ADG calls for collective action to confront security challenges
By Demola Akinyemi Ilorin The Arewa Discussion Group (ADG) has called for collective action to confront devastating security challenges threatening the very fabric of the region. Spokesperson of ADGDr. Garba Abari made the call in a statement to commemorate the sixty years of remembrance of Sir Ahmadu Bello According to the statement,”today solemnly marks the […]
US knocks South Africa for Iran’s presence at naval drills
Vessels from China, Iran, Russia and the United Arab Emirates sailed into waters off Cape Town around a week ago to take part in the exercises as part of the BRICS grouping of nations.
Troops kill 7 kidnappers in Kaduna, rescue victims
The Army said these successes include neutralising criminals, rescuing kidnapped victims and recovering arms and ammunition.
Banditry cripples education in Sokoto; historic schools deserted, students relocated
By Musa Ubandawaki, SOKOTO In a reminder of the devastating reach of banditry, Sokoto State has been forced to shut down and relocate some of its most historic schools, abandoning once vibrant learning centres in the grip of terror. Read Also: 60 Years After: Remembering the bloody coup that changed Nigeria forever At the heart of […]
Abducted doctor in Edo released after N50m ransom payment
He was kidnapped with his younger brother on January 2 at their residence along City Pride Road, Igbira Camp, Auchi.
Dele Momodu joins ADC, pledges collaboration to rescue Nigeria
Momodu said his decision to join the ADC was not driven by personal political ambition but by a desire to contribute to national renewal.
Alaafin absent as Olubadan emerges chairman of Oyo council of Obas
The inauguration followed the passage of the Oyo State Council of Obas and Chiefs (Further Amendments) Bill, 2025, by the State House of Assembly.
Infantino has become ‘more of an autocrat,’ says Platini
Infantino was Platini’s deputy from 2009 and 2015 when the Frenchman headed European football’s governing body.
Iran halted 800 protester executions – White House
Iran halted 800 executions under pressure from President Donald Trump over its crackdown on a wave of protests, but US military action remains an option, the White House said Thursday.
DPP advice has brought closure to my family tragedy — Akingboye’s widow
The widow of late Bamidele Akingboye, former Ondo State Social Democratic Party governorship aspirant, Mrs Christiana Akingboye, yesterday declared that the final legal advice of the Lagos State Directorate of Public Prosecutions, DPP, has rightfully vindicated her family, bringing to an end months of suspicion, speculation and emotional trauma following her husband’s death.
Alleged $4.5bn fraud: EFCC pressured my client to implicate Emefiele — Defence lawyer
By Henry Ojelu Lagos—Mr. Nnamdi Offial, counsel to the second defendant, Henry Omoile, in the ongoing trial of former Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, Governor, Godwin Emefiele, on Thursday accused the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, of attempting to pressure his client into implicating the former apex bank chief. Offial made the allegation while […]
