By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – Former Chief of Army Staff (COAS), retired Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai has denied reports that he was attacked by Boko Haram terrorists in Borno State. Buratai in a statement by his spokesman, Retired Brig.-Gen. Sani Usman, described the reports as “mischievous and utterly false.” Usman...
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By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja- The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Eminent Stakeholders and Concerned Leaders have reaffirmed Sen. Sam Anyawu as the duly elected and substantive National Secretary of the party. The reaffirmation was made in a communique signed in Abuja, following a closed-door meeting to address the party’s lingering...
By PETER OJOMA, Lokoja – A heartbreaking incident has occurred in Kogi State, where a retired Army Major, Joe Ajayi, was killed by his abductors after his family paid a N10 million ransom. The 76-year-old was kidnapped from his residence in Odo-Ape, Kabba-Bunu Local Government Area, on May 21....
By ANKELI EMMANUEL, Sokoto – A devastating bomb explosion has rocked Gwabro village in Tangaza Local Government Area of Sokoto State, killing 6 males and injuring 3 females. The incident occurred on Sunday afternoon during Eid-el-Kabir (sallah) celebrations, when the victims, mostly youths, were visiting relatives and paying Salah...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has conducted airstrikes on a major terrorist’s enclave in Bukar Meram, on the southern flank of the Lake Chad region, Borno. The operation, carried out by the Air Component of Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK), resulted in the destruction of key...
By OLA MODUPE , Lagos- A major political earthquake has rocked Lagos State as the state Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) spokesman, Alhaji Hakeem Amode, and several other party leaders have defected to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). The defection was announced at a news conference on Monday in...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – The troops of Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), in a renewed offensive against insurgents, with close air support from the Air Component, have neutralized another Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists’ kingpin Malam Jidda, in Ngazalgana Gujba LGA of Borno State and several other terrorists in the Timbuktu...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja- Joint troops of Operation Fasan Yamma have successfully eliminated 10 terrorists in a well-coordinated attack on terrorist locations in Zamfara State. The Nigerian Army authority disclosed this in a post on Monday via its X handle @HQNigerianArmy. The army said the operation, conducted on June...
By EMMANUEL KUJE, Abuja- Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has approved the Sam Okwaraji Secondary Schools Soccer Championship, a tournament aimed at promoting grassroots football development and honoring the late Nigerian international. The NFF’s approval follows the endorsement by the Senate Committee on Sports Development, chaired by Sen. Abdul Ningi....
A former Presidential Candidate, Chief Martin Onovo, has weighed in on the 2027 presidential election, stating that no single opposition party can defeat President Bola Tinubu. Onovo, who ran for office under the National Conscience Party (NCP) in 2015, emphasizes the need for a strong alliance among opposition parties...
By TYAV SAM TYAV, Makurdi – The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Benue State has challenged Governor Hyacinth Alia to publicly name the politicians he accused of being behind the recent killings in the state. The PDP described the governor’s claims as “irresponsible” and “dangerously distracted” from addressing the...
By TYAV SAM TYAV, Makurdi – Benue State Governor Hyacinth Alia has assured that he won’t compromise with the blood of innocent Benue people being murdered by ruthless herders. His Chief Press Secretary, Tersoo Kula, clarified the Governor’s stance on insecurity, citing attacks from foreign terrorist herders and local...
Borno South Senator, Ali Ndume, has distanced himself from the endorsement of President Bola Tinubu for a second term in office, citing the example of former President Goodluck Jonathan, who lost his re-election bid despite securing the endorsement of 22 PDP governors in 2015. Ndume, a high-ranking APC member,...
By HARUNA AHMED, Katsina – A faction of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Katsina State has revealed plans to join forces with another party to challenge the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 elections. The faction’s leader, Alh. Mustapha Inuwa, a former Secretary to the State...
In an electrifying final, Portugal triumphed over long-time rivals Spain 5-3 on penalties, clinching their second UEFA Nations League title. The match was an emotional rollercoaster, with Portugal twice fighting back from behind to level the scores. Early dominance and quick response Spain started strong, with Nico Williams and...
Nigerian striker ,Victor Osimhen has turned down a lucrative €30 million-per-season offer from Saudi Pro League club Al-Hilal. Despite Al-Hilal’s willingness to meet his €75 million release clause from Napoli, Osimhen remains determined to stay in European football. Sources close to the player indicate that Osimhen’s heart is set...
By HARUNA AHMED, Kano – The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has confirmed that no lives were lost in the fire incident that razed Imaratus Sanan Hotel, accommodating 484 Nigerian pilgrims, in Makkah on Saturday. According to Hajiya Fatima Usara, Assistant Director, Information and Publications Division, the fire...
Former Nigerian Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon, has revealed that the country’s civil war was the most challenging period of his life. Speaking at the 5th Convention of the Christian Men’s Fellowship in Abuja, Gowon emphasized that his decisions during the war were driven by a difficult necessity...
The Managing Director of the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC), Kayode Opeifa, has revealed that the Kano-Maradi Railway project is crucial for improving food security in Nigeria. According to Opeifa, the rail connection between Nigeria and the Niger Republic is vital because mobility plays a central role in the food...
US President, Donald Trump declared his relationship with Elon Musk “over” and cautioned the billionaire Tesla CEO against funding Democratic candidates, warning of “serious consequences” if he does so. In a phone interview with NBC News, Trump stated, “I would assume so, yeah,” when asked if his relationship with...