Ilorin, Kwara State — Kwara’s worsening security nightmare has taken a dramatic political twist as Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq accused former Senate President, Bukola Saraki, of bearing responsibility for the state’s escalating violence, linking today’s bandit attacks to the infamous 2018 Offa bank robbery that left 33 people dead.Speaking in Oke-Ode on Thursday, a visibly angeredContinue reading "SECURITY CRISIS ERUPTS IN KWARA: Governor AbdulRazaq Pins Bandit Killings on Saraki, Revives Ghost of 2018 Offa Robbery"
Onanuga Fires Back at US Senator Cruz Over Alleged Killing of Christians, Warns Against Sanctions Threat on Nigeria
Presidential spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, has issued a fiery rebuttal to United States Senator Ted Cruz of Texas, after the American lawmaker threatened to push sanctions against Nigerian officials over alleged religious persecution and the killing of Christians in the country.Senator Cruz, in a post on X, accused Nigerian authorities of “ignoring and even facilitating theContinue reading "Onanuga Fires Back at US Senator Cruz Over Alleged Killing of Christians, Warns Against Sanctions Threat on Nigeria"
TRAGEDY IN OGUN: Dangote Truck Crushes Five To Death As Another Tanker Inferno Claims Lives
Ogun State was on Friday thrown into mourning after two separate road tragedies claimed lives, leaving residents in shock and anger.In Yewa South Local Government Area, a Dangote Cement truck lost control and rammed into a tricycle at the Alapoka axis of the Papalanto–Ilaro Road, killing five people instantly.Confirming the incident, the spokesperson for theContinue reading "TRAGEDY IN OGUN: Dangote Truck Crushes Five To Death As Another Tanker Inferno Claims Lives"
JUST IN: Hamas Shocks World, Agrees To Release All Israeli Hostages Under Trump’s Gaza Peace Proposal
In a dramatic turn of events that could reshape the Middle East peace process, Hamas has announced its readiness to release all Israeli hostages—whether alive or dead—as part of a peace framework championed by former U.S. President Donald Trump.The militant group, in a statement issued on Friday, declared its willingness to “immediately engage in negotiationsContinue reading "JUST IN: Hamas Shocks World, Agrees To Release All Israeli Hostages Under Trump’s Gaza Peace Proposal"
“Boko Haram Fight Jihad, Not Just War — Kukah Exposes Dangerous Ideology Driving Terrorists”
Bishop Matthew Kukah, Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, has urged Nigeria to shift its strategy against Boko Haram from relying solely on military might to tackling the twisted ideology fueling their insurgency.Speaking in a video shared by Symfoni TV, the outspoken cleric warned that while soldiers fight with the hope of survival and a safeContinue reading "“Boko Haram Fight Jihad, Not Just War — Kukah Exposes Dangerous Ideology Driving Terrorists”"
ENOUGH IS ENOUGH! – FULANI COMMUNITY CRIES OUT OVER FRESH ATTACK IN PLATEAU
The Fulani community in Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State has raised alarm over what they described as persistent and unprovoked attacks on herders and their livestock, warning that continued silence from authorities could escalate into a major crisis.In a strongly worded statement signed by the group’s Secretary, Abdullahi Yusuf, the community condemned theContinue reading "ENOUGH IS ENOUGH! – FULANI COMMUNITY CRIES OUT OVER FRESH ATTACK IN PLATEAU"
Plateau on Lockdown: Gov Mutfwang Orders Closure of Major Roads as President Tinubu Storms Jos for High-Profile Burial
Jos, Plateau State — The Plateau State Government has announced sweeping traffic restrictions across parts of Jos and Bukuru ahead of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s high-profile visit to the state on Saturday, October 4, 2025.In a statement on Friday, the Commissioner for Information, Mrs. Joyce Ramnap, disclosed that Governor Caleb Mutfwang approved the closure ofContinue reading "Plateau on Lockdown: Gov Mutfwang Orders Closure of Major Roads as President Tinubu Storms Jos for High-Profile Burial"
Fintiri’s ₦26bn Projects: Governor Approves ₦460m Lifeline for Ganye College, Boosting Education in Southern Adamawa
By our correspondent Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri on Thursday chaired the Adamawa State Executive Council (SEC) meeting at the newly inaugurated Council Chamber of Government House, Yola, where the council approved projects worth over ₦26 billion to accelerate infrastructure development, agriculture, and social services across the state.Among the approvals, one decision stood out for theContinue reading "Fintiri’s ₦26bn Projects: Governor Approves ₦460m Lifeline for Ganye College, Boosting Education in Southern Adamawa"
BREAKING: US Court Jails Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs For 50 Months Over Prostitution Case – Judge Rejects Bid For Lighter Sentence
In a dramatic courtroom showdown in New York, American music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs was on Friday sentenced to 50 months in federal prison after being convicted on prostitution-related charges.The 55-year-old hip-hop icon, once celebrated as a trailblazer in the entertainment industry, faced prosecutors who had pressed for an 11-year sentence, citing his lack ofContinue reading "BREAKING: US Court Jails Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs For 50 Months Over Prostitution Case – Judge Rejects Bid For Lighter Sentence"
Sultan of Sokoto Counters Kukah: “Islamism Is About Good Governance, Not Seizing Power”
The Sultan of Sokoto, His Eminence Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III, has strongly clarified misconceptions surrounding the term Islamism, insisting that it should not be misconstrued as a tool for political dominance or religious extremism.Speaking in response to comments made by the Catholic Bishop of Sokoto, Most Rev. Matthew Hassan Kukah, the Sultan explained that IslamismContinue reading "Sultan of Sokoto Counters Kukah: “Islamism Is About Good Governance, Not Seizing Power”"
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