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Amid mounting controversy over the passage of the Hisbah Bill by the Niger State House of Assembly, the Boys Brigade Nigeria, Niger State Council, has openly opposed the proposed law, urging lawmakers to prioritise worsening security and economic challenges instead of what it described as a divisive religious framework. In a communiqué issued after an emergency State Executive Council meeting in Minna on Tuesday, the group warned that the bill, if signed into law, could destabilise the fragile peace in the state and further strain its struggling economy. The communiqué, signed by the State Organising Secretary, Mr. Samson Ja phet…

An explosion has heavily damaged a church in upstate New York, leaving five people injured. The New York State Police confirmed the incident in a statement on Wednesday. According to the statement, gas odour was reported inside the Abundant Life Fellowship Church in the town of Boonville, Oneida County. A firefighter was inside the church when the explosion occurred on Tuesday. The firefighter and a civilian were critically injured, according to the police. The statement noted that the five injured people have been taken to a local hospital for treatment. Police, however, said that there are no signs of any…

The Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, has issued a statement to clarify its structure and operations, emphasizing that it functions as a single national entity with its headquarters in Abuja, Federal Capital Territory, FCT. According to CAN, its activities are organized through officially recognized branches as provided under Article 8(2)(1)(A–D) of its 2021 Constitution (as amended), which include: Zonal branchesState branches, including FCTLocal government branchesDistrict/ward unit branches In a statement issued on Wednesday, the association warned the public that it does not operate under any “Northern CAN” or “Southern CAN” divisions. CAN noted that any individual or group claiming such…

Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, has approved a reduction in official closing hours for civil servants across the state for the 2026 Ramadan fasting period. The approval was communicated in a circular dated 17 February 2026 and signed by the Director of Establishments in the Office of the Head of Civil Service, Ismail Ibn L. Garam. The circular was addressed to the Chief of Staff, Government House. According to the circular, the decision is aimed at enabling Muslim civil servants to properly observe the tenets of Ramadan and participate fully in religious activities during the holy month. It stated that…

Abuja – President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has earned praise from the Renewed Hope Academics Forum (RHAF) for resolving the prolonged standoff between the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) and the Federal Government. RHAF hailed Tinubu’s administration for showing “uncommon political will, sincerity of purpose, and a deep understanding of education’s strategic importance to national development”. The breakthrough is seen as a key milestone in Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, aimed at rebuilding public trust, investing in human capital, and driving growth through education and innovation. “President Tinubu’s approach has restored hope and stability to Nigeria’s universities,” RHAF said in a…

Real Madrid forward, Kylian Mbappe, has insisted he heard the alleged racial remarks used by Benfica’s Gianluca Prestianni on his team-mate, Vinicius Junior. The Champions League knockout play-off was paused for 10 minutes after Vinicius initially refused to play on following Prestianni’s comments. Vinicius had just scored the only goal of the game with a sensational finish, when he clashed with Prestianni, who pulled his shirt up over his mouth before saying something to the Madrid striker. Referee Francois Letexier was forced to pause the game for 10 minutes after the incident. “The number 25 from Benfica – I don’t…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Uba Sani, governor of Kaduna State, as Renewed Hope Ambassador and deputy director-general for party outreach, engagement and mobilisation. This was contained in a statement issued by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy on Tuesday. According to the press release, the appointment takes immediate effect. Tinubu, leader of the All Progressives Congress, said Sani was chosen for his “salient leadership and organisational abilities.” The president stated that the governor would work closely with the director-general of Renewed Hope Ambassador and the party hierarchy, particularly the APC national chairman, to…

Former Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney has said Arsenal don’t have players who are truly world-class in their team. Even though he said that, Rooney still believes Arsenal can become Premier League champions this season. Mikel Arteta’s team is currently just four points ahead of Manchester City, with 12 games left to play. But Rooney is confident that Arsenal are still in a good position to win the league for the first time in 22 years. He told The Overlap, “Arsenal don’t have an absolutely world-class player, a superstar they rely on completely. But what we’ve seen is they know…

Shooting Stars forward Lucky Emmanuel, believed their matchday 26 victory over Warri Wolves is a big motivation ahead of their next league match in Jos. Emmanuel netted the second goal in Shooting Stars’ 4-2 win over Warri Wolves in Abeokuta. Sodiq Ibrahim, Steven Amos and Desmond Ojietefian were also on target for the Ibadan-based club. The Oluyole Warriors will be up against Plateau United at the New Jos Stadium this weekend. Emmanuel said that they are capable of getting victory over Plateau United. “I feel so great with the goal and the performance of the team,” Emmanuel told Shooting Stars…

The Yobe State House of Assembly has constituted an ad-hoc committee to investigate a series of complaints over alleged misconduct by healthcare practitioners across hospitals in the state. The committee is also mandated to determine whether there is a shortage of qualified medical doctors in some health facilities. The Speaker of the House, Rt Hon. Chiroma Buba Mashio, announced the formation of the committee during today’s plenary following the House’s resumption from its annual recess. According to the Speaker, the committee will be chaired by the Deputy Speaker, Ya’u Usman Dachia, while Ahmed Musa Dumbol, Kachalla Ajiya Maina, Sanda Kara…