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Church Honours Gov Yusuf With Peace, Infrastructure Award At Centenary
The First Baptist Church, Kano, has honoured the state Governor, Abba Yusuf, with the Ambassador of Peace and Infrastructural Development Award for his contributions to peaceful coexistence and infrastructure…
Gov. Yusuf Greets Kwankwaso On 70th Birthday
Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has congratulated the former Governor of Kano State Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, on the occasion of his 70th birthday. According to a statement issued by the governor’s…
Kano Gov. Congratulates Ekiti Counterpart on Second-Term Inauguration
Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has congratulated his Ekiti State counterpart, Biodun Oyebanji, on his inauguration for a second term in office. Governor Yusuf described the occasion as a significant…
Gov. Yusuf Assures Tinubu of Northern Support for 2027 Re-election
Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Yusuf, has assured President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of the support of Northern Nigeria for his re-election in the 2027 general elections. The Governor gave the assurance on Saturday in Abuja…
Zamfara Women Farmers Seek Land, Training Facilities
Women farmers under the Nigerian Women for Agricultural Progressive Development Initiative (NWAPDI) have appealed to the Zamfara State Government to provide them with access to land, a training centre and modern farming…
Lagos APM governorship candidate Laja Adeoye reacts to Reuben Fasoranti’s death, sends message to Yoruba nation
Lagos APM governorship candidate Laja Adeoye mourns Afenifere leader Reuben Fasoranti, who died at 100, and pays tribute to his legacy of service.
2026: Full list of proposed new local government areas submitted to National Assembly
A full list of proposed new Local Government Areas as of January, 2026 as submitted to the National Assembly, reflecting Nigeria’s push for grassroots governance.
Presidency targets ₦20bn to tackle climate change in North West, holds summit in Abuja
By Johnbosco Agbakwuru ABUJA — THE Presidency on Tuesday said it is seeking to mobilise about ₦20 billion over the next four years to confront flooding, drought, desertification, migration and other climate pressures…
Obasanjo, Aiyedatiwa, others pay tribute to Fasoranti
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo, Ondo Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa, former Ogun Governor Gbenga Daniel and The post Obasanjo, Aiyedatiwa, others pay tribute to Fasoranti appeared first on Tribune Online.
Nasarawa, Enugu, Borno governors, Keyamo, NRS boss, others to receive Nigeria’s pride awards
First Green White Resource Centre (FGWRC), has announced winners of the 2026 Nigeria’s Pride Awards with Governor of Nasarawa State, Engr. Abdullahi Sule emerging as Governor of the Decade. Enugu State Governor, Dr.…
Delta APC appionts Onwordi as deputy coordinator Aniocha South
The Delta State All Progressives Congress (APC) Campaign Council has announced the appointment of Chief James Onwordi the Onishe of Ubulu-Uku Kingdom as Deputy Coordinator for Aniocha South Local Government Area.…
2027: INEC warns against vote tampering, threatens offenders with jail term
INEC has warned politicians and its officials against tampering with votes in the 2027 elections, stating that offenders risk imprisonment and fines. Read More:…
Senate confirms ex-sports minister Ndanusa as ambassador-designate
The Nigerian Senate has confirmed former Minister of Sports, Sani Ndanusa, as a non-career ambassador-designate following a satisfactory screening report. Read More:…
Australian Lawmaker Loses Legs After ‘Targeted’ Attack
The independent lawmaker, 65, was standing near the trunk of her car when she was struck by a Toyota Land Cruiser on Monday afternoon. The post Australian Lawmaker Loses Legs After ‘Targeted’ Attack appeared first on…
Terrorism: FG, UNODC Urge Protection For Gender-based Violence Survivors
The federal government and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) have tasked first responders to ensure that every response to gender- and sexual based violence linked to terrorism protects survivors from…
ALGON endorses Constitutional Amendments To Strengthen LG Administration
The Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON) has approved amendments to provisions of its constitution considered obstacles to the effective functioning of the association, while resolving to strengthen…
Gov Fintiri Urges Journalists To Support Fight Against Insecurity
Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, has urged journalists in the state to support security agencies in tackling insecurity rather than promoting the activities of criminal elements. The governor gave the…
Fintiri Promises Free Medical Outreaches For Insurgency-Affected Communities
Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, has pledged continued government support for free medical and surgical outreaches across the state, particularly in communities affected by insurgency in the Northern…
Bauchi Speaker’s Convoy Involved In Road Accident
The convoy of the Speaker of the Bauchi State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Abubakar Y. Suleiman, was involved in a road accident on Monday night, with two vehicles reportedly veering off the road. However, no lives were…
Nwifuru benefits as politicians back eight-year zoning, endorse Ebonyi North for governorship
Political leaders and stakeholders in Ebonyi State have endorsed the continuation of the governorship zoning arrangement, resolving that Ebonyi North
10 Things To Know About Ebola As FG Confirms Case In Abuja
The Federal Government has confirmed a case of Ebola disease in Abuja, raising concerns about public health and the need for heightened vigilance. LEADERSHIP had earlier reported that, the Coordinating Minister of…
Ex-Dep Governors Canvass Moral Re-engineering In Nigeria
The Forum of Former Deputy Governors of Nigeria (FFDGN) has charted a new path to reconnect government with citizens, calling for moral re-engineering and a renewed social contract to bridge Nigeria’s widening…
2027: Tell Nigerians What You’ll Do Differently, Foundation Tells Opposition
As the campaigns for the 2027 general election intensifies, the Tinubu Movement for Sustainable Governance Foundation has called on the opposition presidential candidates and their promoters to tell Nigerians what they…
Court Sacks Sen Sahabi, Orders Fresh Primary For Zamfara North
The Court of Appeal sitting in Sokoto has dismissed an appeal filed by Senator Sahabi Ya’u Kaura challenging the judgment of the Federal High Court, Gusau, over the All Progressives Congress (APC) senatorial primary…
MSF Urges FG To Integrate Noma Care Into Primary Healthcare
Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) has urged the Federal Government and other stakeholders to integrate noma prevention, diagnosis and treatment into Nigeria’s primary healthcare system to enable early detection and reduce…
Gombe gov swears in new commissioners, special advisers
Gombe State Governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, on Tuesday, charged newly appointed commissioners and special advisers to translate their appointments into measurable results, warning that his administration will not…
Food Security: Shettima Sets Up Committee To Fast-Track Agricultural Interventions
In a major push for food security, the Federal Government has established a technical committee to accelerate livestock development and staple crop production nationwide. Specifically, the committee is to expedite…
Bauchi Gov’ship: APM Seeks Court Order To Remove Shehu Buba From INEC List, Cites Electoral Act
The ruling party in Bauchi State, the Allied Peoples Movement (APM), has instituted a suit at the Federal High Court in Bauchi, challenging the eligibility of Senator Shehu Buba Umar to contest the 2027 Bauchi State…
2027: Shiddi Unveils ‘Rescue Taraba’ Manifesto, Promises Inclusive Development
The governorship candidate of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) in Taraba State, Hon. Danjuma Usman Shiddi, has proposed a comprehensive assessment of infrastructure, public services and finances within his…