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Tinubu Used Muslim-Muslim Ticket To Win Election – Sokoto Cleric

A prominent Sokoto-based Islamic scholar, Professor Mansur Ibrahim Sokoto, has accused President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of abandoning Muslims after using them to secure victory in the 2023 elections. Delivering his Eid sermon on Friday in Sokoto, the cleric said Tinubu’s...

Enugu Keeps Transport Affordable Despite Rising Fuel Costs

 Even as fuel prices surge across Nigeria and global transport costs climb, the Enugu State Rapid Bus Service has maintained stable fares, offering relief to commuters.The state government has deliberately held prices steady to shield residents from rising living...

FG Advances $20 Billion Nigeria-Europe Gas Pipeline Talks

The Federal Government has intensified talks on a transcontinental gas pipeline that aims to deliver Nigeria’s vast natural gas reserves to Europe.Louis Ibah, spokesperson to the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), said the initiative will boost energy...

How Tinubu Replaced IGP Kayode Egbetokun With Tunji Disu as Acting Police Chief

ABUJA, Nigeria — President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has accepted the resignation of Inspector-General of Police Kayode Egbetokun and appointed Assistant Inspector-General Tunji Disu as Acting IGP with immediate effect. The Presidency confirmed the development on Monday, stating that Egbetokun stepped...

Why Ghana Renamed Kotoka Airport to Accra International on Putsch Anniversary

Ghana’s government has officially removed the name of coup leader Emmanuel Kwasi Kotoka from the country’s main airport, marking exactly 60 years since the 1966 military overthrow of founding president Kwame Nkrumah. The airport will now revert to its original...

Police: What Egbetokun’s Resignation Means for Nigeria

ABUJA, Nigeria - Kayode Egbetokun has stepped down as Nigeria’s Inspector-General of Police (IGP), according to a source within the Presidency. While police authorities have not yet issued an official statement, his reported resignation marks a significant leadership change within...

Why UniAbuja Expelled 28 Students and Revoked 15 Certificates

Yakubu Gowon University, Abuja, formerly known as the University of Abuja (UniAbuja) has expelled 28 students over offences ranging from examination malpractice to drug-related crimes.The university’s Senate approved the expulsions during its 191st regular meeting after reviewing findings submitted...

Kano Bye-Election Ends Peacefully as Governor Yusuf Praises INEC, Security Agencies

Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf has praised INEC and security agencies for conducting a peaceful bye-election across the state. The election took place in Kano Municipal and Ungogo State Assembly constituencies. Voters turned out calmly and followed procedures without disruption. As...

Housing Ministry Trains Directors on Nigeria Data Protection Act Compliance

The Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development has organised a high-level seminar to strengthen compliance with the Nigeria Data Protection Act (NDPA 2023), urging directors to embed a culture of accountability across all departments.At the seminar held on...

How Tinubu’s Oil Reform Could Put Billions Back into Nigeria’s Budget

President Bola Tinubu signed a landmark Executive Order (EO) today. This order strips the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) of its power to retain large oil and gas revenues.By ending NNPCL’s revenue deductions, Tinubu aims to boost the...
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Tobi Amusan Eyes Third African Hurdles Gold at Accra Championships

Nigeria’s world record holder, Tobi Amusan, will begin her quest for a third African women’s 100 metres hurdles title...
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