Ukraine captures 909 Russian troops over Kursk operation
On February 6, Ukraine announced it had captured 909 Russian soldiers during a military operation in Russia’s western Kursk region. This operation, which began in August, was aimed at boosting Ukraine’s efforts to bring home its own prisoners of war. The Ukrainian military shared that the captured Russian soldiers will help increase the number of […]
Senate accepts Tinubu’s request to sack 3 RECs
The Nigerian Senate has agreed to President Bola Tinubu’s request to fire three suspended Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs) from Sokoto, Abia, and Adamawa states. These officials—Nura Ali (Sokoto), Ike Uzochukwu (Abia), and Hudu Yunusa-Ari (Adamawa)—were suspended by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in 2023 due to accusations of election misconduct during state elections. During […]
Wike: No Need To Panic, Tinubu’s Policies Will Deliver
Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has reassured Nigerians not to worry despite the ongoing economic challenges. He believes that the policies put in place by President Bola Tinubu are meant to take the country to greater heights. Wike made these comments on Wednesday after he and a group of former […]
Bandits Kidnap Ex-NYSC DG Tsiga, Others In Katsina
In the early hours of Thursday, bandits kidnapped the former Director General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brigadier General Maharazu Tsiga (retired), in Tsiga village, located in the Bakori Local Government Area of Katsina State. The attack, which occurred at 12:30 am, also led to the death of one person, with at least […]
Edo Govt suspends Attorney-General, LG Commission chair
The Edo State Government has suspended two top officials: the Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Samson Osagie, and the Chairman of the Local Government Service Commission, Damian Lawani. The Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Musa Ikhilor, announced their suspension on Thursday morning, February 6. According to Ikhilor, the suspension is due to serious allegations […]
It will be premature to resume oil exploration in Ogoni land – Dakuku Peterside reacts to Federal Government’s move
Former APC governorship candidate in Rivers State, Dakuku Peterside, has expressed opposition to the resumption of oil exploration in Ogoni land. This follows President Bola Tinubu’s recent move to establish the Federal University of Environment and Technology (FUET) in Ogoni. On February 3, 2025, President Tinubu signed a bill to create the new university and […]
Two Killed as chieftaincy dispute escalates in Nasarawa
A violent chieftaincy dispute in Nasarawa State has resulted in the deaths of two people and caused damage to several homes in the Odu electoral ward of Maraba Udege Development Area. The conflict, which has been ongoing for over three years, is centered around a land ownership disagreement between the Afo people of Angwan Duse […]
Taye Taiwo inducted into Marseille’s Hall of Fame
Taye Taiwo, the former Nigerian footballer, has been inducted into Olympique Marseille’s Hall of Fame. The club announced this exciting news on their social media, celebrating his remarkable achievements as a player. Taiwo first joined Marseille in January 2005, moving from a Nigerian Premier Football League (NPFL) team. The left-back quickly became an important figure […]
Portable cries out as govt seals his uncompleted building, hotels over illegal development
Nigerian singer Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, has expressed frustration after the Ogun State government sealed his uncompleted building and hotel in Sango-Ota. The singer shared a notice of contravention on Instagram, showing that the Ogun State Planning and Development Authority closed down his properties over alleged illegal development. Portable claimed that authorities arrested […]
BREAKING: Decomposing body of missing Anambra lawmaker Azuka found
The body of Hon. Justice Azuka, a member of the Anambra State House of Assembly who was declared missing, has been found in a decomposing state. Security operatives discovered the lawmaker’s body at the 2nd Niger Bridge on Thursday morning. The police confirmed the news, with the state’s Police Public Relations Officer, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, […]