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Governor Malam Umar Namadi has launched the Jigawa State Old Age Social Protection Scheme for 5,740 elderly citizens, offering monthly cash transfers of N10,000, free healthcare, and social care services across the state. Speaking at the official launch held at the Dutse Local Government Secretariat, Governor Namadi said the initiative reflects his administration’s commitment to building an inclusive and compassionate society. He explained that the programme provides continuous support for citizens throughout their life cycle, complementing other welfare initiatives such as the Maternal Cash Transfer Scheme and the Social Security Scheme for Persons with Disabilities. According to him, “Under the…

A new law in the United Kingdom prevents British citizenship from being automatically reinstated to individuals linked to terrorism, extremism, and serious organised crime. The Deprivation of Citizenship Orders Act 2025, which received Royal Assent on 27 October, ensures that citizenship is not restored after a successful appeal until all additional appeals have been exhausted. The legislation closes a gap identified following a Supreme Court judgment in February 2025, which allowed people deprived of citizenship to regain that status upon an initial appeal. Henceforth, the government will not be required to release individuals from immigration detention or allow them back…

Nigerian musician Blaqbonez has responded to allegations of harassment, emotional abuse, and cyberstalking made by a woman who reportedly rejected his advances. The woman, identified only as Jane Doe, recently petitioned the Nigeria Police Force against the singer. In a petition submitted by her legal representatives, Bristol & Mortglass CS, Jane Doe accused Blaqbonez of subjecting her to months of harassment, invasion of privacy, bullying, and the unauthorised circulation of private videos. Reacting to the claims, the rapper, in a lengthy post on his Instagram story, denied the allegations, stating that he is “cooperating fully with the authorities to see…

The Zamfara State chapter of the All Progressives Congress, APC, has officially welcomed Maharazu Salisu Faru, the lawmaker representing Maradun 2 Constituency in the State House of Assembly, following his defection from the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP. The defection ceremony, held at the APC Secretariat in Gusau, was presided over by the State Party Chairman, Tukur Umar Danfulani. Faru was accompanied by five former PDP ward chairmen—Ahmad Lawal (Sarkin Samari) of Gidan Goga Ward, Sanusi Ahmad Liman of Tsibiri Ward, Lawal Mohammed of Kaya Ward, Shingi Dan-Abu of Janbako Ward—as well as the ex-official PDP member for Maradun, Salisu Dodo…

Emir of Kano, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, has said that those who opposed the fuel subsidy removal under former President Goodluck Jonathan are now the ones compelled to implement it. Sanusi made the remark at the Oxford Global Think Tank Leadership Conference on Tuesday. “We talk about these things because it’s important; there is a kind of poetic justice that it is actually the people who led the Occupy Nigeria movement who ended up inheriting the problem and having to do it,” he said. Explaining why the Jonathan administration later compromised on the policy, the former Governor of the Central Bank…

The contractor handling the reconstruction of the 69km Abeokuta–Papalanto–Ado-Odo/Ota Road, Craneburg Construction Company, has apologised for the traffic situation along the Toll Gate and Itori–Papalanto sections, attributing the disruption to persistent rainfall. Craneburg’s area manager, Mr Nicholas Mfarrej, tendered the apology during an interface with members of the Ogun State House of Assembly, led by the Speaker, Oludaisi Elemide, who was represented by his deputy, Bolanle Lateefat Ajayi, at the Assembly Complex, Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta, on Tuesday. Mfarrej explained that the continuous rainfall had slowed down progress and damaged portions of the reconstructed road. He, however, assured the lawmakers that the…

Former West Ham manager, Alan Pardew, has said Manchester City will be Arsenal’s biggest rivals in the Premier League title race. The Gunners are currently four points clear at the top of the table. But they hold a six-point gap over City, who suffered a 1-0 defeat at Aston Villa on Sunday. Arsenal are also seven points ahead of defending champions Liverpool. Despite the loss at Villa Park, Pardew still expects Man City to mount a “big challenge” for the title. “You can’t but fear Man City making a challenge, I think there’s a big challenge in them even though…

Chelsea winger, Alejandro Garnacho, has explained why he joined Manchester United. The Argentina international joined the Blues from Manchester United during the summer transfer window. His move to the Premier League west London club followed a fallout with Man United manager, Ruben Amorim. However, speaking on why he joined Chelsea, Garnacho explained that he made the switch to Stamford Bridge because it was a big opportunity for him to improve as a player under manager Enzo Maresca. “When I spoke with the club and Maresca, it’s also important the style of play we have,” Garnacho told Sports Illustrated. “He explained…

A cyclist, Wisdom Chisom who took off from Lagos on a bicycle, has arrived Nvosi, the country home of Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, after a six-day ride from Lagos. Chisom, who left Lagos on Monday last week, arrived Abia on Saturday and headed to the Abia Governor’s house in Nvosi, Isiala Ngwa South LGA. The rider who is a native of Nunya, Isuikwuato LGA of Abia, was introduced to Otti on Monday after the State’s weekly Executive Council meeting. Explaining his decision, the Bicycle rider said he took the risk of riding on the long distance from Lagos to…

Turkish football pundit, Mehmet Demirkol, has tipped Victor Osimhen to surpass former Galatasaray striker Milan Baros’ goals record for the club. Demirkol spoke after Osimhen recently led Galatasaray to beat Göztepe 3-1 in the Super League at the weekend. Speaking on the Socrates Magazine YouTube channel, Demirkol said (via Habersarikirmizi): “Osimhen’s style is very interesting. He truly reaches a new level every match. “I remember the last time I saw this much passion in Tuncay Şanlı. He’s constantly pressing, going and wiping Sara’s shoes, etc. “It’s incredible. Osimhen could even surpass Baros at Galatasaray this season. “He has 24 league…