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The Katsina State Police Command has foiled two kidnapping attempts in the state and rescued a total of seven victims. According to the command’s spokesman, ASP Abubakar Sadiq-Aliyu, the first incident occurred on Wednesday at Yan Shantuma village in Danmusa Local Government Area. “On Wednesday, at about 4:30 p.m., a distress call was received at the Danmusa Divisional Police Headquarters …

A Tunisian court has sentenced rapper Karim Gharbi, also known as K2Rhym, to four years in prison in absentia for allegedly buying voter signatures to qualify for the upcoming presidential election. The court also fined Gharbi 5,000 dinars (about $1,600) and stripped him of his voting rights. Gharbi, who lives abroad, has announced his intention to run in the presidential …

Edo 2024: Senator Monday Okpebholo’s promise of a better life for Edo State Senator Monday Okpebholo made a bold statement: “I am here and victory is certain.” We must take him seriously because his actions speak for themselves. Since August 14, 2024, he has offered free bus rides to all citizens of Edo State, a testament to his commitment to …

    Mohammad Abu Al Qumsan trembled and gasped in disbelief. His eyes glazed over before he collapsed in the courtyard of Al Aqsa Martyrs Hospital in central Gaza. Palestinian twins Aysal and Aser were killed in an Israeli strike east of Deir al-Balah in central Gaza on August 14, three days after they were born. At least 115 children …

Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed said on Wednesday that his recent criticism of President Bola Tinubu over the #EndBadGovernance protests in the state was constructive and well-intentioned. The governor stated this before the commencement of the State Executive Council (SEC) meeting in Bauchi. Mohammed last week said the president’s policies and programmes were not in the interests of the Nigerian …

Here are the top 10 stories making headlines across the country. 1. In a pioneering move, Taraba government launches blueprint for LG autonomy In a bid to revolutionize local government administration, the Financial Autonomy Advisory Committee for the 16 local government areas of Taraba State has launched an innovative blueprint. Read more 2. House Speaker Abbas speaks about the controversial …

The Labour Party has rejected the Secretary-General of the Pan Yoruba socio-cultural group, Afenifere, Chief Olusola Ebiseni, as its candidate in the November 16 governorship election in Ondo State. LP National Publicity Secretary, Mr. Obiora Ifoh, made the clarification in a statement on Wednesday in Abuja. He said Dr. Ayo Olorunfemi emerged as the party’s gubernatorial flagbearer in Ondo State …

In a shocking revelation, Senator Sumaila Kawu, who represents Kano South, has revealed that his monthly income package exceeds N21 million, contradicting the latest statement of the Revenue Mobilization Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC). RMAFC Chairman Mohammed Shehu claimed that each senator receives a total salary of N1.06 million and N21 million per month, which translates to N12.72 million per …

The downward trend in the Nigerian equity market continued on Wednesday as investors lost N80 billion at the close of trading for the day. This follows the decline in share prices of stocks such as OANDO, CUTIX, and ACADEMY among others on the trading floor. After five hours of trading in the capital market, equity capitalization dropped to N55.21 trillion …

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has inaugurated a 17-member interim committee to run its affairs in Benue State for the next 90 days. The Acting National Chairman of the party, Umar Damagum, who inaugurated the committee in Abuja, urged the committee to reconcile the aggrieved members and various PDP groups in the state. He also tasked the committee to hold …