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Gov. Abba Yusuf of Kano State has forwarded the names of two nominees to the Kano State House of Assembly for confirmation  as Commissioners. The nominees are Abdulkarim  Maude, a SAN-designate, and Dr Aliyu Isa-Aliyu, an Associate Professor of Allied Mathematics. This is contained in a statement issued by  his...

In a cultural moment that is already sparking conversations across social media, Afrobeats megastar Burna Boy has once again paid homage to his deepest musical roots — and this time, the spotlight shines brightly on Fuji legend Saheed Osupa. During his appearance on Complex’s “GOAT Talk” alongside tennis icon Roger...

A civic group, the National Coalition for Renewed Transformation (NCRT), has commended Vice President Kashim Shettima for what it described as an “outstanding and historic performance” at the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), where he delivered President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s address on behalf of Nigeria. In...

…as independent investigation exonerates Dangote Refinery The Fair Employment Rights Activists (FERA) has blasted the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) over what it described as “fraudulent, mischievous and hypocritical” claims against the $20 billion Dangote Petroleum Refinery. PENGASSAN had accused the refinery of terminating the...

The Ondo State Police Command has uncovered a child trafficking ring operating across Ondo, Delta, and Anambra States, leading to the rescue of a four-year-old girl reported missing earlier this year. Police spokesperson DSP Olayinka Ayanlade said the case began on February 3, 2025, when Sunday Kingsley of Alagbaka Extension,...

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has unveiled plans to introduce cashless payment systems across all airports in the country. The initiative will take off at Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, and Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, beginning September 29. According to FAAN, the move is designed to provide...

By Iliasu Idris The recent invasion of our beloved town by notorious bandits that reverberates through the streets of Birnin Kebbi has become an interesting focus of national security. Nigeria is witnessing an unfortunate realization where political machinations have not merely collided with public safety but have precipitated a catastrophe...

The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) FCT Council calls on members of the public, government agencies, corporate organizations, and individuals to exercise caution against faceless coalitions and groups that exploit the union’s secretariat as a venue to stage press conferences under false pretenses for fraudulent purposes. In a statement issued...

He emphasised that school authorities, teachers, and PTA forums must take the lead in the sensitisation. The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has urged Nigerian schools to integrate Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) education into their curriculum as part of efforts to end the harmful practice. Denis Onoise, a UNICEF child...

Rihanna has become a mother of three after welcoming a daughter with her partner, artiste A$AP Rocky. Rihanna has become a mother of three after welcoming a daughter with her partner, artiste A$AP Rocky. The Barbadian singer announced the news on Instagram on Wednesday, revealing that their baby girl, Rocki...