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The Presidential Candidate of the African Democratic Congress, ADC in the 2023 election, Mr Dumebi Kachikwu says if elected Nigerian President in 2027, he will revise some policies of the Tinubu government, including the removal of fuel subsidy. In an interview with Vanguard, Kachikwu said subsidy itself isn’t a bad policy, stating that poor Nigerians shouldn’t be forced to pay the “price of our inefficiencies or our inability to manage a subsidy system”. According to him, only a few Nigerians have abused the subsidy scheme, stressing that the right thing to do is not to stop the scheme but to…

Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, side Nasarawa United, have unveiled their new kits for the 2025-26 season. The new kits were officially unveiled at short ceremony ceremony in Lafia. The new jersey comes in vibrant colours and sleek designs. The home kit is designed in the club’s traditional green and light green colour while the away kit is designed in blue and white colour. Nasarawa United are determined to improve on their performance in the 2025-26 season. The Solid Miners will take on Niger Tornadoes in their first game of the new season. The encounter will take place at the…

Nigeria has begun reviewing its public health laws to tackle barriers hindering data sharing and strengthen surveillance systems needed to respond effectively to emerging health threats. The effort, led by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) in collaboration with global health organisation Resolve to Save Lives (RTSL), aims to create a harmonised legal framework that supports secure, timely and coordinated use of health data across federal and state levels. As part of the process, a four-day stakeholder workshop was convened to assess existing laws, identify gaps, and propose reforms to improve public health data governance in Nasarawa…

The Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 general elections, Peter Obi, has again decried worsening security situation in the country. In a post on his official X handle, Obi lamented the gruesome killing of worshippers in Katsina state, describing it as “devastating”. The former Anambra state governor charged leaders to value the lives of Nigerians, stating that they could not continue to treat these incidents as ordinary statistics. “The tragic news from Katsina has grown even more devastating, as the search continues with over 50 bodies now recovered. “This horrendous act goes beyond an attack on innocent worshippers, it…

Newcastle United manager, Eddie Howe has predicted Liverpool striker, Hugo Ekitike to ‘be a threat’ in the Premier League this season. Howe stated this during his pre-match press conference ahead of Newcastle’s home Premier League fixture with Liverpool at St James’ Park on Monday. Newcastle had targeted Ekitike as a potential replacement for Alexander Isak this summer before the 23-year-old attacker joined the Reds from Eintracht Frankfurt this summer. Ekitike scored on his debut as Liverpool defeated Bournemouth 4-2 last Friday and is now set to lead the Premier League champions against Howe’s side. “I think there is no doubting…

The 2023 Labour Party presidential running mate, Datti Baba-Ahmed, on Friday said he would be willing to contest alongside Peter Obi in 2027. Baba-Ahmed stated that he would consider running with Obi if Nigeria’s electoral system improves. Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today, he said: “If Nigeria is still around and there is an electoral system to follow, my love for Nigeria is undying, mark that. “I will appropriately associate with groups and individuals I think are like minded.” On the possibility of still running with Peter Obi, he said: “Absolutely, if you had heard what I was saying on…

The Federal Government has reacted to the killing of worshippers in Malumfashi Local Government Area of Katsina State. In a statement signed by Muhammed Idris, the Minister of Information and National Orientation, the Tinubu administration condemned what it described as a callous and barbaric attack on harmless citizens. The victims were said to have been gathered in peace for worship when the attack occurred. The government described the incident as a crime that must not go unpunished. The statement added that agencies of the federal government are already on the trail of the criminals. Furthermore, the government assured Nigerians that…

US President, Donald Trump, has confirmed the details for the 2026 World Cup draw. According to Trump, the draw will be conducted at the Kennedy Center in Washington on December 5. “It’s the biggest, probably the biggest event in sports,” he told reporters in the Oval Office on Friday, accompanied by FIFA President Gianni Infantino. Next year’s tournament will be co-hosted by the US, Mexico and Canada. For the first time, the competition will feature 48 teams, an increase from the usual 32. So far, 13 teams have qualified for the 2026 World Cup. They are: Canada, Mexico, USA, Australia,…

Ogun State Deputy Governor Noimot Salako-Oyedele has called on Islamic societies to intensify efforts in communicating the core values and norms of the religion to younger generations. She emphasised the need to adopt various social media platforms to propagate Islam, reach wider audiences, and attract more followers. Salako-Oyedele made this known while receiving members of the Alasalatu Society of Nigeria and West Africa, ASONWA, who paid her a courtesy visit at her office in Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta, on Friday. The society, led by its Khaleefah and Missioner, Khaleefah Akorede Abdulfatai, stated that taking Islamic activities online would attract greater followership and…

The Nigerian government has raised the alarm over the circulation of fake Cowbell Our Milk across the country’s markets. The National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control, NAFDAC, disclosed this in a statement published on its official website on Friday. According to the agency, Promasidor Nigeria Limited, the marketing authorisation holder and manufacturer, confirmed the development. NAFDAC emphasised that although the counterfeit product bears a close resemblance to the original Our Milk 12g sachet, it is fake. “The use or consumption of counterfeit Cowbell ‘Our Milk’ Milk presents serious health and safety risks,” NAFDAC stated.