No casualties as LPG tanker overturns in Kano
An LPG tanker accident along Zaria Road in Kano State ended without loss of life, according to the Kano State Fire Service. The incident happened on Sunday at Imawa area in Kura Local Government Area, a busy section of the highway often used by heavy-duty vehicles. In a statement released on Monday, the Fire Service […]
Electronic transmission: This is just warning protest, we wait till tomorrow – Isaac Fayose
Businessman and activist, Isaac Fayose, has described the protest held at the National Assembly over electronic transmission of election results as only an initial warning. According to him, Nigerians are prepared to escalate actions if lawmakers fail to clearly back real-time electronic transmission in the proposed Electoral Act amendment. On Monday, protesters gathered at the […]
‘Bandits sacked our village, turned our church into a mosque’ – Plateau community leader laments
A community leader from Mushere Chiefdom in Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State, Amos Gyang, has shared a painful account of how armed bandits attacked his village and displaced its residents. Speaking at a charity event organised by the Plateau Unite Foundation in Jos, Gyang said the attackers chased people from their homes, took […]
Sit-at-home cancellation: We’ve taken back South-East from criminals – Joe Igbokwe
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Joe Igbokwe, has reacted strongly to the cancellation of the Monday sit-at-home in the South-East, saying the region has been reclaimed from criminals. According to him, the end of the sit-at-home marks a turning point for peace and normal life in Igboland. In a post shared on […]
Malami dragged to Code of Conduct Bureau over removal of ex-CJN Onnoghen, alleged abuse of office
Nigeria’s Attorney General, Abubakar Malami, has been summoned to appear before the Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB) over his role in the removal of former Chief Justice of Nigeria, Walter Onnoghen. The case raises allegations of abuse of office and questions regarding the legality of the process that led to Onnoghen’s exit. The complaint, filed […]
FG Approves Dualisation Of 420km Akwanga–jos–bauchi–gombe Highway
The Federal Government has approved the dualisation of the 420-kilometre Akwanga–Jos–Bauchi–Gombe Highway, a move set to improve transportation and boost economic activities in the central and northern regions. The project aims to expand the existing single carriageway into a dual carriageway, enhancing safety, reducing travel time, and accommodating increasing traffic. The highway links major cities […]
Electoral Act: Akpabio Summons Emergency Sitting, Notable Nigerians, NLC Kick
The controversy surrounding recent changes to Nigeria’s Electoral Act has pushed the Senate into urgent action, with Senate President Godswill Akpabio calling an emergency sitting scheduled for Tuesday, February 9. The move follows widespread criticism over the Senate’s refusal to approve real-time electronic transmission of election results, a decision that has drawn sharp reactions from […]
President Tinubu receives US AFRICOM delegation at Aso Villa
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Sunday received a high-level delegation from the United States Africa Command (AFRICOM) at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The visit was led by AFRICOM Commander, General Dagvin R.M. Anderson, as part of ongoing engagements between Nigeria and the United States on security and defence cooperation. Members of the U.S. delegation included […]
Bandits Kill 3, Kidnap Nathaniel Asuwaye, 10 Others In Karku, Kaduna
A suspected bandit attack in Karku community, Kauru Local Government Area of Kaduna State, has left three people dead and a Catholic priest along with ten others abducted. The victims include Rev. Fr. Nathaniel Asuwaye, parish priest of Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Karku. Residents described the attackers as organised terrorists who overran the village in […]
Gov Fintiri commissions cottage hospital in Adamawa
Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, has commissioned a newly completed cottage hospital as part of his administration’s effort to improve access to healthcare services across the state. The facility was built to bring quality medical care closer to residents, especially people living in rural and underserved communities. Speaking during the commissioning ceremony, Governor Fintiri […]