As the August 16 Ganye Constituency House of Assembly bye-election draws closer, political activities are heating up in what is shaping to be a defining moment for the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Adamawa State. Amidst the flurry of campaign strategies and grassroots mobilization, a leading political advocacy group has publicly lauded the pivotal roleContinue reading "Ganye By-Election: APC Set to Reclaim Stronghold as WALIN Ganye Unites Party, Attracts Top Defectors"
Ritual Horror in Anambra: Police Arrest Woman Over Pregnant Nurse’s Murder, Recover Human Parts in Shrine Raid
In a chilling case that has once again stirred fears of ritual killings in southeastern Nigeria, the Anambra State Police Command has arrested a 24-year-old woman linked to the gruesome murder and mutilation of a pregnant nurse in Ogbunike, Oyi Local Government Area.The victim, whose identity is being withheld pending family notification, was allegedly luredContinue reading "Ritual Horror in Anambra: Police Arrest Woman Over Pregnant Nurse’s Murder, Recover Human Parts in Shrine Raid"
Northern Betrayal? Arewa Forum Accuses Tinubu of Abandoning Region Despite 64% Electoral Support
Two years into President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration, a storm of discontent is brewing in Northern Nigeria, with influential voices accusing the government of turning its back on the region that handed him the lion’s share of electoral support in the 2023 general elections.Leading the charge is the Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF), which on TuesdayContinue reading "Northern Betrayal? Arewa Forum Accuses Tinubu of Abandoning Region Despite 64% Electoral Support"
Tragedy in Yola: 25 Dead, 11 Missing, Over 5,500 Displaced as Flood Wreaks Havoc
In a harrowing development, the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has confirmed that the devastating flood that swept through Yola, the capital of Adamawa State, has claimed at least 25 lives, left 11 persons missing, and displaced no fewer than 5,560 residents from their homes.The agency made this revelation in a situational report released onContinue reading "Tragedy in Yola: 25 Dead, 11 Missing, Over 5,500 Displaced as Flood Wreaks Havoc"
Zulum Champions Tech-Driven Judiciary at Borno Law Week: “Digitize Justice to Deliver It Swiftly”
The Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) Network News has announced via its official X handle that the Borno State chapters of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), comprising Maiduguri and Biu branches, have converged to mark the highly anticipated 2025 Law Week.Held under the compelling theme, “Technology and Professionalism in Justice Delivery,” the event drew a diverseContinue reading "Zulum Champions Tech-Driven Judiciary at Borno Law Week: “Digitize Justice to Deliver It Swiftly”"
Tragedy in Ijebu: Escaped Elephants From Ogun Forest Reserve Trample Farmer to Death
Panic and sorrow have gripped the rural community of Onitasin Imobi in Ijebu East Local Government Area of Ogun State following the tragic death of a farmer, Musa Kalamu, who was fatally trampled by a herd of elephants believed to have escaped from a government-protected forest reserve.The harrowing incident, which occurred around 4:20 p.m. onContinue reading "Tragedy in Ijebu: Escaped Elephants From Ogun Forest Reserve Trample Farmer to Death"
Ebonyi Governor Shakes Cabinet: Nwifuru Suspends 87 Top Officials for Gross Dereliction of Duty
In a stunning and unprecedented move that has sent shockwaves through Ebonyi State’s political landscape, Governor Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru has wielded the axe on a staggering 87 top government officials, suspending them for one month without pay for what he described as “gross irresponsibility and a blatant dereliction of duty.”The suspended officials—comprising 25 commissioners, 14Continue reading "Ebonyi Governor Shakes Cabinet: Nwifuru Suspends 87 Top Officials for Gross Dereliction of Duty"
Tinubu Orders Emergency Response as Floods, Boat Mishap, and Hippopotamus Attacks Wreak Havoc in Adamawa and Niger
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed deep sorrow over a string of devastating incidents that have left several Nigerians dead and displaced, including a tragic flood in Yola, Adamawa State, a boat mishap in Guni village, Niger State, and a rare but deadly hippopotamus invasion in Adamawa.In a statement issued by his Special Adviser onContinue reading "Tinubu Orders Emergency Response as Floods, Boat Mishap, and Hippopotamus Attacks Wreak Havoc in Adamawa and Niger"
Political Earthquake: SDP Expels El-Rufai, Slams 30-Year Ban Over Alleged Sabotage, Forgery, and Party Hijack Plot
The Social Democratic Party (SDP) has rocked Nigeria’s political landscape with the dramatic expulsion and 30-year ban of former Kaduna State Governor, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, over what the party described as “a brazen, calculated attempt to hijack, destabilize and compromise the ideological purity of the SDP.”The explosive development was confirmed in a strongly worded statementContinue reading "Political Earthquake: SDP Expels El-Rufai, Slams 30-Year Ban Over Alleged Sabotage, Forgery, and Party Hijack Plot"
Wild Panic in Kano: Python Escapes From Ex-AGF Ahmed Idris’ Home Amid ₦109.5 Billion Fraud Trial — Lion Cub, Crocodile, Other Creatures Moved to Zoo
KANO, Nigeria — Tension gripped residents of Daneji and neighbouring communities in Kano State after a python reportedly escaped from the private residence of embattled former Accountant General of the Federation (AGF), Ahmed Idris, who is currently standing trial over a staggering ₦109.5 billion fraud.The startling incident triggered widespread panic, forcing authorities to intervene swiftly.Continue reading "Wild Panic in Kano: Python Escapes From Ex-AGF Ahmed Idris’ Home Amid ₦109.5 Billion Fraud Trial — Lion Cub, Crocodile, Other Creatures Moved to Zoo"
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