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Ex-PDP chair Bamanga Tukur dies at 90

Nigeria, Sept. 12 -- Bamanga Tukur, a former national chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and presidential aspirant in the Third Republic, has passed away at the age of 90. Family sources ... Read More


National Theatre holds creative summit in Kano, first-ever outside Lagos

Nigeria, Sept. 11 -- The National Theatre of Nigeria opened its Creative Summit in Kano on Thursday, marking the first time the event has taken place outside Lagos. The two-day programme brings the c... Read More


Gumi sues man who accused him of abducting Moroccan wife

Nigeria, Sept. 11 -- Kaduna-based Islamic cleric, Ahmad Gumi, has filed a defamation suit before the Kaduna State Upper Sharia Court against businessman Nasiru Idris over allegations broadcast across ... Read More


How Kano social media influencer was killed days after reporting threat to his life

Nigeria, Sept. 10 -- Days before he was killed, Ibrahim Khalil posted a video alleging a threat to his life and appealing to the Kano State Government and the police for protection. Mr Khalil, popula... Read More


NSCIA alleges bias in El-Rufai's prosecution, demands fair trial

Nigeria, Sept. 10 -- The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) has broken its silence on the legal battles of former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, alleging that extraneous reli... Read More


Two arrested over murder of Kano social media influencer

Nigeria, Sept. 10 -- The police have arrested two suspects in the violent murder of social media influencier, Ibrahim Khalil, at his residence in Gaida Quarters, Kumbotso Local Government Area of Kano... Read More


Kano 2027: Gawuna rejects APC overtures despite failed governorship ambition at NDC

Nigeria, Sept. 8 -- Former Kano State deputy governor and 2023 governorship candidate, Nasir Gawuna, is unlikely to return to the All Progressives Congress (APC) from the Nigeria Democratic Congress (... Read More


Nigerian man sued for divorce by Moroccan wife accuses Gumi of abducting her

Nigeria, Sept. 7 -- A Kaduna resident, Nasiru Idris, who has been sued for divorce by his Moroccan wife, Khadija Diab, has accused Islamic cleric, Ahmad Gumi, of abducting her. However, Mrs Idris has... Read More


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