The Kano State Government has taken responsibility for the medical care of a woman who delivered quintuplets at a public hospital in Kano. Hafsatu Yusuf, already a mother of eight, gave birth to five babies—three boys and two girls—at Murtala Muhammad Specialist Hospital, where both she and the newborns are receiving specialist treatment. The announcement…
Aminu Abdulsalam Gwarzo, Deputy Governor of Kano State, could face impeachment proceedings after failing to respond to allegations brought against him by the State House of Assembly. The Majority Leader, Husseini Lawan, confirmed that the deadline for a formal defence had passed without any submission from the deputy governor. He said the Assembly would decide…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has released draft 2026 Regulations and Guidelines for Political Parties in preparation for the 2027 general elections. INEC Chairman Prof. Joash Amupitan unveiled the draft during a consultative meeting with party leaders in Abuja, stressing that the update was necessary following the Electoral Act 2026. “Nigeria cannot navigate a…
Suspected bandits have bombed a bridge on Luma road, connecting Luma-Babana-Agwara communities in Borgu Local Government area of Niger. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the incident occurred in the early hours of Monday, cutting off movement in the affected areas. According to sources, the Babanna major border market that holds every Monday was…
The Founder of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) Dr Boniface Aniebonam, says members of the party are not part of Sen. Rabiu Kwankwaso’s planned defection to the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Aniebonam made this known in a statement on Sunday in Lagos. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Kwankwaso in a statement…
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, has congratulated President Bola Tinubu on his 74th birthday. Idris, in a congratulatory message, commended Tinubu for taking tough decisions aimed at placing Nigeria on a path of recovery and growth. The message was personally signed by the minister and issued in Abuja on Sunday….
The Speaker, Lagos State House of Assembly, Mr Mudashiru Obasa, has congratulated President Bola Tinubu on his 74th birthday, commending him for fulfilling his Renewed Hope Agenda promises to Nigerians. Obasa’s birthday message is contained in a statement signed by Mr Adeshina Oyetayo, his Special Adviser on Research, Media, and Documentation, on Sunday in Lagos….
Christians in Ilorin on Sunday, joined in the commemoration of Palm Sunday, remembering the triumphant entry of Jesus Christ into Jerusalem over 2,000 years ago. The event also marked the conclusion of the 40 days Lenten fast and the start of the Passion Week leading up to Easter. Christian faithfuls and worshippers from across denominations…
Security analysts have attributed the March 16 suicide bombings in Maiduguri to what they described as “intelligence congestion,” urging reforms to improve Nigeria’s counterterrorism response framework. The analysts said the attacks underscored the need to shift from mere intelligence gathering to effective utilisation and timely operational response across security agencies. In a policy analysis by…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has directed state and zonal coordinators to intensify grassroots mobilisation ahead of the 2027 general election. Gov. Hope Uzodimma of Imo issued the directive on Saturday in Abuja at the Renewed Hope Ambassadors network’s fourth strategic meeting. Party officials, coordinators and stakeholders attended the meeting to review mobilisation strategies and…
The Kano State Government has taken responsibility for the medical care of a woman who delivered quintuplets at a public hospital in Kano. Hafsatu Yusuf, already a mother of eight, gave birth to five babies—three boys and two girls—at Murtala Muhammad Specialist Hospital, where both she and the newborns are receiving specialist treatment. The announcement…
Aminu Abdulsalam Gwarzo, Deputy Governor of Kano State, could face impeachment proceedings after failing to respond to allegations brought against him by the State House of Assembly. The Majority Leader, Husseini Lawan, confirmed that the deadline for a formal defence had passed without any submission from the deputy governor. He said the Assembly would decide…
President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday departed Lagos for Abuja after marking the Eid-el-Fitr celebrations. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the presidential aircraft took off from the Presidential Wing of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport at about 6:44 p.m. The president was seen off by top government officials, including Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of…
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) National Executive Committee (NEC) has approved a detailed timetable for congresses nationwide, beginning with polling units and wards slated for April 7. ADC National Publicity Secretary Mr Bolaji Abdullahi, who made the disclosure shortly after the party’s NEC meeting held on Wednesday in Abuja, said key committees’ reports were also…
