Kaduna South 2027: Ciroma Joseph steps down, backs Katung for second term
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Engr. Ciroma Almajiri Joseph, has withdrawn from the Kaduna South Senatorial District race ahead of the 2027 general elections, declaring support for the incumbent lawmaker, Sunday Marshall Katung.
Naira appreciates to N1,387/$ in parallel market
The Naira yesterday appreciated to N1,387 per dollar in the parallel market from N1,389 per dollar last week Friday.
UK PM admits mistake in Mandelson envoy appointment amid Epstein row
By Nkiruka Nnorom with agency report British Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, said yesterday he was wrong to have appointed Labour politician, Peter Mandelson, as UK envoy to Washington, as he tried to quell anger over a scandal surrounding convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein’s long-time associate. Starmer is facing fresh calls to quit after it was revealed […]
Insecurity: Many terrorists, three soldiers killed in fierce Kwara gun battle
For two hours early yesterday, terrorists and soldiers were engaged in a fierce firefight at Kemanji community in Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State.
Borno Rep Balami meets APC leaders, pledges support for state development
By Ndahi Marama, Maiduguri The lawmaker representing Askira-Uba/Hawul Federal Constituency, Hon. Dr. Midala Usman Balami, yesterday held a strategic meeting with leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC), where he reaffirmed his commitment to grassroots development, party growth, and effective representation of his constituents. Dr. Balami noted that his constituency projects and interventions are deliberately […]
FG, NEDC trains Adamawa teachers on digital literacy
By Ndahi Marama, Maiduguri The Office of the Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima and the North-East Development Commission (NEDC), have trained 100 teachers on digital literacy in Adamawa state. Recalled that similar exercise were conducted on Borno,Yobe, Gombe and Bauchi states across the region. Dr Mariam Masha, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Regional […]
