President Bola Tinubu has called on newly elected national officers of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to lead with humility, fairness, and unwavering dedication to the party’s principles. He gave this charge in Abuja during the party’s National Convention, where members gathered to elect officials into the National Working Committee (NWC).Speaking on the convention’s theme, “Unity in…
The Deputy Governor of Kano State, Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, has resigned from office, bringing a sudden twist to the state’s political landscape.The resignation was confirmed on Friday by his spokesperson, who stated that the decision had been formally communicated, although no immediate detailed explanation was provided. Punch Newspapers +1Gwarzo’s exit comes amid rising political tension…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has reiterated its commitment to conducting a transparent and credible national convention as part of preparations for the 2027 general elections.This assurance was given by Lateef Fagbemi, Chairman of the National Convention Coordination Committee Secretariat (NCCCS), during a meeting in Abuja. He was represented by Bello Goronyo.Fagbemi noted that the party…
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has reduced the price of Premium Motor Spirit (petrol) to ₦1,200 per litre at the gantry, marking a fresh downward adjustment in its pricing structure.The new rate reflects a drop from the previous price of about ₦1,275 per litre, indicating a reduction of roughly ₦75. The refinery also set its coastal price at ₦1,153 per litre, aimed at supporting marine…
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has announced a bold plan to expand its base nationwide by targeting 14 million registered members across Nigeria ahead of the 2027 elections. The party’s National Secretary, Rauf Aregbesola, made this known during a stakeholders’ meeting in Ibadan, Oyo State, where leaders and representatives from the South-West gathered to discuss strategy and…
The Adolescent Girls Initiative for Learning and Empowerment (AGILE) Project in Sokoto State has applauded the media for its continuous role in promoting its programmes targeted at boosting girl-child education across the state.
The recognition came at the bi-annual AGILE Media Roundtable, convened to enhance cooperation between the project and media practitioners.
In his address, the State…
The Adolescent Girls Initiative for Learning and Empowerment (AGILE) Project has disclosed that it spent more than ₦8.4 billion on education-related interventions in Sokoto State during the 2025 implementation year.
At a recent media roundtable in Sokoto, the State Project Coordinator, Dr. Mansur Isah Buhari, revealed that the substantial investment was directed toward improving school…
Katsina State has moved to strengthen women’s economic opportunities by launching a formal group to guide a major empowerment initiative. Officials say that residents of Katsina and Nigerian women need structured empowerment plans to expand their livelihoods and grow financial strength. This drive brings together key leaders and experts under one technical committee to lead the charge in…
Public health experts now stress that residents of polluted environment need deworming twice yearly to protect their health from parasitic worms. Doctors say that people who live in places with poor sanitation and polluted surroundings face a high risk of worm infections that can damage their bodies over time. These experts warn that ignoring deworming lets parasitic worms stay in the body for…
Benue State has recorded rising cases of Lassa fever deaths in Benue as two residents have lost their lives to the disease. The Benue State Commissioner for Health and Human Services, Dr. Paul Ogwuche, spoke to journalists in Makurdi on Thursday about the situation. He said the outbreak has worsened over the past two weeks and that authorities are responding to contain its…