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Katsina Principal

Katsina: Police arrest Principal after stolen school equipment found in his home

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The Katsina State Police Command has arrested the principal of Government Secondary School, Shargalle, in Dutsi Local Government Area over the alleged theft of school property. The suspect, identified as Bashir Musa, 58, was arrested following an investigation into a break-in reported at the school on January 19, 2026. Police said unknown individuals had forced […]

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National grid

BREAKING: National grid collapses again, second time in 2026

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  Nigeria’s national electricity grid has collapsed again, plunging several parts of the country into darkness and marking the second system collapse recorded in 2026. The latest collapse occurred minutes ago on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, according to power sector monitoring data, with electricity supply to distribution companies dropping sharply across the country. This development

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Nigerian mum upset nanny teaches daughter to cook in a viral video. While the mother objects, many users praise the nanny for teaching life skills and responsibility.

Nigerian mum throws tantrum, upset nanny teaches daughter how to cook

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A video shared by influencer ÓMÒÉLÉRÍNJÁRÉ has caused a stir online after a Nigerian mother complained that her nanny was teaching her daughter to cook. The clip shows the girl, who looks between 7 and 10 years old, helping the nanny in the kitchen. The girl appears calm and focused. The mother did not speak

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Bandits

Kastina: Despite peace agreement, bandits kill two, abduct 50 women

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Barely weeks after a reported peace agreement, residents of Chibauna community in Funtua Local Government Area of Katsina State were thrown into fear and chaos as suspected bandits launched a deadly raid late Sunday. The attackers killed two people and abducted more than 50 women, authorities confirmed. In addition to the human toll, the assailants

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Deadly Nipah virus outbreak hits India, prompting Covid-style airport checks across Asia as countries step up screening and quarantine measures.

Deadly Nipah virus outbreak hits India, prompts Covid-style airport checks

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Airports in Asia have brought back Covid-style health checks after India confirmed a new Nipah virus outbreak in West Bengal. Five cases have been reported. Nearly 100 people who were in close contact with the infected have been told to quarantine at home. Three cases were confirmed last week. Two earlier cases involved a male

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NDLEA intercepts cocaine peddler, Saudi Umrah

Ondo highest cannabis producer — NDLEA

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The Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Brigadier-General Mohamed Buba Marwa (retd.), has disclosed that Ondo State is the highest producer of cannabis in Nigeria, attributing this to the state’s favourable climate and soil conditions. Marwa made the disclosure on Monday during a courtesy visit by the agency’s

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Tonto Dikeh

How my son’s prayer led to reconciliation with my ex-husband — Tonto Dikeh

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Actress Tonto Dikeh has spoken about how her son’s prayer led to her reconciliation with her former husband, Olakunle Churchill, after 10 years of separation. Dikeh shared the account in a viral video, saying the moment happened during a 21-day fasting and prayer programme at her church, where members were asked to write seven things

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A Nigerian woman insists monthly pay during pregnancy and breastfeeding, sparking online debate as people argue whether support or love should drive the decision.

Confusion as woman insists monthly pay from husband during pregnancy, breastfeeding

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A Nigerian woman, Meerah Abdul, has caused a stir online after saying her husband must pay her monthly during pregnancy and while breastfeeding. In a social media post, Abdul said Islamic teachings support financial support for women during pregnancy and breastfeeding. She argued the work should not be done for free. “As a Muslim lady,

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Sokoto gov

Wedding wahala: Sokoto govt to ban extravagant pre-wedding activities

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Sokoto State Governor, Ahmed Aliyu, has announced plans to enforce a state law that bans extravagant pre-wedding activities, warning that rising marriage costs are discouraging young people from getting married. The Governor made the announcement on Friday while commissioning the remodelled Zawiyatu Sheikh Aliyu Bunza Jumu’at Mosque and Islamiyya School in Sokoto. Aliyu said many

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