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Bauchi State governor, Bala Mohammed, has rejected the long-standing narrative that Northern Nigeria depended solely on the wealth generated by other parts of the country, declaring that the North has become a significant contributor to the nation’s economy. Speaking on Thursday during the closing session of the 2025 Bauchi Investment Summit at the Sir Ahmadu […]
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has taken steps to fill the vacant positions available, following the exit of the nationals of the AES countries – Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger, from the regional bloc. ECOWAS Commission, which is saddled with this responsibility has made a request to the ECOWAS Council Ministers on […]
Human rights activist and former presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, has accused the Nigerian government of applying double standards in the treatment of citizens from different ethnic backgrounds, particularly targeting the Igbos of the South-East. Speaking on Arise News Channel ‘Prime Time’ show on Thursday night, Sowore lamented what he described as systemic marginalisation of the […]
In a monumental display of endurance and advocacy, 69-year-old Nigerian adventurer, Ibi Sofekun, widely known as Firekiss, has completed his “Ride for the Boy Child” journey, covering 40 countries in 99 d ays across Europe and Africa on his power bike. The power bike rider rode into Lagos on Sunday, October 5, 2025, to a […]
The chairman of the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC), Hon. Christopher Zakka Maikalangu, has directed the immediate withdrawal of the radio and television tax imposed on residential houses within the area council. The decision followed widespread concerns and outcries from residents who expressed dissatisfaction with the new levy. The directive was announced in a statement […]
The member representing Okpokwu State Constituency in the Benue State House of Assembly, Anthony Agom, has formally announced his defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). In a letter personally signed by the lawmaker, Agom stated that his decision followed wide consultations with stakeholders and members of his […]
The Presidency has condemned plans by activist Omoyele Sowore to stage a protest march to the Presidential Villa in Abuja over the continued detention of the leader of the outlawed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu. Presidential Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, stated this in a post on his official X […]
Algeria secured qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup on home soil, beating Somalia 3-0 at the Miloud Hadefi Stadium in Bir El Djir, Algeria, on Thursday. The Desert Foxes claimed another three points to take themselves out of Uganda’s reach in the Group G standings. With a four-point gap over second place heading into […]
Borno State governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, has said he received with great concern a statement by the Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) alleging the harassment of Muslim women for wearing hijab in some hospitals in Maiduguri, the State capital. He noted that while the government was not aware of any official report or complaint regarding such […]
Oyo State governor, Seyi Makinde, has appointed members into the Oyo State Independent Electoral Commission (OYSIEC) and the Governing Council of the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH) Teaching Hospital, Ogbomoso. The governor appointed eight persons as members of OYSIEC, while seven persons were appointed as members of LAUTECH Teaching Hospital Governing Council. These were […]