Police Confirms Death Of 11 Persons in Awhum, Enugu Tree-Fall Tragedy

The Enugu State Police Command has confirmed the death of 11 persons following the fall of a large tree at the Awhum Village Market Square on two vehicles conveying passengers to various villages within the Awhum/Okpatu communities in Udi Local Government Area, Enugu State. The long-awaited rain expected to douse the unbearable heat, unfortunately, brought unexpected tears to families and the community whose loved ones’ blood was spilt on the earth on that faithful Tuesday...

Tinubu Appoints Uba Sani as Renewed Hope Ambassador, Party Outreach Deputy DG

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani as Renewed Hope Ambassador and deputy director-general for party outreach, engagement and mobilisation. The appointment, which takes immediate effect, was announced in a statement issued by the State House and signed by the president’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga. According to the statement, the president made the appointment in his capacity as leader of the All Progressives Congress, citing Governor Sani’s...

Governor Sani Sponsors 50 Christian Pilgrims, After 11 Years Suspension

Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, has approved the sponsorship of 50 intending pilgrims for the 2025 exercise in the state. This follows the restoration of the Christian pilgrimage programme in Kaduna State after an 11-year suspension. The Head of Service in the state, Jimami Bako announced this during the 2025 orientation programme for the pilgrims, marking the first state-sponsored Christian pilgrimage since 2014. Bako commended the governor for restoring the scheme, noting that the move...

Ramadan: Kano State Censorship Board Closes All Entertainment Centres

The Kano State Censorship Board has ordered the closure of all entertainment facilities across the state for the duration of Ramadan. Abdullahi Sani Sulaiman, Public Relations Officer of the board, in a statement, said that the suspension of all event centers, including gala houses and DJ operations. The statement explained that the suspension takes effect on Wednesday, 18th February 2026, and will remain in effect throughout the Ramadan period. The board also appealed to the...

Sustain Prayers, Good Deeds Throughout Ramadan- Shehu Of Borno

The 20th Shehu of Borno, Abubakar Ibn Umar Garbai Al-Amin El-Kanemi, has enjoined redoubling efforts and sustaining worship and good deeds to ease the current situation in the country. He advised while officially announcing the commencement of Ramadan, declaring that the holy month will begin today (Wednesday). Shehu Borno also called on Muslims to offer prayers for leaders and the country throughout Ramadan, while wealthy individuals should assist the vulnerable and poor in society to...

Police in Bauchi arrested a father for chaining his biological son for 17 Years

Operatives of the Bauchi State Police Command have arrested a man from Shadawanka village of Bauchi LGA for illegally chaining his biological son for 17 years. According to the spokesperson of the command, SP Nafiu Habib, a good  Samaritan, reported that the victim, Muhammad Lawan, had been confined by his father for almost a decade without care. The PPRO explained that upon receiving the report, a team of detectives visited the scene and successfully rescued...

President Tinubu Signs Electoral Act 2026 Amendment Into Law

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Wednesday signed into law the Electoral Act 2026 (Amendment) Bill. The legislation was passed by the National Assembly on Tuesday after months of debate, committee review and amendments by both chambers. Lawmakers said the new law is intended to clarify grey areas in the existing electoral framework and improve the conduct of future elections. The signing ceremony took place at the State House at about 5:00 p.m., with Senate and...

President Tinubu Urges Peaceful Coexistence as Lent, Ramadan Begin

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called for unity, peace and deeper spiritual reflection among Nigerians as Christians and Muslims commence the solemn seasons of Lent and Ramadan on the same day. In a message released on Wednesday by the State House, the President described the rare convergence of the two sacred periods as a reminder of shared values among people of faith and a call to national harmony. “With profound reverence to God Almighty, I...

Electoral Act Repeal Bill 2026 Passed Amid Chaos in Senate, Walkout in Reps

The National Assembly on Tuesday witnessed tense, rowdy sessions in both the Senate and the House of Representatives as lawmakers clashed over key provisions of the Electoral Act Amendment before advancing the proposed Electoral Act, 2022 (Repeal and Re-Enactment) Bill 2026. In the Senate, the red chamber passed the Electoral Act, 2022 (Repeal and Re-Enactment) Bill 2026 after a heated debate over Clause 60, which deals with the transmission of election results. Proceedings became heated...

American Civil Rights Leader Rev. Jesse Jackson Dies at 84

The Rev. Jesse Jackson, a towering figure of American civil rights and politics whose fiery sermons and vision of a “rainbow coalition” reshaped Black political influence in the United States, has died at 84. His family confirmed in a statement on Tuesday that Mr Jackson “died peacefully”, though no cause of death or location was disclosed. He leaves behind his wife of 63 years, Jacqueline Jackson, and their six children: Santita, Jesse Jr, Jonathan Luther,...

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