where a wake-keep was held in his honour. Several Nollywood stars, including Ini Edo, IK Ogbonna, Mike Godson, Omoni [...]

Guinness World Records on Thursday announced Nigerian chef and entrepreneur Hilda Baci as a GWR Icon, honouring her outstanding influence on the global record-breaking community and her role in inspiring widespread attempts across Nigeria. She becomes the first Nigerian to receive the prestigious recognition, which is reserved for individuals whose achievements extend beyond record-setting to [...]

Co-hosts Mexico became the first nation to book their place in the knockout rounds of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after a hard-fought 1-0 victory over South Korea at a jubilant Guadalajara Stadium on Friday. A second-half strike from midfielder Luis Romo proved decisive as Mexico secured qualification as Group A winners with a game […]

Canada recorded the first FIFA World Cup finals victory in their history with an emphatic 6-0 demolition of nine-man Qatar in Vancouver, but celebrations were tempered by a serious injury to midfielder Ismaël Koné that left head coach Jesse Marsch visibly emotional on the touchline. The co-hosts produced a dominant display to put themselves on […]

Canada recorded the first FIFA World Cup finals victory in their history with an emphatic 6-0 demolition of nine-man Qatar in Vancouver, but celebrations were tempered by a serious injury to midfielder Ismaël Koné that left head coach Jesse Marsch visibly emotional on the touchline. The co-hosts produced a dominant display to put themselves on […]

•As cease fire deal eases supply fears By Yinka Kolawole,  with agency report   Oil prices fell sharply on Thursday, dropping to their lowest levels since the outbreak of the US-Iran conflict, as an interim agreement between the United States and Iran improved prospects for global crude supply According to Reuters, Brent crude futures declined by $1.53, or 1.9 per cent, to $78.02 per […] The post Oil slumps to lowest price since US-Iran conflict appeared first on Vanguard News.