Two radio presenters die in Oyo
Tragic news has emerged from Oyo State as two radio presenters, Kola Oladapo and Idowu Ogunbunmi, have passed away. The news was confirmed on Sunday, bringing shock and grief to colleagues, friends, and the broadcasting community. Kola Oladapo worked with Lagelu 96.6 FM in Ibadan, the state capital. His burial took place at Sango cemetery […]
US strikes understandable but risky – Miyetti Allah
Miyetti Allah, the umbrella body for Fulani herders in Nigeria, has described the recent US airstrikes on suspected terrorist camps as understandable but risky. The group acknowledged the need to tackle insecurity and terrorism, while also cautioning against potential unintended consequences for local communities. According to the organization, while targeting terrorists is necessary, there are […]
AFCON: Results of yesterday’s matches, all fixtures for Monday
The Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 continued with exciting matches yesterday, showcasing intense competition and thrilling moments for fans. Several teams secured crucial victories to strengthen their chances of advancing from the group stages. Highlights included hard-fought wins and surprise results that kept supporters on the edge of their seats. In Group A, [Team […]
AFCON 2025: Super Eagles clash will be difficult – Uganda coach, Put
Uganda’s national football team coach, Milutin Sredojević, popularly known as Put, has warned that their upcoming match against Nigeria’s Super Eagles at AFCON 2025 will be a challenging encounter. The Ugandan coach described the Super Eagles as a strong side with experienced players capable of changing the course of the game at any moment. Put […]
Insensitive, devoid of empathy’ – Labour Party blasts Tinubu over Europe holiday
The Labour Party (LP) has criticized President Bola Tinubu over his holiday trip to Europe at a time when Nigeria faces rising insecurity. Acting National Chairman Nenadi Usman described the visit as “insensitive and devoid of empathy” for Nigerians enduring violent attacks and humanitarian crises across the country. Usman said the President should have stayed […]
Sokoto gov swears in Kebbe council chairman
Sokoto State Governor, Ahmad Aliyu, has sworn in Musa Garba Kuchi as the new chairman of Kebbe Local Government Area following the death of the elected chairman, Abdullahi Yarima. Kuchi will complete the tenure of the late chairman and has been urged to reside in the local government area and collaborate closely with security agencies, […]
Tambuwal visits Sokoto community after US airstrikes
Former Sokoto State Governor and Senator for Sokoto South, Aminu Tambuwal, visited Jabo District to meet residents affected by US airstrikes targeting suspected terrorist hideouts between December 25 and 26. He expressed sympathy for those impacted and urged calm as security agencies continue their operations. Tambuwal highlighted the importance of leaders being present during crises […]
Coalition: It’s better to remain out of government than betray Nigerians — Adebayo
Adebayo, a leader of a political coalition, has stated that it is better for parties to remain outside government than to take office and betray the trust of Nigerians. He emphasized that leadership comes with responsibility, and compromising principles for power can harm the people. Speaking during a media briefing, Adebayo said that political actors […]
Group submits fresh petition to EFCC against ex-AGF, Malami
A civil society group has sent a fresh petition to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) asking the agency to investigate former Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami. The group said the new petition contains additional information and documents that were not included in earlier complaints. According to the group, the petition raises questions […]
AFCON: How we caused 3-2 defeat to Nigeria – Tunisia’s Yan Valery
Tunisia defender Yan Valery has explained how his team managed to defeat Nigeria 3–2 in their recent Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) match. According to Valery, the Tunisian team went into the game with a clear plan and strong belief that they could challenge the Super Eagles, even though Nigeria were seen as favourites before […]