Classroom gives me my greatest joy — Emir Sanusi
The Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has said he derives his greatest fulfilment from the classroom, whether as a learner or a teacher, describing education as a lifelong pursuit. Sanusi made the remark on Friday while speaking with journalists after attending lectures at Northwest University, Kano, where he was recently admitted to study Common and Sharia Law. The former Central...
Compensation disputes stall completion of Katsina–Kano highway
The completion of the Katsina–Kano dual carriageway has been delayed due to unresolved compensation issues affecting communities along the project corridor, according to Abdullahi Yakasai, Senior Special Assistant to President Bola Tinubu on Community Engagement, North-West. Yakasai disclosed this on Friday during an inspection of ongoing federal road projects in Katsina State under the Renewed Hope Agenda. Speaking at Section...
TUC, NLC issue 14-day ultimatum over health workers’ pay
The Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) and the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) have issued a 14-day ultimatum to the Federal Ministry of Health and other relevant government agencies to implement the long-overdue adjustment of the Consolidated Health Salary Structure (CONHESS), warning that failure to do so will result in a nationwide strike. In a joint statement released on Friday...
Court sentences man to death for robbing Adamawa residents
A High Court sitting in Yola, Adamawa State, has convicted and sentenced a 39-year-old man, Gambo Goni, to death for armed robbery. Justice Kaynson S. Lawanson found Goni guilty on two counts of criminal conspiracy and armed robbery, sentencing him accordingly. He was, however, discharged on three other counts. The conviction followed Goni’s arraignment over an armed robbery incident that occurred on...
PHOTOS: Tinubu hosts Olubadan at Aso Rock
President Bola Tinubu on Friday held a meeting with Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. The meeting was confirmed by presidential spokesman, Bayo Onanuga. “President Bola Ahmed Tinubu meets with Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja at the Presidential Villa, Abuja on Friday 23/01/2026,” Onanuga wrote on X. He, however, failed to disclose the details...
Security guard arraigned over theft of N2m generator in Lagos
A 26-year-old security guard, Muhammed Usman, was on Friday arraigned before a Badagry Chief Magistrates’ Court in Lagos over the alleged theft of two generators valued at N2 million. Usman, whose address was not disclosed, is facing a three-count charge of negligence, stealing and felony. He pleaded not guilty to all the charges. The prosecutor, ASP Edet Ekpo, told the court...
Wizkid, Asake drop joint EP ‘Real Vol. 1’
Afrobeats stars Wizkid and Asake have officially released their much-anticipated joint EP titled Real Vol. 1, a four-track project featuring Turbulence, Jogodo, Iskolodo and Alaye. The duo announced the release on Instagram, sharing a promotional video accompanied by the caption, “Real EP Vol. 1 ti jade bayi,” signalling the project’s arrival to fans. The EP builds on the success of its...
Kano 2027: Gov Yusuf, 29 lawmakers, 44 LG chairmen dump NNPP
Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State has formally resigned his membership of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), citing deepening internal crises and the need to safeguard the broader interest of the people of Kano State. The governor is set to defect to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The governor announced his decision in a letter to the Chairman of Diso-Chiranchi...
Makinde dismisses defection speculation after meeting Tinubu
Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has ruled out any plan to defect from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), insisting that he remains comfortable in the opposition party despite recent high-profile defections to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Makinde made this known on Thursday after a closed-door meeting with President Bola Tinubu at the State House, Abuja. “No, I’m comfortable in...
Kurmin Wali attack: Survivors recount ordeal, praise Uba Sani for support
Victims who escaped last Sunday’s abduction in Kurmin Wali village, Kajuru Local Government Area of Kaduna State, have commended Governor Uba Sani for personally visiting the community to commiserate with residents and assess the situation. Speaking on Friday, some of the survivors recounted their experiences during the attack and expressed confidence in the governor’s leadership, praising his prompt response, provision...
