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Kebbi State Governor Nasir Idris on Thursday visited Dandi Local Government Area to assess roads damaged by recent heavy rainfall. This is contained in a statement signed by Yahaya Sarki, Special Adviser, Media and Publicity to the Kebbi State Governor. The affected roads include the Kingakwai–Fana–Dakingari Road and the Fana Township Road, which connects Fana town with neighbouring communities. During the inspection, the member representing the area in the Kebbi State House of Assembly, Hon. Dr. Suleiman Fana, and the Commissioner for Works, Engr. Abdullahi Umar Faruk, briefed the governor on the extent of the damage. According to the statement, “At the…

A Federal High Court in Sokoto has adjourned the hearing of a leadership dispute within the Sokoto State chapter of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) until June 19, 2026. The case was adjourned after lawyers raised concerns that some court documents served on the defendants were not properly signed by court registry officials. Counsel for the first defendant, Sulaiman Usman, told the court that there was a procedural error in the documents served on his clients. He said, “The right thing should be done to enable us to respond appropriately. What happened is a clear procedural error.” Lawyers representing the plaintiffs…

The Hunters Group of Nigeria has accused police officers in Yobe State of assaulting one of its members, leaving him injured and requiring hospital treatment. In a statement released on Thursday, the group said the incident occurred at about 2:30 pm on June 4. According to Zagazola Makama on X, the statement alleged that the officer attacked the hunter “without provocation or any known offense having been committed.” The group said the victim was severely beaten and became unable to walk unaided. It also alleged that the same officers later took him to hospital after realising the severity of his condition. The…

Former Aston Villa captain, Gabby Agbonlahor, has warned Real Madrid right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold about Jose Mourinho. Agbonlahor said he is worried the England international will struggle for minutes under Mourinho at Real Madrid because of Denzel Dumfries. Mourinho and Dumfries are all set to join Real Madrid from Benfica and Inter Milan, respectively. The Portuguese is poised to return for another spell as Real Madrid manager, while Dumfries is also set to become one of the Portuguese’s signings at the Santiago Bernabeu. Speaking with Rangers icon Ally McCoist, Agbonlahor said (via talkSPORT), “I’m worried for Trent, I really am. [Denzel]…

Construction of the Trans-Saharan Gas Pipeline, a vast natural gas pipeline projected to export to Europe, began in Algeria on Thursday, a statement said, marking a key milestone in the project that will also pass through Niger and Nigeria. The TSGP seeks to transport up to 30 billion cubic metres of natural gas annually from Nigeria through Niger and on to Algeria, where it will be exported to European markets, the official statement said. Algeria’s Energy Minister Mohamed Arkab attended the official launch alongside Nigerian counterpart Ekperikpe Ekpo and Nigerien counterpart Hamadou Tini, according to the statement. The project, announced…

The Rivers State Police Command said its officers have arrested three suspects linked to the gruesome murder of a 55-year-old bus driver identified as Christopher Akpabio in Asarama community in Andoni Local Government Area of the state. The police said the suspects arrest followed a report it received about the driver’s disappearance, prompting an intelligence-driven investigation by the Command’s ‘Violent Crime Response Unit. Spokesperson for the state Police Command, Blessing Agabe, disclosed this in a statement issued in Port Harcourt on Thursday evening and sent to newsmen. Agabe, as Assistant Superintendent of Police, said the suspects hired the driver from…

Former Minister of Education, Oby Ezekwesili, has defended the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Enoch Adeboye, against claims that he has remained silent on Nigeria’s challenges, saying the cleric has consistently spoken on insecurity, governance and restructuring over the years. In a statement shared on social media on Thursday, Ezekwesili said Adeboye had publicly addressed national issues across different administrations, regardless of who occupied the presidency. According to her, the real issue is not whether the cleric spoke out but whether Nigerians paid attention to his interventions. “No, Pastor Adeboye is not our problem. He speaks.…

The Anambra State Electricity Regulatory Commission has signed four new regulatory instruments for immediate enforcement to improve electricity supply in the state. The four regulatory instruments, which include the Business Rules, Customer Protection Regulation, Licensing Regulation, and Investment Regulation, are expected to guide governance, protect consumers, and attract investment in Anambra’s electricity sector. The commission pointed out that the regulations were aimed at breaking the monopoly of the First Power Electricity Distribution Company Limited, a subsidiary of the Enugu Electricity Distribution Company, which is in charge of power distribution in Anambra. The Presentation and Signing of Regulatory Instruments ceremony, which…

Nigeria Premier Football League side Rivers United were involved in a road accident on Thursday while travelling to Awka, Anambra State, for their President’s Cup round of 16 fixture against Nasarawa United, PUNCH Online reports. The club disclosed the incident in a statement, noting that the accident occurred along the Obiri-Ikwerre Airport Road on the outskirts of Port Harcourt shortly after the team departed from its camp. According to the club, some players and officials sustained minor injuries in the accident, but there were no fatalities or life-threatening injuries. “We wish to inform our supporters, stakeholders and the general public…

Nollywood actor and politician, Emeka Ike, has said he felt “insecure for the first time in his life” following the exposure of his personal data at the Independent National Electoral Commission. Speaking on News Central Television in a video shared on X on Thursday, the Nigeria Democratic Congress, House of Representatives aspirant described the incident as an abuse of power, adding that it raised concerns about citizens’ safety and data protection in the country. Ike confirmed that he has initiated legal proceedings against Lere Olayinka, media aide to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike. “It was…