…calling on members to accept the emergence of former Governor Muhammad Abdullahi Abubakar as the party’s candidate for the 2027 governorship election. The group was reacting to a recent press briefing by the Tuggar Foundation, led by Shehu Barau Ningi, which questioned the validity of the primary. In a statement signed…

By Musa Ubandawaki SOKOTO: The Executive Director of the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), Catherine Russell, has declared that Nigeria’s successful eradication of the wild polio virus demonstrates that even the most difficult public health challenges can be overcome through strong political leadership, communit…

…what language did they speak to you? They were speaking Hausa. Some spoke English and Yoruba. They were speaking Yoruba, but they were not Yoruba people. How were you rescued? It was miraculous. It was people’s prayer and God’s help. Let me put it that way. After spending so many days, they came to us. When we got ther…

…follows a strategic courtesy visit by the Maya Awards Africa Team to the Akosin of Yorubaland at his Ikoyi Office, penultimate Friday. During the visit, Akosin Habeeb O. Okunola graciously accepted the invitation and expressed his support for the vision of Maya Awards Africa. His commitment reflects not only confidence…

…President, 1998, VBQ p 37 Exactly a year before the Nigerian military, under General Abubakar Abdulsalami, handed the nation to a retired General Obasanjo, never known to believe in democracy, Fujimori, who had become President of Peru through a free and fair election, had embarked on turning his country into a dictato…

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Saturday urged Cuba to immediately release more than 700 political prisoners, as a prominent Cuban dissident artist arrived in Miami after five years in prison. Rubio confirmed in a statement the arrival in the United States of artist Luis Manuel Otero Alcantara, and added: “We call…

Nollywood actress Halima Abubakar has announced her return to public life after years away from the movie industry, saying her recovery from a prolonged illness was made possible through divine intervention. The actress spoke on Saturday in Lagos during a thanksgiving programme, where she shared her testimony and journ…

…Areas within the Zone 1 Senatorial District: Sabon Gari, Makarfi, Kudan, Soba, Ikara, Kubau, and Lere. According to a statement from Musa Abdullahi Krishi, the Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the Speaker, the beneficiaries include farmers’ associations, artisans, women and youth groups, support groups, religi…

…and service passport holders only; applies to aircraft and sea craft crew members. - Cuba: Up to 30 days, excluding work, study and commercial business. - Cyprus: Up to 90 days, diplomatic and service passport holders only; 24-hour transit for transit passengers. - Czech Republic: Up to 90 days, diplomatic passport hol…

By Omeiza Ajayi Presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress ADC, Atiku Abubakar, has demanded that the National Assembly (NASS) immediately conduct a comprehensive forensic review of the 2026 Appropriation Act, following revelations of over ₦210 billion in overlapping and duplicated allocations in the bud…

…he reaffirmed that NNS BEECROFT, under the Western Naval Command led by Rear Admiral Abubakar Mustapha, will sustain intelligence-driven operations against drug traffickers and other maritime criminals. Deputy Commander, NDLEA Marine Command, Commander Narcotic Luka Yerima, receiving the exhibits on behalf of the Comma…

…with cryptocurrency and held approximately £500,000 in cash in a safety deposit box in Dubai. They also spent money on holidays to Thailand, Japan, Paris, Mykonos, the Maldives and the Seychelles, while making frequent shopping trips to luxury retailers including Harrods, Hermès and Louis Vuitton despite having little…

…operations. According to the spokesperson of the state police command, DSP Abubakar Sadiq Aliyu, the suspect was arrested at about 5:00 p.m. on July 15 after police operatives trailed him based on credible intelligence. He said an immediate search conducted on the suspect led to the recovery of 500 tablets of D5, an il…

…Web Speaking in an interview with Tiamiyu Adebayo TV on Thursday, conducted in Yoruba and translated by our correspondent, Adio said he refused to give up despite the backlash that followed the viral video. Drawing a comparison with the Afrobeats star, whose private tape leaked in 2021, Adio said he believed he could o…

…Government Area regained their freedom following a security operation. Speaking in Yoruba which was translated to English by our correspondent, he explained that the abductors took charge of laundering the captives’ clothes once the smell from their bodies became noticeable. According to him, this detail has been misre…

…was confirmed by the Bauchi State government on Thursday. He replaced Salmanu Abubakar who was sacked following the team’s relegation last season. Bako is expected to resume duties with immediate effect. The state government stated that the decision was reached in other to restore public confidence in the management of…

…to the development, Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of NDLEA, Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (Rtd), commended the officers and operatives involved in the operation, describing it as a clear demonstration of the Agency's resolve to dismantle drug trafficking networks and disrupt the financial architecture that sustains…

…A federal judge in Florida has d!ed just days after he controversially released a Cuban plane hijacker who was awaiting deportation. Judge John E. Steele, 77, was facing impeachment proceedings over his controversial ruling before his sudden de@th. A legal source in Miami also confirmed Steele's sudden de@th. The circu…

…consists of 18 subject syllabi. Six of the 18 are Nigerian Languages (Hausa, Igbo, Yoruba, and others), in which candidates choose only one.Subject GroupExamplesCore (compulsory)English Studies, Mathematics, Basic Science & TechnologyHumanitiesSocial Studies, History, Christian/Islamic Religious StudiesVocational/Appli…

…Managing Director of the Hydroelectric Power Producing Areas Development Commission, Abubakar Yelwa, for what it described as proactive measures aimed at reducing the impact of flooding across HYPPADEC member states. In a statement jointly signed by the National Chairman of the forum, Murtala Jalingo, and its Secretary…

…fashion businesses. They spoke on the graduation of the first cohort of the Fashion Incubator Scholarship Programme at the Ananse Centre for Design in Lagos, where more than 30 aspiring fashion entrepreneurs completed vocational training designed to equip them with technical and business skills. The graduation, held re…

Members of the Yoruba Lawyers Forum, Egbe Amofin Oodua, have called for the postponement of the Nigerian Bar Association’s national election by a minimum of seven days, saying that the extension would give room for proper voter sensitisation and ensure a more credible electoral process. Chairman of the Governing Counci…

…of the Cross River State Task Force on Health Quality and Anti-Quackery, Dr Dan Abubakar, charged health practitioners not to compromise professional standards despite the prevailing economic challenges. He explained that preeclampsia, a pregnancy-related condition characterised by high blood pressure and organ dysfunc…

By Shina Abubakar Two persons were reportedly killed following violent attack on members of the All Progressives Congress, APC, by some political thugs in Osogbo, Osun State capital. The attack took place at Owode-Igbonna area of the state capital late at night on Wednesday by thugs who used face masks to hide their id…

…house - Atiku tells Tinubu The ADC Presidential candidate for the 2027 election, Atiku Abubakar, has asked President Tinubu to immediately order the Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, to step aside from office until an independent investigation into the demise of Ms Mary Habila, in his Ebonyi residence is carried out. In a…