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Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State has approved a minor cabinet reshuffle involving the reassignment of several Special Advisers and the appointment of new aides as part of efforts to strengthen governance and improve service delivery. The governor also scrapped the offices of Special Adviser on Domestic Affairs and Special Adviser on Liaison Offices (Abuja), redeploying the affected officials to new positions. The development was contained in a statement issued on Thursday by the governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Tofa. According to the statement, Habiba Barwa, who served as Special Adviser on Domestic Affairs, Government House, has been reassigned as Special Adviser…

Super Eagles stars Calvin Bassey and Alex Iwobi are set to play under a new manager at Fulham, with fresh reports indicating that the club is in talks with former Real Madrid coach Alvaro Arbeloa, Soccernet.ng reports. ​Portuguese tactician Marco Silva brought his successful five-year tenure at Craven Cottage to an end this summer, and subsequently left for Portuguese giants Benfica. Silva’s exit leaves a significant void at Fulham; he provided the club with much-needed stability, guiding them to promotion from Championship and consistently keeping them clear of relegation battles throughout his stay. ​In recent weeks, there has been a…

Yoruba nation activist, Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, has written to Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, expressing his readiness to deploy personnel of his private security outfit to public schools across the state amid growing concerns over insecurity. The move comes 24 days after the abduction of pupils and teachers during coordinated attacks on schools in Oriire Local Government Area of the state. In a letter dated June 9, 2026, and obtained by The PUNCH in Ibadan on Thursday, Igboho, through his security outfit, Iru Ekun Private Security Limited, requested details of public schools and their locations across…

Nigerian activist Aisha Yesufu Activist and politician, Aisha Yesufu, has said that the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) should be focused on winning the 2027 general election. Yesufu said this in response to the National Leader of the NDC, Senator Henry Seriake Dickson’s interview on Arise TV where he defended the opposition party’s handling of its first primaries. Dickson also sympathised with NDC aspirants over irregularities while blaming the Electoral Act’s compulsory direct primaries and noting the party’s four-month age amid tight electoral timelines. The former Governor of Bayelsa State stressed that no winners have been formally announced, set up a…

Plateau State Governor, Caleb Muftwang Two members of a local vigilante group have been killed in Ta-Hoss community, Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State, following a late-night attack by suspected assailants. The incident occurred around 10 p.m. on Wednesday while the victims were on routine community patrol. The deceased were identified as Davou Dalyop Patu, 48, and Dalyop Zaram, 38. Both were said to be active members of the local vigilante outfit responsible for safeguarding the area. Residents said the attackers struck while the vigilantes were on duty, leaving the community in shock and heightened fear over worsening insecurity…

Mr P and back-up dancers dressed in matching black leather outfits performing synchronised break dance choreography. Have you missed those dance steps that give you goosebumps like you’re watching Michael Jackson on stage? Then you already know we’re talking about Mr P’s latest video for “I Can’t Look Away.” Such a fitting title too. In the song, Mr P sings about a woman whose beauty has him completely locked in, to the point where he just can’t take his eyes off her. It’s that familiar line you’ve probably heard — or even said yourself — “you’re so beautiful, I can’t…

NDC governorship candidate in Bauchi State, Barrister Ibrahim Kashim The Bauchi State Governorship Candidate of Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) for the 2027 election, Barrister Ibrahim Kashim has responded to a bench warrant issued against him by the Magistrate Court sitting in Bauchi. A chief magistrate, Abdulmumini Adamu, in Suit number: CMCBH/870/2026, filed by one Barr. Ahmed Sani and Barr. Hussaini Saraki against the politician ordered for bench warrant on 9th of June, according to copies of the court documents cited by our Correspondent. The complainants alleged that the governorship candidate granted a television interview where he stated that one of…

Idowu Abdullahi Medical experts have urged Nigerians to prioritise sleep as a critical component of overall health, warning that poor sleep habits and chronic sleep deprivation could have serious consequences for physical and mental well-being. The experts noted that while many people focus on nutrition, exercise, and hydration, adequate sleep often receives less attention despite its vital role in maintaining good health and productivity. Sleep is a normal bodily process that allows the human body and brain to rest, according to the Cleveland Clinic. “Without enough quality sleep, your body and brain can’t work as they should,” the health website…

Former Chippa United goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali has broken his silence on Maduka Okoye’s emergence as the Super Eagles’ first-choice goalkeeper in his absence, Soccernet.ng reports. ​Nwabali has been sidelined from the national team setup since the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in January. He was instrumental in Nigeria’s third-place finish, capped by a standout performance against Egypt in the bronze medal match. ​Following the tournament, Nwabali parted ways with Chippa United via mutual consent. His departure came after four years at the club and followed months of intense transfer speculation, which led many to believe a move to a new…

Nigeria’s crude oil production rose above its Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries production quota in May 2026, with the country recording its highest crude output in 15 months amid improved operational stability and the absence of major disruptions across key oil facilities. Data released by the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission showed that Nigeria produced an average of 1,530,354 barrels of crude oil per day in May, representing 102 per cent of the country’s 1.5 million barrels per day quota approved by OPEC. When condensate production of 170,446 barrels per day is added, Nigeria’s total oil output climbed to…