Flooding hits communities in four Yobe LGAs as SEMA begins assessment

By Maryam Abdul-aziz Usman Heavy rainfall on Saturday triggered flash floods in parts of Damaturu, Nguru, Machina and Bursari Local Government Areas of Yobe State, damaging homes and prompting emergency response by the Yobe State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA). The agency said it had received distress reports from community leaders, security agencies and local government […]
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I’m Christian, not pastor; politics has its own rules – Wike

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has defended his political style, saying his Christian faith does not require him to conduct himself like a cleric. Wike stated this during a special media chat in Port Harcourt on Saturday, where he argued that politics and religion operate under different principles. His remarks […]

Probe alleged ₦6.79bn police funds scandal, recover missing firearms’, SERAP tells Tinubu

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged President Bola Tinubu to direct the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mr Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, and appropriate anti-corruption agencies to thoroughly and effectively investigate allegations that over ₦6.79 billion of public funds are missing, diverted […]

Tinubu-Bishops’ meeting: Bwala says Onaiyekan spoke for Catholics, not Christians

Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Policy Communication, Daniel Bwala, has said Cardinal John Onaiyekan was speaking for Catholics and not the entire Christian community in his comments on the state of the nation. Bwala stated this in a post on his X handle while reacting to the controversy surrounding Onaiyekan’s television interview after […]

Presidency faults Onaiyekan’s interview on Tinubu’s meeting with bishops

The Presidency has criticised Cardinal John Onaiyekan’s television interview on the meeting between President Bola Tinubu and the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria, describing it as inappropriate and a breach of the privilege attached to clerical office. Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Temitope Ajayi, stated this in a statement personally […]

Full list of countries affected by Trump’s new US visa bond rule

The administration of US President Donald Trump has moved to permanently enforce a visa bond programme requiring certain visitor visa applicants from 50 countries, including Nigeria, to pay refundable bonds of up to $20,000 before travelling to the United States.

Fire breaks out at Lagos airport terminal, no casualty recorded — FAAN

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has confirmed a fire incident at Terminal 2 of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos. FAAN, in a statement on Sunday via its official X handle, said its Aerodrome Rescue and Firefighting Service (ARFFS) was responding to the incident and working to contain the situation. The authority assured […]

I’m strict when it comes to dating – Teniola Aladese

By Ayo Onikoyi Nollywood actress Teniola Aladese has opened up about her dating life, revealing that she is currently not in a relationship while describing herself as a strict person when it comes to dating. Aladese made this known during an appearance on Pulse Nigeria’s Drink or Spill, where she was asked about her current […]

Trump says US, Israel to hold off on Iran strikes

President Donald Trump said Saturday that the United States and Israel had agreed to hold off on new strikes on Iran — provided a deal to end the months-long conflict is “rapidly” reached.

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