In a rare and strategic political reunion, former governors elected in Nigeria’s 1999 democratic transition have urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to abandon the unsustainable culture of palliatives and focus on transformative policies anchored on job creation and rural industrialization.Led by Chief Lucky Igbinedion, former Governor of Edo State, the influential “Class of '99” governorsContinue reading "From Palliatives to Productivity: Class of ’99 Governors Urge Tinubu to Champion Job Creation Through Cottage Industries"
TikToker Remanded for Spreading Fake News About Tinubu’s Death as Crackdown on Disinformation Tightens
A 29-year-old TikTok influencer, Ghali Isma’il, has been remanded at the Keffi Correctional Centre by an Abuja Chief Magistrate Court after he published videos falsely claiming that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu had died following a suspected poisoning.Isma’il, who hails from Jogana village in Gezawa Local Government Area of Kano State, was arrested by operatives ofContinue reading "TikToker Remanded for Spreading Fake News About Tinubu’s Death as Crackdown on Disinformation Tightens"
Terror on the Plateau: 14 Killed in Market Ambush as Armed Herders Strike Again in Bokkos
By Parallel Facts News At least 14 villagers, including women and children, have been gruesomely murdered in a deadly ambush on Thursday evening near Chirang village in the Mangor district of Bokkos Local Government Area, Plateau State.The victims, who had just concluded their routine trading at the weekly Bokkos town market, were returning home whenContinue reading "Terror on the Plateau: 14 Killed in Market Ambush as Armed Herders Strike Again in Bokkos"
Gruesome Murder of Two Young Girls in Bauchi: Police Arrest 16 in Expanding Criminal Network
In a chilling and heartbreaking development, the Bauchi State Police Command has apprehended 16 individuals in connection with the horrific abduction and murder of two innocent seven-year-old girls—Khadija Sama’ila and A’isha Dahiru—in Unguwan Sarkin Yaki, Toro Local Government Area.The tragedy unfolded on July 22, when 19-year-old Esther Gambo of Lemoro village lured the unsuspecting childrenContinue reading "Gruesome Murder of Two Young Girls in Bauchi: Police Arrest 16 in Expanding Criminal Network"
WAFCON 2024: President Tinubu Approves Full Bonuses To Boost Super Falcons Ahead of Grand Finale Clash With Morocco
In a resounding show of support, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the immediate payment of all match bonuses and allowances owed to Nigeria’s Super Falcons as they prepare for a historic showdown in the final of the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON).The President’s timely approval comes as a morale booster for theContinue reading "WAFCON 2024: President Tinubu Approves Full Bonuses To Boost Super Falcons Ahead of Grand Finale Clash With Morocco"
Justice After 12 Years: Ex-Soldier, Accomplice Sentenced to Death for Ruthless Tricycle Robbery in Akwa Ibom
By Leadership Online News In a dramatic conclusion to a chilling case that has spanned over a decade, the Akwa Ibom State High Court sitting in Uyo has sentenced a dismissed soldier and his accomplice to death by hanging for their role in a series of brutal armed robberies targeting commercial tricycle operators, commonly knownContinue reading "Justice After 12 Years: Ex-Soldier, Accomplice Sentenced to Death for Ruthless Tricycle Robbery in Akwa Ibom"
“Resilient and Radiant: First Lady Oluremi Tinubu Celebrates Women and Girls of African Descent on International Day”
In a heartfelt tribute that resonated across the continent and beyond, Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, joined millions of Nigerians and global citizens to commemorate the 2025 International Day of Women and Girls of African Descent.In her powerful message, the First Lady saluted the unwavering strength, resilience, and brilliance of African women and girlsContinue reading "“Resilient and Radiant: First Lady Oluremi Tinubu Celebrates Women and Girls of African Descent on International Day”"
Dramatic Night Raid: Police Nab Armed Robber After Bloody Home Invasion in Jigawa
By TVCN In a chilling pre-dawn home invasion, police in Jigawa State have arrested a 20-year-old suspected armed robber after he and his gang reportedly stabbed and robbed a resident in Roni Local Government Area.The suspect, identified as Alpha Samaila of Sabuwar Unguwa, Roni, was apprehended following a swift response by law enforcement operatives, justContinue reading "Dramatic Night Raid: Police Nab Armed Robber After Bloody Home Invasion in Jigawa"
Cheers to Culture: Guinness Joins Big Brother Naija Season 10 as Gold Sponsor, Promises Daring Activations
In a bold move that underscores its deep-rooted connection to Nigerian culture and youth expression, Guinness Nigeria has been unveiled as a Gold Sponsor for Big Brother Naija Season 10—the landmark edition of Africa’s biggest and most-watched reality TV show.Announced in a compelling statement ahead of the much-anticipated season, Guinness pledged its unwavering commitment toContinue reading "Cheers to Culture: Guinness Joins Big Brother Naija Season 10 as Gold Sponsor, Promises Daring Activations"
Madugu’s Masterstroke: The Silent Architect Behind Super Falcons’ WAFCON Final Charge
When Nigeria’s Super Falcons step onto the pitch under the floodlights of Rabat’s Olympic Stadium on Saturday night, the nation will once again pin its hopes on a legacy-rich team chasing a historic 10th Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) title. But behind the bold formations and fluid transitions, one figure has emerged as theContinue reading "Madugu’s Masterstroke: The Silent Architect Behind Super Falcons’ WAFCON Final Charge"
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