Seven northern states in Nigeria are scheduled to experience planned power outages from April to May 2026 as part of a grid modernization project. The initiative aims to upgrade the country's power infrastructure.

The Congress party has voiced opposition to a proposed bill that would increase Lok Sabha seats by 50%, arguing it would disadvantage southern, northeastern, and western states by disproportionately boosting representation for northern states.

Security officials from Benue, Kaduna, Katsina, and Plateau states in Nigeria have united to combat cross-border insecurity, pledging enhanced collaboration and early warning systems.

The Chairman of the Northern States Governors’ Forum and Governor of Gombe State, Inuwa Yahaya, has condemned deadly explosions in Maiduguri, Borno State, describing the incident as barbaric and cowardly.

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Teenage pregnancy remains a serious public health challenge in Nigeria, with northern states such as Kebbi, Zamfara, and Kaduna recording the highest rates. The post Teenage pregnancy highest in northern Nigeria — Report appeared first on Vanguard News.

Mr Buru said the church had, for about 20 years, supported underprivileged Muslims and Tsangaya schools across five northern states with food items The post Church distributes Ramadan food to Tsangaya schools in Kaduna appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah criticizes proposed delimitation, claiming it favors BJP-ruled northern states, risking southern representation and federalism.

The Northern States Governors’ Forum in Nigeria has reiterated its support for state policing, declaring that despite improvements, there is no room for complacency regarding the region's security landscape.

A heatwave is currently affecting the northern states of Malaysia, leading to concerns about public health and environmental conditions.

The United States is experiencing chaotic weather conditions, including heatwaves on the West Coast, floods in Hawaii, heavy snowfall in northern states, and storm warnings on the East Coast, affecting 200 million people.

Punjab’s AAP government tabled a resolution in the State Assembly on the Union government’s failure in foreign policy and its impact on the country’s energy security

The Federal Government of Nigeria has called on the 19 northern states and the Federal Capital Territory to create robust sustainability plans for the Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes (ACReSAL) initiative, ensuring its long-term benefits.

A geomagnetic storm is forecast to occur tonight, potentially producing spectacular displays of the Northern Lights in several northern states. Aurora enthusiasts are advised to look to the skies.

Northern Nigerian states have agreed to strengthen inter-state collaboration, institutionalize peer learning platforms, and improve early warning systems to enhance security at a dialogue held in Jos.

Senators from Nigeria's 19 Northern states and the FCT, under the Northern Senators Forum, have condemned the recent bomb explosions in Maiduguri, Borno State, which occurred after Iftar and resulted in casualties.

Delhi is expected to have generally cloudy skies with a spell of very light rain or drizzle in the coming days, as the IMD issues a thunderstorm warning for northern states.

The report indicates that the shortage of doctors in many northern states has made community health practitioners (CHPs) the backbone of healthcare delivery in rural areas and primary health…

The Nigerian Federal Government has called on 19 northern states and the FCT to create robust sustainability plans for the Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes (ACReSAL) initiative, ensuring its long-term benefits.