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Vice President Kashim Shettima on Tuesday reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to fighting terrorism in Zamfara State. Shettima conveyed this assurance to Gusau, while officially welcoming Governor Lawal Dauda into the All Progressives Congress (APC). He said the federal government would deploy adequate security personnel and equipment to tackle insecurity in the North-West state. He congratulated Lawal on joining the …

Access to potable water remains one of the most important needs of many rural communities in Bayo Local Government Area of ​​Borno State. For many years, the area has suffered major setbacks in development, largely due to the lingering effects of insurgencies and limited infrastructure. Among the many challenges faced by residents, the lack of safe and reliable drinking water …

The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, on Tuesday assured Nigerians that electricity supply would increase within two weeks. He also apologized to citizens for the epileptic electricity situation currently occurring in his country. Adelabu briefed journalists in Abuja on the state of the power sector since he took office in October 2023. He said: “With the committee we have set …

All is now set for TheNiche Annual Conference 2026. This year’s edition, which will be the fifth in the series, will be held on Thursday 23 April at the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs (NIIA), Kofo Abayomi Street, Victoria Island, Lagos. The event will begin at 10:00 am. On Tuesday, a statement by the CEO and Editor-in-Chief of TheNiche, an …

Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr, a retired Revolutionary Guard commander, was appointed Secretary General of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council. The appointment follows the killing of Ali Larijani in a targeted Israeli attack. The appointment, which was confirmed through a decree of the president and senior officials, was reported by Iranian news outlets citing X’s post by Mehdi Tabatabai, deputy head of …

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) Constitution Review Committee has proposed 30% representation for women, 20% for youth and the inclusion of people living with disabilities (PLWD) within the party structure. This is contained in a report presented to the ADC National Chairman, Senator David Mark, at the ADC National Secretariat in Abuja on Tuesday. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) …

investors in the Nigerian equity market earned N1 trillion at the close of trading on Tuesday. This follows a surge in the prices of shares such as Airtel Africa, Consolidated Hallmark and John Holt, among others, on the stock exchange floor. The benchmark All-Share Index (ASI) index increased to 200,705.88 points from 199,014.02 points on the previous trading day. After …

Governor of Anambra State, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, has approved the appointment of Mrs Chiamaka Nnake as the new Secretary to the State Government (SSG). This makes her the first woman to hold the position since the country’s formation. Nnake, 39, replaces Prof. Solo Chukwulobelu, who served since the beginning of the Soludo government. His appointment marks the first political appointment …

Former United States of America (USA) based Super Falcons striker, Patience Avre-Odeli, has reminded the President of Nigeria, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, to add former national football team players who previously dominated the African women’s football scene to the list of his reward plans. The former Ufuoma Babes FC of Warri and Princess Jegede Babes FC of Lagos forward has reiterated …

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Tuesday launched the draft Political Party Regulations and Guidelines 2026 ahead of the 2027 elections. INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, presented the document at a consultation meeting with political party leaders regarding the review of the INEC Regulations and Guidelines for Political Parties in Abuja. Amupitan said the review became necessary following the …