Politics

The Confederation of All Progressives Congress (APC) Support Group has made strong statements regarding the wealth of opposition leaders and the state of poverty in Nigeria. The group, led by director-general Mohammed Kailani, criticized Peter Obi of the Labour Party and Atiku Abubakar of the PDP for allegedly having millions stashed away while Nigerians suffer […]

Retired Brigadier General Jones Oladeinde Arogbofa, who served as Chief of Staff to former Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan, has passed away at the age of 72. Arogbofa died on Saturday morning, although details of his death are still unclear. Arogbofa was commissioned into the Nigerian Army in 1973 and served as Chief of Staff to

The Delta State Police Command has taken action following the shooting of the commander and two members of the Idjerhe Kingdom’s vigilante group. Two policemen have been arrested and detained for their alleged involvement in the incident, which occurred on January 30, 2024, in Jesse town. The State Commissioner of Police, CP Abaniwonda Olufemi, has

President Bola Tinubu has made the decision not to attend the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) final in Abidjan on Sunday, despite earlier indications that he would be present. Instead, he has directed Vice President Kashim Shettima to lead the Nigerian delegation to the highly anticipated match between the Super Eagles and the Elephants. This

Two Dead in Florida Plane CrashTwo passengers have died in a plane crash that occurred on a South Florida highway on Friday afternoon. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) confirmed that a Bombardier Challenger 600 carrying five people crashed on the highway near Naples at around 3:15 p.m. Three people were able to exit the plane,

Head coach of the South African national team, Hugo Broos, has set his sights on the 2026 World Cup qualifiers… Despite the imminent third-place playoff against Congo DR in the Africa Cup of Nations, Broos is already looking ahead to the World Cup qualifiers, where South Africa will compete against Nigeria, among other teams. Broos

Joseph Aloba, the father of the late musician Mohbad, was captured in a heart-wrenching video posted on Instagram by @temilolasobola. The video, accompanied by the caption “Adabi will judge- Baba Mohbad sings as he sheds uncontrollable tears to God,” shows Aloba sobbing uncontrollably as he listens to one of his son’s unreleased songs. This emotional

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has declared Margaret Emefiele, the wife of a former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele, and three others wanted for money laundering. The anti-graft agency made the announcement on its official Twitter account on Friday night. According to the EFCC, the four individuals were declared

Governor Mohammed Bago of Niger State has taken a decisive step to address food scarcity within the state by banning the sale and distribution of food items and farm produce in bulk to other Nigerian states. During a press briefing, the governor emphasized that the sale of food items in bulk has led to scarcity

Nigerians in Osun State have taken to the streets to protest against the economic hardship inflicted by the President Bola Tinubu-led Nigerian government. The protesters, mostly youths, wielded placards with inscriptions such as “change the unfavourable policies”, “Nigerians are suffering, we can’t cope again”, and “We are humans, stop mistreating the citizens”, among others. They

The Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, has emphasized the need for the regulation of social media, labeling it a “societal menace.” Speaking at the launch of a book by Babatunde Fashola, the former minister of works, Gbajabiamila highlighted the importance of accurate information in policy formulation and national development. Gbajabiamila stressed the

Super Eagles Goalkeeper Receives Threats After Nigeria’s Victory Against South AfricaSuper Eagles goalkeeper, Stanley Nwabali, has allegedly been threatened following Nigeria’s qualifying match win against South Africa. Former Super Eagles International footballer, Idah Peterside, revealed that Nwabali has received messages warning him not to return to South Africa. Peterside stated; “The biggest problem we have

The Super Eagles of Nigeria have promised to lift the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) trophy in honour of four Nigerians who died while watching their semi-final match against Bafana Bafana of South Africa. The captain of the national soccer team, Ahmed Musa, made the promise while leading a solemn session by the Super

In a significant operation, troops from 93 Battalion under 6 Bridget of the Nigerian Army have successfully captured a suspected female kidnapper in Taraba State as she attempted to collect ransom. The operation also led to the arrest of a notorious gunrunner, Joshua Dutse Idah, known for supplying arms to criminals in Taraba and other

In a tragic turn of events, at least five Nigerians lost their lives while watching the intense semi-final match between Nigeria and South Africa at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Cote d‘Ivoire. The fatalities occurred during critical moments of the game, leading to a somber atmosphere among football fans. The deceased individuals

The Vice Chancellor of the University of Calabar, Prof. Florence Banku Obi, has commiserated with Dr. Dorncklaimz Enamhe, over the death of his beloved brother, late Mr. Peter Enamhe. In a letter dated February 7th, 2024, and signed by the VC on behalf of the Management, Staff, and students of the University of Calabar, Prof.

In a recent video shared on YouTube by Sahara TV, former presidential candidate Peter Obi stressed the importance of collaboration between governors and the president to ensure effective governance and security. He highlighted the need for governors to take charge of their states’ security and shared an instance from his tenure as governor of Anambra.

The recent abduction of women accompanying a bride to her matrimonial home at Damari, Sabuwa LGA of Katsina State has taken a disturbing turn, with the bandits releasing a video showing the captives. In the video, the bandits threatened to tie the wedding knot between the already married lady and one of them, unless a

Dr. Cairo Ojougboh, a former member of the House of Representatives who represented Ika federal constituency of Delta State and a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), passed away on Wednesday evening while watching the AFCON 2023 semi-final match between Nigeria and South Africa. According to reliable sources, he slumped as soon as a

Paul Alaje, an economist, revealed that President Tinubu initially planned to provide direct financial relief to Nigerians in response to the challenges of fuel subsidy removal. However, he later changed course, redirecting the funds to the 36 states for the purchase of essential items like rice, citing feedback from the people. Alaje expressed surprise at

Oseni Rufai, the popular anchor of Arise TV, has spoken out against Nigerians who are linking the Super Eagles’ victory over Bafana Bafana to politicians in the country. The Super Eagles secured a place in the finals after a hard-fought battle on Wednesday. However, some Nigerians have been attributing the victory to the presence of

The Nigerian coach, Paseiro, made three tactical substitutions that helped the Nigerian team secure victory against South Africa in the semifinals of the African Cup of Nations. 1. Terem Moffi The first substitution was Terem Moffi, who replaced Victor Osimhen in the 110th minute. Moffi had some fantastic runs in the few minutes that he

Dr. Salihu Lukman, a former National Vice Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has cautioned President Bola Ahmed Tinubu against ignoring the legitimate grievances of Nigerians protesting harsh living and economic conditions. Lukman’s statement comes in the wake of recent protests in Minna, Niger State, and Kano, where citizens demonstrated against the rising cost

Apostle Johnson Suleman, the founder and presiding General Overseer of Auchi based Omega Fire Ministries International, in the video of a message shared on his official Facebook page, has reminisced on the case of the popular Ponzi scheme, MMM, that swept around the nation some years ago. According to the cleric, he has revealed in the words

The recent mass protest in Minna, Niger State, addressing rising food prices and economic challenges, has compelled the Bola Tinubu administration to take swift action. The protest, which caught the attention of the nation, has reportedly influenced President Bola Tinubu to issue marching orders to relevant officials. Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris

Seun Okinbaloye, a well-known Broadcast Journalist with Channels Television, used his platform on January 29, 2024, to urge President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to address the challenges facing Nigeria, including banditry, armed robbery, kidnapping, and rising inflation. He delivered this message, which he titled ‘Final Word,’ during the popular program Politics Today. “Here is my final

Actor, Kanayo O Kanayo, has warned parents who receive expensive gifts from their children without questioning how they got them. While speaking at a gathering recently, the actor said such parents will not live long if they continue in such acts. In his words ‘’Your daughter is 20, she doesn’t work and she is using

It was learnt that the vice Chancellor whose tenure is yet to elapse was removed from office alongside four other heads of tertiary institutions in the state including the Rector of the Plateau State Polytechnic, Barkin Ladi; Provost, College of Health Technology, Pankshin; Provost, College of Health Technology, Zawan as well as… The Vice Chancellor