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Qatar to host Arab-Muslim summit over Israeli attack in Doha, leaders expected to draw ‘red lines’
Qatar has announced that it will host a summit of Arab and Muslim leaders on Monday to denounce Israel’s strike in Doha that killed five Hamas officials and a Qatari security officer.
Our correspondent understands that the meeting will…
Resident Doctors begin warning strike, NARD presses FG over unpaid allowances, training fund
The National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has commenced a five-day warning strike, despite assurances by the Federal Government that the action could be averted.
The strike, which began at 8 a.m. on Friday, September 12, 2025,…
792 Jigawa women dump PDP, join APC in Birnin Kudu, Defectors pledge support ahead of 2027 polls
About 792 women have abandoned the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and joined the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in Jigawa State.
Our correspondent gathered that the defectors were officially received in Birnin Kudu Local…
Tinubu supporters warn against Nepal-style protests in Nigeria, CSOs say economic hardship could…
Supporters of President Bola Tinubu have dismissed growing online calls for protests modelled on the youth-led uprising in Nepal, warning that such actions could spiral into unrest worse than Nigeria’s 2020 #EndSARS movement.
Our…
NiMet Warns of Thunderstorms, Possible Flooding Across Nigeria
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has issued a weather outlook for Saturday, 13 September 2025, predicting widespread thunderstorms and rainfall across all regions of the country.
According to the advisory, which was released…
BUK alumni hold landmark 35th AGM, launch dedicated alumni website
The Bayero University Kano, BUK, Alumni Association (BUKAA) has successfully held its 35th Annual General Meeting (AGM), bringing together distinguished graduates from across Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones for a day of reflection,…
Gombe Line reaffirms lowest fares, unveils updated price list for different destinations in the…
Gombe State Transport Services, popularly known as Gombe Line, has reiterated its commitment to providing passengers with the most affordable transport fares and improved comfort across its routes nationwide.
Our correspondent Fatima…
NiMet Issues Fresh Flash Flood Alert Across 16 States
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has issued a fresh flash flood alert, warning that 16 states across the country face considerable risk in the coming days due to prevailing soil moisture and forecasted rainfall peaks.
Our…
Prophet Muhammad S.A.W: A Legacy of Greatness, Mercy, and Unmatched Success
Today, on the 12th of Rabi’ al-Awwal, 1447, Muslims worldwide commemorate the birth of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), a figure whose life continues to shape faith, law, morality, and civilization across the globe.
Born in…
FG Injects ₦90 Billion NELFUND to Support 400,000 Students
The Federal Government has allocated more than ₦90 billion to fund the education and welfare of over 400,000 students across Nigeria’s tertiary institutions, in what officials describe as one of the administration’s most ambitious…