Tension in Kano as INEC Excludes NNPP, Major Opposition Parties from Election Ballot
Tension has risen in Kano State following the exclusion of major opposition parties from the ballot for Saturday’s by-election. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) will conduct the poll in the Municipal and Ungogo state constituencies.…
Gov Buni Approves Over N398m for Ramadan Feeding, Tafsir Across Yobe
By Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu The Yobe State Governor (Dr) Mai Mala Buni, has approved over N398 million for the 2026 Ramadan feeding programme and Tafsir across the state. A statement by Yusuf Ali who is the focal person, digital and strategic…
Over 50 Shops Destroyed As Fire Guts Another Popular Kano Market
No fewer than 50 shops have been destroyed as fire gutted Fatima Simra Multi-Purpose Market in Dakata area of Kano State. The fire incident occured around 5:40 am on Friday, February 20, 2026. The chairman of the market’s fire committee, Dauda Haruna…
Kamba Branch To Reach Out To Rural Communities – Fidelity MD
By Kabir Dan-Katsina, Birnin Kebbi The Managing Director of the Fedility Bank, Dr. Mrs Nweka Onyeali-Ikpe has revealed that management of the Fedility Bank has opened it new branch in Kamba town under Dandi Local Government area of Kebbi State in order…
12 Ministries, 64 Agencies, Others for NASTOCE 2026 In Abuja
Not less than 12 Federal Ministries and 64 of their respective Agencies and Departments as well as 36 States Ministries of Sports and Tourism are in full preparations to participate in the maiden edition of the National Sports Tourism and Exhibition…
ICPC Raids Abuja Home Of El-Rufai After Arrest
Earlier reports indicated that El-Rufai honoured an invitation by the EFCC on Monday before being granted bail. However, he was subsequently picked up by ICPC operatives on Wednesday. Operatives of the Independent Corrupt Practices and other related…
NDG 2026: Team Akwa Ibom Departs Uyo, Charged For Better Performance
By Patrick Titus, Uyo Team Akwa Ibom has departed Uyo for the 2026 Niger Delta Games in Edo State with a change to surpass its previous performance at the regional sporting festival. The contingent left Wednesday from the NYSC Orientation Camp in Nsit…
Police In Akwa Ibom Arrest 27-Year Old Man For Armed Robbery
By Patrick Titus, Uyo A 27-year old man, Wisdom Eyo has been arrested by the Police in Uyo, Akwai Ibom State over an alleged armed robbery. Eyo, a native of Abak Local Government area of the state was arrested following the Police Command’s…
NVBF Unveils 2026 Calendar, Sets Stage For Landmark Season
By Andrew Abah, Abuja The Nigeria Volleyball Federation (NVBF) has officially released its Calendar of Events for the January–September 2026 competitive season, outlining a comprehensive and strategically structured programme aimed at strengthening…
Para Games: NSC Opens Registration Portal, Outlines Timeline
By Andrew Abah, Abuja The National Sports Commission (NSC) has announced that the 3rd National Para Games will hold from 26th March to 3rd April, 2026, as preparations intensify towards delivering another landmark edition of Nigeria’s premier para-sport…