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BREAKING: Jigawa governor appoints new Emir of Gumel

Nigeria, Sept. 6 -- The Governor of Jigawa State, Umar Namadi, has approved the appointment of Lawan Muhammad-Sani as the 17th Emir of Gumel. The appointee succeeds his late father, Ahmed Muhammad-Sa... Read More


2027: Imposition allegations, mass exits threaten APC's hopes in Bauchi

Nigeria, Sept. 6 -- An internal crisis in the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Bauchi State has deepened, with former aspirants for governorship and legislative seats resigning from the party ahead ... Read More


Defections: Lone Kano NDC senator, former governor join APC

Nigeria, Sept. 6 -- The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kano State has received Rufa'i Hanga, the senator for the Kano Central District. Mr Hanga was the only senator from the state in the ... Read More


JUST IN: Emir dies after 46 years on throne

Nigeria, Sept. 3 -- The Emir of Gumel in Jigawa State, Ahmed Muhammad-Sani, has died at the age of 85 after a 46-year reign. According to an official statement, the traditional ruler passed away on T... Read More


JUST IN: Emir of Zurmi in Zamfara, Bello Suleiman, is dead

Nigeria, Aug. 31 -- The Emir of Zurmi in Zamfara State, Bello Suleiman, is dead. A statement issued by the palace disclosed that the traditional ruler died on Monday afternoon at the Federal Medical ... Read More


Police foil kidnapping in Kano, rescue community leader

Nigeria, Aug. 31 -- The police have foiled a kidnapping attempt and rescued a community leader in the Garun Mallam Local Government Area of Kano State. The police spokesperson in Kano, Haruna Kiyawa,... Read More


Nigerien govt says situation 'calm' after soldiers' mutiny

Nigeria, Aug. 29 -- The military government says it remains in control in Niger Republic after gunfire and explosions rang out across several areas of the capital, Niamey, on Saturday morning. Key si... Read More


El-Rufai's sons at war as Bashir attacks Bello publicly

Nigeria, Aug. 29 -- A rift has erupted within the family of former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai, as son Bashir launched social media attacks against elder brother Bello, a sitting member of th... Read More


Lawmaker raises alarm over deaths of children in Rano LGA

Nigeria, Aug. 26 -- The Kano State House of Assembly has called on Governor Abba Yusuf to take urgent action to contain a severe diphtheria outbreak that has reportedly killed an unspecified number of... Read More


Shehu Sani defends Governor Adeleke's gratitude, endorsement of Tinubu for reelection

Nigeria, Aug. 18 -- Former Kaduna Central senator, Shehu Sani, has tackled critics faulting Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, for publicly thanking President Bola Tinubu following his reelection. ... Read More