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Former President Goodluck Jonathan has dismissed claims that he accused late former President Muhammadu Buhari of having ties with the Boko Haram insurgency. Jonathan, in a statement issued by his spokesman, Ikechukwu Eze, said his comments at the public presentation of a book by former Chief of Defence Staff, General Lucky Irabor, were “grossly misrepresented” […]
The Kano State Police Command has arrested a 27-year-old man, Usman Lawan Baba, also known as “Yellow”, in connection with the 2023 kidnapping of the Village Head of Garun Babba, Alhaji Abdulmumini Mudi Zakari. Police spokesperson, SP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, confirmed the arrest in a statement issued on Saturday. He said the suspect was picked […]
Former deputy governor of Osun State, Senator Christopher Iyiola Omisore, has announced his bid to contest the 2026 governorship election in Osun State on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC). He reportedly declared his intention on his X handle on Saturday, saying the formal announcement would take place on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, […]
Under-pressure Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim marked his 50th game in charge with a crucial victory over Sunderland at Old Trafford. Mason Mount gave the hosts a perfect start with a well-taken goal after just eight minutes. It was the earliest United had scored in the Premier League since Marcus Rashford’s second-minute effort at […]
Gunmen suspected to be bandits in the early hours of Friday stormed a family residence in Egbe and abducted a mother and her two children while the husband escaped with bullet wounds from gunshots. It was learnt that the husband, in an attempt to avoid abduction, was shot twice by the gunmen. The attack, according […]
Kebbi State governor, Nasir Idris, has donated six Hilux vehicles and 30 motorcycles to the Nigerian Army in a renewed push to tackle insecurity and enhance military operations across the state. The vehicles and motorcycles were officially presented to Colonel Hussaini Rabi’u Toro of the 8 Division Tactical Command during a ceremony held in Birnin […]
Governor Adeleke Orders Full Investigation Into Osun Community, Amotekun Deadly Clash By Joshua Dada, Osogbo Governor Ademola Adeleke has despatched top-level government delegation to Akinlalu communith over recent killings involving the Amotekun security outfit just as the state government has launched full investigation into the incident. Governor Adeleke, in a statement by his spokesperson, Olawale […]
Edo State governor, Senator Monday Okpeholo, has inaugurated the state and local government drug control committee to intensify the fight against drug abuse across the state. Governor Okpebholo described the initiative as a vital step in the state’s commitment to stopping the menace of drug trafficking and substance use among youths. Represented by his deputy, […]
The Media Office of former Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, has criticised Kwara State governor, Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq, over his handling of insecurity in the state, particularly following the recent bandit attack in Oke-Ode, which claimed 21 lives. In a statement released in Abuja by Yusuph Olaniyonu, Head of Saraki’s Media Office, the governor was […]
No fewer than 16 military personnel have been arrested over allegations bordering on indiscipline and breach of service regulations. Acting Director, Defence Information Brig.-Gen. Tukur Gusau, in a statement, said the arrest of the 16 offenders was a routine military exercise to maintain order and discipline. According to Gusau, investigations revealed that the arrested personnels’ […]
