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The immediate past National Chairman of the All Progressive Congress, APC, Dr Umar Abdullahi Ganduje, has expressed deep shock and disbelief at the comment by Dr. Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso who alleged that the APC chieftain was his enemy. Kwankwaso was quoted to have allegedly described Ganduje as his enemy following recent political upheaval and the […]
I’m highly shocked, disappointed for tagging me your enemy – Ganduje to Kwankwaso 

The Nigerian Education Loan Fund, NELFUND, says it has disbursed N161.9 billion to 864,798 students nationwide since the launch of its student loan portal, as part of efforts to expand access to tertiary education. The Managing Director of NELFUND, Akintunde Sawyerr, said this at a news conference in Abuja on Tuesday, while briefing journalists on […]
NELFUND disburses N161.97bn to 864,798 students

Nigeria has reiterated its bilateral relationship with the United Arab Emirates, UAE, with the view to deepening trade and unlock sustainable investments between the two nations. President Bola Tinubu reaffirmed this commitment on Tuesday in his address at the Abu Dhabi Sustainability Summit. Tinubu said the relationship would create a new opportunity for the Nigerian […]
Nigeria reaffirms bilateral relations with UAE

Civil servants who left  the Bauchi State Civil Service since March 2013 are set to receive their long-awaited gratuities, as the state government has approved the clearance of outstanding payments after 13 years. The Bauchi State Contributory Pension Commission announced that bank cheque distribution to beneficiaries will commence on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at 11:00am […]
Bauchi begins payment of 13-year outstanding gratuities to retirees

Abiodun mourns passing of Mama Lucia Onabanjo Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has expressed deep condolences to the family of former Governor of Ogun State, Chief Victor Olabisi Onabanjo, over the passing of their matriarch, Chief (Mrs.) Lucia Onabowale Onabanjo, who died at the age of 101. In a statement issued in Abeokuta on […]
Abiodun mourns passing of Mama Lucia Onabanjo

Super Eagles head coach Éric Chelle has said his players must work hard to achieve victory in their semi-final tie against Morocco. The three-time champions will face their biggest test at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations when they confront the hosts at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium, Rabat  on Wednesday. The Super Eagles will also […]
AFCON 2025: Super Eagles must work hard to beat Morocco – Chelle

The Kaduna Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service, NCS, generated N14.68 billion as revenue between October and December, 2025, recording a 35 per cent increase over the same period of the previous year. The Customs Area Controller, Comptroller Sa’ad Hassan, disclosed this on Tuesday during a press briefing at the command’s headquarters in Kabala […]
Kaduna: Customs rakes in N14.6bn in Q4, records 35% revenue surge

Controversial singer, Habeed Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, was on Monday arraigned at the Federal High Court in Ota, Ogun State, on a nine-count criminal charge. According to Ogun State Police spokesperson, Oluseyi Babaseyi, the charges include assault, theft, causing harm and resisting arrest. The arraignment follows a viral video on Sunday showing the singer […]
Portable arraigned in court, sent to prison over alleged assault, car theft