By Sabiu Abdullahi 70-year-old Safina Namukwaya delivered a set of twins—a boy and a girl—following successful in vitro fertilization (IVF) treatment in a mysterious moment at the Women’s Hospital International and Fertility Centre in Kampala, Uganda, as reported by the BBC on Thursday. The historic caesarean delivery took place on Wednesday, with the hospital sharing
By Isah Aliyu Chiroma Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed presented the sum of N300,219,705,820 as the 2024 estimated budget to the Bauchi State House of Assembly for scrutiny and passage. The budget tagged ‘Budget Of Consolidation and Renewed Focus’, comprises of recurrent expenditure of N121,341,193,343.11 (40.4%) while capital expenditure received the sum of N178,878,512,477.49 (59.6%).
By Isah Aliyu Chiroma The Chairman/Chief Executive Officer, National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, Brig. Gen. Buba Marwa (retd.), has warned new officers of the Agency that there is no room for compromising the ethics of their profession or subverting the goals of the organisation. Marwa gave the warning in his remarks at the passing out
Nigeria’s persistent struggle against poverty has consumed substantial resources and spanned generations, yet the problem remains deeply entrenched. Successive administrations have implemented various strategies, but the issue continues to plague the nation. Poverty in Nigeria is not merely an affliction; it is a symptom of underlying societal issues, rooted in decades of neglect and
Nigeria’s diversity, encompassing various regions, indigenous tribes, and mother tongues, is a source of strength, not division. Despite the colonial legacy and past conflicts, our shared history and the sacrifices of our forefathers bind us together. Let us transcend our differences and embrace our common identity as Nigerians. The recent unrest in the south
By Sabiu Abdullahi President Bola Tinubu has met with the King of the United Kingdom, King Charles III, on the sidelines of the COP28 Summit in Dubai. Tinubu shared photos from the meeting on his Instagram page on Thursday, noting that the meeting was to strengthen the partnership between both countries. “I had a productive
By Sabiu Abdullahi Reports coming from the north-central part of Nigeria say gunmen launched a deadly assault on the Pukah and Pinper communities in the Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State. The attack, according to reports, has resulted in the deaths of about seven people. The attackers struck early on Thursday, leaving six men
By Sabiu Abdullahi The Nigerian Air Force’s Air Component of Operation Delta Safe conducted air raids targeting illegal refining plants and thwarting oil theft activities in Rivers State. Air Commodore Edward Gabkwet, the Director of Public Relations and Information for the Nigerian Air Force, confirmed the success of these operations in a statement released
By Sabiu Abdullahi In a last-minute decision, both Israel and Hamas announced on Thursday the extension of the truce that was set to expire at 0500GMT. The Israeli military declared an “operational pause” without specifying the duration, stating the ongoing mediation efforts and hostage release process. Hamas confirmed the extension for a seventh day without
By Sabiu Abdullahi Kurna Quarters along Katsina Road in Kano witnessed youth unrest on Wednesday, sparked by the tragic killing of a teenager by police personnel. The incident unfolded against the backdrop of heightened tension, fueled by an alleged planned protest by a political group in response to the Appeal Court’s judgment on the state