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Kano University shuts female hostel over immorality

The management of Maryam Abacha American University of Nigeria (MAAUN) in Kano has decided to shut down two privately owned female hostels due to reports of immoral activities. The two hostels, Al-Ansar Indabo and Hotoro, are located near the university campus and had previously been approved by the school for off-campus housing. In an official […]

Embattled Canadian rapper, Tory Lanez stabbed in prison

Canadian rapper Tory Lanez, who has been facing serious legal troubles, was recently stabbed while serving his prison sentence. He had to be taken to the hospital after the incident. The stabbing happened on Monday, May 12, 2025. Reports say that the 32-year-old artist got into a fight with another inmate at the California Correctional […]

Abia govt reopens closed Abattoirs, warns against burning of meat with tire

The Abia State government has reopened two abattoirs that were earlier closed due to poor hygiene. These abattoirs are located in Lokpanta and Uzuakoli. After fixing the problems and cleaning the places, they are now ready for use again. During a press briefing, Okey Kanu, the Commissioner for Information, shared the news. He spoke to […]

Gov Yusuf approves deployment of 17, 600 guards to curb insecurity in public schools

Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State has approved the hiring of 17,600 security guards to protect public schools across the state. This decision is part of the government’s efforts to make sure that schools are safe for both students and teachers. A statement shared by the Governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, said that […]

Gov Yusuf orders immediate screening of 4,000 BESDA teachers

Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State has ordered the immediate screening of over 4,000 teachers who recently finished the Better Education Service Delivery for All (BESDA) program. He gave this order on Monday during an event where teaching materials were shared with public schools across the state. Governor Yusuf said that this action is […]

Troops neutralize two bandits, recover arms in Plateau

The Nigerian Army, under Operation SAFE HAVEN, has successfully neutralized two suspected bandits and recovered a range of weapons and valuables during an operation in Qua’an Pan Local Government Area, Plateau State. On Monday, the operation was carried out based on reliable intelligence, targeting a criminal hideout located near Teng Mountain/Forest. According to security sources, […]

Belgium: Arokodare wins 2025 Golden Shoe award

KRC Genk’s forward, Tolu Arokodare, has been named the winner of the 2025 Golden Shoe in Belgium. This prestigious award is given to the best African player or player of African descent in the Belgian Pro League. Arokodare earned the award due to his outstanding performances with Genk during the 2024/25 season. At just 24 […]

LaLiga: Real Madrid suffer Vinicius Jr injury blow after Barcelona defeat

Real Madrid has been dealt a blow after their recent loss to Barcelona in the El Clasico. The club has confirmed that Vinicius Jr., one of their key players, is now injured and will be sidelined for an uncertain period. The injury occurred during the intense 4-3 defeat to Barcelona, leaving fans and the team […]