Kano State government has declared today a public holiday to mourn the death of 22 athletes who lost their lives in a tragic auto crash on Saturday. The athletes were killed near Kuri, about 50 kilometres from Kano, while returning from Abeokuta, Ogun State, where they had represented Kano at the 22nd National Sports Festival. In a statement signed by the Director-General of Media and Publicity, Sanusi Bature Dawakin-Tofa, Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf expressed profound sorrow and extended heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims. “On behalf of the…

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Leading African financial institution, Fidelity Bank Plc, is set to hold the 3rd edition of its flagship market access platform, the Fidelity International Trade and Creative Connect (FITCC) Expo from September 18 to 20, 2025, at the Omni Atlanta Hotel at Centennial Park, Georgia, USA. In a strategic move to deepen diaspora and transatlantic business linkages, Fidelity Bank is partnering with Amplify Africa, the organizers of AFRICON, the leading African diaspora business and culture summit in the United States. This collaboration brings together two powerful platforms committed to bridging African…

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A deadly midnight flood caused by torrential rainfall, wreaked havoc in Mokwa Local Government Area of Niger State, claiming no fewer than 21 lives. It was gathered that, about 50 residential houses were submerged by the devastating Tuesday night flood, which caught many residents and commuters unaware, resulting in the loss of many lives and widespread destruction of property. The two communities most affected are Tiffin Maza and Anguwan Hausawa, in Mokwa town. In addition to the loss of lives, several vehicles, including commercial vehicles, private cars and trucks, were…

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As President Bola Ahmed Tinubu marks his second year in office, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar countered the claims of Tinubu administration, describing it as “incompetent,” “disconnected,” and “anti-people,” rating it one of the worst governments in Nigeria’s democratic history. Atiku, in a tweet on Thursday, claimed that no previous administration has inflicted this level of hardship on the masses while showing such disregard for transparency, accountability, and responsible leadership. He alleged that the Tinubu-led government has intensified economic hardship, increased public debt, and introduced policies that disproportionately affect poorer…

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A fresh clash has led to death of four herders and nine cows, while several houses were set ablaze in two separate attacks in Bokkos and Bassa LGAs of Plateau State on Tuesday. Five other people, including women, sustained injuries during the attacks and are currently receiving treatment at a hospital in Bokkos. Many believe it was in retaliation of some killings, which include that of a clergyman, Reverend Mikang Lekyil, who was shot dead by suspected kidnappers in Kwakas. The clergyman’s murder was allegedly followed by the burning of…

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Youths of Umumba Ndiagu community in Ezeagu Local Government Area of Enugu State, have set ablaze the palatial home of a native doctor, identified as High Chief Levi Onyeka Obu, popularly known as “Ezeani” and “E-Dey-Play-E-Dey-Show,” over allegations of kidnapping and ritual killings. This occurred after revelations that Ezeani was allegedly using his compound for criminal activities, including the kidnapping, ritual killing, and burial of victims; some were said to have been buried alive in soakaway within his compound. The victims reportedly included pregnant women and children. Trouble began after…

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