Kano Hisbah Arrests 5 Over Illegal Marriage
The Kano State Hisbah Board has arrested five youths including a bride, groom, and three witnesses for conducting a marriage without parental consent and below Islamic dowry standards. Deputy Commander General Dr. Mujahideen Aminuddeen said the ₦10,000 dowry fell short of Islamic legal requirements, making the union invalid. An investigation is underway. He urged parents […]
Senator Natasha Urges Girls to Speak Up, Lead
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has called for a cultural shift that empowers young women to speak up and reject the societal conditioning that teaches them to accept blame and silence. Speaking in Abuja at a mentorship session marking the 2025 International Day of the Girl Child, the Kogi Central senator emphasized the importance of self-awareness, urging […]
ASUU Rejects Late FG Appeal, Strike Looms
ASUU has criticized the Federal Government for its delayed appeal to stop the union’s planned warning strike, calling the intervention “too late.” ASUU President, Prof. Chris Piwuna, said the government ignored a 3-week ultimatum until just two days before the strike. Piwuna noted that unless urgent action is taken by Sunday, the union will begin […]
Sowore Sets Oct 20 Protest to Demand Nnamdi Kanu’s Release
Activist Omoyele Sowore has announced a peaceful protest for October 20 at Aso Rock, Abuja, to demand the release of IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu. Kanu remains in detention despite court rulings for his release. Sowore urged Southeast leaders governors, lawmakers, and traditional rulers to join the march, emphasizing that action is needed, not just words. […]
Kano to Wed 2,000 Couples in Mass Ceremony
The Kano State Government has directed the Hisba Board to begin preparations for a mass wedding involving 2,000 couples. According to Deputy Commander-General Sheikh Mujahid Aminudeen, the initiative, approved by Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, aims to support widows, divorcees, and low-income families. Prospective couples must register and complete mandatory health screenings, including tests for HIV/AIDS, […]
BBNaija Winner Imisi Receives ₦150M Prize
Big Brother Naija Season 10 winner, Opeyemi Ayanwale, aka Imisi, has officially received her ₦150 million grand prize. The 23-year-old actress and fashion designer from Oyo State was awarded ₦80 million in cash and a new Innoson SUV at a presentation event in Lagos. The ceremony drew fans, ex-housemates, and representatives from show sponsor Multichoice […]
Xiaomi Launches Redmi 15 and Xiaomi 15T in Nigeria
Xiaomi has introduced two new smartphones to the Nigerian market the Redmi 15 and Xiaomi 15T highlighting its continued push for innovation. At the Lagos launch, Xiaomi Nigeria Country Manager Xingyu Yang said the new devices address local demand for performance and technology. The Redmi 15 features a robust 7000mAh battery, while the Xiaomi 15T […]
John Stones Considered Retirement Over Injury Struggles
Manchester City and England defender John Stones has revealed he nearly retired last season due to recurring injuries that limited him to just 11 Premier League appearances. Battling foot and hamstring issues, the 31-year-old missed England duty for nearly a year and described the mental toll as “a very difficult place to be.” Despite the […]
FG Begins Civil Service Records Verification
The Federal Government has launched a comprehensive personnel verification exercise across all ministries, departments, and agencies (MDAs), including overseas offices, to update civil service records and support ongoing workforce reforms. The exercise, led by the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (OHCSF) in partnership with Philips Consulting and other HR […]
EU to Launch Biometric Border Checks in 2025
Starting October 12, 2025, the European Union will begin phasing in its new Entry/Exit System (EES), mandating fingerprint and facial scans for non-EU travelers entering participating countries such as France, Spain, Iceland, Norway, and Switzerland. The system will be fully operational by April 10, 2026. Replacing traditional passport stamps, the EES will digitally track entries […]
