Yusuf makes another fresh appointments
Gov. Abba Yusuf of Kano State has approved fresh appointments and promotions. The appointments which are to key government agencies are to take effect immediately. This is contained in a statement by his Spokesperson Sanusi Bature, in Kano on Monday. According to him, the key appointments included Abubakar Matawalle as Acting Director-General, Kano State […]
Insecurity: Kwara reopens schools
The Kwara State Government has announced Monday, February 2, 2026, for the reopening of all schools hitherto closed due to security challenges in parts of the state. This is contained in a statement by the Commissioner for Education and Human Capital Development, Dr Lawal Olohungbebe on Sunday in Ilorin. Olohungbebe said that the decision […]
Wizkid, Burna Boy, Asake to headline Afro Nation 2026 in Portugal
Afrobeats superstars Wizkid, Burna Boy and Asake have been confirmed as headliners for the highly anticipated Afro Nation 2026 festival in Portugal, organisers have announced. According to the festival’s official announcement on X-@Afro Nation,the 2026 edition promises a powerful lineup that blends established legacies with exciting new voices on the global music scene. The […]
My successor will emerge from my camp, Makinde declares
Gov. Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has said that though his tenure ends in May 2027, members of his team were poised to continue the good work in the state in different capacities. He stated this on Sunday at the Thanksgiving Service held at the Cathedral of St Peter’s, Aremo, Ibadan, to mark the […]
PDP will overcome its challenges, wax stronger, Ortom tells supporters
The immediate past governor of Benue, Chief Samuel Ortom, has said the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) will overcome its challenges and urged supporters to remain steadfast with the party. He gave the charge on Sunday when his former aides paid him a solidarity visit at his Makurdi residence. The former governor said the party […]
FG to arraign suspects in Benue killings
The Federal Government will on Monday, February 2, 2026, arraign suspects linked to the recent killings in Yelwata, Benue State. This is contained in a statement by the Senior Assistant to the Minister of Justice, Kamarudeen Ogundele, his S.A on Communication and Publicity. The suspects, the ministry said will be arraigned before Justice Joyce […]
Grammy Awards: Fela was a philosopher, Tinubu declares
President Bola Tinubu has paid tribute to the late Afrobeat legend, Fela Anikulapo Kuti, following his posthumous Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award. In a personally signed statement, the president described Fela as more than a musician, according to him, he was a fearless voice of the people, a philosopher of freedom and a revolutionary force […]
TF at 73 Conference: Reflections, Part 3 Why I Write On Religion
By Toyin Falola Conference delegates posed many questions to me regarding my intellectual interests, work habits, career experiences, spirituality and magic, obsession with work and music, and many more. I promised that I would respond, but not to all of them. I was worried about the meta-narrative of a celebrity stature being accorded. I […]
Wike hands over 12 ambulances to FCT hospitals
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, on Thursday handed over 12 bee ambulances to FCT hospitals. Wike explained, during the handing over of the ambulances in Abuja, that the move was to support emergency services in the FCT health system. He said that the effort was proof that the […]
Court grants Yahaya Bello’s permission to go on pilgrimage
The Federal High Court in Abuja, on Thursday, granted an application by former Gov. Yahaya Bello of Kogi to travel to Mecca, Saudi Arabia for lesser hajj to observe the last 10 days of Ramadan in the Holy land. Justice Emeka Nwite granted application after the ex-governor’s lawyer, Joseph Daudu, SAN, moved the motion […]
