I feel bad losing my proactive Governor – Kano NNPP factional Chairman, Eldoguwa
The Kano State chapter of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has expressed disappointment over the exit of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf from the party. Eldoguwa, the factional chairman of NNPP in Kano, described the Governor as highly proactive and instrumental in the state’s development. Speaking on Friday, Eldoguwa said the Governor’s departure leaves a […]
62yr old man, five others arrested over possession of weapons, ammunition in Delta
Security operatives in Delta State have arrested a 62-year-old man and five others for allegedly being in possession of firearms and ammunition. The suspects were picked up by the Delta State Police Command’s Buffalo Patrol Team during a routine stop-and-search operation along the Head Bridge boundary between Anambra and Delta states. The arrest took place […]
Board of Peace: Trump running Gaza, world like mafia boss – David Hearst
Middle East Eye editor David Hearst has criticised U.S. President Donald Trump’s foreign policy, saying Trump runs Gaza and wider world affairs “like a mafia boss.” Hearst made the comments in an opinion article in Middle East Eye, arguing that Trump’s newly proposed “Board of Peace” initiative reflects a personal grab for power rather than […]
AFCON 2025: Celebrating Bronze medal builds culture of mediocrity – Oliseh on Super Eagles
Former Super Eagles coach, Sunday Oliseh, has criticised Nigeria’s celebration of a third-place finish at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, warning that it sends the wrong message about the country’s football standards. According to him, such celebrations risk promoting a mindset where coming short of winning the trophy is seen as acceptable. Oliseh made […]
EPL: 3 fixtures we could see shock results this weekend
The English Premier League returns this weekend with Game Week 23, and fans across England are expecting exciting football and possible shock results. Big teams will be in action, but history has shown that the Premier League often delivers surprises when least expected. One game that could produce an upset is Manchester City vs Wolves […]
Six farmers killed in fresh attack in Unguwar Wawa, Niger State
At least six farmers have been killed in a fresh attack by suspected armed bandits in Unguwar Wawa community, Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State. The incident reportedly happened late Friday night and has thrown the rural community into mourning. According to a report shared on X by conflict and crisis journalist Bakatsine, the […]
Shettima returns to Nigeria after trips to Guinea, Davos
Vice President Kashim Shettima has returned to Nigeria after a week-long diplomatic and economic mission to Guinea-Conakry and Switzerland. He arrived at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, on Saturday, according to a statement issued by his media aide, Stanley Nwokocha. During the trip, Shettima represented President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the inauguration of Guinea’s […]
Nigerian govt reveals reason behind delay in Kano–Katsina dual carriageway
The Federal Government has explained why work on Section 2 of the Kano–Katsina dual carriageway has been slow. According to the Senior Special Assistant to President Bola Tinubu on Community Engagement (North-West), Abdullahi Tanko-Yakasai, the delay is mainly due to unresolved compensation claims for farmlands and houses affected by the project. Tanko-Yakasai spoke during an […]
Fire razes residential building in Ibadan, destroys property worth millions of naira
A serious fire outbreak has destroyed a residential building at Block D5, Ifedapo Estate in the Amuloko area of Ibadan, Oyo State, leaving residents counting heavy losses. The fire completely razed a six-room bungalow and destroyed household items and valuables estimated to be worth millions of naira. Confirming the incident, the Chairman of the Oyo […]
Why we withdrew suit against police before Justice Abdulmalik – PDP
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has clarified why it withdrew a lawsuit filed against the Nigeria Police Force at the Federal High Court in Abuja. In a statement signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Comrade Ini Ememobong, the party said the suit was meant to challenge the police blockade of its national secretariat and demand […]