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The Kano State Commissioner for Investment, Commerce, Industry and Cooperatives has taken a welfare-focused step by providing transport support to junior employees, amid persistent concerns over rising commuting costs and staff productivity.
The newly-appointed Secretary to the State Government, Oyo State, Professor Musibau Adetunji Babatunde, was on Monday, January 12, sworn-in by Governor ‘Seyi Makinde who gave an assurance that his administration will finish strong by delivering on its commitment to good governance and sustainable development.
Nigeria’s former Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai (retd.), has cautioned that the growing reliance on the military for routine internal security operations may be undermining the long-term effectiveness of the Nigeria Police Force and other civilian security agencies.
The Rivers State Police Command has summoned former Secretary to the State Government, Tammy Danagogo, for questioning over an alleged plot to assassinate the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike.
Security operatives were on high alert around the Kano State Government House on Monday, following reports that Governor Abba Yusuf is planning to defect from the New Nigeria People’s Party to the All Progressives Congress.
The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Abimbola Owoade, and the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja, were on Monday involved in a moment that drew public attention during the 2026 Inter-Faith service of Oyo state.
A keen contest has emerged over the revered Awujale of Ijebuland stool, with dozens of royal contenders stepping forward as the succession process formally begins.
United States President Donald Trump has reiterated his demand for American control of Greenland, declaring that Washington would acquire the mineral-rich Danish territory “one way or the other.”
Kogi State has been plunged into mourning following the sudden deaths of three prominent members of the ruling All Progressives Congress.
Afrobeat star, Divine Ikubor, well known as Rema has bagged three awards at the 2026 AFRIMA, titled “Unstoppable Africa”.