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Court nullifies Ali Isa JC’s APC ticket, orders fresh Balanga/Billiri primary
…bars ex-Chief Whip from fresh contest, orders withdrawal of Certificate of Return By Ben Ngwakwe, Gombe GOMBE — The Federal High Court No. 2 sitting in Gombe has nullified the
Japan tightens rules for foreigners wanting permanent residency
Japan toughened on Thursday requirements for foreigners wanting to obtain permanent residency, as part of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s push to tighten immigration controls. Under new rules that will come
US govt’s new AI chatbot pulls back from debunking Trump
US President Donald Trump unveiled what he called a “damn good” AI chatbot, but it quickly drew attention for contradicting some of his contentious political claims. A day later, however,
Plateau gov pardons 130 inmates, commutes 4 death sentences
By Golok Nanmwa Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, has granted absolute pardon to 130 inmates across custodial facilities in the state, while commuting the death sentences of four others to
Nigeria, US deepen military ties to combat terrorism
By Kingsley Omonobi The Minister of Defence, General Christopher Gwabin Musa (Rtd), has reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to deepening military relations with the United States, particularly in counter-terrorism operations. General Musa
Troops kill scores of terrorists, recover arms in Adamawa
By Ndahi Marama, Maiduguri Troops of the Joint Task Force (North East), Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), have neutralised 16 terrorists, recovered assorted weapons and repelled coordinated attacks during a series
What my government will do going forward — Tinubu
ABUJA — President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has outlined the next phase of his administration’s economic agenda, saying the government will focus on reducing the cost of living, creating productive jobs,
US woman hospitalised after execution by lethal injection failed
Tennessee woman Christa Pike was in a hospital Thursday after authorities “failed” to carry out her execution, her lawyers said, with witnesses reporting the convicted murderer was breathing despite the
You’re burying Lagos in filth | I won’t give you attention — Gbadamosi, Wahab trade words
Lagos State Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, and the Deputy Governorship Candidate of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, in Lagos State, Gbadamosi Babatunde, have engaged in
We’ll not respond to intimidation with violence – Kwankwasiyya Movement
By Hadiza Yusuf The Kwankwasiyya Movement has vowed to pursue legal and constitutional means to defend its members and other citizens against what it described as intimidation, harassment and attempts
