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Gombe swears in 19 Permanent Secretaries
—Yahaya pledges zero gratuity by May 2027 By Ben Ngwakwe, Gombe GOMBE — Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya of Gombe State has sworn in 19 newly appointed Permanent Secretaries, describing the
Atiku: Rising FAAC Allocations Are ‘Money Illusion’, Not Economic Growth
The presidential candidate of African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, has accused the federal government of dressing economic decline in bigger naira figures. Atiku declared that the much-celebrated federal allocations
Sultan directs Muslims to sight Rabi’ al-Thani moon
By Musa Ubandawaki, Sokoto SOKOTO — The Sultan of Sokoto and President-General of the Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, has directed Muslims across the
Obi denies rejecting Atiku’s VP offer
—Says no such proposal was made Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), has denied rejecting an offer to serve as running mate to former Vice President
2030 World Cup: Morocco says Casablanca will host final
By Adegboyega Adeleye Morocco has named Casablanca as the venue for the 2030 World Cup final, according to the president of the Royal Moroccan Football Federation, Fouzi Lekjaa. According to
INT International STEP Delegate Leadership Summit Now Holds in November
Sunday Aborisade in Abuja The 2026 INT International STEP Delegate Leadership Summit earlier scheduled for October 26 to 30 in Abuja has been rescheduled for November 2 to 6 to
UN Investment Forum Organisers Move Leadership Summit to November to Secure Participation of Key Speakers, Partners
Sunday Aborisade in Abuja The 2026 INT International STEP Delegate Leadership Summit earlier scheduled for October 26 to 30 in Abuja has been rescheduled for November 2 to 6 to
2027: How I will tackle poverty and win the North — Obi
The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has unveiled an agriculture-led plan to tackle poverty and attract voters in Northern Nigeria ahead of the 2027 election.
France says ‘will not support’ Infantino in FIFA election
France will not support the candidacy of Gianni Infantino, who is running for a new term as FIFA president in March 2027, the French Football Federation (FFF) announced on Thursday.
Customs seizes drones, narcotics worth N43.5bn at Lagos port
By Godwin Oritse The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has intercepted surveillance drones, narcotics and expired pharmaceutical products with a combined value of N43.59 billion at the APM Terminals examination bay,
