The community of Auchi is in mourning following the tragic death of Ruth Otabor, sister of reality TV star Phyna, who passed away on Sunday after being struck by a Dangote truck in a devastating road accident. The incident, which occurred on the 15th of August , 2025 in...
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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to equitable development across Nigeria, emphasizing transformative infrastructure projects designed to unite and uplift all regions of the country. The announcement, described as a testament to his oath to serve all Nigerians, outlines a bold vision for economic growth, job...
Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) has firmly rejected allegations by former Kaduna State Governor, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, who claimed in a recent television interview that the ONSA coordinates ransom payments and incentives to bandits. The ONSA labeled these claims as “baseless” and highlighted significant progress in the...
In a striking revelation, former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai has admitted that four years is insufficient for a political officeholder to enact “meaningful changes,” yet he is allegedly leading a group of politicians plotting to unseat President Bola Tinubu just two years into his tenure. This contradiction was...
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu led administration has prioritized fairness and inclusivity in distributing federal projects and appointments across Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones, countering claims of regional bias. Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, disclosed this in a statement issued on Sunday in Abuja. “President Tinubu’s leadership is...
In a landmark electoral triumph, the All Progressives Congress (APC) secured 20 out of 23 local government areas in the recently concluded Rivers State council elections, as announced by the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC) on Sunday in Port Harcourt. Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), the state’s ruling party,...
Former Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Solomon Arase, has tragically passed away at the age of 69. According to a family source, Arase died on Sunday at Cedar Crest Hospital in Abuja. The Force Public Relations Officer, Muyiwa Adejobi, also verified the news, stating, “The police authorities will soon release...
In a harrowing incident in Kasuwan-Garba, Mariga Local Government Area of Niger State, a woman was brutally set ablaze by an enraged mob over accusations of blasphemy. The victim, a local restaurant owner, allegedly made remarks deemed offensive during a conversation with a customer, according to community sources. The...
Ebonyi State Police Command has verified the gruesome beheading of Dick Nnachi, a middle-aged man, in Oso-Edda, located within the Edda Local Government Area. The incident, which occurred on Thursday, was confirmed by the command’s Public Relations Officer, DSP Joshua Ukandu, in a statement on Sunday. The communities of...
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has called on the Federal Government to immediately reverse the recent passport fee increase announced by the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), labeling it as unjust and harmful to vulnerable citizens. In a statement released on Sunday, SERAP’s Deputy Director, Kolawole Oluwadare, condemned the...
Onyinyechi Basil, representing Anambra, was crowned Miss Universe Nigeria 2025 at a dazzling grand finale held in Lagos on Saturday night. Outshining Miss Lagos, Damilola Bolarinde, in the final showdown, Basil secured the prestigious title, marking a triumphant moment in the highly competitive pageant. The event, hosted by Anthony...
Oyo State Police Command has apprehended a male driver, whose identity remains undisclosed, for allegedly possessing N1,000,000 in counterfeit currency. According to a statement released on Saturday by the Police Public Relations Officer, Adewale Osifeso, in Ibadan, the arrest occurred during a routine stop-and-search operation conducted by the command’s...
Morocco secured their record third African Nations Championship (CHAN) title on Saturday as Oussama Lamlioui’s late strike grabbed a dramatic 3-2 final victory over Madagascar in Nairobi. Felicite Manohatsoa’s long-range strike gave first-time finalists Madagascar a surprise lead in the ninth minute. But Youssef Mehri broke clear of the...
At least 15 individuals, predominantly women and children, are feared dead after a boat overturned in Nasarawar Kifi, Birnin Tudu ward, Gummi Local Government Area of Zamfara State, on August 29, 2025. The victims, escaping bandit attacks, were attempting to cross a river when the tragedy struck, leaving three...
President Bola Tinubu sends has congratulated the Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Sokoto, Reverend Matthew Hassan Kukah, on his 73rd birthday, August 31, 2025. The President in a statement by his spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, joined the Catholic family and Body of Christ to celebrate the highly revered priest,...
In a startling case of deception, the Anambra State Police Command has apprehended a 23-year-old man and his 24-year-old girlfriend for orchestrating a fake kidnapping in Awkuzu, Oyi Local Government Area. The arrests were announced in a statement by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, on Saturday...
Nigerian Army troops have seized 242 bags of NPK fertilizer suspected of being redirected for use in manufacturing Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) by terrorists in Borno, disrupting a critical supply chain for insurgents. A reliable source from Army Headquarters, speaking to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja...
Distinguished figures, including Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Prof. Mike Ozekhome, Enugu State Governor Peter Mbah, and former Ohanaeze Ndigbo President-General Chief Nnia Nwodo, paid glowing tributes to the late Supreme Court Justice Augustine Nnamani during a book launch in Enugu on Friday. The event, organized by Renaissance Law Publications...
By EMMANUEL KUJE, Abuja- Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has unveiled the final 23-man roster for the Super Eagles, featuring captain William Troost-Ekong and forward Victor Osimhen, as they gear up for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and South Africa. According to the NFF’s announcement on Friday...
By OLA MODUPE, Lagos- Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has firmly stated that the party remains undeterred by political maneuvering ahead of the 2027 elections. In a statement issued on Friday, APC Lagos Spokesman Seye Oladejo responded to recent comments by Bauchi State Governor Bala...