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Speculation over a possible political realignment in Zamfara was dismissed on Saturday after the state chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) said it had not received any request from Governor Dauda Lawal to join the party. In a statement issued in Gusau, the APC’s Publicity Secretary in the state, Malam Yusuf Idris, described reports…
As Kano State lawmakers consider the 2026 budget, the state government says administrative activities have continued without disruption, dismissing reports that governance has stalled following a directive restricting the submission of files to the governor’s office. In a statement released on Tuesday, the Secretary to the State Government, Umar Ibrahim, explained that the directive issued…
The Plight of the Young Ones In recent years, a troubling narrative has quietly taken root among some young people involved or considering involvement in Yahoo Plus rituals. The story often sounds harmless, even comforting: “There is no blood. No human sacrifice. It’s just soap.” The baba sends instructions. The soap arrives. You bathe with…
The Endgame in Morocco: Where Redemption Meets Glory As the Moroccan sun sets over two magnificent stadiums this weekend, the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations 2025 reaches its denouement. What unfolds across 180 minutes of football transcends mere competition; it is a reckoning with history, a confrontation with destiny, and for four nations, a…
The United States has warned of possible retaliatory measures against Iran amid mounting international concern over reports of mass killings and expedited death sentences linked to nationwide protests. President Donald Trump said Washington would respond forcefully if Iranian authorities proceed with the execution of detained demonstrators, as rights groups continue to document a growing civilian…
Toronto police have laid multiple assault charges against a Nigerian national employed as a caregiver at a group home for vulnerable adults in East Toronto, following an investigation into reported incidents at the facility. The accused, 38-year-old Oghenemaro Dave Ejerua, was arrested last week after police examined allegations that residents of the home were assaulted…
Seven years after quietly formalising a partnership that began in music and friendship, Nigerian singer Adekunle Gold has marked another milestone in his marriage to fellow artiste Simisola Kosoko, known professionally as Simi. The singer shared the anniversary on Instagram, posting a collection of photographs spanning their relationship, including recent family images and earlier moments…