January 5, 2025
Mutfwang mourns loss of Bauchi Gov’s stepmother
Plateau State governor, Barr. Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, has expressed his condolences to the Governor of Bauchi State, Sen. Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed, over the passing of his stepmother, Hajiya Hauwa Mohammed Duguri. During a condolence visit to the Bauchi State Government House, Governor Mutfwang conveyed his grief, describing Hajiya Hauwa as a role model and beacon of […]
Gunmen from Nigeria kill five Cameroonian soldiers, says MP
Gunmen from Nigeria have killed at least five Cameroonian soldiers and wounded several others in the village of Bakinjaw on Cameroon’s border with Nigeria, a member of parliament for the district and a traditional leader said. It is the latest in a series of attempts to seize territory in the area. Aka Martin Tyoga, MP […]
I’ll forever cherish my contribution to “Seven Doors” – Aliu Gafar
Nollywood actor Aliu Gafar, popularly known as Esusu in the trending movie Seven Doors, has shared insights into his experience on set and what fans can expect from him in 2025. Playing the role of Esusu was a thrilling yet challenging experience for Gafar. I sold wristwatch, did okada, keke work; now I have fame […]
Passenger assaults NCAA officer at Lagos Airport
A passenger has assaulted an officer of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority, NCAA, at the Lagos Airport. The Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection of NCAA, Michael Achimugu, made this known in a statement on Saturday. Achimugu said the passenger, identified as Ibok Maurice Ibok, was captured assaulting the officer over an alleged missing […]
How 15 People Were Killed In Jigawa Communal Clash – Residents
State govt holds peace meeting with feuding parties | Security agencies patrol affected villages Details of the communal clash in Gululu village of Miga local government area of Jigawa State have emerged as residents gave accounts of the tragic incident. According to eyewitnesses, 15 people were killed during the crisis which occurred on Friday. To […]
Ohanaeze Jan 10 election: ADF warns against imposition of ex-IGP Okiro as President General
Alaigbo Development Foundation (ADF), a frontline Igbo think tank, has warned against the imposition of former Inspector General of Police (IGP), Mike Okiro, as the President General of the Ohanaeze Ndigbo. The warning was coming ahead of the forthcoming national elections of the apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation. National President of ADF and former President of the […]
2027: Northern leaders spreading falsehood – Kwankwaso
Ahead of the 2027 general elections, the national leader of the New Nigeria People’s Party, NNPP, and former governor of Kano State, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has accused some Northern leaders of spreading falsehood. He said the leaders were interfering in the selection of candidates, particularly in the presidential election. Kwankwaso said it was wrong for […]
WHO declares new COVID outbreak in China global health emergency
The World Health Organization, WHO, has declared the outbreak of a new coronavirus in China, a global health emergency. The WHO Director-General Tedros Ghebreyesus made the announcement at a press conference in Geneva. WHO’s emergency committee on the epidemic had reportedly met Thursday afternoon and recommended designating the outbreak a Public Health Emergency of International […]
Biden Awards America’s Highest Honours To Hilary Clinton, 18 Others
Vogue editor Dame Anna Wintour, U2 frontman Bono and billionaire George Soros are among those who received America’s highest civilian honours from outgoing President Joe Biden yesterday. Former US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton joined actors Denzel Washington and Michael J Fox as they also received the Presidential Medal of Freedom at a White House […]
‘Incessant Military Strikes On Defenceless Nigerians Unacceptable’
An activist and public affairs commentator, Malam Salihu Othman Isah, has condemned what he described as the incessant air strikes and other forms of military attacks on defenceless civilians in some parts of the country. Isah, who is a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC ) said in an interview that it is unprofessional […]
