Abubakar Atiku Abubakar, son of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, has defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), pledging to support President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election bid in 2027. The move was announced on Thursday at the National Assembly in Abuja, where he was received by the Deputy […] Ati...
Read Full Story →Alex Enumah in Abuja The Supreme Court will on Friday deliver its judgment in the appeal filed by Aminu Sule Lamido, the 34-year- old son of the former Jigawa State...
Read Full Story →By Musa Ubandawaki, SOKOTO In a reminder of the devastating reach of banditry, Sokoto State has been forced to shut down and relocate some of its most historic schools, abandoning once vibrant learning centres in the grip of terror. Read Also: 60 Years After: Remembering the bloody coup that changed Nigeria forever At the heart of […] The post Banditry cr...
Read Full Story →Governor Seyi Makinde on Thursday inaugurated the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, Arusa I, as chairman of the Oyo State Council of Obas and Chiefs in Ibadan... The post Alaafin denies agreement with Makinde over Obas’ council rotation after Olubadan’s inauguration appeared first on Vanguard News ....
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Nigeria’s Chief of Army Staff calls for deeper Nigeria US military cooperation to address the nation’s evolving security challenges and enhance stability. Read More: https://punchng.com/army-seeks-deeper-cooperation-with-us-to-tackle-insecurity/...
Read Full Story →By John Shiklam in Kaduna The Arewa Consultative Forum, Northern (ACF), Northern Elders Forum (NEF) and other northern groups Thursday marked 60 years since the assassination of Sir Ahmadu Bello,...
Read Full Story →The Nigeria Youth in Parliament Forum (NYPF) has declared its resolve to train one million and 100,000 youths across the country in information and communications [...]...
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The governor made this known during the special parade and wreath-laying ceremony to commemorate the 2026 Armed Forces Remembrance Day, held at the Arcade Ground, Governor’s Office, Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta The post Gov Abiodun reiterates support for families of fallen heroes appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
Read Full Story →Russia has called for closer ties with Nigeria to enable both countries to crack down on the activities of unlawful and criminal elements. The post Russia seeks closer ties with Nigeria against unlawful, criminal activities appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News ....
Read Full Story →Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has been admitted into Northwest University, Kano, to study for a degree in law. According to an official letter [...]...
Read Full Story →The federal government has reaffirmed its commitment to promoting farmer-driven policies as part of efforts to boost agricultural productivity and strengthen national food security. This [...]...
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The experimental vaccine is being developed by researchers at the University of Oxford, a UK-based research institution, with support from the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI). The post Candidate Lassa fever vaccine enters human trials as global health partners outline plans for Nigeria appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
Read Full Story →Residents of Abuja have called on the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, to as a matter of urgency address the [...]...
Read Full Story →Former UEFA boss Michel Platini says FIFA president Gianni Infantino “has become more of an autocrat” and is too interested in the rich and powerful, in an interview with The Guardian on Thursday. Infantino was Platini’s deputy from 2009 and The post Platini says Infantino has become ‘more of an autocrat’ appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Ni...
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Katsina State pays N45.89bn in life and death benefits to 14,560 workers, clearing a backlog of liabilities and ensuring prompt payment of entitlements. Read More: https://punchng.com/katsina-pays-n45bn-life-death-benefits-to-14560-state-lg-workers/...
Read Full Story →Suspected bandits Wednesday killed an Islamic cleric in Layin Danauta, Kuyello Ward, in Birnin Gwari local government area of Kaduna state. Residents, who shared a gory [...]...
Read Full Story →The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Engineer Abimbola Akeem Owoade I, has faulted Governor Seyi Makinde over the announcement on the rotational chairmanship of the Oyo State Council of Obas and Chiefs, describing as incorrect the claim that he was consulted The post Alaafin faults Makinde on Olubadan’s emergence as Oba council chairman appeared first on The Guardia...
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A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Segun Sowunmi, has warned that former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, should not underestimate former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, ahead of the 2027 presidential election. Sowunmi said Amaechi possesses strong political structures and all...
Read Full Story →ADC has recorded a major political breakthrough in Oyo State following a wave of defections that swept across the Ibarapa axis. The post ADC receives defectors from PDP, APC, LP in Oyo appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News ....
Read Full Story →He was kidnapped with his younger brother on January 2 at their residence along City Pride Road, Igbira Camp, Auchi. The post Abducted doctor in Edo released after N50m ransom payment appeared first on Vanguard News ....
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