Kaduna development progresses with new roads
Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to transforming the state into a model of progress, development, […]
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Bandits neutralised in Gombe State shootout
A recent security operation in Gombe State, Nigeria, has resulted in the neutralization of three bandits and the rescue of
Ekweremadu returns to Nigeria after UK jail term
Beatrice Ekweremadu, the wife of former Nigerian Deputy Senate President Ike Ekweremadu, has returned to Nigeria after serving a prison
Ohanaeze Ndigbo urges Igbo leaders to return home in 2026
The Ohanaeze Ndigbo, a prominent socio-cultural organization, has called on over 250 esteemed Igbo leaders in exile to return to
NDLEA seizes tons of illicit drugs across Nigeria
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has made significant seizures of illicit drugs across several states in Nigeria, including
Boko Haram: Troops arrest 65 year old woman for supplying drugs
Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have apprehended a 65-year-old woman, Hauwa Abdulazeez, for allegedly supplying illicit substances to Boko Haram
Nigeria Launches Cloves Farming Initiative Nationwide
Nigeria Launches Maiden Cloves Farming Initiative to Boost Economy The Cloves Producers, Processors, and Marketers Association of Nigeria has announced
Sokoto bans extravagant weddings to reduce marriage costs
Sokoto State Governor, Ahmed Aliyu, has unveiled plans to enforce a state law prohibiting extravagant pre-wedding activities, citing the rising
Venezuela protest held outside US consulate in Johannesburg
Hundreds of protesters marched to the American consulate in Johannesburg on Saturday, demonstrating against US involvement in Venezuela and the
Kaduna roads construction Governor Uba Sani completes projects
Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, has announced that his administration is currently constructing 140 roads across the state’s 23 local
Kwankwaso: Kano Governor Warns Against Insulting Statements
Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has cautioned social media influencers and political commentators against making derogatory or inflammatory statements
JAMB screens 924 CBT centres for 2026 UTME registration
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced that it has screened 924 Computer-Based Test (CBT) centers across the