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Crowds line Kano streets as Yusuf returns after Abuja APC convention
Thousands of residents thronged major streets in Kano on Saturday to welcome Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf in a massive show of support, as the state’s political atmosphere continues to shift following the recent defection of Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso to the African Democratic Congress (ADC). From Aminu Ka...
Boko Haram kills four policemen in multiple attacks on Borno communities
The Borno State Police Command has confirmed that five persons were killed including four policemen during repelled coordinated attacks on two Borno town on Saturday. It was contained in a statement issued by Nahum Kenneth Daso, Police Public Relations Officer Borno State Command to newsmen in Maidu...
Tinubu commissions N73bn Customs Complex in Ogun State
President Bola Tinubu on Saturday commissioned the new Federal Operations Unit (FOU), Zone A headquarters of the Nigeria Customs Service in Iperu, Ogun State. According to Bashir Adeniyi, the comptroller general of Customs, the facility required an initial N73 billion investment and is an upgrade fo...
Resident Doctors declare indefinite strike nationwide over pay dispute
The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has announced an indefinite nationwide strike set to begin at 12:00 a.m. on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, citing what it described as the federal government’s plan to halt the implementation of the revised Professional Allowance Table (PAT), a key comp...
Defensible AI: The line between innovation and liability in the boardroom
Africa’s digital economy is not waiting for perfect governance. AI is already underwriting credit decisions, optimising logistics, shaping customer interactions, and influencing public services. The question before boards is no longer whether AI creates value. It is whether the organisation can de...
Time to rein in Lagos task-force on one-way driving
Lagos is striving to position itself as a modern, future-ready city, with increasing focus on infrastructure and traffic management. Yet, one of its most aggressive enforcement strategies, the crackdown on one-way driving, has become deeply controversial, raising serious questions about fairness, pr...
Political realignments stall governance in Kano as power struggles deepen
Governance activities in Kano State appear to have slowed significantly in recent weeks following a wave of political defections and internal power struggles that have reshaped the state’s political landscape. The crisis was triggered by the dramatic defection of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf from the...
Jos Unrest: Police nab 12 suspects in swift crackdown
Operatives of the Plateau State Command have arrested 12 suspected troublemakers in a swift response to attempts to disrupt peace in parts of the state, as authorities intensify efforts to restore calm following recent tensions. Bassey Ewah, the state commissioner of Police, disclosed that the suspe...
Mob attacks on Nigerians in South Africa over ‘illegal kingship’ claim
Tension has escalated in South Africa’s Eastern Cape following a wave of xenophobic attacks targeting Nigerians, triggered by outrage over the reported installation of a Nigerian, Solomon Eziko, as Igwe Ndigbo (Igbo leader) in the region. The unrest, which broke out in the city of East London, cov...
Enzo Fernandez’s agent slams Chelsea suspension as ‘unfair’
Javier Pastore, the agent representing Enzo Fernandez, has criticised Chelsea’s decision to suspend the Argentinian midfielder following recent comments about his future. Chelsea manager Liam Rosenior confirmed during a pre-match press conference that Fernández will miss the club’s next two fix...
Fixed fibre boom driven solely by MTN as rivals stagnate
Nigeria’s fixed broadband market has exploded in the past 13 months, but almost all the growth has come from one company. According to the latest Nigerian Communications Commission data, total fixed subscribers jumped from 14,053 in January 2025 to 124,590 by February 2026, a 787 percent surge. MT...
2027: Utomi, MCE alleges plan to exclude opposition
The Movement for Credible Elections (MCE) has accused the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of undermining Nigeria’s democratic process, warning that the 2027 general election is under serious threat. The position was made known on Thur...
Chelsea drop Enzo Fernandez after Real Madrid comments spark controversy
Enzo Fernandez has been dropped from the Chelsea squad for their next two matches following comments about his future that have unsettled the club. The Argentina international spoke to journalists while on international duty and refused to rule out a potential move to Real Madrid, fuelling speculati...
Fresh crisis brews in Surulere as residents resist Elliot’s continued stay in Assembly
A broad coalition of political stakeholders and residents in Surulere has advised the Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, against any attempt to impose Desmond Elliot for a fourth term as member representing Surulere Constituency I in the Lagos State House of Assembly. The group, und...
Easter with enthralling theatre
From visual art, dance, music, to theatre performances, there are many exciting engagements with the arts this Easter. But if you love live performances, especially stage plays, there are some enthralling theatrical performances to see across the country, which celebrate Nigeria’s culture, history...
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