IPI Nigeria Condemns Alleged Abduction of Journalist Stanley Ugagbe, Demands Immediate Release
The Nigerian National Committee of the International Press Institute (IPI Nigeria) has expressed deep concern over the alleged abduction of journalist Stanley Ugagbe by security operatives in Abuja. In a…
Claim on Kano’s “Highest Education Spending Ranking” by University of Paris Unsubstantiated
Claims circulating on social media alleging that a “University of Paris” ranked Kano as the highest-spending state on education in West Africa have been found to be unsubstantiated following independent…
Kano Tops West Africa in Education Spending Ranking — University of Paris Report
Kano State has emerged as the highest-ranked sub-national government in West Africa for education spending, according to the 2026 Sub-National Education Spending Index released by the University of Paris. The…
Over 100 Countries To Attend Funeral Of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Family Burial Ceremonies Begin In Iran
The Islamic Republic of Iran has begun an unprecedented seven-day state funeral programme for Ali Khamenei and members of his family following their deaths during the 2026 Iran war, with…
US Withdraws Majority of Troops Deployed for Counterterrorism Operations in Nigeria
The United States (US) of America has announced the withdrawal of most of its military personnel deployed to support counterterrorism operations in Nigeria’s Lake Chad Basin region. The Commander of…
CSO Petitions Kano Assembly, Demands Probe of Ex-Deputy Governor Gwarzo Over Alleged N308m Diversion
A Kano-based civil society organisation, One Kano Agenda, has petitioned the Kano State House of Assembly seeking investigation and possible prosecution of former Kano State Deputy Governor, Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo,…
Kaduna Court Rejects Fresh El-Rufai’s Bail Request Over Disputed Medical Report
A Kaduna State High Court has dismissed another bail application filed by former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai, in an ongoing criminal case instituted against him by the Independent…
Families of Slain 16 Kano Hunters Killed in Uromi Lament Delay in Compensation, Justice
Relatives of the 16 Kano hunters killed in Uromi, Edo State, have expressed frustration over what they described as the failure of both the Kano and Edo State governments to…
NUJ Inaugurates Online Media Chapel in Jigawa
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Jigawa State Council, has inaugurated its Online Media Chapel, describing the development as a major step toward strengthening professionalism and ethical standards in digital…