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 Speaker Abbas Mourns Mother-In-Law, Hajiya Rahmatu Bello Mukaddas  The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Tajudeen Abbas, has lost his mother-in-law, Hajiya Rahmatu Bello Mukaddas, who passed away on Thursday night at the age of 85. She was laid to rest in Zaria on Friday following the Jumu’ah prayers, in accordance with Islamic rites. In a statement made available to KADUNA POLITICAL AFFAIRS, Speaker Abbas expressed deep sorrow over the loss, describing Hajiya Rahmatu as more than a mother-in-law — “a true mother, a pillar of wisdom, peace, and compassion.” He noted that her life was marked by selflessness, unity, and care for all around her, and that her legacy would continue to live in the hearts of those she guided and loved. The Speaker was joined at the burial by members of the House of Representatives, traditional leaders, clerics, and members of the Zazzau Emirate Council, all of whom paid their last respects. He prayed for Allah (SWT) to grant her eter...

 The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has strongly opposed the recent decision by the National Universities Commission (NUC) to upgrade the nomenclature of degree programmes in Pharmacy, Physiotherapy, and Optometry from bachelor’s degrees to “Doctor” status in Nigerian universities.    The NUC implemented these changes in January, explaining that the decision was driven by the need to incorporate more clinical and practical sessions, improve foundational course coverage, enhance clinical skills, and address all speciality areas comprehensively.  However, the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors said the move may have unintended consequences.  “Conferring the title ‘Doctor’ on multiple professional groups without public education or structural clarity may confuse patients, worsen interprofessional tensions, and enable quackery in an already fragile health system. Teamwork in care delivery depends on clear roles and trust”, the association stat...

 Deports all foreign criminals - Kemi Badenoch tells UK prime minister to adopt ‘deportation bill’ UK Conservative Party leader, Kemi Badenoch has urged Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s government to adopt her party’s deportation bill to bring down immigration. In a video posted on her X handle,  the Tory leader warned that about two million immigrants would automatically claim “British Citizenship” by next year, asking Mr Starmer to adopt the Conservative Party’s deportation bill.  “From next year, two million immigrants could automatically claim British citizenship. That’s nearly twice the population of Birmingham,” Ms Badenoch said. “We’ve introduced a deportation bill because we are committed to bringing immigration down.” She had, on Tuesday, published a “deportation bill” aimed at bringing down immigration. Ms Badenoch highlighted the benefits of the deportation bill as the deportation “of all foreign criminals, mandatory age checks, tougher visa rules, disabled the hu...

 SOME SEMINARIANS OF MAKURDI MATRICULATES AT UNIVERSITY OF CALABAR 10th May, 2025       |       6:50 AM In a landmark event that highlights the integration of spiritual, human, pastoral formation and academic excellence, three Seminarians from the Catholic Diocese of Makurdi, Namely: Paul IORSHASE, Simon UKOR and Jude YINA were formally matriculated Yesterday, Friday 9th May, 2025 alongside Seminarians of other Dioceses and Religious Congregations at the University of Calabar. The ceremony marked their official entry into one of Nigeria’s institutions of higher learning, a critical step in their intellectual and pastoral development.The matriculation ceremony, held at St Joseph Major Seminary, Ikot Epene, Akwa Ibom State was attended by dignitaries both from the university and ecclesiastical communities. The Vice Chancellor ably represented by the affiliate officer, Dr Edet Akpama charged the Seminarians that as they embark on their academic ...

 I NEVER USED JUJU ON ANY ONE, THEY ALL CAME TO ME THROUGH GOSSIPS 10th May, 2025      |      5:45 PM  -Anambra Nwa Boy who impregnated 10 girls including his Oga’s daughter opens up on what ignited the Baltazzar skills in him.  “At my leisure moments at my Oga’s shop, I  usually play an old song by Dbanj “Che you wan know the kooko iiyaa Che you wan know the koko” It happened that my Oga daughter started to also like the song after it caught her attention so she kept asking me; What is the koko? I was very reluctant to tell her the koko but she wouldn’t stop until I showed her the koko. She started telling her friends about me and how good is the koko, her friends started coming in turns to also know the koko. I was thinking I was a smart guy until they started coming back to tell me how they missed their periods. Please I am not proud of my actions and I pray I am forgiven. Credit: crusader radio

 Peter Obi and Nasir El-Rufai Meet in U.S. Amid Opposition Coalition Talks Peter Obi, former Labour Party presidential candidate, and Nasir El-Rufai, ex-Kaduna State governor, held a meeting in the United States on the sidelines of the 11th Annual Cambridge Africa Together Conference at St. John’s College, University of Cambridge. El-Rufai was a featured speaker at the event, which gathers African leaders, scholars, and change makers. The meeting comes amid significant political developments in Nigeria. El-Rufai, who recently defected from the All Progressives Congress (APC) to the Social Democratic Party (SDP), is reportedly aligned with former Vice President Atiku Abubakar. Both Obi and El-Rufai have joined Abubakar in announcing a new opposition coalition aimed at challenging President Bola Tinubu’s administration in the 2023 elections. Speculation is rife that the coalition may adopt the SDP as its platform, with El-Rufai described as a key figure representing Abubakar’s intere...

 Obidient Movement Slams Senate President Akpabio Over Remarks on Peter Obi, Alleges APC Meddling in LP Crisis The Obidient Movement, a political pressure group supporting Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate Peter Obi, has fiercely criticized Senate President Godswill Akpabio following his recent comments questioning Obi’s ability to lead Nigeria amid the Labour Party’s internal challenges. In a press statement released on Saturday and shared with journalists in Awka, Nana Kazaure, the group’s Director of Strategic Communication and Media, accused Akpabio’s All Progressives Congress (APC) of orchestrating the Labour Party’s crisis by providing state-sponsored security to protect the sacked LP National Chairman, Julius Abure. Kazaure described the 10th Senate under Akpabio’s leadership as “the worst in Nigeria’s history,” criticizing the Senate President for lacking discretion and self-control. The statement read, “It is well known that the President of the 10th Senate is not...