A key PDP chieftain and former spokesman for ex-Vice President Namadi Sambo, Umar Sani, has accused President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of leading Nigeria’s economy to ruin through his policies. Sunday, Sani released a statement in which he accused Tinubu’s government of a “state capture agenda” and of seeking to solidify a one-party system in Nigeria, … Read more
Parents should not refuse their children’s polio vaccines, according to Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, who has threatened to take strong action against anyone who tries to impede the current vaccination drive. During Monday’s flag-off of the first round of the 2025 polio vaccination exercise in Warawa Local Government Area, the governor, through his deputy, Comrade … Read more
At the Senior Staff Quarters of Sa’adu Zungur University (SAZU) in Gadau, Bauchi state, four houses were destroyed in a fire over the weekend, destroying valuables worth millions of naira. Malam Bello Adamu Yakubu of the Physiology Department, Dr. Hamma Mohammed of the Faculty of Education, and Malam Mukhtar Mansur of the Faculty of Arts … Read more
Bandits attacked Gidan Dawa village in Katsina State’s Dutsin-ma Local Government Area, killing one and kidnapping ten others (including children and women). In a post shared on Monday by security analyst Bakatsine on X, the incident that happened on Sunday night was revealed. The attackers allegedly attacked the village during the night, as stated in … Read more
State governors in Nigeria are being held responsible for the escalating insecurity, according to Isaac Ochekliye Agbo, a lawmaker from Benue State. Local governments are being defunded to the point that they cannot address grassroots security issues, he said, blaming state governors. During a security meeting that took place over the weekend at the Makurdi … Read more
Chief Ayiri Emami, a famous leader of the Itsekiri people, has been feted on his 50th birthday by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. In a statement released by Bayo Onanuga, the Special Adviser to the President on Information & Strategy, Tinubu lauded the philanthropist, politician, and businessman for his invaluable contributions to the nation’s development. The … Read more
In light of Russia’s continuing conflict with Ukraine, US President Donald Trump has proposed more sanctions against Russian President Vladimir Putin. This came as Trump accused Putin of “tapping” him in connection with the peace talks about Ukraine. He claims that Putin has no justification for the recent missile attacks on civilian cities and villages. … Read more
Operations at Enugu’s Akanu Ibiam International Airport have resumed. The airport has been reopened for flight operations as of Monday, 28th April 2025, according to the Federal Government of Nigeria. This comes after the runway’s emergency repairs were finished. It was revealed in a statement on Saturday by Mrs. Obiageli Orah, Director of Public Affairs … Read more
Provost Vincent Onwe of the Abia State College of Education and Technical in Arochukwu has been suspended immediately by order of the Abia State Government. As of right now, Dr. Abdulkarim Jibril is serving as acting provost at the behest of the state administration. A statement signed by Ikechuckwu Uwanna, the government official, provided this … Read more
The appointment of members to the Interim Management Board of the Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida, IBB, Golf Club has been approved by Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT. Lere Olayinka, Wike’s Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media, revealed the governor’s approval in a brief statement written on Saturday. Barrister … Read more