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target=_blank>President Tinubu Is Behind My Success – Uba Sani
Governor Uba Sani has disclosed his administration would not have recorded major achievements within two and half years without President Bola Tinubu’s support. He said that Kaduna State will be the first subnational to benefit from the $200 million Nigeria-China poultry project, the biggest in sub-saharan Africa, because of the president’s love for the state.
target=_blank>Detention: El-Rufai petitions ICPC, demands N15.6bn damages
Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has submitted a formal petition and pre-action notice to the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), demanding N15.6 billion in damages over what he described as his illegal detention and other alleged violations. The petition, dated March 4, 2026, was written by a law firm led
target=_blank>Middle East crisis: We’ll ensure there is no fuel scarcity in Nigeria, says Dangote Refinery
Nigeria’s largest privately owned refinery, the Dangote Petroleum Refinery, has reassured Nigerians that it will prioritise domestic supply to prevent fuel scarcity in the country despite the ongoing crisis in the Middle East and the resulting volatility in the global oil market. In a statement on Thursday, the refinery said it remains committed to serving
target=_blank>Power plants shut down as generation drops to 3,940.53MW
The Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO) has said the continued decline in electricity generation on the national grid arising from persistent gas supply constraints is affecting several thermal power plants. In a statement, NISO said as at 05:00 hours of today Thursday, 5th March 2026, total generation on the national grid stood at 3,940.53 MW, which
target=_blank>Jigawa: ‘Justice for Walida’ protesters hit the streets
From Ali Rabiu Ali, Dutse Residents of Hadejia Local Government Area of Jigawa State on Tuesday staged a protest demanding justice for Walida Abdulhadi, who was allegedly abducted by Ifeanyi Onyewuenyi, a Department of State Services (DSS) officer. The protesters, made up of lawyers, women’s groups and civil society organisations, marched through parts of the
target=_blank>Fire razes Catholic Cathedral in Taraba
A fire outbreak has destroyed St. Mary Catholic Cathedral in Wukari, Taraba State. Daily Trust gathered that the incident, which occurred on Wednesday night, completely razed the church building. Fr. John Laikei, Director of Communications for the Catholic Diocese of Wukari, said the fire started shortly after electricity was restored in the area where the
target=_blank>Benue records new Lassa fever deaths
The Benue State Government has confirmed additional deaths linked to the ongoing Lassa fever outbreak, as health authorities intensify efforts to contain the disease across the state. Daily Trust reports that the state government last week confirmed the death of 10 health workers following the outbreak, with 45 cases testing positive out of 250 suspected
target=_blank>NDLEA arrests suspect with 1,499 bottles of codeine in Kano
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Kano state command, has arrested one Ashiru Bala with 1,499 bottles of cough syrup containing codeine. In a statement by the command’s Public Relations Officer, Sadiq Muhammad Maigatari, the state Commandant, CN D. Y. Lawal said Bala’s arrest followed intelligence operations that led to the seizure of the
target=_blank>2 sentenced to death for Kidnapping in Kwara
The Kwara State High Court sitting in Ilorin on Thursday sentenced two men to death by hanging for their involvement in kidnapping and armed robbery in Baruten Local Government Area of the state. The convicts, Abubakar Sodiki and Abubakar Mohammed, were found guilty on a six-count charge bordering on criminal conspiracy, armed robbery, kidnapping and illegal possession
target=_blank>Bandits kill 2 police officers at Kebbi checkpoint
Two police officers have been killed by suspected bandits in an attack on their checkpoint in Bagudo Local Government Area of Kebbi State. The assailants were reported to have stormed the police checkpoint along the Bakin Ruwa–Maje border road, where they opened fire on officers stationed there. Sources said the attackers arrived in large numbers
target=_blank>Tinubu promotes Masari to SA on Politic Affairs
President Bola Tinubu has elevated Ibrahim Masari from the role of Senior Special Assistant to that of Special Adviser on Political Affairs. The announcement was made on Thursday by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, in an official statement. According to Onanuga, Masari will now serve alongside Yau Darazo, who was
Tinubu promotes Masari to SA on Politic Affairs
target=_blank>NNPP warns Kano Assembly against removing deputy governor
The New Nigerian Peoples Party (NNPP) in Kano State has cautioned the Kano State House of Assembly to proceed carefully over moves to remove the elected deputy governor of the state. The party issued the warning in a statement on Thursday, signed by its Publicity Secretary, Ibrahim Karaye. In the statement, the party said that,
NNPP warns Kano Assembly against removing deputy governor
target=_blank>PSC co-opts PCRC to ensure transparent recruitment of 50,000 police constables
As part of efforts to ensure a transparent recruitment of 50,000 police constables, the Police Service Commission (PSC) has co-opted the Police Community Relations Committee (PCRC) as a critical partner in the screening process. Torty Njoku Kalu, Head of Protocol and Public Affairs at PSC Headquarters, Abuja, said in a statement on Thursday that the
PSC co-opts PCRC to ensure transparent recruitment of 50,000 police constables
target=_blank>Senator Aishatu Binani officially joins ADC
The African Democratic Congress, ADC, has officially welcomed Senator Aishatu Dahiru Ahmed Binani into the party, marking her formal induction with the presentation of her membership card. According to a post on the ADC’s official X handle, the party celebrated Senator Binani’s commitment to transparency, inclusivity, and grassroots engagement, values that the ADC says are
Senator Aishatu Binani officially joins ADC
target=_blank>Use of AI should be regulated in Nigeria – NRCA to Govt
The Nigeria Religious Coalition on Artificial Intelligence, NRCA, has called on the government to regulate the use of Artificial Intelligence, AI. The religious leaders pointed out that AI has been provided by God to ease the daily activities of man but added that there could be enormous damage when it is left uncontrolled. According to
Use of AI should be regulated in Nigeria – NRCA to Govt
target=_blank>Respect anti-land grabbing law – Ogun govt urges traditional ruler
The newly installed Onisale of Gbokoto in Yewa North Local Government Area of Ogun State, HRM Oba Tajudeen Olukunle, has been urged to operate strictly within his jurisdiction to ensure peaceful coexistence within and beyond Gbokoto land. Governor Dapo Abiodun gave the charge during the installation and presentation of the Staff of Office to the
Respect anti-land grabbing law – Ogun govt urges traditional ruler
target=_blank>Osun 2026: APC’s Oyebamiji names Adereti running mate
The governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Osun State, Bola Oyebamiji, has picked Benjamin Adereti as his running mate for the 2026 governorship election. Adereti was the party’s candidate for the Ife Federal Constituency seat in the 2023 House of Representatives election but lost to Bimbo Ajilesoro, who contested on the platform
Osun 2026: APC’s Oyebamiji names Adereti running mate
target=_blank>President Tinubu is behind my success – Uba Sani
Governor Uba Sani has disclosed his administration would not have recorded major achievements within two and half years without President Bola Tinubu’s support. He said that Kaduna State will be the first subnational to benefit from the $200 million Nigeria-China poultry project, the biggest in sub-saharan Africa, because of the president’s love for the state.
President Tinubu is behind my success – Uba Sani
target=_blank>Wike pledges more projects for Kuje, cautions chairman-elect against ‘away leadership’
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has pledged more infrastructure projects for Kuje Area Council, warning the incoming council chairman against abandoning the people after assuming office. Wike gave the assurance on Thursday during a thank-you visit to Kuje Area Council to appreciate residents for their support in the recent council
Wike pledges more projects for Kuje, cautions chairman-elect against ‘away leadership’
target=_blank>NPFL: Nominees for Manager of the Month unveiled
The quartet of Fidelis Ilechukwu, Rangers, Gbenga Ogunbote (Plateau United), Azeez Mohammed (Katsina United) and Bright Ozebagbe (Ikorodu City) have been nominated for the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, Manager of the Month award for February. Ilechukwu led Rangers to two wins and two draws in four matches during the period under review. The Flying
NPFL: Nominees for Manager of the Month unveiled
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