You’ll reap what you sow – Wike warns betrayers
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has issued a strong warning to politicians and individuals he believes are supporting acts of betrayal, saying such actions will eventually return to haunt them. He made the remarks during a public event where he addressed political loyalty and personal responsibility. Wike stressed that betrayal is not […]
Gov Namadi appoints Emir of Dutse as Jigawa’s 2026 Amirul Hajj
Jigawa State Governor, Malam Umar Namadi, has appointed the Emir of Dutse, His Royal Highness Alhaji (Dr) Hamim Muhammad Nuhu Sanusi, as the Amirul Hajj for the 2026 pilgrimage. He will lead the state’s official delegation for the annual Islamic exercise. The appointment was announced in a statement signed by the Secretary to the State […]
Kwara killing highlighted Nigeria’s deteriorating security situation – MPAC
The Muslim Public Affairs Centre (MPAC) has strongly condemned the deadly attack on Woro village in Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State, describing it as a clear sign of Nigeria’s worsening security situation. The attack, which reportedly happened on February 3, claimed the lives of at least 170 people, including women and children, and […]
World Cancer Day: NOA urges early action awareness
The National Orientation Agency (NOA) in Osun State has urged residents to take cancer prevention and early detection more seriously. The State Director, Adebiyi Adefarasin Stephen, made the call in a statement released to mark World Cancer Day 2026, observed every year on February 4. He stressed that early action can save lives and reduce […]
FCTA workers protest: You’ll tell Nigerians what you want from Wike – Olayinka tells NLC
The spokesman for the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Lere Olayinka, has challenged the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) to clearly tell Nigerians what it wants from Minister Nyesom Wike. Olayinka made the remark on Monday as workers of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) resumed work despite plans by the NLC to stage […]
2027: Replacing Muslim with Christian northerner as VP will cause problem – APC chieftain, Farouk Aliyu
Farouk Aliyu, a senior leader in the All Progressives Congress (APC), has warned that replacing a Muslim vice-presidential candidate with a Christian in the North could create political challenges for the party. Speaking on ARISE Television, Aliyu said such a move might alienate Muslim voters in Northern Nigeria and make the APC unpopular in the […]
No Southern candidate better to govern Nigeria than Tinubu – Ganduje
Former National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi Ganduje, has declared that no politician from Southern Nigeria is better positioned to lead the country beyond 2027 than President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. He made this statement in Abuja while receiving a delegation of youth leaders from Northern Nigeria, drawn from all 19 northern states. […]
Police rescue two abducted victims, arrest suspect in Kebbi
The Kebbi State Police Command has recorded another success in its fight against crime after rescuing two abducted victims and arresting one suspect in separate operations across Kalgo and Dandi Local Government Areas. The actions followed swift responses to distress reports and were carried out with the support of local vigilante groups. According to the […]
Lawmakers fault firm over alleged unauthorised logging in C’River forest
Lawmakers in the Cross River State House of Assembly have raised concerns over alleged unauthorized logging by Ezemac International Ltd in the Ekuri community forest, Akamkpa Local Government Area. Reports claim the company destroyed parts of the forest and intimidated residents, prompting the Assembly to summon both the firm and community stakeholders for clarification. During […]
Fire destroys over 300 houses, renders 95 households homeless in Benue
A massive fire outbreak has destroyed more than 300 houses in Wannue community, Tarka Local Government Area of Benue State, leaving about 95 households without shelter. The fire spread quickly through clusters of thatch houses and nearby structures, causing heavy losses to families in the area. The inferno also consumed large quantities of farm produce […]