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Former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai has refuted claims that he has defected from the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) to the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The rumour, which spread widely over the weekend, has…

At least five people lost their lives on Sunday following a petrol tanker explosion in Agbor, Ika South Local Government Area of Delta State. The tanker, laden with petrol, reportedly lost control and burst into flames, engulfing nearby…

Communities in Nigeria’s North-West region have called for decisive action against the Lakurawa terrorist group, following reports of its alliance with local bandits. This appeal comes after a deadly attack in Kebbi State last Friday,…

The Federal Government of Nigeria is set to enhance surveillance measures for travellers arriving from China following the resurgence of a respiratory virus, Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV), in northern China. This development comes amid…

In a landmark policy shift, Ghana is set to become a visa-free destination for all African nationals starting in early 2025. President Nana Akufo-Addo approved the policy change in December, fulfilling a commitment made during the…

A wedding in Jigawa State turned into a tragedy after a bride allegedly poisoned the food served at the reception, leaving the groom in critical condition and one guest dead. The incident, which took place in Jahun Local Government…

President Bola Tinubu has dismissed speculations of conflicts with state governors over local government autonomy, calling for collaboration to drive grassroots development. “There were gossips that we had disagreements on local…

Suspected bandits loyal to notorious leader Bello Turji abducted 10 passengers and set their vehicle ablaze along the Kaura-Namoda-Shinkafi Road in Zamfara State. This attack followed Turji’s ultimatum to release his detained brother,…

Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, has rejected President Bola Tinubu’s tax reforms, describing them as detrimental to national unity and poorly timed. Speaking through Deputy Governor Aminu Gwarzo during a New Year celebration in Kano,…

Chief Sunday Adeyemo, widely recognised as Sunday Igboho, has extended heartfelt New Year greetings to Yoruba people across the globe, reiterating his unwavering commitment to the Yoruba self-determination movement. Through his…

The Jigawa State Chapter of the All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN) has expressed strong dismay over reports of fraudsters extorting money from farmers under the guise of fake agricultural intervention programmes. In a press…

An explosion from an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) claimed the lives of two people on Wednesday at a 200-unit housing estate under construction in Dalwa, Borno State. The incident occurred at approximately 1 pm, coinciding…

OpenAI’s widely-used Artificial Intelligence chatbot, ChatGPT, experienced a significant outage early Thursday, disrupting access for millions of users. Those attempting to use the platform were met with an error message that…

By Ibrahim Ibrahim Beneficiaries of the Nigeria COVID-19 Action Recovery and Economic Stimulus (NG-CARES) Results Area II in Jigawa State have signed a utilisation agreement to ensure the proper application of the support provided under…

In a bid to strengthen youth empowerment in agriculture, the Jigawa State Chapter of the Youth Assembly of Nigeria (YAN) paid a courtesy visit to Dr Saifullahi Umar, Technical Adviser on Agriculture to the Jigawa State Government. The…

Nigeria has seen a remarkable surge in Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) conversion centres, rising from seven in 2023 to 158 in 2024 – a staggering 2,000% increase. Engr. Michael Oluwagbemi, CEO of the Presidential Committee on…

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has pledged robust support for Nigeria’s bid to join the G20, describing the nation as a “valued sister country.” Speaking at the launch of South Africa’s G20 presidency in Cape Town on…

The Senate, on Wednesday, amended a bill to prohibit the export of unprocessed maize, introducing a minimum one-year jail term for offenders exporting maize in large commercial quantities. The bill, initially passed by the House…

The much-anticipated draw for the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup will take place in Miami this Thursday, setting the stage for the largest global club football tournament in history. The 32-team event is scheduled to unfold across the United…

Deposit Money Banks in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have increased their daily over-the-counter withdrawal limit to ₦50,000, a significant rise from the previous cap of ₦5,000. A survey conducted by The PUNCH on Tuesday…