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target=_blank>2027: Kwara PDP names Ex-Buhari CoS’ son campaign DG
The Kwara State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has appointed Prince Omar Bolaji Gambari, son of Prof. Ibrahim Gambari, President Muhammadu Buhari’s former Chief of Staff, as the Director-General of its campaign organisation for the 2027 governorship election. Gambari will coordinate the campaign structure of the party’s governorship candidate, Engr. Suleiman Bolakale Kawu.
target=_blank>EFCC declares Abdulrashhed Maina wanted
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has declared the former chairman of the defunct Pension Reform Task Force, Abdulrashid Maina, wanted. The declaration was contained in a statement signed by the commission’s Head, Media & Publicity, Dele Oyewale, on Wednesday. Maina, alongside, his son, Faisal, was on October 25, 2019 arraigned on 12-count charges
target=_blank>IOM: 70,600 Nigerians have returned from irregular migration since 2017
More than 70,600 Nigerians have been assisted to return to the country from irregular migration journeys since 2017, the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) has said. The organisation also disclosed that over 44,500 returnees had received reintegration assistance, while others were still undergoing the process. IOM Nigeria Communication Officer, Elijah Alaigwu, disclosed this during a
target=_blank>Defence Minister: Every Nigerian should undergo Military Training
Minister of Defence, Gen. Christopher Musa (retd.), has proposed mandatory military training for Nigerians. He said exposure to the demands of military service would give citizens a better appreciation of the sacrifices made by troops. Musa made the proposal during an appearance on the African Leadership Podcast with Ken Giami, released on Monday. He said
target=_blank>Don’t sponsor pilgrims with stolen funds, Sultan tells Politicians
The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III, has cautioned politicians and public office holders against sponsoring pilgrimages to Holy lands of Mecca and Jerusalem with stolen public funds. The Sultan gave the charge at the opening ceremony of the stakeholders’ meeting organised by the Nigeria Inter-Religious Council (NIREC) in Abuja, on Wednesday. Addressing participants,
target=_blank>Yamal: Ballon d’Or shouldn’t be about goals alone
Lamine Yamal has made a case for a broader interpretation of what it means to be the world’s best footballer, arguing that goals alone should not determine who wins the Ballon d’Or. The Barcelona forward believes the award should also recognise players whose style, creativity and ability to entertain make them stand out and inspire
target=_blank>Four miners killed as mining pit collapses in Plateau
Four miners were killed after a mining pit collapsed on them in Tangur community, Bokkos Local Government Area (LGA) of Plateau State. Christopher Luka, a youth leader in Bokkos, confirmed the incident, explaining that the pit collapsed while the victims were working inside the tunnel around 10am, on Tuesday. Luka said the victims included two
target=_blank>Plateau: Gunmen kill 3 vigilantes despite curfew
No fewer than three persons were reportedly killed around the Kyikyau–Gyambwas boundary in Mangu Halle District of Mangu Local Government Area. The victims were killed at about 7:49 p.m, when the community was observing dusk-to-dawn curfew. Our correspondent reports that the latest incident occurred a day after the state government imposed dusk-to-dawn curfew in Mangu,
target=_blank>Ebola: NCDC places Nigeria on ‘high alert’
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has issued a public health advisory following the latest update on the ongoing Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). The Centre said Nigeria had been placed on “high alert” as it continued to strengthen surveillance, preparedness and response measures
target=_blank>Akume, Alakija, Fayemi, Others To Headline 10th Voice Of Women Conference
VOW2026 marks a decade of impact with nationwide participation, intergenerational dialogue, political leadership and recognition of outstanding women and institutions. LAGOS, NIGERIA — September 2026: Ten years after creating a platform for women to speak, be heard and influence the conversations that shape society, the Voice of Women Empowerment Foundation (VOWEF), in partnership with Women
target=_blank>2027 election results will not be predetermined – INEC Chair Amupitan
The chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan, has assured Nigerians that the results of the 2027 general elections will not be decided in advance. He said the commission was committed to organising transparent, free and credible elections while working with security agencies to prevent violence before and during the polls.
2027 election results will not be predetermined – INEC Chair Amupitan
target=_blank>Nations League: Cristiano Ronaldo gives one condition to stop playing for Portugal
Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo has given one condition that would make him stop playing for the national team. The 41-year-old said he would stop representing Portugal once it is confirmed that the team no longer relies on him. He suggested that the country’s president and football fans still want him to continue playing, hence his
Nations League: Cristiano Ronaldo gives one condition to stop playing for Portugal
target=_blank>Diverting tithes, offerings, others to private businesses criminal offence – EFCC warns
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has warned religious leaders against diverting tithes, offerings, zakat and other religious funds into private businesses. The EFCC Chairman, Mr Ola Olukoyede, gave the warning on Wednesday in Abuja at the 2026 Second Council Meeting of the Nigeria Inter-Religious Council, NIREC. Olukoyede said such diversion was criminal and
Diverting tithes, offerings, others to private businesses criminal offence – EFCC warns
target=_blank>Turkey: Update on Osimhen, Lemina ahead of Galatasaray’s matches with Kasımpaşa, Barcelona
Turkish journalist, Nevzat Dindar, has provided an update on Victor Osimhen and Mario Lemina ahead of Galatasaray’s matches against Kasımpaşa and Barcelona. Galatasaray will face Kasımpaşa on October 9 in the Turkish Super Lig and Barcelona in the Champions League on October 13. Osimhen and Lemina have been recovering from a groin injury. They have missed several Galatasaray’s
Turkey: Update on Osimhen, Lemina ahead of Galatasaray’s matches with Kasımpaşa, Barcelona
target=_blank>Kaduna police recover 300 rounds of ammunition, three locally made guns
The Kaduna State Police Command says its operatives have foiled a suspected kidnapping attempt in Makarfi Local Government Area, arrested three suspects in separate operations and recovered three locally made firearms, as well as 300 rounds of live ammunition. The command said the first incident occurred at about 1:15 am on September 20, when armed
Kaduna police recover 300 rounds of ammunition, three locally made guns
target=_blank> Kwara: PDP appoints OBG as campaign DG for 2027 governorship election
The Kwara State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has appointed Prince Omar Bolaji Gambari, OBG, an international lawyer, entrepreneur and corporate strategic adviser, as the Director-General of the party’s Campaign Organisation for the 2027 governorship election. The appointment was unanimously agreed upon at an expanded meeting involving the leadership of the party and
Kwara: PDP appoints OBG as campaign DG for 2027 governorship election
target=_blank>N10m threat: Security forces arrest suspected bandits’ informant in Sokoto
Security forces have arrested a suspected informant accused of supplying information to bandits following a N10 million threat against Romo village in Tambuwal Local Government Area of Sokoto State. The development was contained in a post shared on Wednesday by crisis reporter in the North-West region, Bakatsine, via his X handle. According to Bakatsine, the
N10m threat: Security forces arrest suspected bandits’ informant in Sokoto
target=_blank>Kebbi governor reacts to death of Gwandu District Head
Kebbi State Governor, Nasir Idris, has mourned the death of the District Head of Gwandu, Alhaji Muhammad Zayyanu Haruna Rasheed, also known as Sarkin Gabas, who died on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, after a prolonged illness. The governor expressed his condolences in a message issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Yahaya Sarki.
Kebbi governor reacts to death of Gwandu District Head
target=_blank>Nigerian govt sets up panel to determine equivalence of American school results – NECO
The Federal Government has constituted a committee to determine the equivalence of results issued by American schools operating in Nigeria with Nigerian qualifications, the Registrar of the National Examinations Council, NECO, Prof. Dantani Ibrahim Wushishi, has disclosed. Wushishi disclosed this while speaking with journalists at the 2025 Annual Staff Productivity Award Ceremony held at the
Nigerian govt sets up panel to determine equivalence of American school results – NECO
target=_blank>Sokoto govt alerts schools over reported diphtheria cases
The Sokoto State Government has directed schools across the state to intensify preventive measures following reports of diphtheria cases in some neighbouring states. The directive was issued by the Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Prof. Ahmad Ladan Ala, who urged principals and school authorities to monitor the health of students and staff and promptly
Sokoto govt alerts schools over reported diphtheria cases
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