This Saturday's edition of JoyNews' Newsfile will examine the renewed debate over renaming Ghana’s main international airport, Kotoka International Airport (KIA).

Kano State governor, Alhaji Abba Yusuf, has donated N100 million to victims of the recent fire outbreak that razed several shops at Singer Market in Kano to cushion the losses suffered by affected traders. The governor, who visited the market to sympathise with the traders, expressed concern over the scale of destruction caused by the […]

The free medical outreach frequently organised by Senator Binos Yaroe is targeting 15,000 patients in Demsa, one of the nine local government areas constituting his Adamawa South Senatorial Zone. During the four-day outreach which was flagged off on Thursday, Senator Yaroe said the programme is to ensure that his constituents get free and top-quality medical […]

President Donald Trump condemned but did not apologise for a video on his social media account depicting Democratic former President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama as apes, a…

Hegseth said the Pentagon would review its ties with all Ivy League colleges for military training and education. The post Pentagon To Cut Academic Ties With Harvard — Hegseth appeared first on Channels Television.

As Nigeria’s Federal Capital Territory (FCT) turned 50 on Tuesday, the original inhabitants of Abuja have called for a constitutional reform to remove provisions they say institutionalise inequality between them and other Nigerians. During a press conference in Abuja, the FCT Stakeholders’ Assembly, led by its president, Dr. Aliyu Daniel Kwali, said indigenous residents of […]

Fresh political maneuvering is unfolding quietly in Adamawa State, revealing an emerging struggle for influence within the All Progressives Congress ahead of the 2027 general elections. Investigations by party sources and political stakeholders indicate that the National Vice Chairman of the APC in the North-East, Comrade Mustapha Salihu, is at the centre of a calculated [...]

The Coalition of Northern Groups (CNG) has condemned a series of deadly attacks carried out by suspected terrorists and bandits in Kwara and Katsina states, describing the incidents as unacceptable and a stark reminder of Nigeria’s deepening security challenges. In a press release yesterday, the coalition said the attacks occurred between February 3 and 4 […]

The Africa Development Studies Centre (ADSC) has recommended phased relocation of selected non-sensitive and high traffic government functions to the satellite municipalities in the Federal Capital Territory. In a statement issued yesterday by ADSC’s president, Victor Oluwafemi, he said, “The Federal Capital Territory has substantial land and expansion potential across Kwali, Gwagwalada, Kuje, Bwari and […]

Plateau State University, Bokkos will today graduate a total of 2, 485 students at its 8th and 9th combined convocation ceremony. The Vice Chancellor, Prof Shedrack Best disclosed this during the pre-convocation press briefing yesterday. According to him, 22 of the students will graduate with first-class honours. Prof Best said having seen first-hand the physical […]

“I will, under no circumstance, compromise the law guiding the operations of the Commission,” she said. The post OSOPADEC secretary denies N400m misappropriation allegation appeared first on Tribune Online.

CGC Of Customs, Adeniyi Calls For Reflection, Discipline, Team-Driven Leadership Anthpny Ufoh The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has reinforced its commitment to leadership development with a strategic training session for…

According to a report by Italian outlet Calciomercato, Manuel Locatelli is the subject of interest from Manchester United. The Red Devils are keen on reinforcing their first-team squad by signing…

The United States has condemned the attack on communities in Kaiama local government area of Kwara State, where scores of villagers were recently killed. Bandits and Islamist extremists targeted Woro and Nuku communities in Kaiama on February 3, 2026 killing dozens and burning homes. The incident has since sparked widespread national and international outrage. In […]

Arsenal are expected to be without Bukayo Saka and Martin Odegaard when they take on Sunderland in the Premier League today. The Gunners are once again six points clear at…

Abia State senator, Enyinnaya Abaribe and other stakeholders have called on the federal government to harness the potential of Marine and Blue Economy. The senator representing Abia South senatorial district stated this in Abuja at the unveiling of a book, “Blue Economy: Gateway to a Sustainable Future” writing by Dr. Chika Chukwudi. He said the […]

The national caretaker committee of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has said its recognition by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is an intervention toward restoring stability, order, and constitutional governance within the party. The caretaker committee, in a statement by its national publicity secretary, Hon. Jungudo Haruna Mohammed, said the recognition comes at a […]

Patty was in pain, deep searing pain. She was not supposed to be in this place, end up at this sorry pass. She gave Alhaji her all, the relationship her everything. Relationship? Was what they had even worth calling a relationship? Looking back from her balcony of grief, all she could see now was a [...]

The Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN) has inducted 206 foreign-trained nurses who successfully completed the mandatory adaptation programme and passed the Council’s professional examination, officially granting them eligibility to practice in Nigeria. Speaking during the induction, which marked the Council’s 15th ceremony for foreign-trained nurses, on Thursday in Abuja, the Registrar and Chief […]

The African Union Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace and Security (AU CPAPS), Ambassador Bankole Adeoye, has sought the support of the Nigerian Navy to host pan-African naval exercise in 2027 to enhance cooperation among African navies. He made the appeal yesterday during a courtesy visit to the Chief of the Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Idi […]

According to him, discussing instantaneous, live transmission of results does not make sense in a system that still relies on manual voting. The post Why Nigeria is not ready for real-time E-transmission of results — Ex-INEC boss appeared first on Tribune Online.

Suspected cultists have killed the President of the Omoku Youth Federation in Ogba-Egbema-Ndoni Local Government Area of Rivers State, Ifeanyi Azuazu, along with his aide, Chigozie Oluwu. Sources told PUNCH that the incident occurred on Thursday evening when armed assailants attacked a popular relaxation spot along Ogolo Street, off Palace Road, in Omoku. Eyewitnesses said [...]

The House of Representatives has summoned six area council chairmen in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and their directors of finance to appear before it to respond to the audit queries which indicted them of N100 billion financial infractions. The chairman, House Public Accounts Committee, Hon. Bamidele Salam, disclosed this while confirming the panel’s formal […]

The North East Development Commission (NEDC) has handed over three major bridges, an ultra-modern cattle market, school and health facilities to the Bauchi State government in Alkaleri and Kirfi local government areas of the state. The projects were formally handed over by the Minister of State for Regional Development, Alhaji Uba Maigari Ahmadu, during a […]

In the 19th century, Kenya was shaped by the arrival of British colonialists. Over a century later, a different kind of arrival redefined the nation’s cultural landscape: the Bronx-born movement of hip hop. Originally released in 2005, the landmark documentary Hip Hop Colony offers a masterclass in musical anthropology, capturing a pivotal moment when Kenya was […] The post ‘Hip Hop Colony’ documentary documents the history of hip hop in Kenya appeared first on HapaKenya.

The Federal Government has approved an increase in the annual uniform allowance for nurses in its employment from N20,000 to N80,000. The approval was granted by the National Salaries, Wages and Income Commission, according to a memo obtained by The PUNCH. The new allowance represents a 300 per cent increase over the previous rate and [...]

An industrial crisis may be looming at the Federal University Wukari (FUW), Taraba State, following a petition to the Federal Ministry of Education by a group, Concerned Persons with Education Interest, alleging... The post Crisis looms at Federal University Wukari over VC appointment appeared first on Tribune Online.

Executive Secretary/CEO of the Lagos State Security Fund, Dr Ayo Ogunsan, has praised Globacom’s donation of N1 billion to the fund to promote enduring commitment to national development and public safety. He described the gesture as “a powerful demonstration of corporate citizenship and a strategic investment in the stability of Lagos State.” He noted that […]

Stakeholders from the Niger-Delta region have called for the expansion of the pipeline surveillance contract to include all major ethnic groups in the region. A representative of Stakeholders for the Betterment of the Niger Delta and human rights activist, Fejiro Oliver, who stated this in Abuja yesterday, said the major pipeline contracts in the region […]

United States President Donald Trump has defended his decision to share a controversial video on his Truth Social account that portrayed former President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama as apes, insisting he committed no error and has no reason to apologise. Trump spoke late Friday while addressing reporters aboard Air Force One, [...]

Nigeria’s human rights and transparency watchdogs have moved to deepen cooperation aimed at protecting the civic space and strengthening accountability in the nation’s extractive industry, a sector critical to the country’s economic stability. Executive Secretary of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), Dr. Tony Ojukwu, made the position known while receiving the executive secretary of […]

Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Benjamin Kalu has condemned the recent killings in Kwara, Katsina and Benue states, describing the attacks as senseless, barbaric and unacceptable. Kalu expressed deep sorrow over the tragic loss of lives and destruction of property resulting from the violent incidents, while extending his heartfelt condolences to the […]

The Saudi Pro League has picked Manchester United’s midfielder Bruno Fernandes and Liverpool’s forward Mohamed Salah as potential ambassadors  for the league as replacement for Cristiano Ronaldo. There are discussions about Ronaldo’s possible departure from the club. Ronaldo, who is now 41 years old, has been the most famous player in the Saudi league after […] Saudi Super League picks two players to replace Cristiano Ronaldo

Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Benjamin Kalu has condemned the recent killings in Kwara, Katsina and Benue states, describing the attacks as senseless, barbaric and unacceptable. Kalu expressed deep sorrow over the tragic loss of lives and destruction of property resulting from the violent incidents, while extending his heartfelt condolences to the […]

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has issued a stern warning to the Coordinator of the Satellite Towns Development Department, Abdulkadir Zulkiflu, over the failure to evacuate refuse heaps in parts of the FCT, threatening to terminate his appointment if the situation persists. Wike handed down the ultimatum on Friday during an [...]

US Vice President J. D. Vance said in early January that "a crazy person" had tried to break into his Ohio home by hammering on the windows. The post Man Charged With Threatening To Kill US Vice President appeared first on Channels Television.