General Ibrahim Badamosi Babangida
28 Aug
In the spirit of the 33rd anniversary of its creation, the Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, yesterday, directed citizens of the state to use the day to reflect on challenges facing the state, and how to make the state better.
30 Apr 2024
On June 13, precisely 44 days away from today, the tenth National Assembly - the Senate and House of Representatives - will mark its first anniversary. The anniversary will take place only a day after Democracy Day, a truly historic national day statutorily set aside to commemorate the restoration of democracy to Nigeria in 1999.
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The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), has reiterated its commitment to supporting Jigawa, Kano and Katsina States to reduce the high rate of out-of-school children and improve the education sector. The UNICEF Chief of Kano Field Office, Mr Rahama Mohammed-Farah, made the disclosure at a media briefing on the International Day of Education (IDE) 2025,…
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Chairman of Kano State Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission, Barrister Muhuyi Magaji, has regained freedom after hours of police detention. Muhuyi was released on bail from Zone One police headquarters, Kano, late Friday night on self-recognition. The anti-corruption crusader was picked from his office by a special monitoring team from the office of the Inspector…
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The US Senate narrowly confirmed former Fox News co-host Pete Hegseth as Pentagon chief on Friday, despite allegations of alcohol abuse, sexual misconduct and other fears about his ability to lead the world's most powerful military. Three Republican senators voted against Donald Trump's pick as secretary of defense, resulting in a 50-50 tie that required…
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President Donald Trump sacked at least a dozen internal government watchdogs late Friday, US media reported, the latest shake-up of the Republican's second term after less than a week back in office. Independent inspectors general of at least 12 federal agencies were notified of their immediate dismissals via emails from the White House personnel director,…
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The Adamawa State Police Command on Friday arrested two persons for allegedly raping two minors at Sangere Futy, Girei Local Government Area (LGA). Adamawa State Police spokesperson, SP Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje, in a statement, said those arrested include Bala Muhammed, 35 years, and Usman Abdullahi, 17 years, both residents of Dadin Kowa, Sangere Futy. "The…
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Authorities in India-administered Jammu and Kashmir were investigating a mysterious disease that has claimed the lives of 17 people, local media reports said Saturday. The deaths, including those of 13 children, have occurred in the remote village of Badhaal in Jammu's Rajouri area since early December. The village was declared a containment zone earlier this…
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Kano State Government has clarified that the peaceful atmosphere in the state is not under any impending security threat, urging residents to remain calm and embark on their lawful businesses without fear. The government refuted the security signal issued by the police command directing residents to avoid a crowded environment and public gatherings due to…