March 2025
We fought for democracy, now you’re crushing it, Dele Momodu to Tinubu
Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chieftain, Dele Momodu, has accused President Bola Tinubu of undermining democracy despite fighting for it together. This is following the Tinubu’s decision to declare a state of emergency in Rivers State. Reacting to the move on Channels Television’s The Morning Brief on Monday, Momodu expressed disappointment, saying Tinubu’s actions contradict the […]
FULL LIST: Seven African teams in 2026 World Cup playoff spots
Nigeria’s hopes of qualifying for the 2026 World Cup suffered a setback after a frustrating home draw against Zimbabwe. With six matches played, Nigeria sits fourth in Group C with seven points, while South Africa tops the group with 13. The Super Eagles’ recent 1-1 stalemate with Zimbabwe has made their qualification path even more […]
Kogi Governor bans rallies — 24 hours to Natasha Akpoti’s homecoming event
The Kogi government has placed a ban on rallies and public gatherings in the state over “credible security reports”. In a statement on Monday, Kingsley Fanwo, commissioner for information, said the move is to prevent any form of security breach that might destabilise the state. The development comes amid the homecoming ceremony of Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, […]
Tinubu Extends Tenure Of Immigration CG
President Bola Tinubu has approved an extension of Mrs. Kemi Nanna Nandap’s tenure as the Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) through December 31, 2026. This was contained in a statement released by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, on Monday. Tinubu appointed Nandap as Comptroller-General on March […]
Former Enugu LP guber candidate, Edeoga, rejoins PDP
The Labour Party (LP) governorship candidate in Enugu State in the 2023 election, Chijioke Edeoga, has returned to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Mr Edeoga moved to the LP in 2023 when the PDP denied him a governorship ticket. The PDP in the state, led by Martin Chukwunweike, had visited Mr Edeoga in January and […]
Lightning strike kills herder, 12 cows in Southern Kaduna
Lightning reportedly struck a herder and about 12 cows dead in Southern Kaduna on Sunday. According to a report published by Daily Trust, the incident occurred in Matuak Giwa, Bondon District, Moro’a Chiefdom, in Kaura Local Government Area of the state. The Village Head of Matuak Giwa, Simon Ayuba, confirmed the incident on Monday. He […]
Ondo health sector deteriorating, patients subjected to traumatic experiences – NUJ
The Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, Ondo State Council, has raised the alarm over the current state of the health sector in the state, lamenting that facilities across state government-owned hospitals are deteriorating. While emphasizing that the situation requires immediate attention from the state government, the union urged Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa to, as a matter […]
How They Murdered My Kano-bound Passengers In Edo — Truck Driver
The truck driver who survived the lynching of 16 travellers of Kano State extraction, by a vigilante group in Uromi, Edo State, has recounted the harrowing experience, refuting claims that the incident was tribal-related. The incident occurred in the early hours of Friday when the travellers, believed to be hunters, were journeying from Port Harcourt, […]
Eid: One dead, 11 others injured in Ogun road accident
One yet-to-be-identified individual has lost his life, while 11 others sustained varying degrees of injuries in an accident that occurred at Five Star area in Ogijo, Ogun State. The accident, which involved a truck with registration number GBE 243 XB and a Mazda bus registered as KSF 542 YG, happened around 6:15 a.m. on Sunday, […]
“Why We Don’t Eat Goat Meat” – Fulani
For generations, many Fulanis across northern Nigeria have refrained from eating goat meat. This long-standing practice is reportedly rooted in cultural beliefs, historical traditions, and perceived health concerns. Despite the widespread consumption of goat meat in Nigeria, Fulani communities in states such as Sokoto, Kano, Jigawa, Bauchi, and Gombe continue to avoid it, passing down […]