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A former lawmaker and civil rights activist, Senator Shehu Sani, has said his main political interest in 2027 is to see Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna re-elected for a second term. Sani, who recently defected from the Peoples Democratic Party to his former party, the All Progressives Congress, stated this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria on Sunday in Abuja. “By virtue of the political equation in Kaduna State, if I happen to secure a ticket to return to the Senate in 2027, I will be glad. But if I do not, I will still be at…

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Dr Abbas Tajudeen, has announced that Zaria Federal Constituency will receive seven additional federal institutions in the 2025 budget. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that Tajudeen made this disclosure during a Ramadan Iftar (breaking of fast) held in Zaria on Saturday. According to him, the initiative aims to strengthen Zaria’s reputation as a hub for higher education. The Speaker listed the institutions as the Federal College of Agriculture, the Federal Veterinary and Animal Husbandry Institute, and the Federal Technical College. Others include the Centre for Management Development, the Technology Incubation Centre, a…

Lara Adejoro The Association of Resident Doctors at the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology Teaching Hospital, Ogbomoso, Oyo State, have declared an indefinite strike. In a memo titled, “Notice of Industrial Action,” addressed to the Chief Medical Director of the Hospital, Prof Olawale Olakulehin, and dated March 6, 2025, the doctor stated that the ARD congress unanimously decided to proceed on the industrial action from March 7, 2025, till its demands are met. The demands of the doctors include “the non-payment of the minimum wage despite implementing it for other health workers in the state, a significant shortfall in the…

Joeboy’s “SMH” now has a visual, staying just as stripped-back as the song itself. We see just him and his love interest surrounded by nature. The setting is peaceful, but the mood isn’t. He sings to her, searching for answers, but something still feels off. The lyrics already say it all: a love that isn’t quite right, a connection that’s slipping away. In the video, Joeboy and his muse are together, yet there’s a distance between them. The scenery is calm, but his emotions aren’t. He’s figuring things out, working through the confusion, and the simplicity of the video makes…

Super Eagles striker Sadiq Umar scored the winner for Valencia in their 2-1 victory over Real Valladolid at Estadio de Mestalla on Saturday, Soccernet.ng reports. Sadiq has been in fine form for Valencia since joining from Real Sociedad in the January transfer window. The Super Eagles striker had to join Los Ches due to his lack of game time at Sociedad. Umar Sadiq Sociedad (Photo credit: Imago) Sadiq started his first few games from the bench, but he has become a regular starter in the last three weeks due to Hugo Duro’s injury struggles. The Super Eagles star has taken…

14 mins ago The Edo State Police Command has announced the arrest of a 27-year-old man identified as Uwadiae Airebiuwa, who was caught with a fresh human head. The Spokesperson for the command, Moses Yamu, stated that the arrest took place on March 7, 2025, at Igbinudu Street, Evbuotubu Quarters, Oredo Local Government Area of the state. He… 1 day ago Southern Kaduna Christian Leaders Association (SKCLA) has expressed sadness and outrage over the abduction and killing of the Priest of the Catholic Diocese of Kafanchan, Reverend Father Sylvester Okechukwu, by terrorists while urging the government to rise to its…

Controversial singer, Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, has slammed social media commentator, Martins Otse, also known as VeryDarkMan, for attempting to involve him in a diss track against gospel singer, Mercy Chinwo. VDM had announced plans to release a track titled “Body of Christ” in response to Chinwo’s N1.125 billion defamation lawsuit against him. The lawsuit was filed after VDM accused her of misappropriating funds from her shows without remitting them to her former record label. In an Instagram post on Saturday, Portable expressed outrage at VDM’s request, warning him to stop mentioning his name. He accused VDM of…

German Bundesliga side Stuttgart and English Championship club Leeds United are reportedly monitoring Young Nigerian midfielder Anthony Dennis, Soccernet.ng reports. The 20-year-old Kaduna-born player have drawn suitors from European clubs following his impressive performances for Turkish Super League outfit Göztepe. The young player have made three assists in 20 appearances for Southampton’s Sister club with his latest coming in their 2-2 draw against Samsunspor. Anthony Dennis (Photo credit: Imago) This has recently earned him his first-ever call-up to the Super Eagles under new head coach Eric Chelle. This also makes him the youngest player in the Malian-born tactician’s debut squad.…

A fashion designer, Lawrence Edobor, was beheaded by suspected ritualists at about 2am on Friday in Evbuotubu, Benin City. The 43-year-old was said to be coming home from a burial he attended on Thursday evening before he was murdered and beheaded, an incident which left the community in shock. A resident, who pleaded anonymity, said the deceased was a well-known fashion designer who owned a shop in Eweka in Evbuotubu. The resident said, “According to what I heard, the deceased attended a funeral ceremony earlier that night. As he walked home around 2am, he was ambushed by a group of…

Moses Bliss is celebrating his 30th birthday with a brand-new song, “By Your Mercy.” So much has happened in his life recently, and this release feels like a reflection of it all. About a month ago, he and his wife, Marie Bliss, welcomed their baby boy. In a few days, they will celebrate their traditional wedding anniversary on February 29. By March 2, it will be a year since their civil wedding. So much has changed in such a short time. This song feels like him pausing to acknowledge it all. “By Your Mercy“ is about looking back and realising…