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Governor Dikko Umaru Radda has directed the Katsina State Ministry of Water Resources to immediately carry out a comprehensive technical assessment of two collapsed earth dams located in Kore village and Majen Wayya in Batagarawa and Charanchi Local Government Areas. The governor issued the directive on Tuesday at the Government House in Katsina while receiving a delegation of stakeholders, including defectors from the ADC and PDP who officially joined the APC. Radda described the collapse of the dams as a serious infrastructural challenge requiring urgent attention to protect agricultural production and improve food security in the state. According to…

Dangote Industries Limited has launched preliminary steps toward developing a proposed 10,000-hectare deep seaport in the Olokola Free Trade Zone, signaling a major expansion into maritime infrastructure, logistics and export-driven industrialisation. The project, part of the company’s Vision 2030 agenda, is aimed at strengthening its position as a globally recognised manufacturing and industrial powerhouse. Situated along Nigeria’s Atlantic coastline between Ogun State and Ondo State, the planned seaport is expected to become a major hub for imports, exports and regional trade activities. A delegation from the company, headed by Managing Director of Infrastructure and Logistics, Capt. Jamil Abubakar, has…

Vice President Kashim Shettima has disclosed that some individuals from Borno State once accused him of attempting to assassinate President Bola Ahmed Tinubu through traditional outfits he gifted to him during the 2023 election campaign. Speaking in Abuja at the launch of former Head of State Yakubu Gowon’s autobiography, My Life of Duty and Allegiance, Shettima said the allegation surfaced just three months after Tinubu assumed office. According to the Vice President, he had provided the President with Borno-style traditional clothing and caps during the APC campaign tours across northern Nigeria to help him connect better with northern audiences.…

Chinese tech giant Alibaba has introduced a new artificial intelligence processor, the Zhenwu M890, which the company says delivers triple the performance of its earlier Zhenwu 810E chip. The launch comes as China intensifies efforts to strengthen its domestic semiconductor industry in response to ongoing U.S. export restrictions on advanced chips from firms such as Nvidia. Alibaba revealed that the new chip is equipped with 144GB of GPU memory and offers interchip bandwidth of 800GB per second. The company added that over 560,000 Zhenwu chips have already been deployed across more than 400 customers in 20 industries, highlighting rising…

Troops of the 4 Brigade under the 2 Division of the Nigerian Army, working alongside other security agencies and the Edo State Security Corps, have arrested 12 suspected kidnappers during a series of clearance operations across Edo State. The operations, codenamed Operation KO SALO, began on May 12, 2026, and targeted criminal hideouts in Owan East and Esan South-East Local Government Areas. During raids on Ugbovbighan Village, Olelo Forest, Egoro Amede Village, and the Rugan Fulani settlement, security operatives arrested three suspects identified as Ishaya Obadis (20), Markus Ballu (35), and Godknows Owonoji (30). Authorities recovered two motorcycles and two…

Just four years ago, Arsenal F.C. were a club weighed down by disappointment after ending the season 24 points behind Premier League champions Manchester City F.C.. Missing out on a Champions League spot to fierce rivals Tottenham Hotspur F.C. on the final day of the 2021/22 campaign left many supporters doubting whether manager Mikel Arteta could restore the club to its former heights. Those doubts have now disappeared. Arsenal secured their 14th English league title after Manchester City’s draw against Bournemouth confirmed the Gunners as champions, ending a wait that stretched back to the legendary “Invincibles” season of 2003/04…

Celebrating his 66th birthday today, Nigerian Afrobeat legend Lágbájá, born Bisade Ologunde, remains one of the most distinctive and influential figures in African music. Renowned for his signature slitted mask and socially conscious music, the enigmatic saxophonist has spent decades blending Afrobeat with jazz, highlife, funk, and traditional Yoruba rhythms to create a sound uniquely his own. Here are 10 fascinating facts about the masked music icon: 1. The Meaning Behind “Lágbájá” The name “Lágbájá” translates to “anonymous person,” “John Doe,” or “everyman” in Yoruba. He chose the name to symbolise and represent the voice of ordinary Nigerians. 2. Why…

Portugal coach Roberto Martinez has unveiled a 27-man squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with veteran captain Cristiano Ronaldo set to feature in his sixth World Cup at the age of 41. During the squad announcement in Oeiras, Martinez described the list as “27 players plus one,” paying tribute to late Liverpool forward Diogo Jota, who died in a car accident last year at the age of 28. The coach said Jota’s spirit and dedication would continue to inspire the national team throughout the tournament. Martinez also explained the inclusion of four goalkeepers and five fullbacks, citing the demands…

The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority has directed airlines, airport operators and other stakeholders in the aviation sector to strengthen public health surveillance measures following the outbreak of Ebola Virus Disease in parts of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda. In a circular issued on May 18, 2026, the NCAA said the move was necessary to curb the possible cross-border spread of the disease through air travel. The agency noted that Nigeria has not recorded any confirmed case linked to the current outbreak but said it is working closely with the Federal Ministry of Health, the Nigeria Centre…

The Nigeria Police Force has uncovered a human trafficking syndicate operating within the Federal Capital Territory and surrounding areas, rescuing 30 Malian nationals allegedly held in exploitative conditions in Nasarawa State. In a statement issued by Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Anthony Placid, police operatives revealed that the victims were discovered in residential buildings in Mararaba and Karu, where they were reportedly confined by the trafficking network. Thirteen suspects were arrested during the operation, including the alleged leader of the syndicate, Abdul Ngaki. Others apprehended are Fatimah Kulibali, Ahmad Kasango, Sidibe Musa, Muhammad Dembele, Saidu Traore, Ali Koulibaly, Abdul…