Saturday, August 29, 2026

News Update

CDCFIB Releases Shortlist for Oral Interview, Gives Candidates Dates to Check FG Activates Emergency Task Force as Diphtheria Outbreak Hits Katsina, Kano RMAFC, NEITI Strengthen Partnership to Boost Nigeria’s Revenue Transparency Tinubu Orders Forensic Audit of IPPIS, Federal Agencies Over Ghost Workers, Fraud NUPRC Seeks Completion of 10-Storey Headquarters to Boost Nigeria’s Investment Appeal NDLEA Begins Nationwide Training of Counsellors on Standard Rehabilitation Guidelines Tinubu Reaffirms Maritime Push, Meets NIMASA DG APC Forgives Orji Kalu, Nkwonta Over Alleged Anti-Party Activities CDCFIB Releases Shortlist for Oral Interview, Gives Candidates Dates to Check FG Activates Emergency Task Force as Diphtheria Outbreak Hits Katsina, Kano RMAFC, NEITI Strengthen Partnership to Boost Nigeria’s Revenue Transparency Tinubu Orders Forensic Audit of IPPIS, Federal Agencies Over Ghost Workers, Fraud NUPRC Seeks Completion of 10-Storey Headquarters to Boost Nigeria’s Investment Appeal NDLEA Begins Nationwide Training of Counsellors on Standard Rehabilitation Guidelines Tinubu Reaffirms Maritime Push, Meets NIMASA DG APC Forgives Orji Kalu, Nkwonta Over Alleged Anti-Party Activities

Politics

Hon. Murtala Sule Garo has been officially sworn in today as the Deputy Governor of Kano State.

BREAKING: “Woman as Leader? It’s Against Our Teachings” – Islamic Clerics Kick as Female APC Consensus Candidate Emerges in Katsina

Islamic clerics in Mani and Bindawa local government areas of Katsina State have urged residents not to vote…

BREAKING: Ganduje Publicly Recognises Sanusi as Emir of Kano – First Time Since 2020 Deposition

Former Kano State Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje has publicly recognised Alhaji Muhammadu Sanusi II as the Emir of…

EXCLUSIVE: “Endorsement Isn’t Consensus” – Adelabu Issues Bold Warning to Oyo APC Aspirants During Secretariat Visit

Adebayo Adelabu has issued a bold warning to fellow Oyo APC gubernatorial aspirants, declaring that endorsement does not…

BREAKING 🇳🇬⚠️: Ilorin, Kwara – Hospitals allegedly refuse treatment for 16-year-old girl allegedly tortured in police custody.

“Follow us to NDC to unseat APC government in 2027,” Buba Galadima begs Atiku.

COMEBACK👏: Taiwo Awoniyi returns from abdominal rupture setback in 2025, delivers a brilliant brace as Chelsea fall 3–1 in a commanding performance.

PROUD YORÙBÁ 🇳🇬🎤: Asake Responds in Yoruba During Flaunt Interview, Earns Praise for Cultural Expression and Language Pride.

BREAKING 🇳🇬⚠️: Funtua Road, Katsina – Suspected terrorists ambush and kill NYSC member and three other passengers in deadly attack.

BREAKING 🇳🇬⚠️: Ilorin, Kwara – Hospitals allegedly refuse treatment for 16-year-old girl allegedly tortured in police custody.

🇧🇯 Yoruba Heritage Minister Leads Tourism, Culture, Arts Portfolio in Benin Republic – Babalola Jean Michel Abimbola has served as Benin Republic’s Minister of Tourism, Culture and the Arts since May 2021 under President Patrice Talon, overseeing cultural and tourism development.

Rashidi Yekini, the legendary Nigerian striker from Ira, Kwara State, is remembered today following his passing on May 4, 2012, at the age of 48 — a prolific goal scorer whose legacy with the Super Eagles remains unmatched and deeply respected.

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