The Taraba State Government has commenced moves to decongest the Jalingo Medium Security Custodial Centre, with plans to recommend deserving inmates for amnesty under the state’s prerogative of mercy. The developmen followed concerns over overcrowding at the facility, which was designed to accommodate 250 inmates but currently houses more than 500 people, putting pressure on its facilities and raising concerns about the welfare of inmates. A report presented on the condition of the centre indicated that about 250 inmates were sleeping on mats, while a significant proportion of those in custody were awaiting trial, further highlighting the need for urgent…
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SEOUL, Sep. 4, 2026 — As routines and lifestyles evolve across Europe, consumers are reassessing how their home appliances support everyday life and fit with the reality of limited living space. Recent industry research points to growing interest in smart major domestic appliances, while identifying energy efficiency, convenience, multifunctionality and space savings as important factors in purchasing decisions and product innovation.* At IFA 2026, LG Electronics (LG) is showcasing seven home appliances that reflect these evolving consumer needs. The company’s booth highlights how advances in AI, energy efficiency and space-conscious design can support more convenient and efficient living across European homes. Featured products…
LG’s True Wireless Wallpaper TV and Sound Suite AI Sweep Category-Best Titles, Reinforcing LG’s Innovation Leadership in Home Entertainment and Audio News Summary: LG has been named the recipient of the ‘Best Brand of IFA 2026’ title, the highest accolade of the IFA 2026 Innovation Awards. The Wallpaper TV(LG OLED evo W6 AI) was recognized for combining an ultra-slim design, True Wireless connectivity1 and differentiated picture quality enabled by Hyper Radiant Color Technology, while LG’s Modular Sound Suite with Dolby Atmos FlexConnect earned Best in Audio honors for making home audio simple and flexible. Additional honors for LG OLED evo, Micro…
Former Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom, has explained that he made his vehicle available to Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, during his recent visit to the state as a simple act of courtesy, insisting that refusing to assist him would have been petty and unbecoming of a former governor. Ortom, speaking through his media aide, Terver Akase, said the gesture was extended to Obi, who travelled to Benue to meet victims and relatives of those killed in the June 2025 attack in Yelewata. His explanation followed accusations by the Benue State Government that he facilitated Obi’s visit, with officials…
Former Everton star, Phil Neville, has pinpointed Chelsea’s weakness that Hull City exploited during both sides’ Premier League 2-2 draw on Saturday. Morgan Rogers gave Xabi Alonso’s men the lead in the early stage of the encounter. But Hull City turned the game around, thanks to two goals from Mohamed Belloumi. Joao Pedro then restored parity after scoring Chelsea’s second goal as the encounter ended in a draw. Recommended “We felt before the game that Hull were just going to park the bus, but they did not do that,” Neville said on NBC Sports. “I think what they obviously did they…
Muslims in Hong Local Government Area of Adamawa State have held prayer sessions in a quest for rainfall. The prayers were held on Saturday following a prolonged dry spell in some parts of the LGA, resulting in the wilting of crops. Muslims in the early hours of Saturday converged on various Eid grounds in Hong and sought Allah’s divine blessings. They offered two special prayers in total submission to Allah after days of voluntary fasting, repentance and supplication over the drought. Recommended At the Central Eid Ground in Hong, the Chief Imam in the area, Saidu Garba, who led the prayers, urged Muslims to…
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has expressed the readiness of Gateway Air, the state-owned airline, to airlift not only Ogun pilgrims to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for Hajj, but also intending pilgrims from other South-West states. The Governor said Ogun would explore opportunities to participate in the emerging private-sector-driven Hajj airlift arrangement, particularly for pilgrims from Oyo, Osun, Ondo and Ekiti states. Abiodun disclosed this on Friday when he received a delegation of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), led by its Commissioner of Operations, Prince Anofiu Elegushi, at his office. The Governor said the state government had taken…
Suspected bandits have reportedly abducted several Islamic clerics who attended a prayer gathering at the residence of Senator Abdul’aziz Abubakar Yari in Talata Mafara Local Government Area of Zamfara State. The incident was disclosed in a post on Saturday evening by crisis reporter in the Northwest region, Bakatsine, via his X handle. According to Bakatsine, the clerics were abducted after attending the gathering at Yari’s residence, where over 2,000 Islamic scholars and imams had earlier assembled for special prayers ahead of the 2027 elections. He identified some of those reportedly abducted as Imam Yahuza, the First Jumma’at Imam in Dogon…
The African Democratic Congress, ADC, presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, on Saturday, accused President Bola Tinubu’s Senior Advisor on Digital/New Media, O’tega Ogra, of manufacturing figures and attaching them to his proposal on production subsidy to local refineries in Nigeria. Atiku had said his proposed production subsidy would support locally refined crude, reduce the cost of fuel production and ultimately make petrol and other essential goods more affordable for Nigerians. But the presidency said Atiku’s proposal failed while he was vice president during the past administration of former President Olusegun Obasanjo. Posting on X, Ogra wrote: “Nigeria already tried your production-subsidy to…
The African Democratic Congress, ADC, presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, on Saturday, assured that he is not opposed to the education of poor children. Atiku made this known through his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communication, Phrank Shaibu via X. Shaibu said Atiku only opposes turning education into a debt trap after the government first allowed fees to skyrocket. He was reacting to President Bola Tinubu’s Special Assistant on Social Media, Dada Olusegun’s remark that Atiku hates NELFUND and wants it cancelled Recommended Posting on X, Dada claimed that the former vice president does not believe that the child of a nobody should have…