Kano Assembly Approves Murtala Garo as Deputy Governor

The Kano State House of Assembly has confirmed Murtala Sule Garo as the new Deputy Governor of the state following the adoption of an ad hoc committee’s screening report. The confirmation was made during plenary presided over by the Speaker, Jibril Isma’il Falgore, after lawmakers considered and adopted the committee’s recommendations. Presenting the report, the Chairman of the committee and Deputy Speaker, Muhammad Bello, said the nomination followed the resignation of the former Deputy Governor,...

Sanwo-Olu Endorses Deputy Hamzat for 2027 Governorship, Calls Him “Best Man for the Job”

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has publicly endorsed his deputy, Obafemi Hamzat, as his preferred successor in the 2027 governorship election, describing him as the “best man for the job.” The endorsement was made during a meeting with All Progressives Congress (APC) leaders at the Governor’s Office in Alausa, Lagos. Speaking at the gathering, Sanwo-Olu offered prayers for his deputy, wishing him success and divine support ahead of future political engagements. “Peace of mind, peace...

2027: Senator Natasha Warns Against Political Violence

The Senator representing Kogi West Senatorial District, Sen. Natasha Akpoti Uduaghan, has admonished political gladiators to desist from the temptation to ignite violence and intimidate voters before, during, and after the upcoming 2027 general elections. Sen. Natasha made the appeal at the stakeholders meeting of the Kogi People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Lokoja over the weekend, stressing the need for political gladiators to play the game by the rules. “Politicians should endeavor to embrace political...

Trial of Officers Accused of Planning to Overthrow Tinubu  Underway

The trial of 36 Military Officers allegedly involved in plotting a coup to overthrow the government of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration began on Friday behind closed doors at the Scorpion Mess in Abuja with Journalists barred from coverage. According to the statement made available by the Director of Defense Information, Major General Samaila UBA, the defendants arrived at the court at about 8:54 am in an Army Headquarters Garrison bus, followed by a Defense...

Nigeria, South Africa: When Memory Fails, Brotherhood Burns

Nigeria’s Forgotten Sacrifice and the Tragedy of Xenophobia in South Africa As George Santayana famously warned, “Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.” The unfolding xenophobic tensions in South Africa reflect more than economic strain; they reveal a deeper crisis of memory and meaning. When history fades, gratitude dissolves, and fear replaces solidarity. The violence directed at fellow Africans is not merely social unrest; it is a philosophical failure to reconcile...

JAMB Debunks Viral ‘394 UTME Score’ as Fake Result

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has dismissed a viral Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) result claiming a candidate scored as high as 394, describing the document as “entirely fake.” The result slip, widely circulated on social media platform X, alleged that a female candidate, Okon Winniefred Sampson, achieved 394 out of a possible 400 in the 2026 UTME — a claim that quickly drew public attention. But in a statement issued on Sunday,...

Ibadan Declaration: Opposition Parties To Field One Presidential Candidate In 2027

Opposition political parties in the country have agreed to field one candidate in the 2027 presidential election. This was disclosed on Saturday after a Communiqué issued at the end of the opposition Political Parties National Summit held on Saturday April 25, 2026 in Ibadan, Oyo State, which was themed, ‘Ibadan Declaration.’ According to the communique signed by Chairmen of Participating Opposition Parties, the parties noted that after an extensive deliberation on the collective threats that...

President Tinubu Receives Enugu State Governor and Delegates in Aso Rock

The President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Bola Ahmed Tinubu has commended the development efforts of Dr. Peter Ndubuisi Mbah in transforming Enugu State. President Tinubu made this commendation when he received in audience the Enugu State Governor and his entourage at the Executive Council Chambers of the Aso Presidential Villa on Tuesday. “The work you are doing is extremely important for our democracy to grow and for people to flourish. The future of...

NCDC Confirms Covid-19 Case in Cross River State, Nigeria

The Nigeria Center for Disease Control and Prevention, NCDC, has confirmed a case of COVID-19 in Cross River State. A press statement issued by the Director General of NCDC, Dr. Jide Idris, confirms that the patient has been isolated, being managed in line with national treatment guidelines; the patient is in stable condition and responding to treatment. “Following confirmation of the case, the Cross River State Ministry of Health, in coordination with NCDC and with...

FG Slams 13-Count Treason Charge on Ex-Generals, Police Officer Over Alleged Coup Plot

The Federal Government has filed a 13-count charge before the Federal High Court in Abuja against six persons accused of plotting to overthrow President Bola Tinubu. Those named in the charge include retired Major General Mohammed Gana, retired Naval Captain Erasmus Victor, Inspector Ahmed Ibrahim, Zekeri Umoru, Bukar Goni, and Abdulkadir Sani. A former Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Timipre Sylva, was also listed but is said to be at large. The charge, filed...

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