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NAF airstrikes destroy terrorist hideout, neutralise fighters in Katsina

NAF airstrikes destroy terrorist hideout, neutralise fighters in Katsina

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) said on Sunday, that its Air Component of Operation Fansan Yamma Sector 2, has delivered a decisive blow to terrorist elements in the North-West, destroying a notorious hideout linked to kingpin Abasu Aiki during a precision air strike in Katsina State.

2027: I have no rift with Umahi – Gov Nwifuru

2027: I have no rift with Umahi – Gov Nwifuru

Governor Francis Nwifuru of Ebonyi State has dismissed reports suggesting a rift between him and the Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, describing such claims as mere speculation.

Zamfara APC holds state congress, new leaders emerge

Zamfara APC holds state congress, new leaders emerge

Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State has said the strength of any government is closely tied to the strength of its political base, as he attended the state congress of the All Progressives Congress held on Saturday in Gusau.

Grandpas arrested for drug trafficking in Abia, Ekiti

Grandpas arrested for drug trafficking in Abia, Ekiti

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have arrested an 83-year-old grandfather, Pa John Ofiel and a 78-year-old grandpa, Ogunjobi Samuel among other suspects following ongoing nationwide crackdown on illicit drug traffickers and dealers.

CAF announces date for AFCON 2027, qualifiers

CAF announces date for AFCON 2027, qualifiers

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially announced the kick-off and final dates for the historic Africa Cup of Nations 2027, which will be jointly hosted by Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda.

NGE, SERAP to Tinubu Govt, governors, others: Protect journalists, end insecurity, impunity now

NGE, SERAP to Tinubu Govt, governors, others: Protect journalists, end insecurity, impunity now

As the international community marks World Press Freedom Day, the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) and the Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) have called on “the government of President Bola Tinubu, Nigeria’s state governors, and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory to urgently ensure press freedom, protect journalists, and bring an end to the escalating insecurity and widespread human rights violations across several parts of northern Nigeria, including Benue, Borno, Kwara, Plateau, and Sokoto states.”

PDP crisis caused by misreading Supreme Court — Nnaji

PDP crisis caused by misreading Supreme Court — Nnaji

The National Vice Chairman (South East) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Barr. Ray Nnaji, has dismissed claims of a leadership crisis within the party, attributing the controversy to what he described as a misinterpretation of recent court rulings.

North-West governors reject bandit negotiations

North-West governors reject bandit negotiations

Governors in Nigeria’s North-West have reaffirmed a unified and uncompromising stance against insecurity, declaring that they will no longer engage in any form of negotiation with bandits as part of renewed efforts to restore peace in the region.

To our Beloved Brothers in South Africa, by Femi Fani-Kayode 

To our Beloved Brothers in South Africa, by Femi Fani-Kayode 

William Shakespeare’s ‘Julius Caesar’ is, in my view, one of his best plays ever written by history’s greatest bard and playwright and it is indeed amongst my favourites.  It speaks of mob psychology, ambition, power, treachery and the most brutal and painful expression of betrayal by a loved one.  Caesar loved Brutus, his protégée, above […]