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Bauchi State governor, Bala Mohammed, has reaffirmed his administration’s resolve to uphold inclusive governance and promote peaceful coexistence among residents of the state, insisting that discrimination or marginalisation of any group will not be tolerated. The governor made the statement while receiving members of the Christian community during the annual Christmas rally and homage to the Government House, led by the leadership of the Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, Bauchi State chapter. According to Governor Mohammed, Bauchi State has continued to record peace and stability under his leadership, a development he said has created an enabling environment for growth, unity…

The Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, has announced the official opening of the 2025-26 mid-season transfer window. The window will open on Thursday 1st January, 2026, and close on Saturday, 31st January, 2026. Clubs are expected to utilize the period to strengthen their squads before the league resumes. The first stanza of the season will be concluded this weekend. The second stanza is expected to commence in January 2026.

Laolu Afolabi was the recipient of the maiden Federal Inland Revenue Service Tax Reporter of the Year award at the NMMA. He tells FAITH AJAYI about the journey behind the accolade and what it means for his career How long have you practised journalism? I am a trained engineer who found my way into journalism by accident but stayed by conviction. I hold a National Diploma in Civil Engineering from Osun State College of Technology, Esa-Oke; a B.Sc in Mechanical Engineering from Obafemi Awolowo University, and a M.Sc in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Ibadan. I started at the…

Makurdi, the Benue State capital, etched its name into Nigeria’s tennis history following the successful conclusion of the Dr Joseph Ikyaator National Tennis Open, organised by the Orseer Ikyaator Foundation. The tournament marked a historic first for the state, becoming the first nationally ranked tennis competition ever hosted in Benue State, while also emerging as the highest-paying tennis event in Nigeria. The week-long championship attracted 80 elite players from across the country competing for national ranking points, alongside 47 junior players spread across 10 developmental categories, transforming Makurdi into the epicentre of Nigerian tennis. In the men’s singles final, Canice…

Little House on the Prairie debuted on NBC just over 40 years ago in September 1974 — and the beloved series often feels as relevant as ever today. The show is based on the series of books of the same name penned by Laura Ingalls Wilder. Following the adventures of the Ingalls family in Walnut Grove, Minnesota, the series ran for nine seasons. In addition to its main cast, Little House also launched the careers of Jason Bateman, who played James Cooper Ingalls, and reality star Kyle Richards, who starred as Alicia Sanderson Edwards. Thank You! You have successfully subscribed.…

The Muslim Students’ Society of Nigeria, MSSN, has voiced its concerns over the Federal Government’s proposed tax reforms, asserting that such action risks escalating public distrust if issues of fairness, justice and inclusivity are not adequately addressed. The society stated this at the formal opening ceremony of the 115th Islamic Vacation Course, IVC, of MSSN, B-Zone, held at the proposed permanent site of Al-Ummah University, along the Ibadan–Lagos Expressway, Onigari, Ogun State, on Saturday. The National President of the Society, Mallam Tajudeen Mustapha, while speaking at the event, opined that taxation in itself is not the core issue, but rather…

Suraj Lawal and Ayodele Ezekiel have been ruled out of Abia Warriors’ matchday 19 fixture against Plateau United. Lawal and Ezekiel will miss the game due to injury. The duo have been impressive for the Umuahia-based side in the current campaign. Both players have netted three goals for Abia Warriors this season. Abia Warriors will do battle with Plateau United at the New Jos Stadium on Sunday. Imama Amapakabo’s side currently occupy third position in the NPFL table with 30 points.

Prominent political and business leaders turned out in large numbers in Abuja as Adaora, daughter of Benedict Oramah, former President of Afreximbank, tied the knot with her heartthrob, Dirichi, in a grand wedding ceremony. The holy matrimony, which held at the Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Maitama, was marked by elegance, solemnity and rich pageantry. Family members, close friends and well-wishers gathered to witness the couple exchange marital vows. One of the highlights of the ceremony was the moment Adaora and her husband posed for photographs while signing their marriage documents, surrounded by loved ones who shared in their joy. In…

At this point, I can boldly say that if nature were a man, I would have fallen head over heels in love with him because I keep getting surprised by its healing capabilities. I have a story I would like to share. Someone close to me had not had a bowel movement for days. He took some medications, yet there was no improvement. So, a day before he planned to see his doctor, someone brought a plant to him. It was boiled, and the water was used to make eba for him, and the miracle happened. He has been having…

The Shipping Branch of the Maritime Workers’ Union of Nigeria has frowned at what it described as the continuous casualisation of workers by employers of labour within the maritime sector. This was contained in a statement on Friday by the Head of Media at MWUN, John Ikemefuna. According to the statement, the Shipping Branch President of MWUN, Olufemi Abass, described the current labour practices in the shipping sector as a slave-driven ideology that prioritises corporate profit over human dignity. Abass stressed that many employers are now bypassing labour regulations by outsourcing core duties to third-party contractors. He emphasised that these…