THE former Head of the Department of Business Management at the University of Maiduguri (UNIMAID), Prof. Ruth Wazis, has been confirmed dead in an accident at her residence in the Borno State capital. Confirming the incident on Monday, the Borno State Commissioner of Police, Yusuf Lawal, said the incident occurred …

Federal Capital Territory, FCT, senator, Ireti Kingibe, has emphasized the need for new legislation in Nigeria to ensure the inclusion of women in governance. Speaking as a guest on Arise Television on Sunday, Kingibe highlighted that countries with women in governance demonstrate a direct correlation between economic development and women’s …

A four-storey building in the Garki area of the Federal Capital Territory collapsed on Monday night, reportedly trapping many people inside. According to PUNCH Online, there could be a “possibility” of casualties, as two trapped persons were reportedly pulled out from the rubble and taken to the hospital. An eyewitness reported, “There …

The maid of the former Chief Executive Officer of Nigerian e-commerce giant, Konga, the late Nick Imudia, has disclosed the last conversation she had with him. A close friend who spoke to Vanguard claimed that Imudia called his maid before he died and handed her a piece of paper with five telephone …

European football governing body, UEFA, is investigating England midfielder Jude Bellingham over his gesture after scoring a late equaliser against Slovakia on Monday, June 30. In the said Euro 2024 game, Jude Bellingham and his teammates were looking like they were heading back home especially after Slovakia took the lead …

PORTUGAL goalkeeper Diogo Costa saved three Slovenia penalties to earn his side a 3-0 shoot-out victory in a dramatic Euro 2024 last-16 clash on Monday night. Portugal star Cristiano Ronaldo broke down in tears after missing a penalty in the first period of extra-time in the goalless tie in Frankfurt. …

THE Federal Government has suspended approval for the construction of new road networks across the country. This was disclosed by the Minister of Works, David Umahi, on Sunday in Calabar, when the Federal Ministry for Works convened a stakeholders engagement on the proposed alignment for sections 3A and design for …

Rear Admiral Alison Amaechina Madueke has petitioned the court for an injunction restraining his ex-wife, Diezani Alison-Madueke, from using his first names. This action was consequent upon the dissolution of their marriage. He prayed the court to direct the respondent (Diezani) to revert to her pre-marital surname (Agama) and issue …

SOUTH African President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced a significant expansion of the Executive branch, now comprising 77 members including the President and Deputy President. This increase reflects efforts to accommodate multiple political parties following the ANC’s failure to secure a majority in the recent elections. In a shift from the previous administration, …

PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu of Nigeria has ordered a crackdown on former civil servants who continue to receive salaries despite no longer working for the government. This directive comes amid revelations that some ex-employees, now residing and employed abroad, are still being paid by their previous government employers. Last week, President …