Matawalle,Yari’s visit to Zamfara brings relief, renewed hope to us — APC Akida
The Honourable Minister of State for Defence, Dr Bello Matawalle , concluded a six-day visit to Zamfara State, bringing much-needed relief and hope to communities grappling with economic hardship. In a statement released on Thursday by the Zamfara APC Akida (ZAA) through its Publicity Secretary, Comrade Abdullahi Kurya, the visit was described as a “milestone” […]
EPL: Wolves compound Amorim’s woes, beat Man United 2-0 on Boxing Day
Manchester United’s miserable season suffered another Boxing Day blow as captain Bruno Fernandes was sent-off in a 2-0 defeat at lowly Wolves.
No Nigerian border will be use to attack any Country – CDS
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa, has reaffirmed that Nigeria will not allow its borders to be used as a base to attack any foreign country. Musa made the declaration in Sokoto on Thursday while addressing troops of “Operation Fansan Yamma” during a Christmas luncheon. He also emphasised that no foreign military […]
CBN disqualifies 41.65m shares in Access Holdings Rights Issue
By Peter Egwuatu The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, has disqualified 41.65 million shares worth N822.60million in Access Holdings Plc’s Rights Issue that was recently concluded. In a corporate notice filed on the Nigerian Exchange Limited, NGX on Wednesday, the disqualified shares, linked to five applicants, were flagged for reasons stated in the Capital Verification […]
Niger Republic’s military leader’s allegations against Nigeria are baseless – FG
The Federal Government of Nigeria strongly rejects allegations made in a viral video by the military leader of Niger Republic, General Abdourahamane Tchiani, claiming non-existent collusion between Nigeria and France to destabilize his country.
Police detain man for slitting friend’s throat in Kogi
A 200- level undergraduate of Confluence University of Science and Technology (CUSTECH), Osara in Kogi, Usman Tijani, has been attacked and brutally injured by his friend, Abdulmuqeet Musari, Police has said. The Kogi Command’s Spokesman, SP Williams Aya, confirmed the incident and detention of the suspect by the command to Newsmen in Lokoja on Thursday. […]
Fadojoe criticises arraignment of Naomi, seven others over Ibadan stampede
Comrade Faduri Oluwadare Joseph Fadojoe, a former Labour Party presidential aspirant and leader of the Rescue Movement For New Nigeria, has expressed concern over the arraignment of Queen Naomi Silekunola, the ex-wife of the Ooni of Ife, and seven others in connection with the Ibadan stampede tragedy on December 18, 2024.
5 African countries with the highest rate of child marriage
Child marriage is a major problem in many parts of the world, especially in Sub-Saharan Africa, and this comes despite efforts to stop it as many young girls are still married before they become adults.
PDP Crisis: Ude, Anyanwu clash over National Secretary seat
The leadership crisis within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) shows no signs of easing, with two key party leaders contesting the position of National Secretary.
Adeleke grants clemency to Olowookere, 52 others
“I Senator Ademola Jackson Adeleke, the Governor of Osun State of Nigeria, in exercise of the power conferred on me…”
Russian air defenses may have hit Azerbaijan plane: US official
A US official said Thursday that early indications suggest a Russian anti-aircraft system struck an Azerbaijan Airlines plane that crashed in Kazakhstan, killing 38 people.
