Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, has extended his condolences to Alhaji Baba Umar, Executive Secretary of the Kano State Private and Voluntary Institutions Management Board, over the death of his mother, Hajiya Ramatu Bello. Hajiya Bello passed away at the age of 98 after a prolonged illness. In a separate message, the governor also expressed…
Sheikh Bashir Solihu, the Chief Imam of Ilorin and Chairman of the Kwara State Council of Ulama, has passed away at the age of 75. The Chairman of the Islamic Missionaries Association, Sheikh Abdullahi Nurudeen-Adana, confirmed the development on Monday while speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria in Ilorin. According to Nurudeen-Adana, the senior…
The International Monetary Fund has forecast that the global economy will continue to grow steadily, projecting expansion of 3.3 per cent in 2026 and 3.2 per cent in 2027. In its January update of the World Economic Outlook, released on Monday, the IMF said the forecast represents a slight upward revision for 2026, while projections…
Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, will host the former Archbishop of Canterbury, the Right Reverend and Right Honourable Justin Welby, for a public lecture on inter-ethnic and religious harmony as part of its 45th Convocation Ceremony. The university announced this in a statement released on Monday by its Director of Public Affairs, Malam Auwalu Umar. The…
The New Nigeria People’s Party has denied any involvement in a proposed protest against the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) said to be planned for Tuesday. The party’s National Publicity Secretary, Mr Ladipo Johnson, made this known in a statement released in Abuja on Monday, following reports that the NNPP intended to organise demonstrations at…
The Federal Capital Territory High Court in Bwari, Abuja, has scheduled 21 January for the hearing of a land dispute involving the Federal Housing Authority (FHA), AIBEN Properties Ltd and Tolwu Integrated Properties Ltd. Justice M. A. Madugu fixed the date after granting an interim order restraining the FHA and AIBEN Properties Ltd from encroaching…
Al-Qalam University Katsina is set to graduate 1,109 students at its 17th Convocation Ceremony scheduled for 24 January, the university has announced. Speaking at a press conference in Katsina, the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Nasiru Musa-Yauri, said the event reflects the institution’s dedication to academic excellence and adherence to international standards. He revealed that 18 students will…
Senegal showcased grit, resilience and championship pedigree as they defeated Morocco 1–0 after extra time to win the Africa Cup of Nations for the second time in their history. The final, played at the Stade Prince Moulay Abdallah, was a tense and evenly matched contest. Clear chances were scarce until late drama unfolded in the…
Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State has confirmed that the state will back President Bola Tinubu’s bid for re-election, pointing to significant federal interventions and development projects as a driving factor. Speaking to APC stakeholders on Sunday during the party’s nationwide electronic membership registration, Sani said Kaduna aims to register 2.5 million members, reinforcing the…
Governor Umar Namadi of Jigawa State has appealed to eligible residents to take part actively in the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise, warning that low participation could undermine democratic development. The governor made the appeal on Sunday in Birnin Kudu during the inauguration of a mosque constructed by APC stalwart, Faruk Adamu-Aliyu. Speaking through…
