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Labour Party inaugurates caretaker committee in Taraba

The Labour Party (LP) in Taraba State has officially inaugurated a caretaker committee to manage the party’s affairs following the expiration of the tenure of its former executives. The inauguration, held on Monday at the party’s state secretariat in Jalingo, was attended by party leaders, members, and supporters who described the event as a peaceful […]

FreeNnamdiKanu protest: Enugu streets deserted

The city of Enugu was unusually quiet on Monday as major streets and public places were deserted following the ongoing #FreeNnamdiKanuNow protest in Abuja. Many residents reportedly stayed indoors in solidarity with demonstrators demanding the release of Nnamdi Kanu, the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). The protest, which gained momentum in […]

NPFL: Maikaba rues Wikki Tourists’ defeat to El-Kanemi Warriors

Wikki Tourists’ technical adviser, Abdullahi Maikaba, has expressed disappointment after his team suffered a 2-1 defeat to El-Kanemi Warriors in their NPFL matchday nine clash. El-Kanemi Warriors took an early lead through Emmanuel Jonas and Samaila Bello, leaving Wikki Tourists trailing 2-0 within the first half. Abdullahi Usman managed to pull one back for the […]

Terrorists ambush soldiers in Borno, kill battalion commander

The Nigerian Army has confirmed the death of Lieutenant Colonel Aliyu Saidu Paiko, the Commanding Officer of the 202 Tank Battalion, along with several soldiers, following a deadly ambush by Boko Haram terrorists in Kashimri, Bama Local Government Area, Borno State. In a statement released on Monday, the Acting Director of Army Public Relations, Major […]

Zamfara PDP chairman’s aide dumps party for APC

In Zamfara State, the media aide to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chairman, Muhammad Isah, has officially dumped the PDP for the All Progressives Congress (APC). Isah, who worked with the PDP State Chairman, Hon. Jamil Jibo Magayaki, announced his defection on Monday, citing internal issues and recent developments within the PDP as his reason […]

ASUU strike: Nigerian lecturers in talks with FG, highlight progress

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has confirmed that it has started discussions with the Federal Government over the ongoing strike that has crippled activities across public universities in Nigeria. In a Strike Bulletin No. 2 released by the National Strike Coordinating Committee (NSCC) and signed by Dr. Christopher Piwuna, the union said progress […]

Protest: Security operatives fired live bullets at us – Sowore ​

Human rights activist Omoyele Sowore has accused security operatives of firing live bullets and tear gas at peaceful protesters during the #FreeNnamdiKanu rally in Abuja on Monday. Speaking on The Morning Brief on Channels Television, Sowore explained that the protesters had gathered peacefully in front of the Transcorp Hilton Hotel before security forces arrived and […]

Ghana influenced Nigerian hit songs – Singer Lasmid claims

Ghanaian singer Ladsmid Nathaniel Owusu, popularly known as Lasmid, has stirred controversy after claiming that Ghana played a major role in the success of Nigerian hit songs. The “Bad Boy” crooner stated that many Nigerian Afrobeats songs first gained massive popularity in Ghana before becoming hits in Nigeria. Speaking during an interview with Hip TV, […]

Popular Nigerian singer, John Mai Molo drops dead after eating ‘poisoned’ meal

Popular traditional singer, John Zuya, famously known as John Mai Molo, has been confirmed dead after allegedly consuming a poisoned meal in Tafawa Balewa Local Government Area of Bauchi State. According to reports, the Bauchi-born musician returned from Lagos on October 16, 2025, after performing at several cultural events. Shortly after his arrival, he reportedly […]

Touring affected my love life – Ruger

Popular Nigerian singer Ruger has revealed that his busy touring schedule has negatively affected his love life and family relationships. The “Asiwaju” crooner, whose real name is Michael Adebayo Olayinka, shared the personal confession via his official X handle on Sunday. Ruger explained that since he began touring globally, maintaining a stable relationship has become […]