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Kano police, led by Commissioner Usaini Gumel, vow to enforce the Emirate Council Repeal Law 2024 amid rising tensions and protests. The law reinstates Muhammadu Sanusi as Emir, but a court has halted its enforcement. Authorities warn miscreants against inciting violence, promising strict action...
Nigeria ranks fifth among 101 countries in contributing to the UK's NHS, with 10,494 Nigerian healthcare professionals playing a crucial role in the system. This underscores the impact of global healthcare worker migration and the need for systemic improvements in Nigeria's healthcare sector...
Lawyers representing Tigran Gambaryan, an American Binance executive on trial in Nigeria, warn he may die from malaria in Kuje Prison without urgent medical intervention. They seek his transfer to a hospital, raising concerns over prison conditions and potential diplomatic tensions. In a...
A mosque collapsed in Lagos State on Sunday, causing multiple casualties among worshippers. The incident occurred on Yusuf Street, Papa Ajao, Mushin. Rescue operations by LASEMA are ongoing On Sunday, a mosque collapsed in Lagos State, leading to fears of multiple fatalities among worshippers...
Supporters of dethroned Emir Aminu Bayero protested across Kano's five emirates following his removal by Governor Abba Yusuf. The protests demand Bayero's reinstatement. Bayero was replaced by reinstated Emir Muhammadu Sanusi, leading to unrest and the deployment of soldiers to monitor the...
Abuja-Kaduna train derails, leaving passengers stranded. Senator Shehu Sani confirms the incident, urging swift action. Safety concerns arise as recurring derailments highlight infrastructure challenges. An Abuja-bound train derailed along the Abuja-Kaduna route, leaving passengers stranded in...
Nigerian pilgrim, Tawakaltu Alako, tragically died after collapsing in her Makkah hotel. NAHCON confirmed the incident and extended condolences. The commission began airlifting pilgrims on May 15, with 20,154 of the 65,000 total pilgrims already in Saudi Arabia for the Hajj. The National Hajj...
Pastor Emmanuel Iren's viral video claims women with multiple partners are less satisfied with one man, sparking intense debate A video featuring Pastor Emmanuel Iren has gone viral, wherein he claims, "It is also statistically proven that the more men a woman has been with, the less likely she...
Ibrahim Lamorde, former Chairman of Nigeria's Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has died at 61 after battling an illness. The retired Deputy Inspector-General of Police passed away in Egypt. Lamorde, who served as EFCC Chairman from 2011-2015, will be buried according to Islamic...
A student at Ajayi Crowther University, Oyo State, was beaten to death by peers over alleged phone theft. University officials expelled the involved students and handed them to police, emphasizing zero tolerance for misconduct. The institution affirmed no cult involvement and committed to a safe...
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