Bello Turji in ‘panic mode’, restless — Nigerian military
The Nigerian military has disclosed that notorious bandit leader, Bello Turji, is now under intense pressure and operating in panic mode as security forces intensify operations across the North-West. According to the army, sustained military action has disrupted the activities of Turji and other armed group leaders, forcing them into constant movement to avoid capture. […]
Alleged love child: We conducted multiple DNA tests to settle paternity claims – Davido’s father opens up
Billionaire businessman Adedeji Adeleke, father of Nigerian music star Davido, has spoken publicly about the steps taken by the family to address claims that a 12-year-old girl, Anuoluwapo, is the singer’s daughter. He explained that the family coordinated several DNA tests to put the long-standing paternity controversy to rest and ensure fairness to all parties […]
Man regains freedom two months after abduction in Edo
A man identified simply as Mr Segiru has regained his freedom two months after he was abducted by gunmen in Edo State. The victim was released on Wednesday, bringing relief to his family after weeks of uncertainty and distress following the incident. Mr Segiru and his wife, Mrs Zainab, were kidnapped on November 22, 2025, […]
Strike: Kano Electricity Company accuses union of plunging millions into darkness
The Kano Electricity Distribution Company (KEDCO) has accused the Electricity Workers Union of plunging millions of residents into darkness following the shutdown of power supply across Kano, Katsina and Jigawa states. The company described the strike as unjustified and harmful, saying it disrupted essential services and endangered lives over what it called internal labour issues. […]
Alleged N4 trillion debt: Contractors’ protest escalates as CSOs join call for minister’s resignation
The protest by indigenous contractors over an alleged ₦4 trillion unpaid debt has intensified as more than 1,000 civil society organisations (CSOs) joined the call for accountability. Operating under a broad coalition, the groups accused the Minister of State for Finance, Doris Uzoka-Anite, of failing to ensure the payment of verified debts owed to local […]
UCL: Monaco’s Nigerian forward, Ilenikhena breaks Kanu’s record
Nigerian striker George Ilenikhena has written his name in UEFA Champions League history after becoming the youngest African player to make 15 appearances in the competition. The AS Monaco forward achieved the feat at the age of 19 years and 157 days, breaking a long-standing record previously held by Nigerian football legend, Nwankwo Kanu. UEFA […]
CAFCL: Power Dynamos ready for Rivers United – Mutapa
Power Dynamos head coach, Osward Mutapa, has expressed confidence in his team ahead of their CAF Champions League encounter against Rivers United. Mutapa said the club’s recent league victory over Mufulira Wanderers has lifted morale and prepared the players mentally for the continental challenge. The Kitwe-based side secured a narrow 1-0 win against Mufulira Wanderers […]
Osun Govt, APC disagree over teachers’ recruitment
A fresh controversy has emerged in Osun State over the recruitment of teachers, as the state government and the opposition All Progressives Congress (APC) offered conflicting accounts of the process. The government said letters of appointment are being issued to the first batch of newly recruited teachers, dismissing claims that senior officials were obstructing the […]
Wike-backed PDP NWC inaugurates LG caretaker committees in Lagos
The factional Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National Working Committee (NWC) loyal to Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Mr. Nyesom Wike, has inaugurated Local Government Area (LGA) Caretaker Committees across all 20 council areas in Lagos State. The inauguration, which took place on Wednesday, highlights the ongoing national leadership crisis within the party. The Wike-aligned […]
Resign before defecting to APC – NNPP faction to Gov Yusuf
The Boniface Aniebonam-led faction of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) has called on Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf to formally resign from the party if he intends to join the All Progressives Congress (APC). Speaking on Tuesday, the faction’s Kano State Chairman, Senator Masu’d el Jilbreen Doguwa, stressed that the governor remains a […]