President Bola Tinubu will declare an international conference on security and national unity open on Tuesday. Malam Garbadeen Mohammad, Chairman, Media and Publicity Committee of the conference, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday in Abuja. The conference, with the theme, “International Conference On Security For Sustainable Socio-economic Development” is organised …

The Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) in collaboration with Sokoto Zakat and Endowment Agency (SOZEA) has began a four-day capacity-building workshop on enhancing Zakat, Waqf and other Islamic social finance instruments for workers. Newsextra24 reports that the project is tagged “2024–2026 IsDB/SOZEA Training and Capacity Building Project 1.1 Newsextra24 reports that …

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) says it uncovered 399 fully assembled Jojef firearms and assorted rifle parts following the detailed examination of a seized shipment at the Tin Can Island Port Command. The service made this known in a statement by its National Spokesperson, Abdullahi Maiwada, on Sunday in Abuja. …

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has extended the deadline for political parties to submit their lists of candidates for the governorship and State Houses of Assembly elections scheduled for the February 2027 General Election. The Commission disclosed this in a statement by the National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and …

For millions of people around the world, obtaining citizenship in a second country can provide greater security, mobility and long-term opportunities. While many countries have established routes for foreign residents to become citizens, others impose lengthy residency periods, strict language and integration requirements, limited eligibility or highly discretionary approval processes. In some …

Veteran Nigerian singer Daddy Showkey has expressed disappointment over the prolonged rift between twin brothers Peter and Paul Okoye of P-Square, saying the duo destroyed what he described as the biggest music brand Africa ever produced. Speaking during an interview with Goldmyne TV, Daddy Showkey said, “P-Square destroyed the biggest …

The fiance of late Nollywood actress Temitope Osoba, Prophet Itunu Onadeko, has claimed that the actress died at a police station in Ikorodu, Lagos State. Onadeko made the claim during an interview with the Celestial Reality Check, the Media Investigative Unit of the Celestial Church of Christ, on Saturday. The …

Justice Friday Ogazi of a Federal High Court, Lagos, has ordered the remand of two men, Ejiogu Godson and Robert Eze, who were alleged to have smuggled high-caliber firearms into the country for 15 days. Justice Ogazi remanded the two suspects, to enable the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) to conclude investigation …

Nigerian Afrobeats singer Ayra Starr has performed an unreleased song titled “Ms Paper” during an appearance on the TODAY show in the United States. The singer performed the song as part of her appearance on the programme, giving fans a preview of her forthcoming third studio album, “Starr Girl.” Ayra …

The National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA) says it has mapped areas with high burdens of zero-dose children to guide targeted immunisation interventions across Nigeria and improve routine vaccination coverage among vulnerable populations. Dr Garba Rufai, Director of Disease Control and Immunisation at NPHCDA, said this in an interview …