Outrage in Sokoto as deadly bandit attacks spark protest, displace residents
By Musa Ubandawaki, Sokoto Residents of Bodinga Local Government Area of Sokoto State on Friday staged a mass protest over renewed bandit attacks that reportedly claimed several lives, displaced scores of villagers and heightened fears across affected communities. The protesters blocked the Sokoto–Jega–Yauri highway, a major route linking Sokoto with Kebbi and Niger states, demanding […]
2027: I’ll cut cost of governance, industrialise Abia, says NDC candidate Ogah
By Henry Umoru The governorship candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) for the 2027 Abia State governorship election, Chief Etugo Ndubuisi Ogah, has pledged to reduce the cost of governance, drive industrialisation and ensure prudent management of public resources if elected governor. Ogah made the pledge on Friday in Abuja shortly after submitting his […]
Abure misled Obi, cost LP victory in 2023, party alleges
By John Alechenu, Abuja The Labour Party (LP) has alleged that internal sabotage and poor organisational planning under the leadership of Julius Abure contributed to its defeat in the 2023 presidential election. Speaking on Friday in Abuja, the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Ken Asogwa, claimed that the former leadership misled the party’s presidential candidate, Peter […]
‘What’s my sin?’ — TV host, Morayo Afolabi-Brown reacts after caller’s curses
Television host and media personality Morayo Afolabi-Brown has revealed that she recently received an abusive phone call from someone who repeatedly cursed her over the questions she asks guests during interviews, insisting that asking tough questions is simply part of her job.
Al Nassr appoint Postecoglou as new head coach on two-year deal
Saudi Pro League champions Al Nassr have appointed former Tottenham Hotspur manager Ange Postecoglou as their new head coach on a two-year contract.
Malami meets Amaechi in Abuja amid ADC political consultations
Former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, on Friday held a closed-door meeting with the African Democratic Congress (ADC) vice-presidential candidate, Rotimi Amaechi, at the former minister’s residence in Abuja. Details of the meeting were not immediately available as of the time of filing this report. The meeting comes barely 24 […]
