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Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle to marry off 9 children on same day in Abuja

NewsDeskNgJan 19, 2026January 19, 20260

The Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, is set to host a massive family celebration as nine of his children prepare to get married on the same day. The former Zamfara State governor, who is married to four wives: Aisha, Balkisu, Fatima and Dadiya will give out his sons...

Anambra State Government adds solar, GSM, plumbing to JSS curriculum

NewsDeskNgJan 19, 2026January 19, 20260

Anambra State Government has introduced 15 entrepreneurial subjects into the Junior Secondary School (JSS) curriculum to boost students’ practical skills and foster an entrepreneurial mindset. According to the government, the subjects include solar installation, garment making, GSM repairs, agriculture, plumbing, digital literacy, and robotics. This move is part of the...

Ganduje denounces brutal killing of mother, children in Kano, lauds police

NewsDeskNgJan 19, 2026January 19, 20260

Former National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, has condemned the gruesome killing of a housewife and her children in Kano, describing the incident as tragic, inhumane and deeply disturbing. In a statement issued by Comrade Muhammad Garba, his Chief of Staff, Dr. Ganduje expressed...

Senegal beats Morocco to win AFCON 2025

NewsDeskNgJan 19, 2026January 19, 20260

Senegal were crowned AFCON 2025 champions after a dramatic final that saw them edge past Morocco in a tense, high quality encounter. From the opening whistle, both sides traded sharp attacks and disciplined defending, but it was Senegal who struck first, capitalizing on a moment of hesitation at the back...

Amaechi Cautions Fubara Against Mistaking Public Excitement for Loyalty

NewsDeskNgJan 19, 2026January 19, 20260

Former Rivers State Governor and ex-Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has reportedly advised Governor Siminalayi Fubara not to confuse public enthusiasm with genuine political loyalty. According to legal practitioner Asim Adams, Amaechi observed that much of the visible crowd support surrounding Governor Fubara is largely driven by resentment toward his...

Tinubu Reportedly Moves To Pick Bishop Kukah As Vice-President in 2027 Presidential Election

NewsDeskNgJan 19, 2026January 19, 20260

Fresh political discussions suggest that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is quietly assessing four prominent northern Christian leaders as possible running mates ahead of the 2027 presidential election. Sources across print, broadcast and online media have consistently mentioned former Speaker, Hon. Yakubu Dogara, Defence Minister Lt-Gen. Christopher Musa (retd), Plateau State...

Defection: Group expels Abba, Atiku’s son from organisation, backs Ex-VP

NewsDeskNgJan 18, 2026January 18, 20260

*Says Abba not founder, initiator of Atiku Haske Organisation The initiator and convener of the Atiku Haske Organisation, Hon. Mai Nagge Musa Bakari has declined a directive by one of the son’s of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Abba, to change the course of its support for the All Progressives...

Dunamis Founder Dr. Paul Enenche Holds 41 Crusades Globally in 2025

NewsDeskNgJan 18, 2026January 18, 20260

The senior pastors of Dunamis International Gospel Centre (DIGC), Dr Paul & Dr. Mrs Becky Enenche has successfully held 41 crusades in the year 2025, From Abuja to all part of the earth. The full details of all the crusades of the revered clerics in 2025 were officially released in...

20 ships discharging petroleum, other commodities in Lagos ports

NewsDeskNgJan 17, 2026January 17, 20260

The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) on Saturday, said that 20 ships are discharging petroleum products and other commodities at Apapa, Lekki, and Tin-Can Island ports in Lagos. The authority disclosed this in its shipping position made available to newsmen. NPA explained that the ships were discharging buck wheat, diesel, crude...

How DSS Rescued Two Kidnapped Pastors, Arrested Three Suspects

NewsDeskNgJan 17, 2026January 17, 20260

Details have emerged on how operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) in Niger State rescued two pastors and a church member recently abducted by armed men in Kaduna State. During the operation, the operatives arrested three of those who kidnapped the clergymen. Pastors Idi Buhari, Emmanuel Jacob, and...