By Musa Ubandawaki, Sokoto SOKOTO: Governor Ahmed Aliyu of Sokoto State has endorsed Deputy Governor Idris Mohammed Gobir as his running mate for a second term, describing the decision as a reflection of confidence in a trusted ally whose loyalty, competence and commitment have contributed significantly to the achievements of the administration. The endorsement, contained […]

…Situation embarrassing Nigeria, says Senate President By Henry Umoru ABUJA — President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, has threatened legal action against the contractor responsible for the renovation of the National Assembly complex over persistent technical faults affecting facilities in both the Senate and House of Representatives chambers. Akpabio, who spoke during plenary on […]

By Kingsley Omonobi Troops of Operation Fansan Yamma have rescued 13 kidnapped victims and disrupted terrorist operations during separate intelligence-led missions in Zamfara State. The operations were carried out in Anka and Kaura Namoda Local Government Areas of the state. The Military Information Officer, Lieutenant Colonel Aliyu Danja, who confirmed the development, said troops of […]

By Progress Godfrey ABUJA — President Bola Tinubu has approved N3.6 billion for the Industrial Training Fund (ITF) Skill-Up Artisans (SUPA) further training programme aimed at supporting tailors and strengthening Nigeria’s informal sector. The Federal Government is targeting about 200,000 artisans for the 2026 edition of the programme, which is designed to improve technical skills, […]

“If they won their games, which they should have done, they would not play tougher teams. Argentina did their job, they won their games, and they got into the easier group.