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Son Disputes Cause of Late General’s Death

KEY POINTS Late Major General Rabe Abubakar’s son says his father neither had diabetes nor hypertension. The family believes the retired army officer may have died from a snakebite, although the exact cause remains unknown. Abubakar’s wife, who was kidnapped alongside him, is still...

APC Picks Kudirat Adegunwa-Balogun as Adeola’s Running Mate in Ogun

KEY POINTS APC has named Kudirat Adegunwa-Balogun as the deputy governorship candidate for the 2027 Ogun election. Governor Dapo Abiodun said the choice followed extensive consultations with party leaders across the state. Adegunwa-Balogun is a chartered accountant and senior executive at Rite Foods with...

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Kano Deputy Governor Aminu Abdulsalam Gwarzo Resigns

KEY POINTS Kano Deputy Governor Aminu Abdulsalam Gwarzo resigned following tensions and misconduct allegations...

Gunmen abduct six health workers from Ondo clinic in midnight raid

Armed men stormed a health facility in Akure before dawn Saturday, abducting six workers in a raid that shook the entire community.

Cancer is quietly bankrupting Nigerian families, experts warn

Nigerian families are spending millions fighting cancer as specialists warn that fear, late diagnosis and a broken health system are costing lives.

EFCC Denies Involvement in Kwara Polytechnic Protest

KEY POINTS EFCC denies involvement in Kwara Polytechnic protest Agency says sting operation occurred...

Court Issues Arrest Warrant for Turaki, Factional PDP Chairman

KEY POINTS FCT High Court issues arrest warrant for Kabiru Turaki, factional PDP chairman ...

APC Prepares for National Convention in Abuja, says Idris

KEY POINTS APC prepares for national convention at Eagle Square, Abuja, with over 8,400...

Kano Governor Sacks Commissioner for Investment, Commerce, and Industry

KEY POINTS Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf sacks Commissioner Shehu Wada Sagagi, handing...

Ex-health minister says LG autonomy alone won’t fix primary care

Former Health Minister Prof. Adenike Grange says local government autonomy, while well-intentioned, cannot fix Nigeria's primary healthcare crisis without the human resource capacity and accountability frameworks to match.

DHQ denies claims military shows leniency to terrorists

Nigeria's Defence Headquarters has rejected social media claims that the military favours leniency for terrorists, saying viral posts deliberately misrepresented the Chief of Defence Staff's remarks.

Survey finds 70% of female students face gender-based violence on Nigerian campuses

A new national survey finds most Nigerian university students have faced gender-based violence, with female students bearing the heaviest toll on campus.

UN to discuss Iran war escalation

The UN Security Council will meet to discuss the Iran war as strikes intensify, raising concerns about civilian casualties and regional stability.

NLC warns Nigeria is losing the fight against corruption and illicit financial flows

Nigeria Labour Congress says the country is losing its war against corruption, warning that a parasitic elite has effectively captured the state.

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Son Disputes Cause of Late General’s Death

KEY POINTS Late Major General Rabe Abubakar’s son says his father neither had diabetes...

APC Picks Kudirat Adegunwa-Balogun as Adeola’s Running Mate in Ogun

KEY POINTS APC has named Kudirat Adegunwa-Balogun as the deputy governorship candidate for the...

Udenwa Threatens N5bn Lawsuit Against Kenneth Okonkwo Over Extortion Allegations

KEY POINTS Former Imo governor Achike Udenwa has threatened to sue Kenneth Okonkwo over...

Retired Army General Buried After Dying in Bandits’ Captivity

KEY POINTS Retired Major General Rabe Abubakar was buried in Katsina after dying while...