EPL: ‘Mark my words’ – Arteta says Arsenal fans would fall in love with Piero Hincapié
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has confidently stated that the club’s supporters will “fall in love” with new signing Piero Hincapié, who joined the Gunners on loan from Bayer Leverkusen last summer. Arteta made the remark following Arsenal’s 1-0 victory over Crystal Palace on Sunday, a result that keeps them firmly in control at the top […]
Over 10 herders reportedly killed in reprisal attack at Tilli community Kebbi
Tension has gripped Tilli community in Bunza Local Government Area of Kebbi State following a deadly reprisal attack that claimed the lives of over ten Fulani herders. The incident, which occurred on Sunday, was reportedly in response to the killing of a vigilante member by suspected Lakurawa bandits operating in the area. According to residents, […]
Gov Oyebanji of Ekiti officially emerges consensus candidate of APC for 2026 guber poll
Governor Biodun Oyebanji of Ekiti State has officially emerged as the All Progressives Congress (APC) consensus candidate for the 2026 gubernatorial election. The decision was reached on Monday through a popular voice vote by 885 delegates, representing the 177 wards across 16 local government areas of the state. The affirmation took place at the Ekiti […]
4 confirmed dead as Cameroon boils over 92-year-old Biya’s re-election as president
At least four people have been confirmed dead in Cameroon after violent clashes erupted between supporters of the opposition and security forces following the re-election of 92-year-old President Paul Biya. The unrest broke out shortly after the country’s Constitutional Council declared Biya the winner of the 2025 presidential election. According to official results, Biya — […]
Terrorism: It’s clear Nnamdi Kanu doesn’t want trial sorted in court – Osinbajo’s ex-aide
Former spokesman to ex-Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, Laolu Akande, has said it is now evident that Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), does not want his trial to be resolved in court. Akande made the remarks on Monday via a video shared on his X (formerly Twitter) page, where he called […]
Zoonotic diseases cause 2.7 million deaths globally each year — NVMA warns
The Nigerian Veterinary Medical Association (NVMA) has issued a strong warning over the growing danger posed by zoonotic diseases, revealing that such infections account for about 2.7 million deaths globally every year. The association made this known during a press conference in Jalingo, Taraba State, as part of its 62nd Annual Congress and Annual General […]
PDP crisis deepens as Lamido threatens legal action after being denied chairmanship form
The internal crisis within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has taken a new turn as former Jigawa State Governor, Alhaji Sule Lamido, has threatened to take legal action against the party after being denied the opportunity to obtain the nomination form for the National Chairmanship position. Lamido arrived at the PDP National Secretariat, Wadata Plaza, […]
Governor Sule, Ike Neliaku extol Dokpesi
Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State and the President of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR), Dr. Ike Neliaku, have paid glowing tributes to the late founder of DAAR Communications, Chief Raymond Dokpesi, for his remarkable contributions to humanity and media development in Nigeria. The tributes were made during the 2nd Raymond Dokpesi Diamond […]
2027: Atiku warns against repression of free speech under Tinubu
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has raised concerns about what he described as an increasing wave of repression, intimidation, and abuse of power under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration. In a strongly worded statement titled “A Nation Gripped in the Throes of Fear”, Atiku warned that Nigeria was fast becoming a police state, where citizens, […]
NPFL: Maikaba delighted as Wikki Tourists end six-game winless run
Wikki Tourists head coach, Abdullahi Maikaba, has expressed joy after his team finally returned to winning ways with a 2-0 victory over Shooting Stars in their NPFL Matchday 10 clash held in Bauchi. The much-needed win brought an end to the club’s frustrating six-game winless run in the league. The Bauchi Elephants were in control […]