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Factional chairman of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) in Kano State, Senator Jibrin Doguwa, has dismissed the reported expulsion of a federal lawmaker, Abdulmumin Jibrin Kofa, describing it as an “illegal act” without legitimacy. Doguwa disclosed this shortly after the chairman of the Kwankwasiyya-led faction of the party, Hashim Dungurawa, accused Jibrin of anti-party […]
Following the public outcry over the recent introduction of 5% surcharge on fuel (petrol) as contained in the new Tax Laws by the Federal Government, chairman of Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee, Taiwo Oyedele, has provided answers to the attendant questions on the lips of Nigerians. Oyedele posted a note on his verified […]
Super Eagles and Galatasaray striker, Victor Osimhen, was forced to leave Nigeria’s 2026 World Cup qualifier against Rwanda in the 36th minute on Saturday evening in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, after suffering an injury to his left ankle. The 26-year-old forward, who started in Nigeria’s lineup for the 2026 FIFA World Cup African qualifiers Group […]
Immediate-past governor of Kaduna State, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, has described his two-day visit to Owerri, Imo State capital, as memorable, highlighting the warmth, openness, and hospitality he was accorded throughout his engagements. El-Rufai disclosed this in a statement issued on Saturday by his media adviser, Muyiwa Adekeye, who confirmed the details of his principal’s trip […]
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has issued a public health advisory following the confirmation of a fresh Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). According to the DRC’s Ministry of Health, as of September 4, 2025, 28 suspected cases and 15 deaths, including four health workers, […]
The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) has expressed sadness over the boat mishap that occurred in Borgu local government area of Niger State, with some 60 persons reported dead. The Forum, in a statement signed by its chairman and Kwara State governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, expressed its deepest condolences to the people and government of Niger State. […]
Operatives of Kano State Police Command have arrested nine suspects following a violent mob attack on Garko Police Division that left one person dead and three police officers injured. Spokesperson of the Command, Abdullahi Kiyawa, in a statement on Saturday, said the incident occurred on September 5, 2025, when officers from Wudil Area Command brought […]
The Super Eagles of Nigeria, on Saturday evening, revived their 2026 World Cup qualification hopes following their 1-0 win over Rwanda in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State. After enduring a frustrating first half with talisman Victor Osimhen being subbed off, the Eagles took the lead in the 51st minute after substitute Tolu Arokodare scored five minutes […]
The 2023 Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has announced a brief medical rest, suspending his scheduled engagements within and outside Nigeria this weekend. In a statement shared on Saturday via his X (formerly Twitter) handle, the former Anambra State governor said he fell ill while attending a tourism event in Enugu State on […]
Renowned educationist and Nigeria’s first Air Survey Navigator, Surveyor Dr. Segun Osifeso, has urged the Federal Government to formally honour Kenechukwu Morayo Uba, a student of Caleb International College, Lagos, who emerged as the top-performing candidate globally in the 2024 International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) English Language Examination. The examination, conducted by the […]