The Governor of Taraba State, Dr. Agbu Kefas, has approved the appointment of Consensus Committees for the Northern, Central, and Southern political zones of the state, following a high-level strategic meeting. In a statement issued by the Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Taraba State, Aaron Artimas,Continue Reading
An 83-year-old grandfather, Pa John Ofiel and a 78-year-old grandpa, Ogunjobi Samuel were among suspects arrested in ongoing nationwide crackdown on illicit drug traffickers and dealers by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA). Pa Ofiel was nabbed by NDLEA officers on Tuesday 28th April 2026 during aContinue Reading
Katsina State Governor, Malam Dikko Umaru Radda has congratulated the newly elected Executive Members of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Katsina State Council, following their inauguration on Friday in Katsina. The Governor also expressed appreciation for the outgoing executive led by Tukur DanAli, who serves as Permanent Secretary, MinistryContinue Reading
Katsina State Governor, Malam Dikko Umaru Radda, has flagged off a ₦1.586 billion mega empowerment programme sponsored by the Senator representing Katsina Central, Senator Abdul’aziz Musa Yar’adua. The flag-off ceremony, held at Muhammadu Dikko Stadium featured the distribution of empowerment items and support materials including 40 vehicles, 5 ambulances, ₦150Continue Reading
Three people have died after a suspected hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship sailing in the Atlantic Ocean, the World Health Organization (WHO) has told the BBC. One case of Hantavirus has been confirmed, with five more suspected cases under investigation, it said. One British national is reportedly in intensiveContinue Reading
Dangote Group has dismissed as false and malicious a publication alleging that its President, Aliko Dangote, distanced himself from Tony Elumelu, describing the report as entirely baseless. In a statement issued by its Group Chief Branding and Communications Officer, Anthony Chiejina, the company said neither Dangote nor the Group madeContinue Reading
Katsina State Governor, Malam Dikko Umaru Radda has commissioned three state-of-the-art digital billboards across Katsina State. The billboards, fully powered by solar energy, represent the administration’s commitment to sustainability, cost efficiency, and continuous service delivery regardless of power grid limitations. The project, implemented under the leadership of KATDICT in partnershipContinue Reading
Peter Obi has announced his departure from African Democratic Congress, (ADC). He said, “Let me state clearly: my decision to leave the ADC is not because our highly respected Chairman, Senator David Mark, treated me badly, nor because my leader and elder brother, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, or any other respectedContinue Reading
Nigeria’s quartet to the World Relay Championship in Botswana have qualified for the World Mixed 4×100m at the World Championship scheduled for Beijing, China. The quartet comprising Favor Ashe, Jennifer Chukwuka-Obi, Chidera Ezeakor and Maria Thompson achieved the feat on Saturday at the ongoing World Relay Championship in Botswana. NigeriaContinue Reading
Katsina State Governor, Malam Dikko Umaru Radda, has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of renowned Hausa traditional musician, Alhaji Surajo Mai-Asharalle, who died on Thursday, April 30, 2026, at the Federal Teaching Hospital, Katsina, after a prolonged illness. The late musician is survived by three wives, 22 children, andContinue Reading