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By Joseph Amedu, Lokoja The Commissioner of Police, Kogi State Command, Naziru Bello Kankarofi, has ordered the proactive deployment of 485 security personnel across the state to ensure a peaceful and smooth Sallah celebration. The commissioner in a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) ASP Saliu Afusat, said the action is in line with the vision of …

Millwall winger Femi Azeez immediately impressed Nigeria’s senior side with a brace in a 2-0 win over Zimbabwe in their opening match of the Unity Cup.Azeez wasted no time in making his mark as he unleashed a left-footed shot to open the scoring for Nigeria in the 4th minute. His performance demonstrated why Nigeria senior team coach Eric Chelle did …

The Muslim Public Affairs Center (MPAC) has called on Nigerian leaders to urgently address worsening insecurity and economic hardship in the country, warning that citizens are increasingly living in fear and deprivation amid growing violence and cost-of-living pressures. In its Eid-ul-Adha message of 1447 AH (2026), signed by its Executive Chairman, Disu Kamor, the organization said the festive season should …

By Ayo Kehinde President Bola Tinubu has assured Nigerians that the reforms introduced by his administration will continue to bring about greater security, economic stability and greater prosperity across the country. In the 2026 Eid-el-Kabir message, released on Tuesday ahead of Wednesday’s celebration, the president expressed optimism that the country is gradually overcoming economic and security challenges through ongoing reforms …

*I REJECT THE INTRODUCED RESULTS OF THE ADC PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY Following reports of widespread voter disenfranchisement in most parts of the country during yesterday’s African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential primaries, I unequivocally reject the engineered results announced. I initially stated that I will accept the outcome of the Primaries only if the process is free, fair and transparent, and I …

Investors in the Nigerian equity market lost N888 billion at the close of trading on Tuesday. This follows the fall in the prices of shares including Dangote Sugar, Trans Power and TIP on the stock exchange floor. The benchmark All-Share Index (ASI) fell to 249,738.84 points from 251,125.02 points on the previous trading day. After five hours of trading on …

The 2023 presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Adewole Adebayo, has launched a scathing attack on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, calling on him to decisively end terrorism in the country or step aside, following worsening insecurity in several countries. states. Adebayo made the remarks on Tuesday during a condolence visit to Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, in Ibadan, …

Former Vice President of Nigeria and a leading presidential aspirant of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, has congratulated Muslims in Nigeria and across the world on this year’s Eid-ul-Adha celebration. In a statement released by his press office on Tuesday, Atiku described the festival as a profound symbol of personal rebirth, sacrifice and absolute trust in the Almighty. …

The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has revealed that 95% of the new Nigerian aircraft leasing company will be funded by private investors and development finance institutions across Africa and beyond. Speaking during a meeting with representatives of Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) in Abuja, Keyamo said development finance institutions, including private investors, are already showing interest …

The French Government has selected Manji Wilson, Assistant to Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang, for the prestigious 2026 Future Leaders Invitation Programme. It is a program of the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs. Wilson is the Governor’s Chief Technical Advisor for Development Partnerships, Strategic Liaisons and Diaspora Engagements. He has emerged as Nigeria’s sole representative for the 2026 …