Borno State was thrown into mourning on Friday night as Boko Haram terrorists unleashed another wave of bloodshed in Darajamal, a resettled community in Bama Local Government Area, killing no fewer than 63 residents, including five gallant soldiers and 58 civilians.Governor Babagana Umara Zulum stormed the grief-stricken community on Saturday, where he met with survivors,Continue reading "Zulum Mourns 63 Slain In Borno Massacre, Vows Justice Against Boko Haram Terrorists"
Desire Turns Deadly: Unregulated ‘Manpower’ Sex Drugs Fuel Silent Epidemic Across Nigeria
By Patience Ihejirika In the shadowy alleys of Nigerian markets and the unregulated spaces of social media, a deadly trade thrives. Behind glossy packaging and seductive names like Dragon Power and Hydra-Sildenafil Citrate, lies a ticking time bomb. Men seeking fleeting moments of sexual glory are instead courting tragedy — heart attacks, kidney failure, strokes,Continue reading "Desire Turns Deadly: Unregulated ‘Manpower’ Sex Drugs Fuel Silent Epidemic Across Nigeria"
STORE BREAKING DRAMA: POLICE NAB TWO SUSPECTS WITH STOLEN ITEMS IN ADAMAWA
By Our Reporter The Adamawa State Police Command has recorded yet another breakthrough in its fight against crime, arresting two suspected burglars linked to a daring store-breaking incident in Michika Local Government Area.According to the Command, the suspects were apprehended following credible intelligence that on September 5, 2025, a phone accessories shop in Kilimi Village,Continue reading "STORE BREAKING DRAMA: POLICE NAB TWO SUSPECTS WITH STOLEN ITEMS IN ADAMAWA"
NATION’S FOOD FUTURE AT RISK: NORTHERN SENATORS URGED TO RESIST FG’S REMOVAL OF AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE FROM SCHOOLS
By Reuben Nathan Ibrahim The Federal Government’s decision to remove Agricultural Science from the national curriculum has sparked outrage and drawn urgent calls for intervention from Northern leaders. Critics warn that this move could cripple Nigeria’s agricultural backbone and imperil the very foundation of food security.For the North, where vast livestock populations and staple cropsContinue reading "NATION’S FOOD FUTURE AT RISK: NORTHERN SENATORS URGED TO RESIST FG’S REMOVAL OF AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE FROM SCHOOLS"
World Cup Qualifier Thriller: Super Eagles Edge Rwanda 1–0 As Arokodare Strikes, Set Sights On South Africa
By Philip Brandford Adams Nigeria’s Super Eagles reignited their World Cup qualification campaign with a hard-fought 1–0 victory over Rwanda on Friday evening, thanks to a decisive strike from Tolu Arokodare in the 51st minute.The encounter, played under high tension, saw the Eagles dominate possession and dictate the tempo, yet Rwanda’s disciplined defense proved difficultContinue reading "World Cup Qualifier Thriller: Super Eagles Edge Rwanda 1–0 As Arokodare Strikes, Set Sights On South Africa"
WCQ Drama: Nigeria Held 0-0 By Rwanda At Half-Time As Osimhen Limps Off Injured
By Sports Desk The Super Eagles of Nigeria went into the halftime break locked at 0-0 against Rwanda in their crucial FIFA World Cup Qualifier on Saturday, leaving fans on edge as the must-win clash hangs delicately in the balance.Nigeria thought they had taken the lead early in the encounter when star striker Victor OsimhenContinue reading "WCQ Drama: Nigeria Held 0-0 By Rwanda At Half-Time As Osimhen Limps Off Injured"
WHO Expands Lifesaving Medicines List With New Cancer And Diabetes Drugs In Landmark Global Health Push
By Idowu Abdullahi The World Health Organisation (WHO) has announced a sweeping expansion of its Model Lists of Essential Medicines (EML), adding groundbreaking treatments for cancer, diabetes, obesity, and other serious conditions in what experts are hailing as a milestone for global health.Unveiling the updated 24th EML and 10th Essential Medicines for Children (EMLc) onContinue reading "WHO Expands Lifesaving Medicines List With New Cancer And Diabetes Drugs In Landmark Global Health Push"
Tinubu’s Vacation Sparks Political Crossfire: APC Slams Obi Over Criticism of President’s Foreign Trips
The political temperature in Nigeria rose sharply on Saturday as the Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) launched a blistering attack on Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, for questioning President Bola Tinubu’s overseas holiday.Obi had accused the president of creating an image of discomfort at home through his frequent foreignContinue reading "Tinubu’s Vacation Sparks Political Crossfire: APC Slams Obi Over Criticism of President’s Foreign Trips"
NAHCON in Turmoil: Hajj Commission Bows to Pressure, Sacks Seconded Staff, Moves to Recover Billions in Alleged Fraud
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has finally bowed to mounting pressure and sent packing all seconded staff members, directing them back to their original ministries, departments, and agencies. The dramatic shake-up, confirmed on Friday by the Commission’s spokesperson, Fatima Usara, is seen as part of a desperate bid to recover billions of nairaContinue reading "NAHCON in Turmoil: Hajj Commission Bows to Pressure, Sacks Seconded Staff, Moves to Recover Billions in Alleged Fraud"
HISTORIC MOMENT: Vatican Welcomes First-Ever LGBTQ Pilgrimage Amid Calls for Greater Inclusivity
In a watershed moment for the Catholic Church, the Vatican this weekend received its first official LGBTQ pilgrimage, drawing more than 1,400 faithful and allies from 20 countries in what participants hailed as a landmark gesture of recognition and diversity within the centuries-old institution.The event, part of the Church’s Jubilee holy year celebrations, was organizedContinue reading "HISTORIC MOMENT: Vatican Welcomes First-Ever LGBTQ Pilgrimage Amid Calls for Greater Inclusivity"
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