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The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Zamfara State has rejected what it described as false and misleading claims by the All Progressives Congress (APC) regarding Governor Dauda Lawal’s recent visit to the Dansadau Emirate in Maru Local Government Area. In a statement signed by Halliru Andi, PDP Publicity Secretary, on Friday, the PDP said it read the APC’s press release with utter dismay. They accused the ruling party of spreading fiction about the governor’s trip. According to the PDP, Governor Lawal received a warm and historic welcome from the Emir of Dansadau, the Emirate Council, and local residents. The party…
A Nigerian Air Force (NAF) C-130 aircraft and its crew have arrived at the Air Force Base in Accra, Ghana, en route to Portugal for a scheduled flight maintenance mission. The aircraft departed Bobo-Dioulasso in Burkina Faso earlier on Friday and is expected to proceed to Portugal on Saturday, according to official sources. On arrival in Accra, the NAF crew and aircraft were warmly received by officials of the Ghana Air Force, alongside representatives of the Nigerian Embassy in Ghana. A defence source told Zagazola Makama, a security analyst that the reception underscored the cordial military-to-military cooperation and longstanding diplomatic…
Former England player Paul Merson has claimed that Pep Guardiola could leave Manchester City if Arsenal end up winning the Premier League title this season. Going into this weekend’s fixtures, Mikel Arteta’s side maintain top spot, sitting two points clear of City in second place. Merson is confident that his former club will end their 22-year wait for the trophy. He told Sky Sports: “I think they [Arsenal] win the league. There are 22 games to go. “If there were six games to go and I was sitting here and it was two points, then I’d say Man City! “And…
President Bola Tinubu will depart Abuja on Saturday for a three-state visit to Borno, Bauchi and Lagos states. This was disclosed in a statement issued on Friday by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga. The statement added that while in Borno State, “President Tinubu will commission some projects undertaken by Governor Babagana Zulum and the Federal Government.” Tinubu will also attend the wedding ceremony of Sadeeq Sheriff, son of former Borno State governor, Senator Ali Modu Sheriff, and his bride, Hadiza Kam Salem. From Maiduguri, the President will proceed to Bauchi State to condole…
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps in Edo State has unveiled plans to regulate scrap dealers starting from 2026, as part of efforts to strengthen the fight against vandalism of critical national assets and infrastructure. The State Commandant of the NSCDC, Saidi Akintayo, made the announcement on Friday in Benin, the state capital Akintayo, who was represented by Deputy Commandant, Bola Morantiola, shared the news during the first state-level stakeholders’ meeting with scrap marketers and dealers. The commandant explained that the meeting was convened to address the growing security and economic threats posed by unregulated scrap metal activities. He…
We are in the 21st century, and the way technology, commerce, and governance are evolving demands institutions that are agile, ambitious, and globally aware. Nigeria, our beloved country, is beginning to show that it can meet these demands. Among its institutions, the Federal Inland Revenue Service has taken many steps to reach global standards. The initiatives over the past two years reflect an intentional march toward a modern, efficient, and connected revenue administration. The latest development in this ongoing transformation came this week, when FIRS and France’s Direction Générale des Finances Publiques signed a memorandum of understanding at the French…
The Lagos State Government, First Bank of Nigeria, Guinness Nigeria, The Address Homes, the Government of Sweden, Gobet247, and several other major organisations have pledged strong support for the 9th edition of the All Africa Music Awards, scheduled to take place from January 7 to 11, 2026, in Lagos. The announcement, made in partnership with the African Union Commission, underscores growing confidence in African music as both a cultural and economic force. The 2026 edition, themed “Unstoppable Africa,” has attracted sponsorship from key sectors including finance, real estate, beverages, digital platforms, media, hospitality, and international cultural institutions. Following Lagos State…
The AIDS Healthcare Foundation on Monday said Nasarawa State has an HIV prevalence rate of 2.0 per cent, with an estimated 23,306 People Living with HIV requiring treatment. The state coordinator for AHF, Dr Emmanuel Bichi, said this during a sensitisation campaign, roadshow, and health talk in Keffi, Nasarawa State, held in commemoration of World AIDS Day. World AIDS Day, observed annually on December 1, raises awareness about HIV/AIDS, promotes global solidarity, and reviews progress in combating the epidemic. Bichi said the sensitisation campaign by AHF is key to combating HIV/AIDS in the country. He noted that the commemoration is…
Nigeria dominated the opening day of weightlifting competition at the 4th African Youth Games in Angola, claiming eight gold medals and one silver on Thursday, The PUNCH reports. Favour Cornelius led the charge in the 44kg category with an outstanding performance, winning three gold medals after lifting 50kg in the snatch, 64kg in the clean and jerk, and finishing with a total of 114kg. In the 48kg division, Esther Ezenwa delivered another triple-gold display for Nigeria, recording 63kg in the snatch, 77kg in the clean and jerk, and posting a combined total of 140kg to top the category. Chinaza Ezenwa…
An incident in Ebonyi State where a 78-year-old widow was beaten and forced to drink water used to wash a corpse for allegedly killing her brother-in-law has sparked outrage among rights activists and others, exposing the persistence of gender-based violence and harmful traditional practices in rural Nigeria, writes EDWARD NNACHI She appeared disheveled when our correspondet approached her for an interview. Frail and visibly shaken, 78-year-old Mrs. Nnenneya Donatus struggled to speak but was determined to recount the harrowing ordeal she suffered in the hands of some youths and miscreants from her village who unleashed violence on her. The humiliation…
