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Kwankwaso meets with Aregbesola, Kano ADC leaders Rauf Aregbesola, national secretary of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), met with Rabiu Kwankwaso, former governor of Kano, in Abuja. Speculations have been rife that the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) national leader is considering joining the ADC as part of a broader political realignment ahead of the 2027 general election. Reports indicate that Kwankwaso has been eyeing a proposed alliance with Peter Obi, former governor of Anambra, for a joint 2027 presidential ticket. credit: thecable APC convention Abia Nigerians Brazil Winifred

Centre Commends Nigerian Military’s Intensified Operations in North Central, Charges Armed Forces to Deepen Gains and Ensure Peaceful Easter Across The Country The Civic Centre for National Security and Civic Responsibility (CCNSCR) has commended the Chief of Defence Staff, General Olufemi Oluyede, and the Armed Forces of Nigeria for what it described as “notable and encouraging improvements” in security operations across Nigeria’s North Central region. In a statement issued on Thursday and signed by its Executive Director, Dr Johnson Audu, the group said recent military gains in the region reflect a renewed operational drive and stronger coordination under the current…

Senate President Godswill Akpabio has confirmed legislative and political support for the establishment of Anioma State. Akpabio made this known on Wednesday at the All Progressives conference’s (APC) south-south zonal conference in Asaba, Delta state. The Senate President stated that the President Bola Tinubu administration remains dedicated to the effort. According to Akpabio, if Anioma is established, Warri will serve as the capital of the new Delta state. He said Warri already has key infrastructure, including an airport, government offices, major oil companies, a seaport, and a stadium. Governors of Delta, Edo, Bayelsa, Akwa Ibom, Rivers, and Cross River attended…

Iranian missile attacks struck multiple locations in the greater Tel Aviv area early on Thursday, injuring at least six people and causing damage to residential property, according to Israeli authorities. The Israeli military said several waves of rockets were launched toward central Israel throughout the morning hours. At least one strike hit the town of Kafr Qasim, located east of Tel Aviv. Emergency service Magen David Adom reported that six people were wounded in the attack. Medics arriving at the scene found a building with significant damage, with injuries largely caused by the blast wave. The injured were treated at…

Yira Sor, winger of Belgian club KRC Genk, has expressed excitement over his maiden invitation to the Super Eagles, describing it as a dream come true. It was reported that Sor, an indigene of Rivers State, was named in a 23-man squad by Head Coach Eric Chelle for two international friendly matches in Turkey. The fixtures were moved from Amman to Antalya following the outbreak of conflict in the Middle East. Nigeria will face Iran on Friday at 4 p.m., before taking on Jordan on March 31 at 8 p.m. in Antalya. Sor said he was eager to contribute positively…

‘Show Your Style’ crooner Sabi killed by gunmen in Lagos Nigerian singer Sabi, best known for his hit track ‘Show Your Style’, has reportedly been shot dead by a gang of unidentified assailants in Lagos State. His younger brother, Kingsley, told Daily Sun that the incident happened on Tuesday night at a hotel in Lagos State, where the artist was staying, when a group of young men reportedly stormed the premises and opened fire. Details surrounding the attack remain sketchy, including the motive behind the killing and whether any arrests have been made. Authorities are yet to issue an official…

Former senator and human rights activist, Shehu Sani, has recounted his experience in detention during the military era, using it to stress the importance of having a basic understanding of the law. In a reflective message, Sani recalled that while he was detained at Kiri Kiri Prison in 1995 over allegations of treason and an attempt to overthrow the administration of late military ruler, Sani Abacha, he wrote letters to three prominent pro-democracy figures — Gani Fawehinmi, Femi Falana and Beko Ransome-Kuti. According to him, Fawehinmi and Falana, both senior lawyers and rights activists, chose not to publicise the letters…

Over 600 students and staff members at multiple schools in Kumatori Town, Osaka have reported symptoms of food poisoning, local media reported on Thursday. Students and staff members at eight elementary and junior high schools in the town have successively developed symptoms, including diarrhea and vomiting, since a week ago.As of Tuesday, the total number of those affected reached 633, according to the report. The local health center detected norovirus in some of the affected students.The same virus was also found in employees of a company that supplied bread for school lunches to all elementary and junior high schools in…

Somewhere in Ikorodu, an 11-year-old boy endured pain no child should ever know, allegedly at the hands of the one person meant to protect him. According to the Lagos State Bureau of Public Defender (BPD), the child suffered repeated physical abuse involving electric cables and other harmful objects, leaving him with multiple injuries. But his story did not end there. The Bureau stepped in, reported the case to the police, and ensured swift action. Following an investigation by the Nigeria Police Force at the Igbogbo Division, the mother was arrested and charged to court. Today, that child is no longer…

…fixes April 22 for arraignment A High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) sitting in Maitama has issued a bench warrant for the arrest of the self-appointed factional National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Senator Kabiru Tanimu Turaki, (SAN). Justice Peter Kekemeke issued the arrest warrant on Thursday after Turaki failed to attend court for the purpose of his being arraigned on a one count criminal charge brought against him by the Inspector General of Police (IGP) in which he is accused of, among others, giving false information to the police. When the case was called on…