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target=_blank>Activist Abubakar Sokoto passes away
Former head the publications section of the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS) at Kuru in Jos, Plateau State, Abubakar Sokoto Mohammed, has passed away. Sokoto died Thursday, December 11, 2025. He was the chair of the Nigerian anti-Apartheid platform – Youth Solidarity on South Africa (YUSSAN). Sokoto was of the Department of
target=_blank>Northern Nigeria’s First Professor of Education, Adamu Baikie, dies at 94
The first professor of education in Northern Nigeria, Adamu Baikie, has passed away at the age of ninety four. Adamu Baikie died Friday evening at his home in Zaria, Kaduna State. Prof. Baikie, a distinguished educationist, academic and university administrator, was a former Vice Chancellor of different Nigerian and foreign universities. His eldest son, Major
target=_blank>I’m an advocate of one term, says governor seeking reelection
Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago of Niger State says he is an advocate of a single-term for state governors. Bago, who has indicated interest in contesting the 2027 election, said one term would promote efficiency, accountability, and smoother governance transitions across the country. He said this at the swearing-in ceremony of newly elected local government chairmen,
target=_blank>NOUN: We’re working towards closing digital gap among women
The National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) says it is working to close the digital gap among women. The institution said this at the Women in Digital Empowerment Network (WIDEN) workshop, which held on Friday. According to Ganiyat A. Adesina, a professor of Economics at the university and the Principal Investigator for WIDEN, the programme
target=_blank>Court delivers judgment in NDLEA’s case against Abba Kyari
The Federal High Court in Abuja, on Friday, fixed February 26, 2026, for judgment in a case filed by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) against suspended DCP Abba Kyari. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the NDLEA is prosecuting Kyari, the former head of Police Intelligence Response Team (IRT), and his
target=_blank>Kwara: Armed robbers cart away millions in daylight attack
A coordinated armed robbery in broad daylight sent panic through Ilorin, the Kwara State capital, on Friday as a four-man gang dispossessed a businessman of several millions of naira in a swift and brazen attack. The incident occurred along Muritala Muhammed Way, directly opposite the Correspondents’ Chapel office, and lasted only a few minutes. Witnesses
target=_blank>Matawalle welcomes Zamfara LG PDP chairman to APC
From Abdullahi Abdulrahaman Chakwa, Gusau State Minister for Defence, Bello Muhammad Matawalle, has formally received Hon. Sadiq Abubakar Ciroma, Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kaura Namoda Local Government Area of Zamfara State, into the state chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC). The state APC Chairman, Hon. Tukur Danfulani, presented Ciroma to
target=_blank>Blow for Maryam Sanda as Supreme Court overrules Tinubu, upholds death sentence
The Supreme Court on Friday overrode the pardon granted by President Bola Tinubu to an Abuja-based house wife, Maryam Sanda, and affirmed the death sentence handed out to her by lower courts. Sanda was in 2020 sentenced to death by hanging for killing her husband, Bilyaminu Bello, during a domestic dispute. Justice Moore Adumein in
target=_blank>2027 Election Stopping Me from Sacking Unproductive Officials — Bago
Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago, has reiterated his support for a single-term tenure for governors, arguing that it would promote productivity and enhance governance. He made the remark while swearing in newly elected local government chairmen, vice-chairpersons, commissioners, and board members at the Hauwa Isah Wali Multipurpose Hall, Government House, Minna, Niger State capital.
target=_blank>Alleged fraud: Ngige remanded in Kuje prison
An Abuja High Court on Friday remanded a former Minister of Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige, in Kuje Correctional Centre, pending the determination of his bail application The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Friday arraigned Ngige over alleged N2.2 billion fraud. Ngige, a former governor of Anambra , is facing eight counts of
target=_blank>Abia Govt honours late Nigeria’s boxing legend, Obisia Nwankpa with state burial
Abia State Government has announced that the champions of Abia State Secondary School Unity Games will now be awarded with Obisia Nwankpa medal. The State’s Commissioner for Youths and Sports Development, Nwaobilor Ananaba disclosed this on Friday, at the Umuahia Township Stadium, during a State burial organised by the Abia State government for the late
Abia Govt honours late Nigeria’s boxing legend, Obisia Nwankpa with state burial
target=_blank>Governor Bago presents N1.3 trillion budget to Niger Assembly
Niger State Governor Mohammed Umaru, Bago has submitted a N1.3 trillion appropriation bill, dubbed the “Budget of Consolidation,” to the state House of Assembly for 2026. The budget allocates N270 billion to recurrent spending and N761 billion to capital projects. Over N270 billion (26.19%) was estimated as recurrent expenditure, while capital expenditure stands at above
Governor Bago presents N1.3 trillion budget to Niger Assembly
target=_blank>Police launch appeal as unidentified teen found injured in Abuja hit-and-run
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Command of the Nigeria Police Force has launched a public appeal to help identify a teenage boy believed to be the victim of a hit-and-run accident in Abuja. The boy, estimated to be between 12 and 15 years old, was reportedly struck by a vehicle near the Apo Roundabout transformer.
Police launch appeal as unidentified teen found injured in Abuja hit-and-run
target=_blank>Gov Abba Yusuf reacts to fire outbreak at Rogo hospital
Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State has commiserated with residents of Rogo Local Government Area following a fire outbreak on Thursday that destroyed parts of the Rogo General Hospital. A statement issued by his spokesperson, Sunusi Tofa, the governor described the incident as “unfortunate and deeply saddening,” saying that hospitals are critical lifelines that must
Gov Abba Yusuf reacts to fire outbreak at Rogo hospital
target=_blank>Court begins trial of three suspected kidnappers in Kano
Kano State High Court No. 16, presided over by Justice Hafsat Yahaya Sani, has commenced hearing witnesses in the case of three individuals accused of kidnapping and murder in Rano Local Government Area. The defendants identified as Hajara Sani, Ayatullahi Armaya’u, and Jibril Ado are alleged to have conspired in the kidnapping of Aliyu Haidar,
Court begins trial of three suspected kidnappers in Kano
target=_blank>Fire guts hospital in Kano
The Kano State Fire Service has confirmed a fire outbreak at the Rogo General Hospital in Rogo Local Government Area, according to a statement issued on Thursday, 11 December 2025. The release, signed by the Public Relations Officer, ACFO Saminu Yusif Abdullahi, stated that the Emergency Response Unit, under the leadership of Director Alh. Sani
Fire guts hospital in Kano
target=_blank>NPFL: Rivers United coach Finidi thumbs up win over Plateau United
Rivers United technical adviser, Finidi George, has described his team’s away victory over Plateau United as an important one for his team. The Pride of Rivers moved to second position in the league table with 30 points from 15 matches after a 2-1 win over Plateau United in Jos. Finidi commended his players for playing
NPFL: Rivers United coach Finidi thumbs up win over Plateau United
target=_blank>AFCON 2025: Fulham boss laments Super Eagles’ trio departure
Fulham head coach Marco Silva has expressed frustration following the imminent departure of Alex Iwobi, Calvin Bassey and Samuel Chukwueze for the Africa Cup of Nations. The trio were named in Nigeria’s squad for the competition by head coach, Eric Chelle on Thursday. Iwobi, Chukwueze, and Bassey would be away for around one month should
AFCON 2025: Fulham boss laments Super Eagles’ trio departure
target=_blank>Arraignment of commandant, director: EFCC acted in bad faith – Peace Corps
The Peace Corps of Nigeria, PCN, has accused the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, of acting in bad faith in the arraignment of its National Commandant, Dr Dickson Akoh, and the Director of Finance, Mrs Omolola Aminat Ahmed, at the FCT High Court on December 11. The Corps said that the arraignment of its
Arraignment of commandant, director: EFCC acted in bad faith – Peace Corps
target=_blank>We have to respect AFCON — Everton boss Moyes
Everton head coach David Moyes says the Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, must be respected by European clubs. The scheduling of the tournament has constantly caused friction between European clubs and participating countries. The two parties are always at loggerheads over the release of players for the biennial competition. FIFA recently ruled that clubs should
We have to respect AFCON — Everton boss Moyes
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