May 7, 2025
Plateau: We’ll recover all lands taken by grabbers –Mutfwang
Governor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau State has vowed that his administration will recover all lands forcibly taken over from Plateau. He also vowed to stop illegal acquisition of land as well as streamline land administration in the state To this end, the governor has expressed commitment to implementing the anti-land-grabbing law passed by his predecessor, […]
MDCAN, other unions join resident doctors to shut down Abuja hospitals
The Medical and Dental Consultant Association of Nigeria, Association of Hospital and Administrative Pharmacists of Nigeria, and Nigeria Union of Allied Health Professionals have joined the Association of Resident Doctors, Federal Capital Territory, to shut down hospitals in Abuja. The unions disclosed this in a joint press conference on Tuesday at Wuse District Hospital, Abuja. […]
Police arrest 18-year-old wife in Kano for allegedly killing husband
Kano State Police Command has arrested an 18-year-old woman, Saudat Jibril, for allegedly killing her husband, Salisu Idris, in the early hours of Tuesday. The incident, which happened in Farawa Quarters, reportedly involved the use of a sharp knife, with the victim sustaining fatal injuries to the throat. The police confirmed the incident in a […]
Boko Haram using drones for attacks – Lawmaker
Ahmed Jaha, a member of the House of Representatives, has stated that Boko Haram insurgents are using drones to carry out attacks on residents in Borno State. The All Progressives Congress (APC) lawmaker representing Damboa/Gwoza/Chibok federal constituency in Borno made the remarks on Tuesday while contributing to a motion sponsored by Ahmad Satomi concerning the […]
Kebbi 2027: SDP ‘tempts’ Malami with free guber ticket, as ex-AGF drags feet
As the 2027 general elections approach, political permutations are intensifying in Kebbi State, with former Attorney General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami (SAN), emerging as a central figure. There are strong indications that the Social Democratic Party (SDP) is mounting pressure on Malami to dump the All Progressives Congress (APC) and run for governor in […]
Rivers: Senate constitutes oversight committee over Ibas’ activities
Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has constituted an 18-member committee to oversee the activities of the Rivers State Sole Administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd). This is just as he reaffirmed the Senate’s commitment to upholding democratic processes in Rivers State. Ibas was appointed by President Bola Tinubu to administer the affairs of Rivers State after […]
Police: CSOs petition Reps, ICPC over N6bn contract splitting
A group of Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) has petitioned the House of Representatives, as well as the Independent Corrupt Practices and Related Offences Commission ( ICPC), over alleged N6 billion contract splitting in the Nigeria Police. Executive Director, Peering Advocacy and Advancement Centre in Africa and Convener, Say No Campaign Nigeria, Ezenwa Nwagwu, said the […]
Outrage over massive failure in 2025 UTME results
Stakeholders have described the poor performance of candidates in the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) as unacceptable and a sign that all is not well with the nation’s education system. The analysis of the UTME result released on Monday sent shockwaves around the country with stakeholders and parents asking what went wrong. According to […]
APC will accommodate ‘abandoned’ Kwankwaso to save his political career – Ganduje
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Abdullahi Ganduje, has stated that the party might accommodate the former Governor of Kano State, Rabiu Kwankwaso, to preserve his political career. Ganduje made this known on Tuesday in Abuja following a closed-door meeting with the Minister of State for Housing and Urban Development, Yusuf Ata, […]
Ban on foreign goods import may lead to fuel, other price hikes — PETROAN
The Petroleum Products Retail Owners Association of Nigeria, PETROAN, has urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to be cautious with its proposed implementation of the ban on foreign goods imports.This comes as PETROAN said the ban on foreign goods, which heralded the Nigeria First Policy, may lead to an increase in the prices of premium motor […]