Thousands of mourners on Thursday besieged Zuru in Kebbi State as the remains of the late Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Muhammad Usman Zuru (Lifiddan Zuru), were laid to rest amid deep grief. The funeral prayer, held at the Zuru Jumu’at Mosque around 6:00 p.m. and led by Imam Suleiman Tanko, drew a large crowd of sympathisers, including government officials, traditional rulers and political leaders from within and outside the state. The Speaker died on Monday, April 6, 2026, at a hospital in Cairo, Egypt, after a prolonged illness. Those in attendance included Kebbi State Governor Nasir Idris;…
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United States Embassy in Abuja, on Thursday, announced the cancellation of all visa appointments, directing applicants to check their emails for details regarding rescheduled dates. The notice was shared on the U.S. mission in Nigeria official X handle on Thursday. The statement read, “U.S. Embassy Abuja is closed for visa appointments. Applicants should check their email for details on rescheduled appointments. “Visa operations at U.S. Consulate General Lagos continue. American citizen services are available in emergencies and by appointment.” The advisory comes hours after the U.S. Department of State authorised non-emergency U.S. government employees and their families to leave the…
David Mark-led leadership of the African Democratic Congress has asked the Federal High Court in Abuja to reverse the decision of the Independent National Electoral Commission derecognising its leadership of the party. Mark also asked Justice Emeka Nwite to grant an order of mandatory injunction setting aside INEC’s refusal to attend or monitor the ADC’s congresses or convention, pending the hearing and determination of the instant suit. He equally sought an order of mandatory injunction directing INEC to forthwith restore and maintain the names of all ADC’s National Working Committee in its records and portal, prior to the filing of…
Former President Goodluck Jonathan, on Thursday, called for a stronger alignment between democratic governance and sound economic policies, warning that Nigeria must deliver real development outcomes if its democracy is to remain sustainable. Jonathan made the remarks in Abuja at the launch of a research report by the Goodluck Jonathan Foundation titled: “Strengthening the Nexus between Democracy and Economic Growth in Nigeria.” He urged policymakers to move beyond the conduct of elections and focus instead on building transparent, accountable institutions capable of fostering innovation, enterprise and economic growth. According to him, the conversation around democracy is becoming more urgent globally,…
Residents of at least 21 villages in Sokoto State have fled their homes following repeated threats and attacks by bandits, Daily Trust has learnt. The villages affected include; Gidan Kare, Kaware, Chabi, Dattabi, Janwake, Sha Rana, Darbekami, Gidan Sule, Kuruwa, Mahuta, Dantayawa, Kawala, Bagirbe, Tsattsagi, Katsira, Imasa, Bela, Hura Girke, Galadimmai and Asha Ruwa. Many of the displaced persons are now taking refuge in Tureta town and surrounding areas, where they face harsh living conditions, including overcrowding, hunger and lack of basic support. A resident said most of the displaced persons are staying with their relatives rather than in organised…
Residents of Omugo community in Oro Ago District of Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara State have cried out over the continued captivity of eight abducted worshippers, disclosing that kidnappers are insisting on a ₦150 million ransom for their release. They called on government and security agencies to urgently intervene, expressing concerns over their plight. The disclosure was made during a press conference on Thursday by spokesperson of the community, Olaitan Tajudeen Jimoh. He decried the worsening security situation in the community. The victims were abducted on March 22, 2026, during a church service at the Evangelical Church Winning All…
The leadership crisis rocking the African Democratic Congress shows no sign of abating as internal wrangling and legal hurdles have stalled the state congresses scheduled for Saturday, April 11, 2026. The crisis, which has since fragmented the party into three camps led by former Senate President David Mark, Nafiu Gombe and a bloc spearheaded by some state ADC chairmen, led to the recent de-recognition of the Mark-led National Working Committee by the Independent National Electoral Commission. While some states have announced the suspension of their congresses, a few states have vowed to proceed with the election ahead of the party’s…
Nigerian singer, Alexander Adegbola Akande, popularly known as 9ice, has claimed that foreign religions and prayers haven’t significantly improved the country in any way. Over the years, there have been continuous calls for both Christians and Muslims to pray for Nigeria amid the security and economic challenges confronting the nation. However, speaking at a recent event covered by Gold Myne TV, 9ice stated that prayers have not advanced the country in any area. The singer, who is a self-proclaimed heathen, also criticised Nigerians, who practise foreign religions like Christianity and Islam. 9ice argued that countries like the United Kingdom where…
Afrobeats singer, Damini Ogulu, popularly known as Burna Boy, has denied claims that he teamed up with ten other men during his recent altercation with Wizkid’s personal disc jockey, DJ Tunez. Both DJ Tunez and his boss, Wizkid, claimed in separate social media posts after the incident that Burna Boy ganged up with 10 other men against the DJ. Reacting during a livestream with Shallipopi on Wednesday night, Burna Boy debunked the claims. He, however, admitted assaulting DJ Tunez, boasting that he slapped him twice. “Shalli, no be 10 people touch that guy, na only me. I swear with my…
Popular Nigerian musician, Burna Boy, has challenged Wizkid to a physical fight. This is coming hours after Wizkid blasted Burna and his 10-man team for physically assaulting DJ Tunez at Lagos club on Monday night for not playing his songs. Reacting, Burna had earlier said he was the only one that beat DJ Tunez. Speaking in a viral video, he, however, challenged Wizkid to a physical fight, noting that Wizkid’s only strength is social media. “Wizkid come go dey tweet. Na internet their own power dey. We na real life our own power dey. I thought DJ Tunez go call…