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target=_blank>Zulum: Borno LG Poll is a litmus test for 2027 elections
Governor Babagana Umara Zulum of Borno State and Deputy National Chairman, North, of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Hon. Ali Bukar Dalori, have described the council election as litmus test for the 2027 general election. The governor, who voted at Ajeri 1 polling unit in Mafa central, said he was impressed by the turnout and
target=_blank>Turaki: Why we visited Obasanjo
National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Taminu Turaki, on Saturday, explained why he visited former President Olusegun Obasanjo, in Abeokuta, Ogun State, alongside some leaders of the party. Turaki who emerged chairman at the disputed party’s recent convention in Ibadan, Oyo State, was in company of the BOT Chairman and former Senate President,
target=_blank>Shettima: Why Nigerians in London walk with ‘cocky arrogance’
Vice-President Kashim Shettima says when one walks into a Nigerian in London, it’s easy to trace where he or she comes from because they walk with “cocky arrogance”. Speaking at the graduation ceremony of participants of the Senior Executive Course (SEC) 47, 2025, held at the the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS)
target=_blank>Oyebamiji emerges APC candidate for Osun 2026 gov’ship poll
The immediate past Managing Director of the National Inland Waterway Authority (NIWA), Asiwaju Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji (AMBO) has emerged as the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the August 8, 2026 election in Osun State. A total of 1,660 delegates drawn from the 30 local government areas and 332 wards in Osun
target=_blank>ADC: EFCC plotting to cripple Malami’s guber ambition
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has described the revocation of the bail initially granted to the former Attorney-General of the Federation, Mallam Abubakar Malami, SAN, by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) as partisan politics. In a statement signed by Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, National Publicity Secretary of the party, the ADC stated that, from
target=_blank>Niger: Mob beats Man to Death for ‘Killing His Mother’
A 25-year-old man, Adamu Abdullahi, was lynched to death on Saturday in Suleja town, the headquarters of Suleja Local Government Area of Niger State, for allegedly stabbing his 45-year-old mother, Hauwa Sanusi, over dispute on inheritance. The incident reportedly occurred following a misunderstanding between the young man and his mother over his share of his
target=_blank>Borno LG poll: PDP, ADC logos missing on ballot paper
As Borno electorates cast votes to elect representatives for chairmanship and councilorship positions, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the African Democratic Congress (ADC) logos were missing on the ballot paper. Earlier, both PDP and ADC have issued statements saying they would not take part in the Saturday’s election. Our correspondent, who went round Maiduguri,
target=_blank>Terrorists shot dead as Troops foil attack on Borno military base
Operation HADIN KAI troops have repelled ISWAP terrorists’ coordinated attack on Forward Operating Base Mairari in Borno, delivering a decisive blow to the group’s operational capability in the area. This is contained in a statement by the Media Information Officer, OPHK, Lt.-Col. Sani Uba, on Saturday. Uba said the assault, which began late Friday and
target=_blank>Kano relies on only one sexual assault referral centre, foundation raises alarm
Kano State, with an estimated population of over 15 million people, currently relies on only one Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC) to serve its 44 local government areas, a situation advocates say leaves thousands of survivors of gender-based violence without timely medical care, psychosocial support and access to justice. This concern was raised on Saturday
target=_blank>Primary Health Care: Zamfara ranked best-performing North West State
Zamfara State has emerged as the best-performing state in the North West Primary Health Care Leadership Challenge. Zamfara was announced the winner of the PHC Leadership Challenge during an award night held at the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Centre, Abuja, on Friday. A statement by the governor’s spokesperson, Sulaiman Bala Idris, disclosed that in
target=_blank>WWE: Undertaker reacts as John Cena retires from wrestling
Legendary wrestler, Undertaker, has reacted to John Cena’s decision to retire from the sport. Cena is set to step aside after 23 memorable years of fighting. The 17-time champion meets Gunther in the main event of Saturday Night’s Main Event at Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C. Undertaker wrote on X: “‘Nice job’ “Those were
WWE: Undertaker reacts as John Cena retires from wrestling
target=_blank>EPL: Salah breaks record after Liverpool’s 2-0 win over Brighton
Liverpool winger Mohamed Salah on Saturday broke the record for the most goal involvements for a single team in Premier League history. The Egyptian international achieved the feat after providing an assist in Liverpool’s 2-0 win against Brighton. Salah set up Hugo Ekitike’s second goal against the visitors. According to Fabrizio Romano, the 33-year-old has
EPL: Salah breaks record after Liverpool’s 2-0 win over Brighton
target=_blank>We’re close to tackling insecurity in Nigeria – Riley Moore
Riley Moore, leader of the United States delegation on the fact-finding mission into claims of Christian genocide in Nigeria, has expressed the belief that the US Government is close to establishing a strategic security framework to address insecurity in the country. Moore made the statement on Saturday during an interview on Fox News monitored by
We’re close to tackling insecurity in Nigeria – Riley Moore
target=_blank>Reports of NAF personnel’s release in Burkina Faso false — Rufai Oseni
Arise Television anchor Rufai Oseni has described as false the government’s report on the release of Nigerian Air Force, NAF, personnel detained in Burkina Faso. In a post on his verified X handle on Saturday, Rufai said the NAF personnel remain in detention in the West African country. “I’m reaching out on the situation involving
Reports of NAF personnel’s release in Burkina Faso false — Rufai Oseni
target=_blank>Yobe: Emir of Gudi inspects schools, warns teachers, parents over absenteeism
The Emir of Gudi in Yobe State, Alhaji Ismaila Ahmed Gadaka, on Friday embarked on a personal inspection tour of schools across his domain, pledging to hold teachers, parents and community leaders accountable for absenteeism and neglect. The monarch said the inspection became necessary to ensure that government investments in education are properly utilised and
Yobe: Emir of Gudi inspects schools, warns teachers, parents over absenteeism
target=_blank>Bandits attack community, kidnap residents
There was pandemonium in Mnashisha community in the Tongov area of Katsina-Ala Local Government Area of Benue State following renewed attacks by suspected armed bandits allegedly led by a notorious gang leader known as Jugu. Local residents said the armed gang stormed the area earlier in the week, abducting several people from their homes, before
Bandits attack community, kidnap residents
target=_blank>‘This isn’t politics, you never met bail conditions’ — EFCC slams Malami
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has refuted claims by former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, SAN, that his bail was revoked because he attended a political gathering in Kebbi State. The EFCC, in a rebuttal by its spokesperson, Dele Oyewale on Saturday, insisted the matter has nothing to
‘This isn’t politics, you never met bail conditions’ — EFCC slams Malami
target=_blank>We’ll respond to Rwanda’s violation of DR Congo agreement – US
United States Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, on Saturday said that Rwanda has clearly violated a peace agreement signed with President Donald Trump. In a post on his verified X handle, Rubio vowed unspecified action in response after Rwandan-backed forces advanced in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. “Rwanda’s actions in eastern DRC are a clear
We’ll respond to Rwanda’s violation of DR Congo agreement – US
target=_blank>EPL: Gallas names team to win title, top four
Former France international, William Gallas has picked Arsenal to win this season’s Premier League title. Gallas also tipped Manchester City, Chelsea and Aston Villa to finish in the top four this season. According to him, Liverpool and Manchester United will miss out in the top four because they are struggling. “I am sure Arsenal will
EPL: Gallas names team to win title, top four
target=_blank>Borno LG election: Gov Zulum casts vote in Mafa, expresses satisfaction
Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, on Saturday cast his vote in the local government chairmanship and councillorship elections held across the state. The governor voted at Ajari II Polling Unit 006 in Mafa Ward, Mafa Local Government Area. Speaking with journalists after voting, Zulum expressed satisfaction with the conduct of the exercise and the
Borno LG election: Gov Zulum casts vote in Mafa, expresses satisfaction
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