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Nigeria: PDP May Become Carcass, Fayose Warns, Rules Out Defection to APC

Bola Tinubu · Ekiti

Nigeria: PDP May Become Carcass, Fayose Warns, Rules Out Defection to APC

67% Center coverage: 3 sources

"Some say they are impressed with the president's performance, others believe the PDP is in disarray, and truthfully, the PDP is in serious trouble. If something drastic is not done, the party will become a carcass. That is the gospel truth."See the Story

Bakori LG chairman dies weeks after taking office

Katsina · Katsina

Bakori LG chairman dies weeks after taking office

67% Center coverage: 3 sources

Hon. Aminu Dan Hamidu, the newly elected Chairman of Bakori Local Government Area, Katsina State, has passed away just barely two months after assuming office. The LGA Chairman, Hon. Hamidu, who assumed office in April 2025, died on Monday, June 9, 2025. Although his cause of death has not yet been officially disclosed, unconfirmed reports suggest he had been unwell for a while. Confirming the sad incident in a statement was the Chief Press Secr…See the Story

INEC, Judiciary Biggest Threats to Free, Fair Elections in Nigeria - Dr Sam Amadi

INEC, Judiciary Biggest Threats to Free, Fair Elections in Nigeria - Dr Sam Amadi

67% Left coverage: 3 sources

Dr Sam Amadi, the former chairman of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission, NERC, has described the country’s administrative failure as the biggest threat to free and fair elections. He stated this in Abuja while speaking at the launch of the National Action Plan on Electoral Reform by the Political Committee of the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, Trade Union Congress, TUC, and the Abuja School of Social and Political Thought. Reacting to…See the Story

14-Year-Old Girl Fakes Her Own Kidnap, Abducts Four-Year-Old Sister In Katsina

Spokesperson for the command, Abubakar Sadiq, disclosed this on Wednesday while briefing journalists on the commands activities for the month of May.Katsina · Katsina See the Story

On Nigeria’s Democracy Day 2025, Catholic Bishop Calls for Building of “Just, Prosperous Nation for All”

On the occasion of Nigeria’s annual Democracy Day marked on June 12, Bishop Gerald Mamman Musa of the country’s Catholic Diocese of Katsina has urged the people of God in the West African nation to dedicate themselves to building “a just, equitable, and prosperous nation.” In a Thursday, June 12 statement published on Facebook, Bishop Musa highlights Nigeria’s democratic journey and urges Nigerians to reflect on the challenges and opportunities …Catholic Church · Bratislava See the Story

Deputy-Speaker Ekiti Youth Parliament Passes Away

The Deputy Speaker of Ekiti Youth Parliament, Oluwadamilola Fatimah Agbaje has reportedly passed on.The news was broken by her brother, who took to his X (formerly Twitter) page to disclose the news. According to him, she passed away suddenly on the 11th of June.He said: "We received the heartbreaking news that my sister, @deelish passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on Wednesday, 11th June 2025. She was truly a star and was full of joy, warmt…X · Ekiti Read Article

Free Milk in Ekiti Schools… Lessons from Pottenger's Cats - Newsmakers

By Femi Kusa/ Ekiti State schoolchildren and their parents must still be buzzing about the gifts of Children’s Day 2025. Why not? The Federal Government promised to reinstate free lunch for primary school pupils, and Ekiti State pledged to supplement this with free lunch milk. The federal lunch pack may feature a boiled egg or […] The post Free Milk in Ekiti Schools… Lessons from Pottenger’s Cats appeared first on Newsmakers. Related posts: Ca…Ekiti · Ekiti Read Article

NYSC begs Radda to construct, rehabilitate hostels as promised

The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), has reminded Gov. Dikko Radda of Katsina State on the promise he made to construct and rehabilitate hostels for camp officials and corps members. By Abbas Bamalli The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), has reminded Gov. Dikko Radda of Katsina State on the promise he made to construct and rehabilitate hostels for camp officials and corps members. The NYSC Coordinator in the state, Alhaji Ibrahim Sa’idu m…Katsina · Katsina Read Article

3 remanded over robbery, murder in Ekiti

A Chief Magistrate Court sitting in Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State, has ordered the remand of three defendants at the correctional centre in Ado-Ekiti over an alleged armed robbery and murder. The prosecutor, Inspector Akinwale Oriyomi, informed the court that the defendants, James Sunday (33), Ponzin Raman (39) and Simon Peter (43), were reasonably suspected to have []Ekiti · Ekiti Read Article

Ekiti Bails Out 30 Storm-Ravaged Businesses

The Ekiti State Internal Revenue Service (EKIRS) has extended financial support to 30 businesses affected by a recent rainstorm in Ado Ekiti, the state capital. During a cheque presentation ceremony held on Thursday, EKIRS Chairman, Mr. Olaniran Olatona, said the intervention reflects the state government’s commitment to safeguarding revenue sources by ensuring that local businesses can recover swiftly and continue contributing to the economy. “…Ekiti · Ekiti Read Article

NSCDC nabs teenagers in possession of illicit substance

The Katsina Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), has arrested three teenagers in possession of 30 wraps of suspected Cannabis. By Abbas Bamalli The Katsina Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), has arrested three teenagers in possession of 30 wraps of suspected Cannabis. The Command’s Public Relations Officer (PRO), SC Buhari Hamisu disclosed this in a statement in Katsina on Wednesday. Acco…Marijuana · Katsina Read Article

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