Politics
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Kwankwasiyya Condemns Scrapping of Kano Higher Education Ministry as "Political Vendetta"
The Kwankwasiyya Movement accuses Gov Abba Yusuf of dismantling the Higher Education Ministry to punish Deputy Gov Aminu Abdulsalam for refusing to defect to the APC.
Kano Cleric Alleges Plot to Destroy Blasphemy Appeal Documents
Detained cleric Abduljabbar Kabara alleges a plot to destroy his legal records through the planned demolition of Kurmawa Prison and accuses officials of manipulating court translations
Farotimi Slams Nigerian Elections as "Hollow Ritual" Amidst 2027 Concerns
Dele Farotimi and Christian leaders warn that low voter turnout and religious divisions threaten Nigeria's secular constitution ahead of the next election cycle
Abba Gida Gida Scraps Deputy’s Ministry Amidst Impeachment Drama
Abba Yusuf merges Higher Education with the Ministry of Education, stripping Deputy Gov Aminu Abdulsalam of his oversight of foreign scholarships.
Iran Declares Netanyahu a Target; Claims Strikes on Three U.S. Bases in "Wave 52"
The IRGC issues a formal death threat against PM Netanyahu while launching missile strikes on U.S. bases in Iraq and Kuwait as the 2026 Iran War intensifies.
UK MPs Urge Starmer to Press Tinubu Over Christian Killings During State Visit
209 British lawmakers demand that PM Keir Starmer confront President Tinubu on religious persecution and the Leah Sharibu case as the Nigerian leader arrives for a historic visit.
PDP Collapse: Bauchi Gov Bala Mohammed Set to Join APC Amid Stringent Terms
The Chairman of the PDP Governors’ Forum is defecting to the APC after negotiating a Senate ticket and apologizing to Seyi Tinubu over a 2025 palliative dispute
Historic State Visit: President Tinubu to be Hosted by King Charles III at Windsor Castle
President Tinubu's upcoming UK visit focuses on the £8 billion trade partnership, security collaboration, and a "renewed diplomatic push" to attract global investment
NTA Reporter Allegedly Brutalised by Gov Bago’s Security in Bida
Musa Mikail of the NTA claims he was assaulted and ejected from a Ramadan Iftar by Niger State Governor Bago's security team, sparking outrage from the NUJ
Detained Kaduna Influencer Issues Public Apology After DSS Release
Following his "interaction" with security agencies, a prominent Kaduna social media critic recants his hostile tweets, citing a "misunderstood tone" and praising DSS professionalism
Kano Govt Releases March Salaries Early to Aid Eid el-Fitr Preparations
Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf directs the immediate payment of March salaries to Kano civil servants to ensure a smooth and dignified Sallah celebration
Wike Orders Demolition of Illegal Structures on Abuja Embassy Lands
FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has directed the immediate demolition of unauthorized buildings in Katampe Extension, vowing to reclaim land allocated to ten foreign diplomatic missions.