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target=_blank>Yilwatda: We’ll stop public criticism of Gov Muftwang
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, has declared an end to public criticism of Governor Caleb Muftwang of Plateau State. Yilwatda made the declaration on Tuesday at an APC stakeholders’ meeting for Pankshin, Kanke and Kanam (PKK) Federal Constituency, held at MNS Resort Hotel, Pankshin. He also said Plateau
target=_blank>JUST IN: Tinubu appoints Odusote as DG of Nigerian Law School
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of Dr Olugbemisola Titilayo Odusote as the director-general of the Nigerian Law School. In a statement on Tuesday, Bayo Onanuga, Presidential spokesman, said the appointment will take effect on January 10, 2026, and it is for a four-year term. Dr Odusote, 54, is currently the Deputy Director-General
target=_blank>Bloating Is a Medical Sign, Not a Status Symbol
In the age of social media, where every meal is a performance and every comfort is a luxury, it is easy to fall into the trap of confusing a full, distended stomach with a mark of satiety or good living. We see the satisfied sigh after a heavy meal and somehow equate that tightness around
target=_blank>Jonathan, PDP NWC in closed-door meeting in Abuja
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National Working Committee (NWC) under the leadership of Dr Tanimu Turaki, SAN, is currently in a closed-door meeting with ex-President Goodluck Jonathan. The meeting is taking place at the Abuja office of the former President in Maitama area of Abuja. Daily Trust gathered the meeting is part of the ongoing
target=_blank>FLASHBACK: What captured Venezuelan President told Daily Trust about US in 2006
On January 3, 2026, the world woke to the news that President Nichola Maduro of Venezuela had been captured by US elite forces who invaded his country. This followed bitter exchanges and rivalry with President Donald Trump, who had accused his Venezuelan counterpart of financing terrorists and having ties to drug cartel. Maduro had denied
target=_blank>Missile discovered in Niger Community
A missile has been discovered in the Zugurma area of Mashegu Local Government Area of Niger state. A source told Daily Trust that the device was uncovered by some locals, who subsequently alerted security agencies for intervention. The source said the device was suspected to be a Tomahawk missile warhead, believed to be among missiles
target=_blank>Shekarau: Gov Yusuf can take NNPP mandate to APC like Kwankwaso did to PDP
Former Governor Ibrahim Shekarau of Kano State has said Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf should not be accused of betrayal over speculations surrounding his possible defection from the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP). There has been growing tension within the NNPP and Kwankwasiyya camp since reports of the governor’s defection move to the ruling All Progressives
target=_blank>THE COLOR OF THE YEAR 2026 HAS ARRIVED IN NIGERIA: ITEL IN PARTNERSHIP WITH PANTONE UNVEILS THE CLOUD DANCER
itel, a global tech empowerment brand, today joined forces with Pantone®, the global color authority and provider of professional color language standards and digital solutions for the design community, announcing its limited-edition collection featuring the Pantone Color of the Year 2026, PANTONE 11-4201 Cloud Dancer. Fresh, clean, stylish, and full of life, Cloud Dancer is the
target=_blank>Eagles’ MoAdams dedicates first AFCON goal to sick mother
Akor Adams has dedicated his goal against Mozambique in the AFCON 25 round of 16 tie to his mother who fell ill before the match. The Kogi-born Nigerian scored the fourth goal as Nigeria crushed the Mambas in a dominant encounter at Fes stadium. He also provided two assists in the encounter. The goal is
target=_blank>APPLY NOW: Nigerian Army is recruiting
The Nigerian Army has opened its portal for applications for the Direct Short Service Commission Course 29/2026. Eligible Nigerians are invited to apply for commission as officers. The DSSC is also open to both civilians and serving military personnel who possess relevant professional qualifications. Successful applicants will be commissioned into specialised corps of the Nigerian
target=_blank>Gov Yusuf can defect with NNPP mandate like you did to PDP - Shekarau tells Kwankwaso
Former Kano State governor, Ibrahim Shekarau, has said the incumbent Governor Abba Yusuf should not be accused of betrayal if he defects from the New Nigeria Peoples Party, NNPP. Shekarau said this on Tuesday during an interview with DCL Hausa, arguing that such a move would follow a precedent set by the 2023 presidential candidate
Gov Yusuf can defect with NNPP mandate like you did to PDP - Shekarau tells Kwankwaso
target=_blank>BSUTH orders resident doctors to vacate quarters as strike tension deepens
The Benue State University Teaching Hospital (BSUTH), Makurdi, has ordered striking resident doctors to vacate their official quarters over escalating industrial dispute. The resident doctors, who have been on strike for over one month, appealed to Governor Hyacinth Alia to urgently intervene and resolve the lingering crisis, warning that prolonged disruption could further weaken healthcare
BSUTH orders resident doctors to vacate quarters as strike tension deepens
target=_blank>Malami didn’t believe in rule of law as AGF, now reduced to nothing – Adeyanju
Activist lawyer, Deji Adeyanju, has claimed that former Minister of Justice and Attorney General of the Federation, AGF, Abubakar Malami, has been reduced to nothing by karma. Adeyanju said Malami never believed in the rule of law while in office. Posting on X, Adeyanju said Malami never obeyed court orders as AGF. He wrote: “Malami didn’t
Malami didn’t believe in rule of law as AGF, now reduced to nothing – Adeyanju
target=_blank>2027: No aspirant will step down in ADC – Atiku
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has said no presidential aspirant will step down in the African Democratic Congress, ADC, presidential race. Atiku said this in a statement Tuesday through his media adviser, Paul Ibe, adding that all aspirants will present themselves freely. He also urged Nigerians to resist efforts by the All Progressives Congress, APC,
2027: No aspirant will step down in ADC – Atiku
target=_blank>AFCON 2025: Algeria confirmed as Super Eagles’ quarter-final opponents
Algeria will face Nigeria in the quarter-finals of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. The Fennec Foxes confirmed their place in the next round with a dramatic 1-0 victory over the Democratic Republic of Congo. The last-16 clash on Tuesday ended goalless after 90 minutes and appeared to be heading towards spot-kicks. But in the
AFCON 2025: Algeria confirmed as Super Eagles’ quarter-final opponents
target=_blank>BREAKING: Tinubu appoints first female DG Nigerian Law School
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Dr Olugbemisola Titilayo Odusote as the Director-General of the Nigerian Law School. His Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday. According to the statement, the appointment takes effect on January 10, 2026, for a four-year term. The 54-year-old Odusote is currently
BREAKING: Tinubu appoints first female DG Nigerian Law School
target=_blank>Insecurity: APC chieftain Vatsa calls for military base, marine police in Agwara LGA, Niger
Former Niger State Commissioner for Information, Culture, and Tourism and All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain in Niger State, Hon. Jonathan Vatsa, has urged the federal government to urgently establish a military base and deploy marine police in Agwara Local Government Area to curb terrorist attacks. This call comes in the wake of the recent massacre
Insecurity: APC chieftain Vatsa calls for military base, marine police in Agwara LGA, Niger
target=_blank>Bomb explosives discovered in Niger community, police call for calm
At least three bomb explosives were reportedly discovered by farmers in Ganaru community, Zugurma district of Mashegu Local Government Area of Niger State. It was gathered that the explosives were found by the roadside by farmers on their way to their farming activities, who raised the alarm on Monday. Immediately, the council chairman, Jibrin Egade,
Bomb explosives discovered in Niger community, police call for calm
target=_blank>AFCON 2025: Akor returns to Super Eagles camp after visiting sick mother
Akor Adams has returned to Super Eagles camp after he was granted permission to visit his mother in hospital. Akor’s mother was hospitalised on the eve of Nigeria’s Round of 16 encounter against the Mambas of Mozambique. The forward’s parents are in Fès to offer him support during the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. The
AFCON 2025: Akor returns to Super Eagles camp after visiting sick mother
target=_blank>2027: Former DSS DG Lawal Daura declares intention for Katsina governorship
Former Director-General of the Department of State Services, DSS, Lawal Daura, has declared his intention to run for governor of Katsina State in the 2027 election, citing dissatisfaction with the current administration’s handling of security and governance. In an interview with DCL Hausa on Tuesday, Daura said he has completed consultations on the party platform
2027: Former DSS DG Lawal Daura declares intention for Katsina governorship
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