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  The Katsina State First Lady, Zulaihat Dikko Radda, in partnership with Hasene International Organisation and Baris Charity Foundation, Nigeria, on Thursday distributed fresh cow meat to over 6,000 vulnerable individuals across all 361 political wards of the state.   Our correspondent learnt that each local government area received between ...

  Men of the 32 Artillery Brigade of the Nigerian Army have arrested two persons over alleged kidnapping activity in Akunnu Akoko in Akoko North-East Local Government Area of Ondo State.   This was contained in a statement issued by the Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, Major Njoka Irabor on ...

  Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has called on those in leadership to demonstrate compassion and place the well-being of the people above all, in accordance with divine guidance.   In a statement from his media office on Thursday, congratulating Muslims on Eid al-Adha, Atiku encouraged Nigerians, especially Muslims, to ...

  The National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress, Ajibola Basiru, has urged Muslims to celebrate the forthcoming Eid-ul-Adha with love, moderation, and reflection.   Basiru, who is seeking the APC governorship ticket for the 2026 Osun governorship poll, in a statement by the spokesperson for the Senator Ajibola Basiru ...

  The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu has donated rams, bags of rice and other food items to the Muslim community in Abia State ahead of the Sallah festivities billed for Friday.   Presenting the items to the Muslim faithful led by Sarki Shehu Bello in ...

    Zambia’s former president Edgar Lungu, who held power for almost seven years until 2021, died Thursday in a hospital in South Africa at the age of 68, his party and family announced. Lungu had been receiving specialised medical treatment in a clinic in Pretoria, the Patriotic Front, his ...

    The immediate past Senator representing Kogi West, Smart Adeyemi, has lost his mother, Victoria Adeyemi.   PUNCH Online gathered that she died on Wednesday morning at her Abuja residence.   The National President of Iyara Development Association, Dr. Aliyu Badaki, in a statement on Thursday, stated that the ...

  The Federal Road Safety Corps has recalled an entire patrol team following allegations of bribery reported by an online media platform.   Corps Marshal Shehu Mohammed directed the recall to allow for a thorough investigation and possible disciplinary action.   According to a statement issued by the Corps Public ...

  Muslim pilgrims prayed atop Mount Arafat on Thursday during the high point of the annual hajj pilgrimage, as Saudi officials called on participants to refrain from being outside during the hottest hours of the day.   Thousands of pilgrims began to gather before dawn around the hill and the ...

  President Bola Tinubu has reiterated his administration’s commitment to ensuring the comprehensive transformation of the Nigeria Police Force and other security agencies.   Tinubu also assured all that the Federal Government will continue to invest in tools, training, and welfare initiatives to boost police professionalism and morale.   The ...