The Northern States Governors’ Forum (NSGF) has highlighted the economic challenges facing Nigeria’s northern region, noting that it is bearing the brunt of the country’s economic hardship. Gombe State Governor and NSGF chair, Mohammed Yahaya, voiced these concerns during a forum meeting in Kaduna on Monday. The gathering, which included discussions with Chief of Defence…
With just days until the November 5 presidential election, more than 41 million Americans have already cast their ballots through early voting, either in person or by mail. This significant early turnout is expected to play a crucial role in determining the outcome of the race between former President Donald Trump and Vice President…
Bandits have slaughtered four farmers in Isa Local Government Area of Sokoto State. It was gathered that several others were still unaccounted for after the attack which occurred around 8am on Monday, October 28, 2024 at Maridi village. A resident of the area, Surajo Isa, who confirmed the incident to the Daily Trust, said…
Operatives of the Niger State Police Command have neutralized a suspected armed robber during a fierce gun battle and recovered firearms in Gurara Local Government Area of the state. The spokesperson of the command, SP Wasiu Abiodun, who disclosed this in a statement on Monday, October 28, 2024, said a gang of robbers attacked houses…
Bandits have slaughtered four farmers in Isa Local Government Area of Sokoto State. It was gathered that several others were still unaccounted for after the attack which occurred around 8am on Monday, October 28, 2024 at Maridi village. A resident of the area, Surajo Isa, who confirmed the incident to the Daily Trust, said…
Super Eagles and Atalanta forward, Ademola Lookman has been ranked 14th in the 2024 Ballon d’Or standings. This was announced Monday evening in Paris, France by the Ballon d’Or organiser.The Nigerian international, who plays in Serie A for Atalanta, made history as the first player to score a hat-trick in a European final since 1975,…
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Umar Ganduje, says President Tinubu is doing a great job and working to make sure the current economic hardship facing the people comes to an end. He said this when he spoke in Akure at the inauguration of the 305-member National Campaign Council for the…
Former Super Eagles captain, Mikel Obi has paid tribute to his ex-Chelsea teammate, Claude Makelele, describing him as his greatest mentor. Mikel and Makelele played for Chelsea under Portuguese coach José Mourinho after the Blues managed to sign the Nigerian midfielder. Markelele joined the Blues in 2003 and became known for his exceptional defensive…
The Guild of Medical Directors (GMD) has sounded the alarm over the growing financial strain on Nigeria’s private healthcare sector, revealing that more than 50% of private hospitals have shut down, with those remaining barely staying afloat. President of the GMD, Dr. Raymond Kuti, explained in an interview that many hospitals are struggling to…
The Niger State Public Relations Officer of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), DSC Ibrahim Rabiu, was st@bbed by hoodlums on Friday night while returning home from work in Minna. Rabiu was attacked in a tricycle, commonly known as Keke Napep, near the Federal Housing Estate in Gbeganu, a suburb of Minna.…
