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Two Kano State Assembly Members Die Within Hours

Kano State is in mourning after the sudden deaths of two serving House of Assembly members, Hon. Aminu Sa’adu and Hon. Sarki Aliyu Daneji, on Wednesday, December 24. Details emerge.

Davido Officially Joins Accord Party in Osun

Afrobeats superstar Davido announces he will formally join the Accord Party in Osun State this Wednesday, following his uncle Governor Ademola Adeleke's recent defection. Read details and fan reactions.

Bago signs Niger's N1.07 trillion 2026 budget

Governor Umaru Bago has enacted Niger State's N1.073 trillion 2026 budget, with over N783bn for capital projects. Nasarawa Assembly also passes N545.2bn appropriation bill. Read the details.

Women in Politics Founder Ebere Ifendu's Son Weds

High Chief Ebere Ifendu, founder of Women in Politics Forum, celebrated her son Eric's wedding in a grand ceremony attended by national dignitaries. The event highlighted family, legacy, and women's empowerment. Read more about this joyous convergence.

Rivers Assembly Speaker, 16 Members Defect to APC

Rivers State House of Assembly Speaker Martin Amaewhule and 16 other lawmakers defect from PDP to APC, citing irreconcilable party division. This major shift alters the state's political landscape. Read the full details and implications.

Rivers Speaker, 15 Lawmakers Join APC

Martin Amaewhule, Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly, and 15 other PDP members defect to the APC, citing party crisis ahead of 2027 elections.

Emir: Criminalise Parents Whose Kids Roam Streets

The Emir of Lafia, Justice Sidi Bage, calls for criminalising parents who let children roam streets instead of school. Nasarawa State summit reveals deep education crisis, from teacher shortages to vandalism. Governor Sule pledges commitment to free educa

Bauchi treats 29,874 HIV patients, AHF campaigns in Keffi

Bauchi State provides ART to 29,874 HIV patients, scaling up to 863 facilities. Meanwhile, AIDS Healthcare Foundation launches a sensitisation campaign in Keffi, Nasarawa State, to combat the virus. Read more on the dual efforts this World AIDS Day.

Gov's Aide Weds Third Wife, Gifts House and Car

Prince Ibrahim Hassan Abdullahi, SSA to Nasarawa Governor, introduces his new third wife, Sadeeqa. He gifted her a house and a Mercedes-Benz GLK. Governor Sule presented the marriage certificate.

Police Rescue 40 Trafficking Victims in Nasarawa

Nasarawa police rescue 40 Malian and Ivorian trafficking victims from a Mararaba bungalow. Prime suspect apprehended, victims handed to Immigration for investigation and repatriation.

96 Arrested for Flouting Sanitation Law in Nasarawa

Nasarawa State Government arrested 96 persons for violating environmental sanitation laws. The state also plans to revitalize waste recycling plants in Lafia and Karu to improve public health.

Nasarawa to harvest 1.2 million rice bags for Nigeria

Nasarawa State aims to harvest 1.2 million bags of rice from Jangwa and Agwatashi farms, with over 600,000 bags already collected. This initiative supports Nigeria's food security under Governor Abdullahi Sule's administration.

Nasarawa targets 1.2 million bags of rice

Nasarawa State achieves 50% harvest target with 600,000 rice bags collected in two weeks. Governor Sule announces NASACCO Gold brand launch and expansion plans for food security.

Masked 'Police' Terrorize Abuja-Nasarawa Border

Masked men posing as police officers are mounting illegal checkpoints along Abuja-Nasarawa border, extorting commuters. Authorities deny involvement as victims demand action.

Nasarawa's N517.5bn 2026 Budget Aims for Development

Governor Abdullahi Sule presents a N517.5 billion 2026 budget to the Nasarawa State Assembly. Focused on infrastructure and job creation, the 'Budget of Strategic Consolidation' promises growth.

Cleric Condemns Arrest of Evangelist in Nasarawa

Apostle Michael Olowookere criticizes Nasarawa police for arresting Evangelist Daniel Ukpo who exposed alleged herdsmen attack during crusade. Christians demand immediate release.

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