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 Popular APC political singer Dauda Kahutu, widely known as Rarara, has ignited widespread debate across political circles following the release of a controversial political track targeted at the former Minister of Communications and Digital Economy and PDP governorship candidate in Gombe State, Sheikh Isa Ali Pantami.  The fast-tempo song, produced in support of APC candidate Jamilu Gwamna, directly attacks Sheikh Pantami's character, accusing him of illicit drug use and questioning his integrity as both an Islamic scholar and a political candidate. The lyrics of the track feature repetitive, hard-hitting insult couplets delivered over upbeat traditional Hausa drums, punctuated by call-and-response choruses from backup vocalists.  Central lyric driving controversy: "Malam ya sha kwaya ta ko ina, ya sha ba ma shawara" - translated as "The Mallam takes drugs from everywhere, taking them without listening to advice." The song's composition relies heavily on pe...

  FG to end power sector subsidy next year The federal government has announced plans to end subsidy payments in the power sector from 2027. Joseph Tegbe, the minister of power, announced the plan during a media interactive session on Friday.  

  Did anyone listen to that press statement by the House of Representatives Ad Hoc Committee about the PFIPC scandal? I  find it rather curious that the committee expects Nigerians to simply take its word for it that every document linked to the PFIPC scandal was forged, including the alleged signature of the Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila. Just like that? On whose authority? Which forensic laboratory or handwriting experts authenticated them? Was the analysis conducted by an independent agency or by the committee itself? Or are we simply expected to believe the committee because it said so? Forgery is not something you establish by press conference. It is established by evidence. If forensic analysis was indeed conducted, then there should be no problem making that report public. Nigerians deserve to know who examined the documents, what methodology was used, and how the conclusion was reached. What makes this even more difficult to swallow is that these documents circulat...

  The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Thursday rejected routine deployment of armed forces during elections, saying deployment should remain exceptional. INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, who spoke through Director of Legal at Commission, Al-Hassan Umar, stated this at Army War College, Abuja while delivering keynote address at seminar. According to INEC chairman, Constitution clearly defines roles of institutions involved in election management, arguing that Nigeria Police Force remains lead agency for election security. "INEC is constitutionally mandated to organise, undertake and supervise elections, while Nigeria Police Force remains lead agency for election security under framework of Inter-Agency Consultative Committee on Election Security," he said. "The role of Armed Forces is exceptional rather than routine. Their deployment arises only where prevailing security conditions require military support in aid of civil authorities and strictly i...

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 Tambuwal Attends Funeral Prayers and Burial of Former Finance Minister, Alhaji Abubakar Alhaji Senator Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, CFR, on Thursday attended the funeral prayers and burial of elder statesman, former Minister of Finance and Sardaunan Sokoto, Alhaji Abubakar Alhaji, who passed away after decades of distinguished service to Nigeria.          Tambuwal and Shettima           Senator Tambuwal described the late Sardaunan Sokoto as a distinguished public servant, accomplished administrator and patriotic Nigerian whose remarkable contributions to the development of the country would remain indelible. He noted that through his service as a Federal Permanent Secretary, Minister of Finance, and Nigeria's High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, the late Alhaji Abubakar Alhaji demonstrated exceptional competence, discipline, and an unwavering commitment to the Nigerian project. The sultan of Sokoto and waziri aminu Tambuwal...

 President Bola Tinubu has approved the immediate dissolution of the Presidential Implementation Committee (PIC) on the Alienation of Federal Government Properties.                   President Bola Ahmed Tinubu  A statement by the Special Adviser to the President, Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga says henceforth, all matters relating to the activities of the Committee will be coordinated by the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi. The PIC was established in 2000 during the administration of former President Olusegun Obasanjo to oversee the privatisation, sale, and lease of Federal Government landed assets under the government’s monetisation policy. Its membership comprised the then Minister of Housing as Chairperson, alongside representatives from the Ministries of Transportation, Justice, Health, Agriculture, and the Nigeria Police Force. Professor P.T Ahire, then a Deputy Director in th...

E-Paper Home News Business Politics Podcast Videos Agriculture Sports Opinion Education Entertainment International ☰ City News | Top Story Herder collapses as 42 cows die in FCT community  Fri, 31 Jul 2026 7:06:07 WAT A 41-year-old herder, Musa Lawal, reportedly collapsed after 42 of his cows died in Koroko community, Kwali Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The FCT Treasurer of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria, unnamed person, confirmed the incident to us on Thursday.

 WORLD HEPATITIS DAY 2026 Theme: Hepatitis: Let's Break It Down Every year on 28th July, the world marks World Hepatitis Day to raise awareness about viral hepatitis,a silent but serious disease that attacks the liver and can lead to liver failure, liver cancer and death if left untreated. The theme for this year, "Hepatitis: Let's Break It Down," calls on all of us to remove the barriers that prevent people from accessing accurate information, testing, vaccination, treatment and care. Although hepatitis remains a major public health challenge, it is preventable and, in many cases, treatable. Safe and effective vaccines are available for Hepatitis B, while Hepatitis C can be cured with appropriate treatment. Early testing and prompt medical care save lives. Know the Facts Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C are spread mainly through contact with infected blood and certain body fluids. This may occur through: Unsafe blood transfusions. Sharing needles, syringes or other sharp ...