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Kano Gov Suspends Senior Aide Over Unauthorized Statement On Kwankwaso
Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State has ordered the immediate suspension of Ibrahim Rabi’u, a Senior Special Reporter (SSR) attached to the Ministry of Transportation, following the release of an unauthorized statement regarding the political status of Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso. The suspension was announced by the Secretary to the State Government, Alhaji Umar Farouk Ibrahim, and takes effect immediately....
North West Region Thriving Under Tinubu’s Leadership — Governor Uba Sani
Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State has declared that the North-West geopolitical zone is making notable progress under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's administration, describing the region as the “heartbeat” of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Speaking at the APC North-West Stakeholders Meeting held on Saturday in Kaduna, Governor Sani—who also serves as the Coordinating Governor for the APC in the...
APC Chairman In Ondo, Nelson, Killed By Kidnappers After Ransom Payment
Nelson Adepoyigi, the abducted chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo State, has been killed by his captors after they received a ₦5 million ransom. Reports indicate that Adepoyigi was shot dead after the kidnappers, who had initially demanded ₦30 million, were only able to secure a ₦5 million payment. The individuals who delivered the ransom were also...
NDLEA Unveils Cocaine In Traditional ‘Aso-Ebi’ Caps, Headgears
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has discovered a drug trafficking attempt involving cocaine hidden in traditional Nigerian headdresses known as "fila" and "gele," respectively, and "aso-ebi" for men. This was disclosed by the NDLEA spokesperson Femi Babafemi via his official X handle on Sunday, warning Nigerians to exercise caution when asked to transport traditional wear abroad on behalf of...
” I’m Waiting For PDP To Zone Presidency To South” — Wike Denies Claim
Nyesom Wike, the Federal Capital Territory's minister, has refuted rumours that if the PDP zones its presidential ticket to the South, he might run against President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 election. He reaffirmed his loyalty to Tinubu’s administration, declaring that he had no intention of contesting against the man he was serving. Speaking in an interview with BBC News Pidgin on Saturday,...
50kg Rice Price Reduced To N54,000 Over Death Rumour
The cost of a 50 kg bag of rice decreased to an average of N54,000 after reports of supposedly lethal rice surfaced. The drop is also a result of the oversupply of the staple from India, according to a report by S&P Global. It was gathered that the price of the commodity dropped from N58,000 in April, as demand for rice...
”NNPCL Refineries Not Producing Enough Petrol” – DAPPMAN
The Depot and Petroleum Products Marketers Association of Nigeria has stated that its members are only able to procure petrol from the Dangote Petroleum Refinery. Due to the fact that the refineries operated by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited cannot efficiently produce premium motor spirit, but instead produce naphtha. DAPPMAN’s Executive Secretary, Olufemi Adewole, confirmed this in a chat with...
Tinubu Authorises North’s Oil Project
President Bola Tinubu has approved regulatory approvals for the issuance of all essential licences for the Kolmani Integrated Development Project, a multibillion-dollar oil exploration project situated between Bauchi and Gombe states. The development was disclosed by the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Senator Heineken Lokpobiri, during the flag-off ceremony for the construction of the permanent site of the...
NNPP Apologises To Tinubu Over Kwankwaso Attacks
The New Nigeria People's Party has expressed regret to President Bola Tinubu and the ruling All Progressives Congress for the recent verbal abuse directed at them by Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso, the party's 2023 presidential candidate. The party warned Kwankwaso against further using its platform to attack Tinubu and the APC, saying the former Kano State governor had been expelled from...
Telcos Schedules Virtual Network Operators Summit
With 43 new Mobile Virtual Network Operator licences, Nigeria's telecom industry is poised for a significant event when Africa Hyperscalers hosts a high-level summit in Lagos on May 21, according to organisers. The event, MVNO Nigeria 2025: Unlocking Growth, Competition & Connectivity, will bring together industry executives to navigate the challenges and opportunities reshaping the market. The gathering will draw top...
