Kano Speaker, deputy, Majority Leader, 22 others resign from NNPP, support Gov Yusuf
The Speaker of the Kano State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Jibril Ismail Falgore, alongside his deputy, Rt. Hon. Muhammad Bello Butu Butu, the Majority Leader, and 22 other lawmakers, have resigned from the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) and declared their full support for Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf. The development marks a major political […]
Kwara: Bandits under fire as military intensifies operations
The Nigerian military has intensified its operations against bandits and kidnappers in Kwara State, recording fresh successes in parts of Edu, Ifelodun, and Patigi Local Government Areas. Security sources confirmed that several terrorist hideouts were overrun during coordinated offensives aimed at restoring peace to the affected communities. According to preliminary reports, the renewed offensive targeted […]
Fubara: Wike wouldn’t have succeeded as governor if he had 27 ‘snakes’ – Dagogo-Jack
Former Chairman of the Presidential Taskforce on Power, Becks Dagogo-Jack, has said that the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, would not have achieved his record as Rivers State governor if he had faced the kind of opposition Governor Siminalayi Fubara is currently dealing with in the State House of Assembly. Speaking during […]
AFCON: Eguavoen questions Chelle for not including four players in Super Eagles squad
Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) Technical Director, Austin Eguavoen, has expressed concern over Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle’s squad selection for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco. Eguavoen questioned the decision to leave out players from the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) despite the competition’s importance. Speaking on the issue, Eguavoen said […]
Nigeria needs more mid-level manpower to improve healthcare in communities – Dr Afolabi
A former Oyo State Commissioner for Health, Dr Kayode Afolabi, has called on the federal, state, and local governments to employ more trained mid-level health professionals to address healthcare challenges in rural communities. Speaking at the maiden convocation of Premier College of Health Technology, Ibadan, Dr Afolabi emphasized that mid-level healthcare workers play a critical […]
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 […]