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The Kano State House of Assembly has initiated impeachment proceedings against the Deputy Governor of the state, Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, over allegations of gross misconduct, abuse of office, and breach of public trust. The impeachment notice was presented during plenary by the Majority Leader of the House, Lawan Hussaini Dala, who said the action was taken in line with Section 188 of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended). Dala told lawmakers that the allegations relate to Abdussalam’s tenure as commissioner for local government between 2023 and 2024, as well as his current position as deputy…

A Federal High Court in Abuja has discharged and acquitted Abba Kyari, suspended deputy commissioner of police, of a 23-count charge of alleged non-declaration of assets brought by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA). The judgment was delivered on Thursday by Justice James Omotosho, who held that the prosecution failed to establish its case against Kyari and the other defendants. Kyari was charged alongside his two brothers, Mohammed Kyari and Ali Kyari, who were accused of swearing false affidavits to conceal the origin of some property allegedly linked to the police officer. Delivering the verdict, Justice Omotosho said: “The…

Showmax, the streaming platform owned by MultiChoice, has announced plans to discontinue its service after more than a decade in operation, marking a significant shift in the company’s digital strategy despite heavy investments in the platform. The decision was communicated to subscribers in an email sent on March 5, 2026, in which the company explained that the move followed a strategic review by its board. Showmax said the step was taken to refocus its broader digital operations while navigating an increasingly competitive global streaming market. In the message to customers, the company wrote:“Dear valued Customer, We’re writing to inform you…

The Anambra Government has warned that any student that fails to attend school on Mondays will face a one-week suspension. The Commissioner for Education, Prof. Ngozi Chuma-Udeh, issued the warning while addressing the managements of Mount Olive Schools and Springfield Academy GRA, Onitsha, in her office on Wednesday. Chuma-Udeh said the directive followed instructions from Gov. Chukwuma Soludo The schools were summoned to explain the alleged noncompliance with the government’s order on Monday school attendance. She said, “This measure is in line with the State Government’s resolve to ensure full resumption of academic activities on Mondays across Anambra. “I urge…

Nigeria has finally approved the use of an alphanumeric digital postcode system for the country, 17 years after it was first considered. According to the Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Mr Bosun Tijani, the system was okayed at the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting on Wednesday, chaired by President Bola Tinubu, in line with the ministry’s strategic blueprint. He said working in collaboration with the Nigerian Postal Service (NIPOST), the ministry will introduce a modern, geospatially intelligent addressing system that improves accuracy across the country and enables faster and more reliable mail and parcel processing. “Beyond strengthening postal operations,…

The Federal Executive Council has approved the implementation of a transformative Exit Benefit Scheme that grants retiring Federal Civil Servants a gratuity equal to 100% of their total annual emolument. A statement in Abuja which indicates that the new development is Effective from January 1, 2026, notes that this landmark scheme signifies a major milestone in the Federal Government’s commitment to strengthening the welfare architecture of the Civil Service and ensuring that officers who have devoted a minimum of ten years of service to the nation retire with dignity and financial security. It says the approval follows extensive deliberations and…

Anthony Joshua continues his physical rehabilitation more than two months after the devastating car accident in Nigeria that claimed the lives of two people close to him. The 36-year-old former heavyweight champion has been sharing footage on Snapchat showing intensive treatment being carried out on his ribs, which appears to involve painful therapeutic work The crash on 29 December killed his personal trainer Kevin “Latz” Ayodele and his long-standing recovery therapist Sina Ghami. Joshua accompanied the images with a message: “Rehabilitation protocol. When you go thru certain things, you realise that you are stronger than you think you are.” The…

FIFA on Wednesday confirmed the final line-up for the inter-confederation play-off tournament for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, naming DR Congo as Africa’s representative and effectively ending Nigeria’s hopes of qualification. In an accreditation notice issued to journalists ahead of the competition, FIFA listed the six participating nations: Bolivia, DR Congo, Iraq, Jamaica, New Caledonia and Suriname. The confirmation comes after the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) challenged their defeat in the CAF play-offs in November 2025. Nigeria had drawn 1-1 with DR Congo before losing on penalties. The NFF filed a protest, alleging that DR Congo fielded ineligible players during…

President Bola Tinubu has formally sworn in Tunji Disu as the 23rd Inspector General of Police, marking a major leadership shift in Nigeria’s policing landscape at the State House in Abuja. The inauguration took place on Wednesday at the Council Chambers just before the Federal Executive Council session, with key questions about national security, protest risks and the future of policing dominating discussions following the ceremony. During the event, Tinubu also administered oaths of office to six commissioners for the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission and two for the Federal Civil Service Commission, drawing ministers and senior officials to…

President Bola Tinubu has ordered the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) to immediately suspend the controversial cashless policy due to traffic congestion at airport gates nationwide. The directive comes barely four days after the policy was rolled out, sparking massive gridlock at major airports nationwide. The cashless system, which was introduced to streamline revenue collection and reduce cash handling at airport entry points, had drawn widespread complaints from travellers and airport users who experienced long delays while attempting to gain access to airport premises. Advertisement Motorists were reportedly stranded for hours at airport gates as officials struggled to manage…