The Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria has dismissed a United States government report alleging the existence of 30,000 armed Fulani militants in Nigeria, warning that criminalising an entire ethnic group risks inflaming tensions and undermining peace efforts.
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Aisha Yesufu has alleged that she was effectively rigged out of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) senatorial primaries in the Federal Capital Territory, insisting that the process was manipulated and lacked transparency.
In a detailed statement following the exercise, Yesufu...
The ancient town of Ijebu-Ode in Ogun State came alive with colours, glamour, and cultural displays during the 2026 Ojude Oba Festival on Friday, May 29.
Thousands of residents, tourists, dignitaries, and cultural enthusiasts stormed the venue in celebration of...
Parliament of Ghana has approved a controversial bill that criminalises the promotion and funding of LGBTQ activities in the country.
The legislation, titled the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, 2025, was passed on Friday through a voice vote...
The Kano State Fire Service on Friday rescued three people, including an 18-month-old child, from two separate well accidents in Kumbotso and Warawa local government areas within the space of a few hours.
The agency's spokesperson, Saminu Yusif Abdullahi, said...
The Central Bank of Nigeria has extended the enforcement deadline for the geo-fencing of Point-of-Sale (PoS) terminals to August 1, 2026, giving financial institutions and payment service providers more time to comply with the directive.
The decision was announced in...
National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has shut down 16 sachet water factories in Rivers State over regulatory violations, including operating without licences.
The enforcement action followed inspections carried out by NAFDAC officials across several local government...
The Association of Resident Doctors (ARD), Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospital Complex (OAUTHC), Ile-Ife in Osun State, has issued a 21-day ultimatum to the hospital’s management over unresolved welfare concerns affecting doctors across departments and cadres.
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Abdullahi Umar Ganduje has responded to remarks credited to former Kano State governor Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, saying political relationships are built on mentorship, support, and shared history rather than superiority.
Ganduje, currently in Saudi Arabia for the Hajj pilgrimage, reacted...
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to security, youth empowerment, and infrastructure development as key priorities.
In his third anniversary speech, the president said security agencies had intensified operations against terrorists, bandits, and criminal networks, leading to...
