The quiet village of Yantodo in Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara State was thrown into mourning on Friday as five worshippers brutally gunned down by bandits during dawn prayers were laid to rest amid tears, anger, and cries for justice.The tragic funeral, which drew a massive crowd of villagers, clerics, and sympathisers, turned intoContinue reading "BREAKING: Zamfara Under Siege — Tears, Outrage As Five Worshippers Slain In Mosque Attack Laid To Rest"
2023 Election Bombshell: Wike’s Aide Accuses Sowore of Lying Under Oath, Owning $552,000 U.S. Mansion — Sowore Fires Back
Nigeria’s political arena was thrown into fresh controversy on Thursday as Lere Olayinka, Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media to the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, accused African Action Congress (AAC) presidential candidate and Sahara Reporters publisher, Omoyele Sowore, of lying under oath in his 2023 asset declaration.In a statementContinue reading "2023 Election Bombshell: Wike’s Aide Accuses Sowore of Lying Under Oath, Owning $552,000 U.S. Mansion — Sowore Fires Back"
BREAKING: Shettima Storms UN Headquarters, Rallies Guterres’ Backing For Nigeria’s Bid To Join Security Council’s Elite Club
Nigeria’s push to secure a historic Permanent Seat on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) gained fresh momentum on Thursday as Vice President Kashim Shettima met with UN Secretary-General António Guterres at the UN headquarters in New York.Representing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the 80th UN General Assembly, Shettima made an impassioned case for Nigeria’sContinue reading "BREAKING: Shettima Storms UN Headquarters, Rallies Guterres’ Backing For Nigeria’s Bid To Join Security Council’s Elite Club"
BREAKING: Court Rejects Nnamdi Kanu’s Bid for Medical Transfer to National Hospital, Abuja
Social Media Erupts as Nigerians Accuse Government of Double Standards The Federal High Court in Abuja has on Thursday turned down the request by detained Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) leader, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, to be moved from the custody of the Department of State Services (DSS) to the National Hospital, Abuja, for specialized medicalContinue reading "BREAKING: Court Rejects Nnamdi Kanu’s Bid for Medical Transfer to National Hospital, Abuja"
EXCLUSIVE: Prof. Joash Amupitan Poised To Take Over As INEC Boss Amid Tinubu-Yakubu Rift
The political chessboard in Nigeria is set for a dramatic shake-up as Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan (SAN), a distinguished legal scholar, has emerged as the frontrunner to replace Professor Mahmood Yakubu as Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).Authoritative sources revealed that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has quietly directed Prof. Yakubu to proceed onContinue reading "EXCLUSIVE: Prof. Joash Amupitan Poised To Take Over As INEC Boss Amid Tinubu-Yakubu Rift"
PANIC IN IMO: One Dead, Others Injured As Suspected Bomb Explosion Rocks Njaba Community
A wave of fear swept through Obinwanne community in Njaba Local Government Area of Imo State on Thursday after a suspected improvised explosive device (IED) went off, killing one person on the spot and leaving at least two others critically injured.The victim, identified as Chinworeke Mmadu, was reportedly carrying the device when it detonated, shatteringContinue reading "PANIC IN IMO: One Dead, Others Injured As Suspected Bomb Explosion Rocks Njaba Community"
Zulum, Northern Governors Unveil Bold Plan To Transform NNDC Into Global Economic Powerhouse
Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum, has declared that Northern Governors are united in their resolve to restructure and reposition the New Nigeria Development Company (NNDC) into a world-class conglomerate that will stand as a symbol of economic strength and pride for the region.Zulum, who chairs the Northern States Governors’ Forum (NSGF) Implementation CommitteeContinue reading "Zulum, Northern Governors Unveil Bold Plan To Transform NNDC Into Global Economic Powerhouse"
WEATHER ALERT: NiMet Warns of Heavy Rainfall, Fierce Winds Across 20 States
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has sounded the alarm, cautioning Nigerians to brace for heavy rainfall and strong winds sweeping across several states from Friday, September 26 to Sunday, September 28, 2025.In its impact-based weather forecast released Thursday, NiMet warned that parts of Yobe, Katsina, Kebbi, Gombe, Borno and Sokoto face a moderate risk ofContinue reading "WEATHER ALERT: NiMet Warns of Heavy Rainfall, Fierce Winds Across 20 States"
START FROM THE TOP: FG’S CRACKDOWN ON CERTIFICATE FORGERS CALLED “EASIER SAID THAN DONE”
Activist Mahdi Shehu urges probe to begin at the presidency — “no sacred cows” as faiths and law demand justice An X user, Mahdi Shehu, has thrown down the gauntlet to the Federal Government’s recently announced drive to tackle certificate forgery — praising the initiative but warning that meaningful action will require courage, comprehensiveness andContinue reading "START FROM THE TOP: FG’S CRACKDOWN ON CERTIFICATE FORGERS CALLED “EASIER SAID THAN DONE”"
Tinted Glass Crackdown: IGP Warns Police Against Extortion As October 2 Enforcement Looms
With the nationwide enforcement of tinted glass permits set to commence on October 2, the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has issued a stern warning to officers across the country, particularly in Lagos, cautioning them against turning the exercise into a money-making venture through extortion.Speaking at the Lagos State Police Command Headquarters inContinue reading "Tinted Glass Crackdown: IGP Warns Police Against Extortion As October 2 Enforcement Looms"
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