12 Lawmakers Defect In House Of Reps As PDP Loses Six Members To APC

Iliyasu S. Yahaya Abuja, Nigeria A strong wind of defections swept through Nigeria’s House of Representatives of Nigeria on Thursday as 12 lawmakers announced their departure from their political parties.…

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China, Russia Abstain As UN Security Council Approves Bahrain-Sponsored Resolution

Iliyasu S. Yahaya Abuja, Nigeria The United Nations Security Council has adopted a resolution addressing the escalating crisis in the Middle East, in a move led by Bahrain. The resolution…

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Tambuwal Dumps PDP, Joins ADC Citing Party Crisis

Iliyasu S. Yahaya Abuja Former Sokoto State governor, Aminu Tambuwal, has resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and joined the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Tambuwal, who currently represents Sokoto…

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South African Army Chief Commends Nigerian Military Training During Kaduna Visit

Iliyasu S. Yahaya Abuja, Nigeria The Chief of the South African Army, Lawrence Mbatha, on Wednesday paid a working visit to key Nigerian military institutions to strengthen defence cooperation between…

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ADC Unites Behind Dr. Moses Paul as Atiku, Obi Raise His Hands at Gwarimpa Grand Finale

Iliyasu S. Yahaya Abuja, Nigeria The race for the chairmanship of the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC) gathered fresh momentum on Wednesday as the candidate of the African Democratic Congress…

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Police Begin Intensive Search After Ogidi Community Leader’s Murder

Iliyasu S. Yahaya Abuja, Nigeria The Anambra State Police Command has launched a manhunt for the suspects responsible for the murder of the President-General of the Ogidi community. In a…

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Hajj Commission Chairman Resined, Citing Personal Reasons

Iliyasu S. Yahaya Abuja, Nigeria The Chairman of the Hajj Commission has resigned from his position, marking a significant leadership change within the body responsible for coordinating pilgrimage affairs. In…

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Nigerian Muslims May Miss Hajj This Year

Iliyasu S. Yahaya Abuja, Nigeria Thousands of intending pilgrims across Nigeria and other Muslim countries may be at risk of missing the 2026 Hajj following the closure of Saudi Arabia’s…

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Appeal Court Affirms Natasha’s Suspension, Says Due Process Was Followed

Iliyasu S. Yahaya Abuja, Nigeria The Court of Appeal has affirmed the suspension of Senator Natasha, ruling that the Nigerian Senate acted within the provisions of the law in carrying…

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FCT Police Arrest Nine Suspected Armed Robbers in Abuja Crackdown

Iliyasu S. Yahaya Abuja, Nigeria Operatives of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command have arrested nine suspected armed robbers who were allegedly terrorising residents of Abuja and its surrounding…

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