…intending couples to be financially stable to a certain extent before before getting married and raising a family. I don’t believe marrying poor man can make you happy – Nancy Isime

…overvoting. He sought an order declaring him the PRP presidential candidate, having complied with all the party's guidelines and been a registered member of the party. He also sought an order directing the commission not to recognise Duke as PRP's presidential flagbearer or to delete his name from its database as the p…

…expenditure and to ensure that constitutional and statutory safeguards are strictly complied with." "Public hearings on the National Assembly's budget would enhance public participation, improve scrutiny of legislative expenditure, and ensure that the management of public resources is subject to open and meaningful ove…

…involvement in any operation. The Command also cautioned against relying on unverified social media reports, stressing that official investigations were still ongoing and no operational link had been established between Igboho and the reported developments. Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Olayinka Ayanlade, confir…

…of the students, a 15-year-old SS2 pupil, reportedly confessed that the 84-year-old supplied him with drugs, which he also distributed to other students. The NDLEA said the two suspects will be prosecuted, while the students involved have been placed under counselling and rehabilitation. In other operations, the agency…

The Group F encounter carried added significance as it became the 1000th match in FIFA World Cup history, but it was Japan who ensured the landmark occasion would be remembered for their ruthless efficiency and attacking brilliance

…painful loss. Sule-Katagum, who also held the chieftaincy title of Wazirin Katagum, died on Saturday at the age of 69. He served as deputy to Gov. Mohammed Abubakar from 2018 to 2019. He has since been buried in accordance with Islamic rites.

…He said that Shuaibu polled 35,356 votes to defeat Lawal Garba-Haruna of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM), who scored 268 votes, and LP's Abubakar Yahaya-Muhammad, with 98 votes. "The election was contested. That Rabiu Shuaibu of APC, having certified the requirements of the law, is hereby declared the winner and is r…

…State Police Command has arrested 25 suspects during a coordinated raid on identified drug hotspots in Jos, the state capital. The operation targeted areas around Old Airport Junction and Fwavei Junction, which police described as well-known centres for the sale and distribution of illegal drugs. According to a stateme…

…killing a 32-year-old pregnant woman, Mrs Happiness Pam, and a 24-year-old man identified as Daniel Luka. National Publicity Secretary of the Berom Youth Moulders Association, BYM, Rwang Tengwong, who confirmed the attack in a statement on Saturday, said the assailants stormed the village at about 10 p.m. and opened fi…

…Security and Civil Defence Corps, a local brothel and the residence of a resident identified as Sule Mai Goge. The attackers also abducted one Alhaji Yusuf Bazamfare during the operation. Confirming the incident in a statement issued early Sunday, the Police Public Relations Officer, Bashir Usman, said the Commissioner…

…a government that claims to enjoy widespread popularity is evidently terrified of facing a vibrant opposition at the ballot box , rather than prepare to defend it’s record before the electorate,” Abia APC said. Struggle over APC gubar ticket can destabilize Abia – LP cautions

…by vibrant and pragmatic officers and men of the command. He added that the officers carried out strategic intelligence-driven operations, raids, arrests and sustained enforcement actions with assistance from sister agencies. "These substances have passed through the necessary legal and administrative processes in acco…

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…the continuity of Nigerian campaign promises is to trace the slogans that have carried them. In 2015, the APC campaigned on "Change" - a word that captured the public mood after sixteen years of PDP federal governance. Buhari's platform rested on three pillars: fighting corruption, improving security, and reviving the…

…and why, sir? I said this country has been restructured severally. Like in America, we tried a confederation with a weak centre which could not hold a diverse country with fissiparous tendencies together, and so it was jettisoned in favour of a national government that is appropriately balanced by state-level power. Am…

…also warned social media users and content creators against spreading unverified information, urging the public to verify claims before sharing them, threatening legal action against anyone found to have originated or deliberately circulated the false report. "Spreading false death news is not content - it's wickedness…

…more about restraint and reflection than an inability to respond. Mabel and AY, who married in 2008 and share a daughter, ended their union after more than a decade together. While the separation generated intense public interest, Mabel has largely maintained a low profile and avoided discussing the circumstances surro…

…bureaucracy. Business registration, taxation, and other processes should be simplified and digitised. Beyond grants, government should create systems that allow businesses to grow. Government is one of the biggest buyers in Nigeria, so creating more procurement opportunities for local businesses will help startups expa…

…According to a report submitted to the state governor, Dr. Agbu Kefas, unidentified individuals have reportedly been collecting a fee of N1,000 from elderly persons and youths in several communities within the local government. The individuals allegedly claim that the payment is required for registration into a federal…

…Yahaya Muhammad of LP scored 98 votes." He added: "Rabiu Shehu Aibu of APC, having satisfied the requirements of the law, is hereby declared the winner and returned elected." The result confirms a sweeping victory for the APC candidate, who maintained a wide margin over opposition contenders throughout the exercise. El…

…said. “Nigerians are dying. Communities are under siege. The architecture we have relied upon is straining under the weight of challenges it was never designed to bear.” Speaking to a crowd gathered under the theme, “Decentralized Security Architecture: Defining Federal and State Roles in State Policing in Nigeria,” Ot…

…a woman in a viral video that circulated widely on social media. The arrest was carried out by officers led by Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP) Emeka Amanchukwu following credible intelligence received by the unit. A photograph of the suspect’s arrest was posted on Facebook on June 20, indicating that he was appreh…

…economy," Sanwo-Olu said. "Over 90 per cent of the state's output comes from a diversified base of finance, technology, trade, logistics, creative industries and the blue economy." The governor outlined Lagos' geo-economic influence across multiple levels, citing its participation in regional institutions such as the O…

…loss to Bauchi's political and traditional institutions. Katagum, the Wazirin Katagum, died on Saturday at Nizamiye Hospital in Abuja. In a condolence message, Governor Mohammed described the late statesman as a loyal and patriotic public servant who dedicated his life to the service of humanity with humility and decor…