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The Jigawa State government has announced the death of the Emir of Gumel Alhaji Ahmed Muhammad-Sani, at the age of 84 following a long illness. State Government Secretary Alhaji Bala Ibrahim, who announced the incident to journalists in Dutse, said the emir died on Thursday in Cairo, Egypt. “The Government of Jigawa State regrets to announce with deep sorrow the …

A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja on Thursday rejected the bail application filed by the controversial Director-General of the Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council (PFIPC), Adeniyi Adeyemi. Justice Obiora Egwuatu who gave the order while ruling on a fundamental rights lawsuit filed on behalf of Adeyemi refused to grant requests for release, bail and access to medical treatment without …

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) recently predicted that the number of registered voters for the 2027 general elections will exceed 100 million. This projection of the electoral umpire marks a statistical milestone in strengthening democracy and mobilizing citizens to support it, reflecting a profound shift in Nigeria’s political landscape. While reaching 100 million registered voters places Nigeria among the …

Suspected bandits have reportedly threatened to attack residents of Kebbe Town in Kebbe Local Government Area of ​​Sokoto State unless they pay a levy of N40 million. According to local sources, the criminals reportedly conveyed the demands through a farmer who sent a telephone call to the District Head of Kebbe, Mallam Lawal Labbo. They initially gave residents five days …

At least 37 people were reported killed, and many more missing after they raided an illegal tapping point for loading petroleum products in Okrika Local Government Area of ​​Rivers State. They died on Thursday after inhaling smoke at the Okari Wharf in the Okrika Mainland area, where many youths from the town and nearby communities had reportedly gathered to load …

The Kaduna State Police Command has recovered one shotgun, nine manufactured firearms, two stolen vehicles and 332 pieces of suspected counterfeit $100 notes in separate operations across the state. The command also recovered two cartridges and a motorcycle abandoned by suspected bandits during an encounter with security personnel in Kidandan area of ​​Giwa Local Government Area (LGA). In a statement …

Key points Nearly 60 percent of cases occur on social media Many children do not report abuse UNICEF calls for safer platforms and stronger laws More than 15 million children in this age group are exposed to unwanted sexual content, nine million children are asked to engage in sexual conversations or share sexual images against their will, and four million …

Special Persons advocacy group Yayi for Governor, operating under the Caucus 7202 coalition in Ogun State, has disassociated itself from alleged anti-party activities involving some individuals within the disabled community. The group, which comprises persons with disabilities who support the All Progressives Congress, said they remain firmly committed to the APC, the governorship ambition of Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola, popularly …

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Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday called on China and Egypt to support each other, deepen cooperation and continue to push forward the construction of a Sino-Egyptian community with a shared future amid a turbulent international and regional landscape. Xi made the remarks during his talks with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, underscoring China’s support for countries in the region …