Day: January 26, 2026

22 Kano Assembly Members Dump NNPP in Solidarity With Gov Yusuf

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No fewer than 22 members of the Kano State House of Assembly have defected from the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) in solidarity with Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, following his decision to exit the party. The development was confirmed in a statement issued on Saturday by the Speaker’s spokesperson, Kamaluddeen Sani Shawai, who said the lawmakers took the step to reaffirm their loyalty to the governor and strengthen his political base. According to the statement, the mass defection was aimed at backing Yusuf’s administration amid ongoing political realignments in the…

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Tonto Dikeh Reconciles With Ex-Husband Churchill After 10 Years of Public Feud

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Nollywood actress Tonto Charity Dikeh has announced a reconciliation with her ex-husband, Olakunle Churchill, ending nearly a decade of public conflict between the former couple. Dikeh disclosed the development in an emotional statement on Saturday, describing the reconciliation as a divine restoration after years of bitterness, broken communication and emotional pain. She revealed that peace and mutual respect have now replaced the hostility that once defined their relationship. According to the actress, the breakthrough came through sustained prayers, humility and a conscious decision to prioritise peace for the sake of…

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Troops Arrest 65-Year-Old Woman Over Alleged Drug Supply to Boko Haram in Borno

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Troops of the Joint Task Force, North East, under Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), have arrested a 65-year-old woman, Hauwa Abulazeez, over alleged involvement in supplying illicit drugs to Boko Haram terrorists in Borno State. The suspect was apprehended during Operation DESERT SANITY V in Askira Uba Local Government Area, where she is believed to have played a key role in supplying cannabis sativa to terrorist elements operating across several communities, including Askira Uba, Rumirgo, Gwahi, Wamdiyo, Uvu and Gaya. According to the military, Abulazeez allegedly served as a major distribution…

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