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target=_blank>Gov Yusuf extols Nigeria–Saudi Arabia relations
From Abbas Tijjani Madabo, Kano Governor of Kano State, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has reaffirmed the strong and enduring relationship between Nigeria and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, describing it as one built on deep historical, religious and economic ties that have continued to grow through sustained cooperation. Governor Yusuf, who spoke through his Principal
target=_blank>Pursue peace, Oluwo urges new Iranian leader
The Oluwo of Iwoland has urged the new Iranian supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, to pursue peace. The monarch, in a statement on Monday, congratulated Khamenei whom, he said, assumed the leadership role at a very critical time. Oluwo told the new Iran leader: “Your administrative prowess is a factor to the world’s peace or otherwise.
target=_blank>Salah no longer a force, says Liverpool legend
Dietmar Hamman has stated that Mohamed Salah’s glory days at Liverpool are over. The former Liverpool midfielder also added that the Egyptian is no longer the changer the Reds have enjoyed in almost a decade. Salah has struggled this season with Liverpool, and his lack of impact has coincided with an inconsistent season for Arne
target=_blank>I used to walk an hour to training, Awoniyi recounts tough football journey
Taiwo Awoniyi, Nigeria international and Nottingham Forest forward, has detailed his tough beginnings as an aspiring footballer that has culminated in his stay at the City Ground. The Ilorin-born striker revealed this and more in a lengthy interview with Nottingham Forest’s in-house media. Awoniyi started his ultimately successful dream of playing football professionally as a
target=_blank>IGP: We’ll Reclaim Kwara Communities From Bandits
Inspector General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has vowed that security agencies will reclaim communities in Kwara State from bandits. He declared that criminal elements cannot drive residents away from their ancestral homes. The police chief made the declaration on Monday during a visit to the state where he met with security officials and community
target=_blank>Lagos school collapse: How we escaped – Students
Students of Yemco Nursery, Primary and Comprehensive College in the Ogba area of Lagos have recounted their frightening experience after a section of a classroom block collapsed within the school premises on Monday. The incident, which occurred around 11 a.m., caused panic among students and teachers who ran for safety as the structure came down.
target=_blank>Adamawa Assembly confirms 3 commissioners
The Adamawa State House of Assembly has confirmed three commissioner nominees transmitted to it by Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri for confirmation as members of the state executive council. During Monday’s plenary session, the lawmakers screened and confirmed the nominations of Sali Idris from Maiha LGA, Eng. Muhammed Suleiman from Mubi North LGA, and Chubado Mohammed
target=_blank>NSCDC arrests scrap dealer with electric cables in Jigawa
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Jigawa State Command, has arrested a suspected scrap dealer over the alleged unlawful possession of vandalised electrical cables in the state. The suspect, identified as Muhd Adamu, a 50-year-old scrap seller from Maruwa town in Kafin Hausa Local Government Area of the State, was arrested by operatives
target=_blank>PDP flag pulled down in Zamfara govt house as dep gov leads key officials to APC
From Abdullahi Abdulrahaman Chakwa, Gusau Flag of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has been pulled down at the Zamfra State Government House in Gusau. This happened moments after the Deputy Governor, Malan Mani Mummuni, announced his defection into the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) on behalf of the Zamfara government, on Monday. Mummuni was elected
target=_blank>Cape Town’s conference moves to boost intra-African $220bn trade
For decades, Africa has lagged in global trade despite the continent’s rich endowment with natural resources, home to more than 1.3 billion people and possessing a combined economic output estimated at about $3.4 trillion leveraging on the African Continental Free Trade Area Agreement (AfCTA). Yet despite these advantages, Africa’s footprint in global trade remains abysmally
target=_blank>Sanwo-Olu signs Lagos Electricity Law, inaugurates state regulatory commission
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State on Monday signed the Lagos State Electricity Law 2024 into law, a move designed to align the state’s electricity framework with the Electricity Act 2023 and provisions of the amended Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Following the signing ceremony, the governor also inaugurated the Lagos State Electricity
Sanwo-Olu signs Lagos Electricity Law, inaugurates state regulatory commission
target=_blank>Attack on Amaechi: Nigeria’s democracy must not descend into thuggery – Peter Obi
Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has condemned in strong terms the attack on former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, in his country home in Rivers state. In a statement posted on his verified X handle on Monday, Obi said Nigeria must not descend into a democracy of thuggery. According to him, Nigeria is
Attack on Amaechi: Nigeria’s democracy must not descend into thuggery – Peter Obi
target=_blank>Gov Namadi appoints Mohammed Garba secretary of Jigawa Electoral Commission
Governor Malam Umar A. Namadi has approved the appointment of Abubakar Garba Mohammed as Secretary of the Jigawa State Independent Electoral Commission (JSIEC). The appointment was announced in a statement issued by the Secretary to the Government of Jigawa State (SSG), Malam Bala Ibrahim. According to the statement, the SSG said the appointment was based
Gov Namadi appoints Mohammed Garba secretary of Jigawa Electoral Commission
target=_blank>SDP, ADC supporters in Kano protest El-Rufai’s detention
Supporters of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) and the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Kano State on Monday staged a peaceful protest over the continued detention of former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai, without being formally charged in court. The demonstrators, led by leaders of coalition groups and members of the El-Rufai Support Group,
SDP, ADC supporters in Kano protest El-Rufai’s detention
target=_blank>PDP crisis: Nothing like that – Samuel Anyanwu debunks suspension report
Former National Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Senator Samuel Anyanwu, has debunked reports claiming that the Appeal Court upheld his suspension. Online reports had purported that the court upheld the suspension of Anyanwu, the National Organising Secretary, Umaru Bature; the party’s National Legal Adviser, Kamaldeen Ajibade; and the Deputy National Legal Adviser, Okechukwu
PDP crisis: Nothing like that – Samuel Anyanwu debunks suspension report
target=_blank>Zedvance disburses N96bn in commercial lending, sets N250bn target for 2026
Zedvance Finance Limited, a leading provider of consumer and business financing solutions in Nigeria, has disbursed over N96 billion in funding to support commercial businesses across the country, establishing its strong positioning beyond retail lending and reinforcing its commitment to bridging the gap between enterprise growth and access to timely financing solutions. Leveraging its 11-year
Zedvance disburses N96bn in commercial lending, sets N250bn target for 2026
target=_blank>Ex-Army General heads for Supreme Court to challenge conviction on alleged fund stealing
A former Group Managing Director of Nigerian Army Properties Limited (NAPL), Major General Umar Mohammed has indicated his decision to approach the Supreme Court to challenge the upholding of his conviction for stealing and misappropriating funds belonging to the company. After what appeared like a stalemate at the Court of Appeal, the army general said
Ex-Army General heads for Supreme Court to challenge conviction on alleged fund stealing
target=_blank>Why Dangote refinery increased fuel price by N396 per litre in seven days – Bird
The Chief Executive of Dangote Refinery, David Bird, said the 650,000-barrel-per-day plant does not receive discounted crude despite the naira-for-crude deal. He made this disclosure in a media chat on Monday released on the company’s X account. Bird was speaking in defense of the refinery, which increased the price of petrol at the gantry by
Why Dangote refinery increased fuel price by N396 per litre in seven days – Bird
target=_blank>Real reason I dumped PDP for APC – Zamfara Gov, Dauda Lawal
Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State has revealed the reason behind his decision to dump the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC. DAILY POST reports that the governor’s defection to the APC was announced on Monday. A statement issued by the Director-General of the governor’s media team, Nuhu Salihu Anka,
Real reason I dumped PDP for APC – Zamfara Gov, Dauda Lawal
target=_blank>EFCC arrests suspect over alleged N10m land fraud in Enugu
Operatives of the Enugu Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested a suspect, Ifeanyi Mba, over an alleged N10 million land fraud in Enugu State. The arrest followed a petition filed by a complainant who accused the suspect of collecting the money for the purchase of a plot of land
EFCC arrests suspect over alleged N10m land fraud in Enugu
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