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In a small candlelit room in western Kenya, worshippers dressed in white gathered at Christmas to mark the birth of what they describe as the “Black Messiah”. They prayed before a photo of Mama Maria, the African woman who co-founded their religious movement — Legion Maria. Hours earlier, AFP reporters met a man who introduced […]

The Zamfara state chapter of Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN), under the leadership of Pastor Paul Ochepo, has commended Governor Dauda Lawal over his several interventions on issues concerning Christianity in the state, advocating for peaceful coexistence amongst residents regardless of tribe and religious backgrounds in the spirit of Christmas. This was made known via […]

The Zamfara government has cautioned health personnel against absenteeism and negligence to enhance effective service delivery. The Commissioner for Health, Dr Nafisa Maradun, said this on Friday in Dansadau, when she led officials of the ministry for Integrated Supportive Supervision (ISS) to General Hospital across the 14 local government areas of the state. The exercise […]

Governor Dauda Lawal has signed into law, ₦871.3 billion, 2026 appropriation, following approval of the Bill by the Zamfara legislature. Governor Lawal signed the 2026 bill on Thursday, shortly after it was approved by the State House of Assembly. On December 4, the governor presented a proposed budget of ₦861.3 billion for the 2026 fiscal […]

By Chioma Obinna The Nigerian Association of University Students, NAUS, has honoured Pharm. Judith Ugozi Udeh of Geneith Pharmaceuticals for her outstanding contributions to youth development, mentorship, healthcare delivery, and professional excellence. The award, which drew applause from guests, was presented in recognition of Udeh’s consistent support for students, commitment to pharmaceutical excellence, and dedication […]

Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State has commenced the construction of a dedicated residential complex for doctors at the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Gusau, in a move aimed at addressing critical accommodation shortages and improving healthcare delivery. The project represents a significant investment in healthcare infrastructure and staff welfare. In a statement issued on Monday […]

By Henry Umoru ABUJA- THE President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, has congratulated Nigerians, particularly Christians, on the occasion of Christmas celebration, urging them to promote peace, love, and unity. In his Christmas message, signed by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Hon. Eseme Eyiboh, Wednesday night in Abuja, Akpabio, who emphasised the […]

The police authorities in Borno confirmed five persons killed and 35 others injured in the Wednesday bomb blast at a mosque in Maiduguri. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the incident was sequel to an improvised explosive device (IED) attack by a suspected suicide bomber in the Gamborun area of Maiduguri. DSP Nahum Daso, […]

Spain-based striker Karl Etta Eyong scored after six minutes to give five-time champions Cameroon a 1-0 victory over Gabon in a tense Africa Cup of Nations clash on Wednesday in Agadir. His goal earned Cameroon three points, bringing them level in Group F with title-holders Ivory Coast, who edged Mozambique 1-0 in Marrakesh earlier. It […]

By Obas Esiedesa, Abuja The newly appointed Chief Executive of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), Oritsemeyiwa Eyesan, has assumed office with a pledge to reposition Nigeria’s upstream oil and gas sector in line with the mandate of the commission as provided in the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) 2021. A statement issued on Wednesday […]

By Musa Ubandawaki, Sokoto SOKOTO:– As Christians across Nigeria and the world mark Christmas, the Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Most Rev. Matthew Kukah, has urged Nigerians not to surrender to despair despite the nation’s deepening insecurity, economic hardship and social anxieties, describing the season as one of enduring joy, hope and divine presence even in […]

A former school board member in upstate New York sounded the alarm by posting disturbing images of a wooden box in an elementary school classroom allegedly used as a “timeout box” for students with disabilities, the New York Times reports.  The images from a classroom in the Salmon River Central School District–comprising 1,300 students, 60% […]