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President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, has expressed confidence that Kano State remains a stronghold for the All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the 2027 general elections. He attributed this to the strategic influence of Deputy Senate President, Barau Jibrin, APC National Chairman Abdullahi Ganduje, and Special adviser the President on Senate Matters, Senator Basheer Lado. Speaking during a visit to the Special adviser to President Bola Tinubu on National Assembly (Senate Matters), Senator Lado in his office at the National Assembly, Senator Akpabio commended him for ensuring seamless and confidential communication between the Executive and the Senate, describing…

Gunmen suspected to be bandits operating in the rural communities have abducted six members of the Ayetoro-Kiri community of Kaba-Bunu local government of Kogi state. The Guardian gathered that one Enoch Johnson, a timber contractor, Elder Maiye, who works as a security guard at the community secondary school, a young girl, Dupe Oshe, Kehinde Lot, and Tope Olorunshe, are among the victims. The incident reportedly happened Thursday afternoon, in broad daylight, when the gunmen riding on motorcycles invaded the community. The gunmen first attack a phone shop and cart away more than 50 mobile phones in a chaotic manner…

After shutting out Nigeria during Zimbabwe’s crucial World Cup qualifier, Warriors’ goalkeeper Washington Arubi has revealed the secret behind his longevity, Soccernet.ng reports. At 39, Washington Arubi continues to defy age and expectations. The Zimbabwean goalkeeper, who turns 40 in six months, delivered a commanding performance to help his side secure a dramatic 1-1 draw against Nigeria in Tuesday’s 2026 World Cup qualifier at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo. Despite facing a star-studded Super Eagles attack, Arubi stood firm, making crucial saves to deny Moses Simon, Victor Osimhen, Bright Osayi-Samuel, and Tolu Arokodare. His shot-stoping prowess, combined with…

The Police Command in Lagos State has described as fake and recycled a report about increased kidnapping on the Gbagada Expressway, urging the residents to disregard it. The command’s spokesperson, Chief Superintendent of Police Benjamin Hundeyin, debunked the report in a statement on Friday in Lagos. “The command wishes to, for the umpteenth time, debunk a recurring advisory on social media purportedly emanating from the command, about ‘increase in kidnapping incidents along Gbagada Expressway’. “The command hereby states unequivocally that the claim that such a security alert was issued by the command is false. “This fake advisory first surfaced in…

Nigeria’s preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers will continue with a training camp and three friendly matches during the June 2025 international window, the National Sports Commission (NSC) has confirmed, Soccernet.ng reports. The initiative is part of efforts to fine-tune the squad ahead of the crucial qualifiers, which resume in September. However, NSC Chairman Shehu Dikko has not disclosed the identities of the teams the Super Eagles will face in the upcoming friendlies. “With the training camp and three friendly matches being planned for the team in the June 2025 window, it would certainly provide a platform…

Gbenga Oloniniran Stakeholders have called for enhanced financial inclusion for women-owned enterprises in Nigeria, emphasising the need for actionable solutions to bridge the financing gap. The call was made at a ‘Stakeholders Engagement Session on Enhancing Access to Finance for Women-Owned Enterprises in Nigeria,’ organised by the British Council. The summit, with the theme “Collaborative Action for Enhancing Access to Finance for Women-Owned Enterprises in Nigeria,” sought collaboration among key stakeholders, including regulators, financial institutions, Small and Medium Size Enterprise representatives and development partners. It also reinforced the urgent need for collaborative efforts between the public and private sectors to…

The week is winding down, the weekend is calling, and you know what else is? Salaries! It’s time to relax, get into the right vibe, and, of course, refresh your playlist. And if you’re thinking Amapiano, you’re already on the right track. Amapiano, the South African sound that has completely taken over your speakers, dance floors, and social media feeds (especially TikTok), is here to set the mood. The name itself, meaning “the pianos” in Zulu, is a nod to the high-pitched melodies that give it its signature feel. Since shaking up South Africa’s music scene in the early 2010s,…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has declared businesswoman and socialite Aisha Achimugu wanted. The agency’s spokesman, Dele Oyewale, made this known in a circular released via the EFCC’s X handle on Friday. According to the EFCC, Achimugu is wanted by the agency in an alleged case of criminal conspiracy and money laundering. The circular reads, “The public is hereby notified that Aisha Sulaiman Achimugu, whose photograph appears above is wanted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in an alleged case of criminal conspiracy and money laundering. “Achimugu, 51, is an indigene of Ofu Local Government Area of…

By Anthony Ufoh 28 March 2025   |   9:51 am Intelligence reports have it that three bandit leaders, Kachalla Dan Baba, Kachalla Abu Guddi, and Kachalla Bello Kurma, who operate in Zamfara State have lost their sanity after excessive use of hard drugs. The bandit leaders, according to Zagazola, a counter-security expert, were said to have had sudden mental instability that made their gangs disarm… Intelligence reports have it that three bandit leaders, Kachalla Dan Baba, Kachalla Abu Guddi, and Kachalla Bello Kurma, who operate in Zamfara State have lost their sanity after excessive use of hard drugs. …

Hon.-Olubunmi-Tunji-Ojo Democracy Day The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, says last Detty December opened the government’s eyes to the need to open up Nigeria more for tourists to come in. Detty December in Nigeria refers to the end-of-the-year festive period, typically from mid-December through the New Year. Last December, the country witnessed an influx of tourists, leaving a positive mark on the country’s economy. Tunji-Ojo, who was a guest on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Thursday, said that the Federal Government has now made it a point of duty to ease access into the country to attract more foreign direct…