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Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has officially joined the African Democratic Congress (ADC). El-Rufai completed his registration and received his membership card at the ADC office in Ungwar Sarki Ward, Kaduna State. This move marks a significant step in El-Rufai's political realignment, following his resignation from the All Progressives Congress (APC) on March 10. He had accused the APC leadership of abandoning its founding ideals and becoming unresponsive to […]

National Youth Service Corps has cautioned Corps members against negative use of social media, urging them to create content that positively reflects both the Scheme and Nigeria. Director General of NYSC, Brigadier General Olakunle Nafiu, gave the warning on Friday while addressing the 2025 Batch ‘C’ Corps members at the NYSC Delta State Orientation Camp in Issele-Uku. According to a statement issued via the NYSC official X handle on Friday, […]

Seven persons, who were abducted at Ewohimi, Esan South-East Local Government Area of Edo State, have been rescued. The victims were going to a farm belonging to 65-year-old William Omozokpia. Edo Police Command said its operatives rescued the kidnapped victims after giving the kidnappers a hot pursuit. Edo Police Deputy spokesman, Emem Ikoedem, in a statement, said Ewohinmi Divisional Police Officer led a team of operatives in a joint rescue […]

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), in collaboration with the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) and other partners, has received 150 Nigerian returnees from Agadez, Niger Republic. The returnees arrived at the Aminu Kano International Airport in Kano on Thursday, October 23, 2025, at about 5:20 a.m., under the Assisted Voluntary Return (AVR) initiative supported by the Federal Government. According to NEMA, officials of the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) conducted […]

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has unveiled an artificial intelligence-powered virtual assistant designed to boost staff training and operational readiness ahead of the Anambra governorship election scheduled for November 8. The new digital tool, known as the INEC Training Virtual Assistant (INECTrainingBot), was launched on Friday and is now available on Telegram. According to the commission, the INECTrainingBot provides 24-hour access to election materials, interactive lessons, and on-demand learning […]

Arsenal have extended their lead at the top of the Premier League table after securing a 1-0 win over Fulham. The tightly contested match saw Arsenal dominate possession but struggle to break the deadlock in the first half. Their persistence paid off in the second period when Gabriel Magalhães headed Bukayo Saka’s corner toward Leandro Trossard, who finished from close range. Although a penalty initially awarded to Saka was later […]

The Zamfara State Government has reinstated 103 teachers who were removed from the state payroll about seven months ago. The Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Mallam Wadatau Madawaki, announced the decision in Gusau, explaining that the teachers were among several civil servants affected by a verification exercise conducted earlier in the year. According to Madawaki, the reinstated teachers were cleared after a fresh screening confirmed that their removal was […]