Four suspects linked to the notorious terrorist kingpin, Bello Turji, on Monday, pleaded not guilty to the charge preferred against them by the Federal Government bordering on alleged terrorism. The suspects; Musa Muhammad Kamarawa; Abubakar Hashimu, a.k.a. Doctor; Samuel Chinedu and Lucky Chukwuma, denied their involvement in the act...
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By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – The Federal Government has declared Wednesday, Thursday and Jan.1, 2025 as public holidays. The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Interior, Dr Magdalene Ajani, announced this in a statement issued on Monday in Abuja. According to Ajani, the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo said that the...
The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN), has urged Nigerian to avoid panic buying as there is enough fuel in the country. IPMAN Publicity Secretary, Mr Ukadike Chinedu, said this on Sunday in Abuja. He commended the Dangote Petroleum Refinery for reducing the price of its Premium Motor...
Elder statesman, Chief Edwin Clark, has faulted the pushback by the 19 northern governors against the tax reform bills introduced by President Bola Tinubu. “As far as I am concerned, that tax bill must go on,” the nonagenarian said on the Sunday edition of Inside Sources with Laolu Akande,...
The Inspector-General (IG) of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, on Sunday paid an unscheduled visit to Ilorin in view of the death of a man reportedly tortured to death by the police. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that 35-year-old Jimoh Abdulquadri was said to have been tortured to death...
By EMMANUEL KUJE, Abuja – The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has expressed deep sorrow over the loss of lives in a stampede at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Maitama, Abuja, which claimed 10 lives, including four children, as thousands rushed to receive Christmas palliatives. The association also called...
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde on Sunday in Ibadan said God’s intervention helped the government and people of Oyo State to go through turbulent times in the year 2024. “2024 had been really turbulent, but God has given us the strength to keep pushing,” he said in his remarks...
Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, has said President Bola Tinubu has lifted the ban on mining in Zamfara to boost economic activities and raise the Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) of the state. The minister made the disclosure at a dinner session organised to host stakeholders of All...
The House of Representatives has mourned the tragic loss of lives, including children, in three unfortunate stampedes that occurred in Ibadan, Okija, and Abuja during a funfair and two charity events. Spokesperson of the House of Representatives, Rep. Akin Rotimi, in a statement in Abuja on Sunday, commiserated with...
Kylian Mbappe and Federico Valverde each scored first-half screamers as Real Madrid ended 2024 by beating Sevilla 4-2 at the Bernabeu. The win moves the Los Blanco’s to second place in LaLiga. Real quickly established a 2-0 lead via stunning strikes from Mbappe in the 10th minute and Valverde...
Rampant Liverpool hit Tottenham for six to ensure they hold a four-point advantage at the Premier League summit come Christmas. The Reds produced a masterful attacking display in north London with Luis Diaz and Mohamed Salah on target twice in a 6-3 victory. It was a thoroughly-deserved success for...
Remo Stars Football Club returned to the apex position in the 2024/2025 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) on Sunday with a 2-0 home win over visiting Bayelsa United of Yenagoa. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that they won their Match Day 18 fixture at the Remo Stars...
Ruben Amorim’s Manchester United staggered into Christmas on the back of a chastening 3-0 Premier League loss at home to Bournemouth on Sunday. A year on from securing their first victory at Old Trafford, Andoni Iraola’s impressive Cherries triumphed by the same scoreline as they inflicted the biggest blow...
Hosts Ghana lifted the inaugural WAFU B U17 Girls’ Cup on Sunday, but only after a 5-4 penalty shootout defeat of resilient Nigeria at the Ghanaian Centre of Excellence in Prampram, outside Accra. Both sides earlier scored two goals apiece in regulation time but need a penalty shootout to...
The Nigeria, Ghana final qualifying fixture in the race to next year’s African Nations Championship ends a goalless draw in the first leg played at the Accra Sports Stadium on Sunday. Super Eagles B held their Ghanaian counterparts to a goalless draw on Sunday at the final qualifying fixture...
A penalty kick awarded late in the game on Sunday helped hosts Kwara United Football Club of Ilorin to a 1-0 win over Katsina United. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the win was in a match day 18 encounter in the 2024/2025 Nigeria Premier Football League...
The Lord’s Chosen Charismatic Revival Movement on Sunday prayed for Nigeria, declaring 2025 a year of dominion for the country. The church made the intercession and declaration at its 22nd anniversary celebration. The anniversary celebration coincided with its 2024 National Retreat, at its headquarters at Ijesha, Lagos State. The...
By CHRISTIANA LOT, Jos – The General Officer Commanding (GOC) 3 Division and Commander of Operation Safe Haven, Major General Abdulsalam Abubakar, has reassured residents of Plateau State of the Nigerian Army’s unwavering commitment to their safety during the festive season. Speaking at the 2024 West African Social Activities...
By OLA MODUPE, Abeokuta – Ogun State Police Command has arrested one Taiwo Yemitan, a suspected ritualist found with a fresh human head and dismembered body parts of a female victim in Lafenwa area of Abeokuta. The Command’s spokesperson, SP Omolola Odutola, disclosed this in a statement in Abeokuta...
A former Director-General of Peter Obi Presidential Campaign Organisation and erswhile Labour Party’s (LP) chieftain, Dr Doyin Okupe, has said the party’s inability to build an enduring structure after the 2023 elections is responsible for the gale of defections from the party. Okupe made the statement in an interview...