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target=_blank>Azeez Elected Chairman, Correspondents’ Chapel, Kwara NUJ
Alhaji Biola Azeez, the Kwara State Correspondent of Tribune Newspapers, has emerged as the new Chairman of the Correspondents’ Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Kwara State Council. Azeez’s election by affirmation brought an end to the tenure of the Mallam Abdulhakeem Garba-led executive committee. The development will usher in a new leadership
target=_blank>PDP crisis: Wike’s men suspend Damagum, hail verdict against convention
The crisis rocking the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) continued on Saturday after the National Secretary, Senator Samuel Anyanwu, announced the suspension of Ambassador Illiya Damagum, National Chairman of the party. Addressing journalists in Abuja on Saturday, Anyanwu an ally of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, also announced the suspension five other
target=_blank>2027: North mulls summit to align regional strategies
Northern stakeholders are considering convening a regional summit to deliberate on key issues and adopt a collective position ahead of the 2027 general elections. The Director-General of the Northern Elders’ Forum (NEF), Prof. Doknan Sheni, gave the hint on Saturday during an expanded meeting of the National Political Consultative Group (NPCG) in Abuja. Daily Trust
target=_blank>Taraba comfirms outbreak of Bird Flu
Taraba State Government has raised the alarm over an outbreak of Avian Influenza Virus (Bird Flu) in some parts of Wukari Local Government Area of the State. Commissioner for Agriculture in the state, Professor Nicholas Namessan, disclosed this at a press conference in Jalingo on Saturday. The commissioner, who was represented by Director Veterinary Services
target=_blank>Violence, Low Turn Out Mar Niger LG Poll
The Saturday’s Local Government election in Niger State has been marred by violence, voter apathy and absence of electoral officials and materials in most rural polling units. In Nasko, Magama LGA, the building housing sensitive materials of the Niger State Independent Electoral Commission NSIEC) housed sensitive materials was set ablaze by irate party supporters due
target=_blank>We don’t tolerate religious persecution in Nigeria, Tinubu replies Trump
President Bola Tinubu has made it clear to Donald Trump, his American counterpart, that Nigeria does not tolerate religious persecution. Nigeria’s number one citizen stated this in his personal response to Trump, who on Friday, redesignated Nigeria as a “Country of Particular Concern”. Trump had claimed that Nigerian Christians were facing existential threat, vowing that
target=_blank>NAFDAC Raises Alarm Over Attack On Enforcement Officials In Lagos
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has raised the alarm over attack on some of its staff members during an enforcement operation in Lagos. The agency’s Director-General, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, stated that the attack was unleashed on its officials during a raid at the Trade Fair Complex in Lagos on
target=_blank>Anyanwu, others suspended as PDP moves against Wike’s men
The crisis rocking the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) took a new turn, on Saturday, as the National Secretary, Senator Samuel Anyanwu, and some other officials reportedly loyal to Nyesom Wike, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), were suspended. The National Publicity Secretary, Hon. Debo Ologunagba, announced the suspension after a marathon meeting of
target=_blank>FCTA: We’ve met 90% of resident doctors’ demands
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) says it has met 90 per cent of the demands made by resident doctors in its workforce, pending full implementation. Dr Adedolapo Fasawe, Mandate Secretary, Health and Environment Services Secretariat, disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday in Abuja. Fasawe was reacting
target=_blank>‘Country of particular concern’: Trump’s claim built on lies – Shehu Sani
Former Kaduna Central senator, Shehu Sani, has faulted the decision of U.S. President Donald Trump to label Nigeria as a “country of particular concern” over alleged persecution of Christians, describing the claim as baseless and misleading. In a statement shared on his X handle on Saturday, Sani said the U.S. president’s position was the result
target=_blank>Fayose urges new PDP Chairman Abdulrahman to prioritise peace, reconciliation
Former Governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose, has urged the factional acting National Chairman, of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Mohammed Abdulrahman, to make peace and reconciliation his immediate priorities. Fayose, who made the remark while congratulating Abdulrahman on his emergence, said PDP needs direction. Abdulrahman was appointed acting PDP Chairman after Umar Damagum was
Fayose urges new PDP Chairman Abdulrahman to prioritise peace, reconciliation
target=_blank>EPL: They’re top team – Scott Parker predicts title winners
Burnley head coach Scott Parker has hailed Arsenal as “a top, top team” following their 2–0 defeat in the Premier League on Saturday. Speaking to the media after the game, Parker said the Gunners possess all the ingredients required to be champions. Viktor Gyökeres and Declan Rice scored in the first half as Arsenal cruised
EPL: They’re top team – Scott Parker predicts title winners
target=_blank>EPL: Arsenal suffer double injury blow after 2-0 win at Burnley
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has confirmed a double injury blow to his squad following their 2–0 win over Burnley on Saturday. Viktor Gyökeres and Declan Rice both scored in the first half as the Gunners stormed to another Premier League victory. The result took Arteta’s men seven points clear at the top of the table.
EPL: Arsenal suffer double injury blow after 2-0 win at Burnley
target=_blank>Olufemi Soneye: Nigeria’s commitment to religious freedom and security must not be ignored
The recent decision by the United States to classify Nigeria as a “Country of Particular Concern” has stirred global attention, but it also risks overlooking significant reforms and security gains currently underway in Africa’s largest democracy. While Nigeria faces undeniable security and religious-tolerance challenges, the narrative is incomplete without acknowledging the deliberate steps the Tinubu
Olufemi Soneye: Nigeria’s commitment to religious freedom and security must not be ignored
target=_blank>2026 WCQ playoffs: CAF introduces VAR ahead of Nigeria vs Gabon game
Nottingham Forest boss, Sean Dyche, has criticised the referee for the controversial corner-kick during their 2–2 draw with Manchester United on Saturday. United went in front after Casemiro headed in from a corner-kick. However, replays were inconclusive as to whether the ball had fully crossed the line. Dyche, speaking to Sky Sports after the game,
2026 WCQ playoffs: CAF introduces VAR ahead of Nigeria vs Gabon game
target=_blank>EPL: Why I took Gyokeres off at half time against Burnley – Arteta
Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta, has explained why he took Viktor Gyökeres off at half-time during their 2–0 win at Burnley on Saturday. Gyökeres, who was rested for the Carabao Cup tie against Brighton in midweek, was replaced at the start of the second half by Mikel Merino. The Swedish striker opened the scoring at Turf
EPL: Why I took Gyokeres off at half time against Burnley – Arteta
target=_blank>Cross River town boils as cultists shoot young man dead at father’s funeral
Ekori, a town in Yakurr Local Government Area of Cross River State, is presently boiling following the killing of one Sampson Udo, at the funeral wake-keep of his father, who was the community head. Reports confirmed that last night in Ekori, a group of drug-influenced cultists opened fire during the wake-keep and killed Sampson. The
Cross River town boils as cultists shoot young man dead at father’s funeral
target=_blank>MURIC accuses CAN of betraying Tinubu over US christian genocide allegation
The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has accused the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) of betraying President Bola Ahmed Tinubu despite what it described as his “generous consideration” for Christians in federal appointments. This comes after former US President Donald Trump reportedly placed Nigeria back on the list of “Countries of Particular Concern” (CPC) over alleged
MURIC accuses CAN of betraying Tinubu over US christian genocide allegation
target=_blank>EPL table: Arsenal go 7 points clear, Nottingham Forest hold Man United
Arsenal have extended their lead at the top of the Premier League table to seven points, thanks to a comfortable 2-0 win at Burnley on Saturday. The Gunners arrived at Turf Moor on the back of a four-game winning run in the league. And they wrapped up their latest victory in the first half of
EPL table: Arsenal go 7 points clear, Nottingham Forest hold Man United
target=_blank>Factions emerge in PDP as Anyanwu camp suspends Damagum, others
The Samuel Anyanwu faction of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has announced the suspension of the Acting National Chairman, Umar Damagum, and five other members of the National Working Committee, NWC. Anyanwu, while briefing journalists in Abuja on Saturday on behalf of the factional NWC, announced the party’s National Vice Chairman (North-Central), Mohammed Abdulrahman, as
Factions emerge in PDP as Anyanwu camp suspends Damagum, others
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