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target=_blank>50th anniversary: Family organises special prayers for Murtala Muhammed
Family members, clerics and dignitaries on Friday gathered in Kano to offer special prayers for former Head of State, Gen. Murtala Ramat Muhammed, as part of activities marking the 50th anniversary of his death. The prayer session was organised by the Murtala Muhammed Foundation (MMF) at Masallacin Murtala, Hausawa, Zoo Road, Kano, where Qur’anic recitations
target=_blank>Amid outrage, Trump pulls down ‘racist’ video against the Obamas
President Donald Trump has yanked off racist video he posted against the 44th President of the United States of America, Barrack Obama. Earlier on Friday, Trump posted a video depicting Barrack and Michelle Obama as apes on his Truth Social account. The action had sparked global outrage, with many mounting pressure on the American President
target=_blank>Our Reforms Are Attracting Investments — Uba Sani
Governor Uba Sani has said that the reforms which his administration initiated in the last two and half years, have created the enabling environment for investments in Kaduna State. The Governor also said that the reforms have ‘’earned national recognition, with Kaduna ranked second in the 2025 Subnational Ease of Doing Business Report by the
target=_blank>JOHESU suspends nationwide strike
The Joint Health Sector Unions (JOHESU) has suspended its nationwide strike after 84 days, following agreements reached with the Federal Government on outstanding welfare and salary issues. The decision was taken at the end of an expanded National Executive Council (NEC) emergency meeting held in Abuja on Friday. The meeting was convened to review the
target=_blank>Buhari’s Widow Visits Atiku in Saudi Arabia
Widow of former President Muhammadu Buhari has paid a courtesy visit to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar in Saudi Arabia. The former First Lady was accompanied by some family member, including her daughter. Atiku, who posted a picture of the visit on social media, said he felt honoured. “I was honoured to host Hajiya Aisha
target=_blank>2027: APC Makes U Turn, Replaces Uzodimma as Convention Chair
The All Progressives Congress (APC) on Friday stunned political watchers with a major reordering of its convention leadership. In a move that has injected fresh suspense into the ruling party’s internal calendar, the APC replaced Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma with former Katsina State governor, Aminu Bello Masari, as Chairman of the National Convention Central
target=_blank>2 die in well, water accidents in Kano
Two persons have died in separate water-related incidents in Ungogo and Karaye Local Government Areas of Kano State. Confirming the incidents, the Kano State Fire Service said its Emergency Response Unit received distress calls on the two cases on February 5, 2026. In a statement issued by the its Public Relations Officer, Saminu Yusif Abdullahi,
target=_blank>Outrage as Trump shares video depicting Barack Obama, Wife as monkeys
US President Donald Trump has come under fire after sharing a video widely criticised as racist, depicting former president Barack Obama and his wife, Michelle Obama, as monkeys. Trump posted the video early Friday on his Truth Social platform while reiterating claims of irregularities in the 2020 presidential election, which he lost to Joe Biden,
target=_blank>PDP Crisis: Turaki, Wike factions lock horns over Wadata Plaza takeover
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) under the leadership of Tanimu Turaki, SAN, has vowed to resist the planned takeover of the party’s National Headquarters by supporters loyal to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike. Describing the Wike-backed faction as aggressors, the Turaki-led leadership said the former camp should be held accountable
target=_blank>ADC: Nationwide killings show Tinubu’s govt lacks capacity
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has condemned the mass killing in Kwara State, describing the attack as evidence of a total collapse of security under the Tinubu-led Federal Government. In a statement signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, the party questioned what had become of the President’s declaration of a state of
target=_blank>NPFL: Enyimba firmly focused on Bendel Insurance clash – Edidiong
Enyimba midfielder Edidiong Ezekiel says the team is focused on their Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, matchday 25 clash against Bendel Insurance. The players of the People’s Elephant embarked on a strike over the non-payment of entitlements earlier this week. The matter has since received the attention of the club’s management and the Abia State
NPFL: Enyimba firmly focused on Bendel Insurance clash – Edidiong
target=_blank>Oshiomhole visits Tinubu at Presidential Villa
Former Edo State Governor and Senator representing Edo North, Adams Oshiomhole, on Friday visited President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. Speaking to journalists following their meeting, he commended the international recognition of Nigeria’s First Lady, Remi Tinubu. Oshiomhole said he came to the Villa primarily to greet the President, noting that
Oshiomhole visits Tinubu at Presidential Villa
target=_blank>NPFL: Kwara United coach urges players to fight for top-flight status
Kwara United technical adviser, Ashifat Suleiman, has warned his players that there is no room for lapses in the remaining matches of the season. The Harmony Boys recorded their first win in the second stanza against Warri Wolves on Monday in Ilorin. Kwara United will lock horns with Plateau United this weekend in Jos. Suleiman
NPFL: Kwara United coach urges players to fight for top-flight status
target=_blank>EPL: Man Utd ‘turned down’ opportunity to sign Ndidi
Manchester United reportedly rejected the chance to sign Super Eagles midfielder, Wilfred Ndidi, during the 2024 January window. This was revealed by football transfer expert, Fabrizio Romano, while speaking on his Here We Go podcast. According to Romano, Ndidi would have been a “low cost” transfer for the Red Devils. Instead, when Ndidi left Leicester
EPL: Man Utd ‘turned down’ opportunity to sign Ndidi
target=_blank>Electoral Act Amendment: Setback to electoral integrity – Coalition of CSOs
A coalition of Civil Society Organisations has described the rejection of some key provisions in the electoral amendment by the Nigerian Senate as a setback to electoral integrity. DAILY POST reports that the coalition stated this on Friday, February 6, 2026, in a statement made available to newsmen in Benin. The coalition comprises the Centre
Electoral Act Amendment: Setback to electoral integrity – Coalition of CSOs
target=_blank>Group raises concerns over selection process of Federal University Wukari VC
An industrial crisis may be looming at the Federal University Wukari (FUW), Taraba State, following a petition to the Federal Ministry of Education by a group of concerned members of the university, who raised questions about the integrity of the ongoing Vice-Chancellor appointment process. The petition, signed by the group’s National Coordinator, Comrade Bulus Zakari,
Group raises concerns over selection process of Federal University Wukari VC
target=_blank>Wike gives contractors three-days ultimatum over refuse in satellite towns
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, has given contractors a three-day deadline to clear refuse in satellite towns, warning that failure to comply will lead to contract termination. Wike issued the ultimatum during an inspection of road projects in Karu, Bwari, Kubwa and the Apo–Karshi corridor in Abuja on Friday. He
Wike gives contractors three-days ultimatum over refuse in satellite towns
target=_blank>Obama: It’s racist insult to black race – Shehu Sani slams Trump over controversial video
Former lawmaker and human rights activist, Senator Shehu Sani, has condemned an alleged depiction of former United States President Barack Obama and his wife, Michelle, as monkeys, describing it as a racist insult to the Black race. The depiction has been linked to US President Donald Trump. In a post shared on X on Friday,
Obama: It’s racist insult to black race – Shehu Sani slams Trump over controversial video
target=_blank>LaLiga: ‘You’re not ambitious’ – Gaye slams Ademola Lookman for joining Atletico Madrid
African football expert Mamadou Gaye has raised questions about Ademola Lookman’s choice to move to Atlético Madrid. He wondered why the Africa Cup of Nations star did not join Barcelona or Real Madrid, saying the winger is “not ambitious.” After playing for Atalanta for three and a half seasons, where he scored 55 goals and
LaLiga: ‘You’re not ambitious’ – Gaye slams Ademola Lookman for joining Atletico Madrid
target=_blank>Our reforms attracting investments – Uba Sani
Governor Uba Sani has said that the reforms which his administration initiated in the last two and half years, have created the enabling environment for investments in Kaduna State. The Governor also said that the reforms have ‘’earned national recognition, with Kaduna ranked second in the 2025 Subnational Ease of Doing Business Report by the
Our reforms attracting investments – Uba Sani
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