Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has cautioned commissioners and special advisers in his administration to improve their performance or risk being removed from office. […]
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Lagos Set for National TVET Conference 2026 to Boost Youth Employment
Lagos will host the National Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Conference 2026 from June 8 to 10 as stakeholders intensify efforts to strengthen […]
2027 Elections: Peter Obi Reveals Plan For Nigeria’s Healthcare System
Peter Obi, the 2027 presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), has unveiled his proposed reforms for Nigeria’s healthcare sector if elected. Obi expressed […]
Governor Uba Sani Urges Hajj Pilgrims To Pray For Peace
Governor Uba Sani has commended the Kaduna State Pilgrims Welfare Agency and members of the State Hajj Delegation Committee for the successful conduct of this […]
President Trump says cognitive test score shows ‘extreme intelligence’, calls for mandatory testing for candidates
US President Donald Trump said he scored a perfect 30 out of 30 on a cognitive test during his latest medical examination at Walter Reed […]
JUST-IN: Ex-Defence Spokesman Rabe Abubakar And Wife Kidnapped By Bandits In Katsina
Retired Major General Rabe Abubakar, a former Director of Defence Information, and his wife have been abducted by suspected bandits in Katsina State. The couple […]
Nigeria Is Too Great To Be Intimidated By Insurgents — First Lady Oluremi Tinubu
First Lady Oluremi Tinubu has declared that Nigeria is too strong and resilient to be intimidated by insurgents, expressing confidence that the country’s security challenges […]
Eleven confirmed dead in Washington state chemical accident, all bodies recovered
The death toll from a chemical tank rupture in the US state of Washington climbed to 11 as crews recovered the bodies of all nine […]
Trump says US close to ‘very good deal’ with Iran, amid reports of changes to pact
President Donald Trump has said the US and Iran are close to a “very good deal,” but if Washington does not get what it wants, […]
Police Arrest Suspected Armed Gang Members, Recover Weapons in Zamfara
The Zamfara State Police Command says it has arrested three suspected members of a notorious armed gang and recovered firearms during an operation in Kaura […]
“Verve Transactions May Be Suspended” — Payment Processors Accuse Interswitch Of Exclusivity, Excessive Fees As CBN Intervenes
Millions of Nigerians who rely on Verve cards for daily transactions may face payment disruptions following a threat by a coalition of payment processors, acquirers […]
“Resigns Hours After Redeployment” — Edo Broadcasting Service MD Sulaiman Aledeh Quits As Govt Names NUJ Chairman Acting MD
The Managing Director of the Edo State Broadcasting Service, Sulaiman Aledeh, has resigned from his position hours after he was redeployed to the Edo State […]
“El-Rufai Is A Prisoner Of Conscience” — ADC NEC Demands Release, Ratifies Primaries And Extends NWC Tenure Ahead Of 2027
The National Executive Committee (NEC) of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has declared former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, a prisoner of conscience and called […]
Lagos APC Names Damilola Sonayon-James Deputy Governorship Candidate
The All Progressives Congress in Lagos State has named Damilola Sonayon-James as its deputy governorship candidate ahead of the forthcoming election…. The All Progressives Congress […]
“Former Defence Spokesman, Wife Abducted” — Police Launch Search As Bandits Intercept Major General Rabe Abubakar (retd.) In Katsina
A former Director of Defence Information, Major General Rabe Abubakar (retd.), and his wife have been abducted by suspected bandits in Katsina State. The couple […]
This Week in History: Big Ben starts ticking, Tiananmen crackdown, first AIDS cases, and more
Mankind has existed for hundreds of thousands of years, but some moments have left a bigger mark than others. In this series, we look back […]
“Reward For Dedication” — IGP Disu Approves Promotion Of 17,952 Junior Police Officers Nationwide
The Inspector-General of Police, (IGP) Olatunji Disu, has approved the promotion of 17,952 junior police officers across various ranks in the Nigeria Police Force. The […]
“INEC Yet To Decide On Candidate Submission Deadline” — Commission Says It Will Obey Court Judgments While Pursuing Appeal
The Independent National Electoral Commission has said it has yet to take a formal decision on issues surrounding the deadline for the submission of candidates […]
“This Is Not Time To Trade Blame” — Makinde Meets Families Of Abducted Oyo Pupils, Assures Them FG, State Working For Safe Release
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, on Saturday met with families of pupils and teachers abducted in communities around Oriire Local Government Area, assuring them that […]
“We Will Not Suppress Opposition” — Obi Picks Kwankwaso As Running Mate, Vows To Cut Governance Cost, Fight Corruption And Uphold Rule Of Law
The presidential candidate of the Nigerian Democratic Congress, Peter Obi, has announced former Kano State Governor, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, as his running mate for […]