The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, has declared that political appointments following the 2027 general elections will be strictly reserved for party loyalists rather than technocrats or professionals. Nentawe emphasised that governance is inherently political and appointees must actively support the party that brought them to power. According to…
A suicide car bomber has rammed into a military convoy in the Timbuktu triangle in Borno State, killing five soldiers and injuring unspecified number of troops. Security sources confirmed to Daily Trust that two senior military officers – a major and a lieutenant – were affected. “The attack also caused significant damage to military equipment…
A Federal High Court has affirmed Senator Nenadi Usman as the legitimate leader of the Labour Party. Justice Peter Lifu, in his ruling, removed Julius Abure from office and ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, to recognise Usman’s caretaker committee. Lifu based his action on the apex court judgment delivered on April 4, 2025,…
Valentino Garavani, the Italian fashion designer whose name became synonymous with mastery of colour, elegance and haute couture, has died at the age of 93. His foundation announced yesterday that he passed away peacefully at his Roman residence, surrounded by loved ones. After the foundation’s announcement, formal condolence messages and public tributes came in broadly…
Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf met with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the State House,Abuja, in a development that has intensified speculation about his political future and a possible shift inparty allegiance.Governor Yusuf arrived at the president’s office at about 4:13 p.m., dressed in his signature whiteflowing outfit and red Kwankwasiyya cap. The meeting,…
The Super Eagles of Nigeria have risen to 26th place in the latest FIFA/Coca-Cola Men’s World Ranking,marking the nation’s highest position on the global list since March 2010, when Nigeria was ranked 21st.The ranking was released on Monday, January 19, 2026.Nigeria’s national team moved up 12 places from its previous position at 38th in the…
Governor Alex Otti of Abia State has expressed confidence that his successor in 2031 will surpass hisown achievements, as he continues efforts to lay what he described as a “solid foundation” for thestate’s development.The governor made the remarks on Sunday, January 18, 2026 during a ground reception serviceorganised in his honour by the Assemblies of…
European leaders issued strong criticisms and coordinated responses after U.S. President Donald Trumpannounced plans to impose tariffs on several European countries over their opposition to his bid toacquire Greenland.Trump’s announcement last weekend on his social media platform detailed plans to impose a 10percent tariff on goods from Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, the United Kingdom,…
The Lagos State Government has arrested 281 street urchins, popularly called Omotaku, across the state in ongoing operations to restore public safety and order. In a statement on Saturday via X, the Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, said the suspects “have since been arraigned in court.” The week-long operations by the…
Abdullahi Abubakar, the Muslim cleric celebrated globally for sheltering 262 Christians during the 2018 sectarian attacks in Plateau State, has died at the age of 92. According to reports, Abubakar, the Chief Imam of Nghar village in the Barkin Ladi local government area of the state, passed away after a brief illness. One of the…
