Atiku backs Gov Adeleke on conducting Osun LG election despite AGF, police warning
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has praised Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke for holding the local government election despite opposition from security agencies and legal authorities. Before the election took place on Saturday, opposition parties raised concerns about possible violence. The Nigeria Police Force, in a statement on Friday, advised the state government to suspend […]
Troops rescue 25 kidnap victims, recover rustled cattle in Niger
The Nigerian Army, working alongside the police and local vigilantes, has successfully rescued 25 people who were kidnapped by armed bandits in Niger State. The security team also recovered 22 stolen cows and nine sheep after a fierce battle with the criminals in Garungabas and Kundu villages, Rafi Local Government Area. The rescue mission took […]
Zamfara Govt assures Talata Mafara explosive victims of full medical support
The Zamfara State Government has promised full medical support for victims of the recent explosion in Talata Mafara. A government delegation, led by Health Commissioner Dr. Nafisa Muhammad Maradun, visited the victims at Usmanu Danfodiyo University Teaching Hospital (UDUTH) in Sokoto. The explosion, suspected to have been caused by gunpowder, happened in the Talata Mafara […]
Trump names next chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff after firing top US general CQ Brown
U.S. President Donald Trump has chosen retired Air Force Lt. Gen. Dan “Razin” Caine as the new Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. This decision follows the removal of General CQ Brown from the role. Trump announced Caine’s appointment on his Truth Social account, highlighting his contributions in fighting ISIS during Trump’s first term. […]
Ex-CBN Gov, Emefiele distances self from ownership of purported forfeited properties
The former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Ifeanyi Emefiele, has denied any ownership of properties recently forfeited to the Nigerian government. In a statement released by his legal team, he clarified that while some of the assets belong to his relatives, neither he nor his immediate family own them. Emefiele’s statement […]
Detached tyre from a moving car kills pedestrian on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway
A tragic accident occurred on Friday, February 21, 2025, at Kara Under Bridge, along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, leading to the death of a pedestrian, Auwalu Abdulkadir. The incident happened when a Kia commercial bus, with registration number LAGOS MUS 200 YE, lost one of its tyres while in motion. The driver, who has not yet […]
Real Housewives star Porsha Williams breaks her silence after ex Simon Guobadia is detained by ICE for deportation
Reality TV star Porsha Williams has broken her silence after her estranged husband, Simon Guobadia, was taken into custody by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). According to reports, Guobadia, 60, is being held at Stewart Detention Center in Georgia. His official status is listed as “in ICE custody” by the U.S. Department of Homeland […]
Two reverend fathers abducted in Adamawa
Gunmen have kidnapped two Reverend fathers in Gweda Mallam, Numan Local Government Area of Adamawa State. The victims, Reverend Father Mathew David Dusami from Yola Catholic Diocese and Reverend Father Abraham Samman from Jalingo Diocese, were abducted early on Saturday, February 22. The Adamawa State Police Command confirmed the incident through its spokesperson, SP Suleiman […]
Bundesliga: Tella doubtful for Holstein Kel clash – Leverkusen Boss, Alonso
Nathan Tella might not be available for Bayer Leverkusen’s away game against Holstein Kiel. Coach Xabi Alonso confirmed that the winger is experiencing hip discomfort after playing 85 minutes in last weekend’s 0-0 draw against Bayern Munich. Tella picked up the issue during the match, and his condition is being monitored. Alonso stated that the […]
NWFL: Nasarawa United seek to end Remo Stars Ladies unbeaten run
Nasarawa Amazons are confident as they prepare for their next NWFL match against Remo Stars Ladies in Ikenne. The team’s chairperson, Hajiya Husaina Sulaiman Nagogo, spoke to the media about their readiness for the challenge. She acknowledged that Remo Stars Ladies have been in great form this season but assured fans that her team will […]