Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf has been presented with the 2025 Nigeria Excellence Award in Public Service (NEAPS), a national honour recognising his government’s performance across several priority sectors. The announcement came through a statement released on Monday by his spokesperson, Sunusi Bature. The award panel commended Yusuf’s administration for what it described as an…
A group of former commissioners who served under Governor Bello Matawalle has appealed to President Bola Tinubu to keep the former Zamfara governor in his role as Minister of State for Defence. Their position was made public on Monday during a news conference addressed by former Information Commissioner, Sulaiman Tunau, in Gusau. Tunau said the…
At least 100 pupils kidnapped from St Mary’s Private Catholic Primary and Secondary School, Papiri, in Agwara LGA of Niger State, have reportedly regained their freedom following a Federal Government-led rescue operation. The school came under attack when armed bandits rode into the premises on motorbikes at around 2:00 a.m., abducting 315 people. The attackers…
With the tenure of the current National Working Committee (NWC) set to end on 9 December 2025, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has appointed a National Caretaker Committee to manage its affairs while preparations for a national convention continue. The decision, announced at the party’s 104th National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting in Abuja on Sunday,…
Senator Mohammed Sani Musa, CON, representing Niger East Senatorial District, on Friday paid a condolence visit to the Emir of Zazzau Suleja, His Royal Highness Alhaji Awwal Ibrahim, over the death of his wife, Hajia Rahmatu Awwal Ibrahim. The Senator, who also chairs the Senate Committee on Finance, arrived the Emir’s palace early in the…
Malam Nuhu Ribadu, Nigeria’s National Security Adviser, received a high-level United States Congressional delegation in Abuja on Sunday, signalling a renewed commitment to deepening bilateral security cooperation. The visit follows previous discussions in Washington, D.C., aimed at addressing common security challenges and reinforcing strategic partnerships between Nigeria and the United States. Ribadu took to his…
Security sources have confirmed that military troops successfully repelled a bandit raid on Gatawa village in Sabon Birni Local Government Area, Sokoto State, early on Friday morning. According to a source who preferred to remain anonymous, the attackers opened sporadic fire but were initially confronted by members of the local vigilance group. The swift intervention…
Benin Republic’s armed forces have thwarted a coup attempt led by Lt.-Col. Pascal Tigri, who had briefly declared himself leader on national television, local media reported on Sunday. ECOWAS reacted by pledging support for Benin, including the potential deployment of its regional standby force to safeguard the country’s constitutional order. The commission also condemned the…
Vice-President Kashim Shettima will lead Nigeria’s delegation to the inauguration of President Alassane Ouattara in Côte d’Ivoire, accompanied by ECOWAS Commission President Omar Touray, Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs Chairman Sen. Abubakar Bello, and Rep. Usman Zanna. Mr Stanley Nkwocha said the visit underscores the bilateral ties between Nigeria and Côte d’Ivoire, strengthened through a…
The Synagogue Church of All Nations’ annual thanksgiving service drew worshippers from around the world on Sunday, including Dr Patrick Kpashagsi from Uganda and Mr Stephen Nbasi from Tanzania. Kpashagsi said the service was a time to express gratitude for God’s grace and for the gift of Jesus Christ, noting the church’s transformation over the…
