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Mohamed Dagalo, leader of the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), a paramilitary group in Sudan, says his troops will not stop fighting until the country’s army adheres to ceasefire agreements. Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, Sudan’s military head, and Dagalo have been involved in a violent power struggle that has lasted weeks. At least 512 […]

Sixteen persons were killed on Friday in an accident along the Ode-Omu highway of Osun state. The state command of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) said the accident involved a Mazda commercial vehicle and a Lexus jeep. Henry Benamesia, the sector commander, confirmed the incident in an interview with NAN on […]

The national population and housing census, so central to planning in modern societies, is one of the most politically volatile aspects of the Nigerian nationhood. I can safely predict that no matter the outcome of the next census — formerly scheduled for May 3-5 but now postponed indefinitely — it will be hotly disputed. […]

Rabiu Kwankwaso, presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), says the incoming government in Kano will revisit the dethronement of Muhammadu Sanusi. Abdullahi Ganduje, outgoing governor of the state, dethroned Sanusi, 14th emir of Kano, in 2020, over allegations of insubordination. Aminu Bayero, son of the late Ado Bayero and […]

Dino Melaye, candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the November 11 Kogi governorship poll, says he would run an inclusive government if elected into office. In a statement released on Saturday by Melaye’s media team, the PDP candidate spoke during a visit to the palace of Abdulrazaq Isa Koto, Ohimege Igu […]

The Lagos state police command says it has arrested a couple over alleged self-kidnap for N5 million ransom. Benjamin Hundeyin, the police spokesperson, who spoke to NAN on Saturday, said the husband, 53, and wife, 48, were arrested after a family member of the man reported the purported kidnap. He said the […]

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has accused the federal government of denying it the use of the Eagle Square to mark the Workers’ Day celebration. The Workers’ Day is an annual celebration marked on May 1. In a statement by Emmanuel Ugboaja, its general secretary, the NLC said the celebration will be […]

The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has threatened to embark on strike if the federal government fails to meet its demands within two weeks. NARD issued the ultimatum at the end of its national executive council (NEC) meeting on Saturday at Abeokuta, Ogun state capital. “NEC resolved to issue the Government […]

Samuel Ortom, governor of Benue, has commended President Muhammadu Buhari for postponing the planned population census.  On Saturday, Buhari approved the postponement of the exercise which had been billed to take place across the country between May 3 and 5. According to a statement by Lai Mohammed, minister of information and culture, […]