The political temperature ahead of the 2027 general elections is already rising as two heavyweight figures — former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and Labour Party’s 2023 presidential flagbearer, Peter Obi — appear set for a possible showdown.Atiku, now aligned with the newly unveiled African Democratic Congress (ADC), has ruled out stepping aside for any aspirantContinue reading "2027 ELECTION BATTLE LINES: Obi’s Camp Fires Back as Atiku Declares He Won’t Step Aside for Any Aspirant"
TRAGEDY IN BENIN: Edo NSCDC Commandant Slumps, Dies After Delivering Keynote Address
By Daily Trust Benin City—Tragedy struck in Edo State on Thursday as the Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Gbenga Agun, suddenly slumped and died while attending an official event in Benin City.Agun, who was a guest speaker at a programme organised by the International Association of World Peace Advocates, hadContinue reading "TRAGEDY IN BENIN: Edo NSCDC Commandant Slumps, Dies After Delivering Keynote Address"
OUTRAGE ON THE WATERWAYS: 17 Passengers Still Missing One Week After Oron-Calabar Kidnap — Tinubu’s ‘Victory Over Insecurity’ Under Fire
Calabar/Oron — A week after 17 passengers were abducted in broad daylight on the Calabar-Oron waterway, fear and anger continue to ripple across the nation as families wait in vain for word from the kidnappers. The silence of both government and security agencies stands in stark contrast to President Bola Tinubu’s bold declaration, made onlyContinue reading "OUTRAGE ON THE WATERWAYS: 17 Passengers Still Missing One Week After Oron-Calabar Kidnap — Tinubu’s ‘Victory Over Insecurity’ Under Fire"
BREAKING NEWS: First Lady Remi Tinubu Unveils N2.55 Billion Sanitary Pad Scheme To Keep Nigerian Schoolgirls In Class
Abuja— In a bold push to tackle menstrual poverty and school absenteeism among young girls, Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has launched a ₦2.55 billion nationwide sanitary pad distribution initiative.The programme, flagged off under her Renewed Hope Initiative, aims to ensure that millions of schoolgirls, especially those from rural and low-income families, no longerContinue reading "BREAKING NEWS: First Lady Remi Tinubu Unveils N2.55 Billion Sanitary Pad Scheme To Keep Nigerian Schoolgirls In Class"
Kwara Under Siege: Bandit Kingpin Bombed, Soldiers Fall, Policeman Abducted As Violence Spirals
Ilorin, Kwara State — Kwara has been thrown into fresh waves of blood and fear as security forces intensify operations against marauding bandits. The offensive, marked by heavy aerial bombardments, claimed the life of a dreaded kingpin, Maidawa, alongside several of his fighters — yet the crisis deepened with the abduction of a police officer,Continue reading "Kwara Under Siege: Bandit Kingpin Bombed, Soldiers Fall, Policeman Abducted As Violence Spirals"
FIFA U-20 WORLD CUP DRAMA: BAMEYI’S LAST-GASP PENALTY LIFTS FLYING EAGLES TO FIRST VICTORY
It was a night of nerves, grit, and redemption in Santiago, Chile, as Nigeria’s Flying Eagles finally announced themselves at the ongoing FIFA U-20 World Cup. Captain Daniel Bameyi delivered under immense pressure, slotting home a late penalty to secure a thrilling 3-2 win over Saudi Arabia in a high-octane Group C clash.For both sides,Continue reading "FIFA U-20 WORLD CUP DRAMA: BAMEYI’S LAST-GASP PENALTY LIFTS FLYING EAGLES TO FIRST VICTORY"
Governor Zulum Storms Niger Republic, Seals Military Pact To Crush Insurgents Around Lake Chad
In a bold move to consolidate recent gains against terrorism, Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, on Thursday embarked on a strategic mission to Diffa in the Niger Republic, where he met with top Nigerien authorities to forge stronger military and economic cooperation across the troubled Lake Chad basin.The visit comes on the heelsContinue reading "Governor Zulum Storms Niger Republic, Seals Military Pact To Crush Insurgents Around Lake Chad"
SEX SCANDAL: Ex-Senator Elisha Abbo Accused Of Raping 13-Year-Old, Attempted Assault On Sister, Threatening To Kill Family
A political scandal of monstrous proportions has engulfed former lawmaker, Senator Ishaku Elisha Abbo, after a petition accused him of raping a 13-year-old girl, attempting to assault her 16-year-old sister, and threatening to kill their family if they exposed him.The explosive allegations, contained in a petition by D.I. Aiyedun & Co. Chambers to the Inspector-GeneralContinue reading "SEX SCANDAL: Ex-Senator Elisha Abbo Accused Of Raping 13-Year-Old, Attempted Assault On Sister, Threatening To Kill Family"
BREAKING: Kwara in Mourning as Terrorists Slaughter ECWA Pastor After Collecting ₦5m Ransom — Demand Extra ₦45m Before Killing Cleric
Terrorists unleashing horror across Kwara State have brutally murdered Reverend James Audu Issa, a revered pastor of the Evangelical Church Winning All (ECWA), despite collecting millions of naira in ransom from his impoverished family and community.Rev. Issa was abducted on August 28, 2025, from Ekati village in the Patigi Local Government Area. His abduction sparkedContinue reading "BREAKING: Kwara in Mourning as Terrorists Slaughter ECWA Pastor After Collecting ₦5m Ransom — Demand Extra ₦45m Before Killing Cleric"
TERROR ON THE HIGHWAY: Gunmen Abduct Seven Travellers in Kogi, One Woman Escapes
Fear gripped commuters in Kogi State on Wednesday evening as gunmen struck along the Kabba–Benue highway, abducting seven passengers in a daring ambush.Security analyst, Zagazola Makama, disclosed the chilling incident in a post on X, confirming that security patrols later found an abandoned ash-coloured Toyota Avensis with registration number KTU 503 CV by the roadsideContinue reading "TERROR ON THE HIGHWAY: Gunmen Abduct Seven Travellers in Kogi, One Woman Escapes"
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