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Kano Hisbah Cancels Court-ordered Marriage Between TikTokers
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Kano Hisbah Cancels Court-ordered Marriage Between TikTokers

Hafsat Bello Bahara

The Kano State Hisbah Board has confirmed the cancellation of the planned forced marriage between popular TikTokers Ashiru Idris, widely known as Mai Wushirya, and female social media personality, Basira Yar Guda Daya. LEADERSHIP reports the decision came despite an earlier…

Kebbi PDP Rejects Turaki As Consensus Candiate For National Chairman
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Kebbi PDP Rejects Turaki As Consensus Candiate For National Chairman

Abdullahi Faruk

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kebbi State has rejected the reported nomination of Kabiru Tanimu Turaki as the party’s consensus candidate for the position of National Chairman by a Northern Stakeholders group, citing lack of consultation in the North-West zone.…

Talbi Scores Late Winner As Sunderland Stun Chelsea
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Talbi Scores Late Winner As Sunderland Stun Chelsea

Affa Acho

Sunderland moved into second place in the Premier League as winger Chemsdine Talbi scored a 94th-minute winner to stun Chelsea at Stamford Bridge. Regis le Bris’ side were on the brink of earning a valuable point in West London, but snatched all three when Talbi converted…

Bauchi Police Arrest Suspected Kidnapper, Rescue 2 Victims In Plateau
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Bauchi Police Arrest Suspected Kidnapper, Rescue 2 Victims In Plateau

Khalid Idris Doya

The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested a suspected kidnapper and rescued two minors who were abducted in Tilden Fulani, Toro local government area of Bauchi State. The suspect, identified as Abdulkarim Tasiu, a family member of the victims, allegedly carried out the…

Shock As Lifeless Body Of Man Found Beside Varsity Fence In Zaria
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Shock As Lifeless Body Of Man Found Beside Varsity Fence In Zaria

Isaiah Benjamin

Residents of Samaru, particularly those close to the Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) fence in Zaria, Kaduna State, on Saturday morning, were thrown into shock when they discovered the lifeless body of yet-to-be identified man close to the Police Gate, along the university’s…

In Defence Of A MAAUN Lecturer
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In Defence Of A MAAUN Lecturer

Abdulmajid Egbetekun and LEADERSHIP News

There is a popular saying that goes, “If you think education is expensive, try ignorance.” Having travelled across several countries in Asia and Europe as an African, I can confidently say that Nigeria remains one of the few places in the world where quality education is…

‘I Am Not Done’, Kamala Harris Hints At 2028 Presidential Run
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‘I Am Not Done’, Kamala Harris Hints At 2028 Presidential Run

Nafisat Abdulrahman

Former United States Vice President Kamala Harris has hinted that she may make another bid for the presidency in 2028, saying that she was “not done” with politics. Kamala made the declaration in a recent interview with the BBC l In what marked her first interview in the…