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The Kaduna State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to continue to collaborate with traditional institutions in the state to improve security across the state. The State Governor, Senator Uba Sani, said this when he received the Emir of Zazzau and Chairman of the Council of Emirs and Chiefs of Kaduna State, Mal Ahmed Nuhu Bamalli at the traditional Hawan Bariki …

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has warned that the 2027 general elections will not be an easy ride, insisting that the party is gearing up for a close contest despite its current dominance in the country’s political space.. The party’s national publicity secretary, Felix Morka, rejected suggestions that the ruling party is trying to paralyze the opposition ahead of the …

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has commenced the sale of Expressions of Interest and Nomination Forms to fill executive positions at ward, local, state and national government levels. This was revealed in a statement issued by the National Organizing Secretary of the party, Chinedu Idigo in Abuja. The party asked interested parties seeking exco positions within its structure to obtain …

Defense Headquarters has described as untrue reports that the United States plans to relocate its drone base, previously located in Niger Republic, to Nigeria. Director of Defense Media Operations, Major General Michael Onoja, said there was no evidence to support the claim. The denial followed a Reuters report that the US had deployed several MQ-9 drones to Nigeria, along with …

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu Day after day, the shadows of 2027 continue to lengthen on the political landscape of Lagos State. As Nigeria’s most important state and home to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, attention is on who will get his support among the long list of eligible potential candidates. Those who matter are watching, weighing every step and waiting with …

President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to strengthening its long-standing relationship with the United Kingdom, saying both nations must build on their shared history to forge deeper cooperation in all key sectors. The president made this known on Wednesday during a state banquet held in his honor at Windsor Castle, where he addressed King Charles III, Queen Camilla, members …

Nigeria was recorded as the country recording the largest increase in terrorism-related deaths, with the death toll increasing by 237 by 2025. This country is also on the list of locations in the world where the deadliest terror attacks occurred worldwide in 2025.The 2026 Global Terrorism Index included two terror incidents that occurred in Borno State on the list, placing …

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio to “direct the Senate Public Accounts Committee to publish the names and titles of all officials involved in the alleged disappearance or non-discovery of ₦200 trillion of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), irrespective of their social or political status.” SERAP urged him to “direct …

Moroccan second division club USM Oujda have terminated the contract of Senegalese midfielder Issa Ndiaye following controversial remarks linked to the outcome of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final. The development comes after the Confederation of African Football (CAF) appeals panel last Tuesday annulled Senegal’s triumph at the 2025 AFCON and awarded a 3-0 victory to Morocco, a decision …

Antonio Guterres spoke to journalists outside the European Council in Brussels, where he briefed regional leaders on the importance of continuing multilateral cooperation between the EU and the UN. He said the United States and Israel needed to end their attacks on Iran before the country “completely spirals out of control,” causing more civilian suffering, especially in less developed countries …