The palace of Oba Saheed Elegushi has denied allegations linking the traditional ruler to the failure of some politicians to secure party tickets ahead of the next general elections. The palace described the claims as blackmail and reaffirmed the traditional ruler’s apolitical stance. In a statement issued on Sunday byContinue Reading
Barely one week after his endorsement as the All Progressives Congress (APC) kebbi state Governorship flag bearer for 2027 general elections, Comrade Nasir Idris has embarked on a notification and blessing-seeking visit to the Emirs in the state. The first leg of the visit that commenced at the weekend wasContinue Reading
Katsina State continues to record steady progress in inclusive development and international engagement, with two students proudly presented at the Football For All Leadership Programme Africa 2026 held in Rabat, Morocco. The programme, which ran from 10th to 16th May 2026, brought together young leaders and changemakers across Africa toContinue Reading
Katsina State Government wishes to commend the katsina State Police Command for the successful arrest of members of a notorious kidnapping syndicate in Katsina metropolis. The Government praise the professionalism and swift response of the operatives of the newly established Violent Crime Response Unit (VCRU) under the leadership of theContinue Reading
Vice President Kashim Shettima has arrived in Cotonou, the Benin Republic capital, ahead of the inauguration of Romuald Wadagni as the President of the Republic of Benin. Senator Shettima who is attending the inauguration as a special guest is representing President Bola Tinubu at the event billed to take placeContinue Reading
President Bola Tinubu will on Sunday receive the certificate and flag of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as its presidential candidate for the 2027 elections. The Presidential Primary Elections Committee will present the certificate and flag at the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Centre in Abuja after nationwide collation ofContinue Reading
Perhaps the fullest realisation of what Mohamed Salah has achieved at Liverpool will only come with time. But as he prepares to say his goodbyes on Sunday, there is plenty to appreciate and admire in the here and now. There are the standards Salah helped to set that emanated through the clubContinue Reading
Three Red Cross volunteers died in the Democratic Republic of Congo from suspected Ebola likely caught while managing dead bodies, the organisation has said. They are believed to have contracted Ebola on 27 March while working in the eastern region of Ituri on a project unrelated to the virus, beforeContinue Reading
A suspect has been killed after opening fire on Secret Service agents outside the White House, the agency says. A bystander was also injured in the shooting. Footage shared by ABC News correspondent Selina Wang showed her taking cover as a volley of gunshots could be heard ringing out acrossContinue Reading
The Katsina State Government through the Office of the Special Assistant to the Executive Governor on Innovation and Technology, has unlocked a strategic partnership with Dar Blockchain, a Tunisia-based digital innovation company, to train tertiary students in Web3 and blockchain technologies across the State. The initiative has received approval fromContinue Reading