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    Jigawa governor

    Jigawa governor approves N10 billion farm, health projects, raises 2026 budget

    The Jigawa government has raised its 2026 budget to N948.2 billion and approved N9.9 billion for agricultural mechanisation and healthcare projects and supplies.

    Rights

    International Criminal Court, Taliban Supreme Leader Haibatullah Akhundzada, Chief Justice Abdul Hakim Haqqani, Habibullah Agha and Neda Mohammad Nadim

    ICC unseals arrest warrants over Taliban persecution of women, girls

    ICC has made public four arrest warrants against senior Taliban figures, accusing them of persecuting women and girls in Afghanistan, which amounts to a crime against humanity.

    Economy

    Oil facility

    Tinubu govt offers 40 oil blocks as Nigeria 2026 licensing round opens

    The federal government has inaugurated the 2026 oil and gas licensing round, offering 40 blocks across land, shallow water and deepwater terrains to local and foreign investors.

    Health

    Soldiers in hospital

    Nigeria addressing shortage of health workers, equipment, says army

    The military is implementing reforms to address workforce shortages and inadequate equipment and infrastructure affecting healthcare delivery within the armed forces.

    Nationwide

    Soldiers in hospital

    Nigeria addressing shortage of health workers, equipment, says army

    The military is implementing reforms to address workforce shortages and inadequate equipment and infrastructure affecting healthcare delivery within the armed forces.

    OPINION

    Murder in Asaba

    There is something fundamentally wrong with treating the alleged killing of a citizen as though it were principally a disagreement within the public service.

    Incumbency power, religious sentiment can’t stop hungry, angry Nigerians from voting Tinubu out

    Across the country, the cost-of-living crisis is not an abstract economic debate.

    Azu Ishiekwene: Tinubu and his incredible ministers

    At a business lunch in December 2022, he said he shouldn’t be voted for a second term if he didn’t fix the electricity supply problem and end estimated billing in his first term.

    An open letter to a distressed priest

    Mr Soyinka said, “Public lies, like flies, beget maggots.”

    The Black Queen of Hearts: Why Mia Mottley captures the global spirit

    For Africa and its diaspora, Mottley now represents something larger than the politics of Barbados.

    What shall we do about South Africa?

    A mob is a failure of policing. A death in custody is the state performing the violence itself, in a building, on a record, with a docket number.

    Lagos

    U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for West Africa and for Public Diplomacy Richard Michaels (left) with Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu observing the last bucket of concrete being poured onto the roof of the 10-story Chancery building during the Topping Off Ceremony of the New Consulate Compound at Eko Atlantic City in Lagos.

    U.S. celebrates construction milestone at new consulate compound in Eko Atlantic City

    The project is currently being led by 120 Nigerian engineers, architects, and administrators, working alongside 43 American construction professionals.

    Abuja

    blackout

    Abuja: TCN announces eight-hour power outage in Kubwa, Bwari

    The Transmission Company of Nigeria says it will interrupt electricity supply in parts of Abuja for planned maintenance at its 132/33kV Kubwa Substation.

    States

    Governor Dikko Radda at the inauguration of 1,080 grassroots mobilisers in Katsina

    Gov Radda urges APC stakeholders to sustain grassroots mobilisation

    Mr Radda made the call on Tuesday at the inauguration of 1,080 grassroots mobilisers in Katsina to coordinate support for his administration ahead of the 2027 elections.