By Ahmed Rufa’i, Dutse The campaign for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s second term bid has unofficially kicked off in Dutse, the capital of Jigawa State, as the city has been overtaken by a flood of campaign posters and billboards. Massive posters bearing the slogan “Tinubu Continuity 2027” were seen at nearly every major junction, road, and street in the city, signaling the beginning of a push for the President’s re-election. Dozens of giant billboards and thousands of mini-posters featured President Tinubu alongside Jigawa State Governor, Malam Umar Namadi, advocating for continuity in governance. While there has been no official statement…
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In a dramatic political sweep that signals a major realignment in Nigeria’s South-South region, Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has declared that both Edo and Delta States will lead the charge to secure President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election in 2027. The declaration came on Saturday in Delta State as thousands of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) members, including top-ranking political figures, officially defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC) in a grand rally that may redefine the region’s political landscape. The chief Press Secretary to the Governor Fred Itua in a statement on Saturday indicated that, Governor Okpebhplo standing alongside…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has instructed the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) to transition fully into an online university, leveraging its foundation in open and distance learning to lead a new era in digital education. The directive was announced during the university’s 14th convocation ceremony in Abuja, where the President was represented by the Director of University Education at the Federal Ministry of Education, Hajiya Rakiya Ilyasu. According to President Tinubu, the Federal Government remains committed to transforming education through information technology. He emphasized that NOUN must become a central figure in Nigeria’s efforts to modernize education and bridge…
Nigeria has lost one of its greatest footballing minds. Christian Chukwu, revered as both a champion and a statesman of the sport, passed away on April 12, 2025. He was 74. Nicknamed “Chairman” for his commanding presence on and off the pitch, Chukwu wasn’t just a player or a coach—he was a symbol of Nigerian football’s golden spirit. From captaining the Green Eagles to their historic 1980 Africa Cup of Nations victory, to leading the Super Eagles as head coach, Chukwu’s life was woven into the fabric of the beautiful game in Nigeria. His death, though just confirmed, casts a…
In a clear display of political maneuvering, top politicians across party lines are scrambling to visit former President Muhammadu Buhari, using courtesy calls to make deeper political statements. On Friday, the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi Ganduje, led a high-profile delegation of the party’s National Working Committee to Buhari’s residence in Kaduna. This visit came just hours after former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, accompanied by several ex-governors and former ministers from the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), also paid a courtesy call on the former president. While both camps insist the visits were mere Sallah greetings, analysts…
A dark cloud has once again settled over Amudo, a bustling community in Ebonyi State, following the heartbreaking death of a respected school principal, Mr. Emmanuel Nwali, and his son in a tragic motorcycle accident. The incident occurred on Friday as Mr. Nwali, head of Ezeta Ugbala Memorial Secondary School, was returning home with his two sons after the school’s Inter-house Sports Competition. Their motorcycle collided with an abandoned truck parked carelessly along the roadside. The crash claimed the lives of the principal and one of his sons instantly, while the second child was seriously injured and is currently receiving…
In a bold stride towards economic independence, Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo, has launched a new era for the state’s economy with the unveiling of state-of-the-art mining equipment and the official announcement of 15 mining licenses his administration has acquired At a high-energy ceremony held at Muhammadu Buhari Square in Lokoja, Governor Ododo declared the move as a strategic leap into Nigeria’s solid minerals sector, positioning the state as a future powerhouse in mineral development and economic self-sufficiency. “This is more than a ceremony—it is the beginning of a transformation,” the Governor stated. “With these licenses and modern equipment,…
By Ahmed Rufa’i, Dutse As Nigeria commemorates International Safe Motherhood Day, health workers and women across Jigawa State are raising concerns over a growing shortage of family planning commodities in public health facilities. They’re calling on the state government to urgently restore supply and ensure affordability for women of reproductive age. During visits to Dutse General Hospital, Rasheed Shekoni Teaching Hospital, and several primary healthcare centers in Kiyawa, Jahun, and Buji LGAs, National Update confirmed that many of the Health Facilities had run out of key family planning supplies despite rising demand. One clinic official, speaking anonymously, noted, “Women are…
Facing rising global economic headwinds, Nigeria’s Economic Management Team (EMT) has launched a coordinated national response to assess and mitigate the impact of the United States’ latest round of tariff actions, which have already begun to reverberate through global markets. Chaired by the Honourable Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, the EMT convened earlier this week in Abuja, bringing together top officials from the Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning, the Central Bank of Nigeria, and other key government agencies. Director of Information and Public Relations, Mohammed Manga in a statement indicated that the…
In a bold move to cement its role as a continental economic powerhouse, Nigeria has unveiled the African Trade Centre (AATC) in Abuja, an ambitious pan-African initiative designed to supercharge intra-African trade, unlock investment flows, and deepen regional integration. The launch of the AATC marks a watershed moment not just for Nigeria but for the entire continent, signaling a new era of African-led economic cooperation. Director of Information and Public Relations, Mohammed Manga in a statement indicated that the the Abuja-based hub positioned as the nerve center for trade intelligence, innovation, and market integration, is the first of several planned…