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INEC shortlists 14 associations for political party registration, to meet the conveners Wednesday
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced that 14 associations have been pre-qualified to proceed to the next stage of registration as political parties, following a review of 171 applications submitted to the…
NiMet predicts thunderstorms, moderate rains across Nigeria on Sunday
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has forecast thunderstorms and moderate rainfall in several parts of the country on Sunday, 14th September 2025, warning residents in flood-prone areas to remain vigilant.
According to the…
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…