Suspected Boko Haram fighters kill 21 in fresh Niger State attacks

  

Suspected Boko Haram fighters launched fresh attacks in parts of Borgu and Agwara local government areas of Niger State late last night.

 

Italian PM Meloni announces debt-to-investment plan for ‘vulnerable’ African countries

 Italy has launched a programme to suspend debts of African nations and convert them into investments.

 

I’m not running for president now – El-Rufai

 Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has stated that he is not contesting for president ahead of the 2027 general elections.

 

Why I want second Trump’s military airstrikes in Nigeria – Ndume

Senator Ali Ndume, who represents Borno South Senatorial District, has explained he would again support another US military airstrikes against insurgents operating in parts of North-East Nigeria.

 

Court orders temporary forfeiture of X3M Music’s assets over Praiz’s debt allegation

 The federal high court in Ikoyi, Lagos, has ordered the temporary forfeiture of X3M Music, owned by music executive Steve Babaeko.

 

NELFund dismisses loan diversion allegations against UniAbuja

 Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFund) has dismissed reports alleging the diversion of student loan funds at the University of Abuja (UniAbuja).

 

We accessed Ribadu’s phone conversation and heard him order my arrest - El-rufai

 Nasir el-Rufai, former governor of Kaduna, says he accessed an intercepted phone conversation involving Nuhu Ribadu, national security adviser (NSA).

 

Ramadan concerns: INEC consults, may seek legislative intervention on 2027 poll dates

 

The Independent National Electoral Commission has acknowledged public concerns over the timing of the 2027 general elections, which coincide with the holy month of Ramadan, a period of fasting and prayers for Muslims, and said it may seek legislative intervention if necessary.

El-Rufai will be punished for tapping NSA’s phone – Presidency

 

The presidency has called for a full investigation into remarks by former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, over an alleged wire-tapping of the National Security Adviser’s phone line.

FLASHBACK: In 2003, elections were going to clash with Easter. Catholic bishops protested. INEC shifted to April

In 2003, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) shifted the date of the general election after protests by Catholic bishops over a clash with Easter.

Fixing elections during Ramadan reflects poor judgment, insensitivity - Atiku to INEC

 Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar says the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) should “urgently” reschedule the 2027 general election fixed for February 20 to another date.

 

Six ways to protect your cervix from cancer, infections

 

Understanding how the cervix functions and how to care for it is essential to protecting overall reproductive health.

We will win war agains all forms of banditry in Nigeria – Tinubu

 President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has commended the governor of Kebbi State for project execution and naming the ultramodern secretariat.

 

Man falls off moving train, dies in Abia

 

A yet-to-be-identified man has fallen off a moving train and died at Uratta, in Aba, Abia State, along the Enugu-Port Harcourt motorway.

Only APC card-carrying members will get job, admission under Tinubu – Lawmaker, Ojema

 

A member of the House of Representatives representing Apa/Agatu Federal Constituency, Ojotu Ojema, has claimed that job placements and admission opportunities under the present administration of President Bola Tinubu may largely be accessed by only card-carrying member of the All Progressives Congress, APC.