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Four Killed In Katsina Ramadan Alms Distribution Stampede

NewsDeskNgMar 2, 2026March 2, 20260

Four persons died after a crowd surge during Ramadan charity distribution in Katsina, police confirm investigation underway. Four people have lost their lives in a stampede that occurred during the distribution of Ramadan alms at Kofar Guga Quarters in Katsina metropolis. The tragic incident happened on Friday at about 9:00...

NUC Issues 16-Point Guidelines To Curb Misuse Of Honorary Doctorates

NewsDeskNgFeb 27, 2026February 27, 20260

NUC issues strict 16-point guidelines to curb misuse of honorary doctorates, warning institutions and individuals of sanctions. The National Universities Commission (NUC) has issued comprehensive guidelines to regulate the award and use of honorary doctorate degrees in Nigeria, warning that institutions and individuals found violating the rules will face sanctions....

Kano Government Rejects Amnesty International’s Allegations Of Repression

NewsDeskNgFeb 27, 2026February 27, 20260

Kano government denies Amnesty International’s allegations of repression, while Kwankwasiyya warns of growing intimidation and unlawful detentions. The Kano State Government, has dismissed claims by Amnesty International that it has violated freedom of expression and harassed opposition figures in the state. Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs Ibrahim Waiya, made it clear...

Joje Abebe Fertility Center Denies Social Media Allegations, Says Matter Before Court

NewsDeskNgFeb 27, 2026February 27, 20260

Joje Abebe Fertility Center has dismissed as false and defamatory a series of allegations circulating on social media against its Chief Medical Director, Dr. John Abebe, and the hospital. In a public statement released by its management, the Abuja-based fertility center said the publications were “deliberately orchestrated and defamatory,” alleging...

Tinubu Urges Senate To Amend Constitution For State Police

NewsDeskNgFeb 26, 2026February 26, 20260

President Tinubu calls for constitutional reform to establish state police, citing rising terrorism and banditry threats across Nigeria. President Bola Tinubu has charged the Senate to begin the process of amending the 1999 Constitution to make room for the establishment of state police. According to him, the nation must urgently...

Tinubu Expands Primary Healthcare Centre Funding To 13,500 Facilities Across Nigeria

NewsDeskNgFeb 26, 2026February 26, 20260

President Tinubu has promised to expand Primary Healthcare Centre funding to 13,500 facilities across Nigeria, with over N98bn disbursed. President Bola Tinubu has revealed the number of health facilities that will benefit from the over N98 billion funds injected into the Primary Healthcare in 2025 is expected to rise to...

Archbishop Ndagoso Elected President Of Catholic Bishops Conference Of Nigeria

NewsDeskNgFeb 25, 2026February 25, 20260

Most Rev. Matthew Ndagoso becomes CBCN president, succeeding Archbishop Ugorji, with key leadership positions also announced. The Archbishop of Kaduna, Most Rev. Matthew Man’oso Ndagoso, has been elected as the new president of the Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria (CBCN). Ndagoso replaces Archbishop Lucious Ugorji of the Owerri Archdiocese who...

Sokoto Governor Launches N1 Billion Ramadan Feeding Programme To Support Vulnerable Residents

NewsDeskNgFeb 25, 2026February 25, 20260

Sokoto’s N1 billion Ramadan programme will provide 34,000 daily meals across 170 centres for vulnerable residents. Governor Ahmed Aliyu of Sokoto State has announced a N1 billion allocation for the 2026 Ramadan Feeding Programme, aiming to provide approximately 34,000 meals daily to vulnerable residents across the state. The programme will...

Bayelsa House of Assembly Approves Peter Akpe As Deputy Governor

NewsDeskNgFeb 24, 2026February 24, 20260

Bayelsa State House of Assembly has confirmed Peter Akpe as deputy governor succeeding the late Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo. The Bayelsa State House of Assembly has approved the appointment of Peter Akpe as the new deputy governor of Bayelsa State, clearing the way for his swearing-in. Akpe, an ordained pastor of the...

Tinubu Removes Egbetokun, Appoints Tunji Disu As New Inspector-General Of Police

NewsDeskNgFeb 24, 2026February 24, 20260

President Tinubu has appointed Tunji Disu as Nigeria’s new Inspector-General of Police, replacing Kayode Egbetokun. Kayode Egbetokun has been replaced as Nigeria’s Inspector-General of Police, with Assistant Inspector-General Tunji Disu taking over the top position, a presidency source confirmed to ARISE News on Tuesday. The source confirmed the development, stating...