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Sultan of Sokoto mourns demise of Ilorin Chief Imam
General News
January 20, 2026
Sultan of Sokoto mourns demise of Ilorin Chief Imam
By BASHIR ADEFAKA “His loyalty to the principles of Islam, wisdom in guiding the faithful, and profound knowledge of Islamic…
Why you cannot locate ‘National Gold Refinery’ in Lagos, Northern Elders tell Tinubu
Business
January 20, 2026
Why you cannot locate ‘National Gold Refinery’ in Lagos, Northern Elders tell Tinubu
By KEMI KASUMU Nigeria’s commercially viable gold deposits are overwhelmingly located in Northern Nigeria. This decision must be interrogated beyond…
Sultan of Sokoto declares Tuesday 20th January 2026 as 1st Sha’aban 1447AH
General News
January 19, 2026
Sultan of Sokoto declares Tuesday 20th January 2026 as 1st Sha’aban 1447AH
*Ramadan is 29 or 30 days to come By BASHIR ADEFAKA From Tuesday January 20 equivalent of Sha’aban 1, Ramadan…
{PHOTOS} Shining Stars Association holds annual meeting in Lagos, recounts journey, achievements, others
General News
January 19, 2026
{PHOTOS} Shining Stars Association holds annual meeting in Lagos, recounts journey, achievements, others
By ADEWALE OMO OLUBO According to Abisola Bamidele, the association began as an online platform aimed at motivating and supporting…
‘Our condition has never been this bad’ – Nigerian Federal Workers
Economy
January 19, 2026
‘Our condition has never been this bad’ – Nigerian Federal Workers
*Lament unpaid N35,000 wage award arrears By KEMI KASUMU It was to act as a cost-of-living adjustment, but payments faced…
Northern Christians dancing to the drum of Igbo separatists
Articles
January 19, 2026
Northern Christians dancing to the drum of Igbo separatists
By MUSTAPHA MOHAMMED GEMBU The sooner Northern Christians move beyond religious sentiment, reject divisive propaganda, and stand in solidarity with…
Nigerian Army dismisses ‘mutiny’ report as fake news
Defence
January 19, 2026
Nigerian Army dismisses ‘mutiny’ report as fake news
By KEMI KASUMU and OUR REPORTER, Abuja “Nigerian Army remains cohesive, disciplined and mission-focused,” it said, urging the public to…
No automatic tickets for governors who defected to APC – Leaders
General News
January 19, 2026
No automatic tickets for governors who defected to APC – Leaders
*Development not surprising to us – Johnson, Ememobong, say governors made wrong decisions *But what kind of politics is Tinubu…
ADC reportedly knocks Tinubu’s govt over US-Nigeria “Christian” health services agreement
Christianity
January 19, 2026
ADC reportedly knocks Tinubu’s govt over US-Nigeria “Christian” health services agreement
*Describes hiding religious clauses in the deal as breach of Constitution By OUR REPORTER “Therefore, any international agreement, or public…
Chief Imam of Ilorin, Sheikh Muhammad Bashir, dies at 75
General News
January 19, 2026
Chief Imam of Ilorin, Sheikh Muhammad Bashir, dies at 75
By KEMI KASUMU His death marks the end of an era in Ilorin’s religious community, where he was held in…