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PDP Crisis Not Just About Atiku, It’s a Clash of Egos — Gov Lawal
Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State has shared his thoughts on the ongoing problems in the Peoples Democratic…
Kanu’s Incitement Caused Violence in South East, DSS Tells Court
Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), was again the focus of courtroom drama on…
I Wasn’t Ready to Rule, But Had Good Upbringing, Training – Gowon
Nigeria’s former head of state, Gen. Yakubu Gowon (rtd), has opened up about how he unexpectedly found himself…
Reverse Degradation, Poverty, Senate Tells New SSDC Board
Chibudom Nwuche, a former lawmaker from Rivers State, is now at the forefront of efforts to bring change…
Tinubu Proposes Peace Committee in Benue
President Bola Tinubu has unveiled plans to form a special peace committee to address the ongoing conflict in…
Armed Men Attack Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s Family House Again, Police Arrest One
The family home of Kogi senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, located in Ihima, Okehi Local Government Area of Kogi State,…
‘We’re Facing Well-Planned Genocidal Attacks, Not Herder-Farmer Crisis’ – Tor Tiv tells Tinubu
The Tor Tiv and Chairman of the Benue State Council of Chiefs, His Royal Majesty Prof. James Ayatse,…
Benue Massacre: I Expect Arrests, Tinubu Directs Security Chiefs
President Bola Tinubu has ordered Nigeria’s top security officers to take immediate action and arrest those responsible for…
Tinubu Visits Survivors of Yelewata Attack in Hospital
President Bola Tinubu arrived Benue State on Wednesday to visit victims of the recent deadly attack in Yelewata…
BREAKING: Benue Children Forced to Hail Tinubu Under Rain as Condolence Visit Turns Political Rally
President Bola Tinubu’s recent visit to Benue State has stirred widespread criticism after schoolchildren were reportedly made to…
Police Foil Kidnap in Katsina, Rescue Four
The Katsina State police command has shared details of a successful operation that foiled a planned kidnapping in…
Benue Killings: Prosecute Perpetrators First Before Reconciliation – Akande Tells Tinubu
Veteran journalist and former presidential aide, Laolu Akande, has called on President Bola Tinubu to demonstrate bold leadership…
Japa: Incentives Will Stop Doctors From Leaving Nigeria, says Obasanjo
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has called on leaders at all levels to offer better support to medical professionals…
Benue Killing: Man Reunites With Surviving 10-month-old Son After Losing Entire Family
Targule Aya has been reunited with his 10-month-old baby boy, the only surviving member of his family, following…
Mokwa Floods: Over 700 Still Missing – Niger Gov
Governor Umaru Bago of Niger State has revealed that over 700 people remain missing for after the devastating…
Our Parents Did Not Approve Our Marriage, Atiku Reveals as Wife Turns 75
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has shared a personal story as he celebrated the 75th birthday of his…
How President Bola Tinubu Invited Me, What I Told Him – Pastor Tunde Bakare
Tunde Bakare, a well-known pastor and former presidential hopeful, has spoken clearly about his recent meeting with President…
PDP Crisis: Chair, Governors Meet INEC Ahead of Key NEC Meeting
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), in an effort to address the growing tension surrounding its upcoming 99th National…
Reps Probe Alleged Diversion of N1.12tn Anchor Borrowers Fund
The House of Representatives Committee on Nutrition and Food Security has started an investigation into the alleged diversion…
Benue Bloodshed: Governor, Lawmakers Clash as President Tinubu Intervenes
President Bola Tinubu will today meet with key leaders and community members in Benue State to address the…
Nigeria Imports N1.2tn Worth of Crude in Q1 2025 as Local Refineries Struggle for Supply
Despite being one of Africa’s top oil producers, Nigeria spent a massive N1.19 trillion importing crude oil in…
Scores Killed, Others Kidnapped as Bandits Attack Tadurga Village in Kebbi
Suspected bandits launched a deadly assault on Tadurga village in the Zuru Local Government Area of Kebbi State…
Israel-Iran War: Dangote Refinery, Depot Owners Increase Fuel Price in Nigeria
As the war between Israel and Iran enters its fifth day, local fuel prices in Nigeria are starting…
Benue Killings: NAF Deploys More Fighter Jets to North Central
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF), in response to continued violence in Benue State and across parts of the…
Viral Video: Pastor Adefarasin Turns Himself to Police
Senior Pastor of House on the Rock Church, Paul Adefarasin, has visited the Lagos State Police Command after…
We Have Total Control of Iran’s Airspace – Trump
President Donald Trump declared on Tuesday declared that the United States has complete control of Iran’s airspace. He…
Benue Killings: ‘We’re Tired of Mourning, It’s Time to Act’ – Senate
The Senate has raised alarm over the continued loss of lives across parts of Nigeria, saying citizens are…
Update June 12 Honours List With Ajasin, Others’ Names, Akande tells Tinubu
Veteran journalist and former presidential spokesperson, Laolu Akande, has called on President Bola Tinubu to adopt a more…
‘Our Only Crime Was Asking Them to Leave’ – Benue Attack Mourns Survivor
Joseph Kwagh, a survivor of the brutal attack that struck the Guma Local Government Area of Benue State,…
Tinubu Delivering What PDP Promised, Says Reno Omokri
Reno Omokri has defended his support for President Bola Tinubu, saying the current administration is putting into action…
Benue Killings: Governor Sule Mourns Victims, Calls for Unity and Peace
Governor Sule of Nasarawa State has expressed deep sorrow over the recent deadly attacks in Benue State that…
Benue Crisis: Speaker Orders Immediate Release of Protesters
The Speaker of the Benue State House of Assembly, Aondona Dajoh, has directed security agencies to immediately release…
EFCC Arraigns Ponzi Scheme Director Over N13.8bn Investment Fraud
Precious Williams, a businesswoman accused of running a large-scale Ponzi scheme, has been brought before a Federal High…
41-Year-Old Woman Docked For Alleged Conspiracy, N8.8m Theft
A 41-year-old woman, Oluwakemi Gbadebo, has been arraigned before an Ikeja Magistrates’ Court for allegedly stealing a total…
“I Lost 20 Family Members in Benue Attacks,” Survivor Recounts Tragedy in Yelwata
Survivors of the violent attacks that shook Yelwata community in Guma Local Government Area of Benue State are…
Police Arrest Two Cult Members Linked to Killing of Rivers DPO
Police officers in Rivers State have taken two suspected cult members into custody. The individuals are believed to…
Joint Task Force Pledges to Restore Peace in Benue
The Commander of the Joint Task Force, Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), Major General Moses Gara, has pledged that…
Chelsea Begin Club World Cup Run with 2-0 Win Over LAFC
Chelsea begin their journey in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup with a 2-0 win against Major League…
Insiders Aiding Benue Killers – Defence Chief
Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, has raised serious concerns about the role of insiders in the…
Why I Didn’t Endorse Shettima – APC Vice Chairman Explains Decision at Gombe Summit
Mustapha Salihu, the National Vice Chairman (Northeast) of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has cleared the air on…
Politicians Now Moving Billions Through Yahoo Boys – EFCC
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has raised alarm over a disturbing new trend where politically exposed…
753 Abuja Duplexes: Emefiele Pleads Not Guilty to EFCC’s Fresh Charges, Gets Deadline to Meet Bail
The former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele, has pleaded not guilty to fresh allegations…
Naira Appreciates to N1,585/$ in Parallel Market
The naira recorded a modest improvement against the US dollar in the parallel market on Sunday, closing at…
Benue Bloodbath: Military, Police Begin Joint Operation to Hunt Killers Across Borders
The military and police forces have launched a massive joint manhunt following the brutal killing of hundreds in…
Bode George Dismisses PDP Collapse Claims, Says Party Rooted Like Iroko Tree
A former Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Bode George, has firmly denied reports…
IGP, Lawmakers Clash on State Police as Debate Intensifies
The Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, and the Conference of Speakers of State Houses of Assembly stood…
Investigate Osun Govt Move to Incite Fresh Violence – APC
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State has called on the police and other security agencies to…
FULL LIST: Names of 127 Persons Killed in Yelewata Benue Attack
An updated list of 127 individuals reportedly killed in the early morning attack on Yelewata, a farming settlement…
Attack on Ganduje Sad; He’s Working for Tinubu-Shettima Joint Ticket – Aide
Senior aide to the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief Oliver Okpala, has reacted to…
RCCG Worshippers Escape Building Collapse in Lagos
Worshippers at the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) Liberty Parish had a close call on Monday after…
Defamation: Court Rejects FG’s Request to Arrest Senator Natasha
The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has turned down a request by the Federal Government to issue…
Ex-Tinubu Aide Says He’ll Campaign Against President’s Re-election in 2027
Former aide to President Bola Tinubu, Aliyu Audu, has said he resigned from his position to fully commit…
Killings: Tinubu Postpones Scheduled Kaduna Trip, to Visit Benue Wednesday
President Bola Tinubu has changed his travel schedule, postponing a planned visit to Kaduna State and instead turning…
Driver Burnt to Death as Protest Turns Deadly in Benue
The Benue State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of 14 individuals following a violent protest that turned…
Benue: Military Deploys Air Surveillance as IGP Takes Over Security Operations
Military aircraft have been seen flying over Makurdi, the capital of Benue State, and surrounding areas following deadly…
We Introduced 983 Bills, Passed 108 in Two Years —Senate
The Nigerian Senate has announced that it introduced a total of 983 bills and passed 108 into law…
Suspected Herdsmen Attack Tiv Community, Kill Village Head, Kidnap Residents
Suspected herdsmen reportedly carried out a violent attack on the peaceful village of Tse Yange, located in the…
Lagos PDP in Disarray as Top Leaders Defect to APC
The Lagos State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has found itself fighting for survival, following the…
Lawmakers Weren’t Elected To Fight Tinubu – Oshiomhole
Former Edo State governor and current senator representing Edo North, Adams Oshiomhole, has said that lawmakers were not…
Hajj Scam: Kwara Begins Probe as Governor Compensates Affected Pilgrims
Kwara State has begun a formal investigation into a foreign currency scam that targeted its pilgrims in Saudi…
Yahoo Boys Causing National Embarrassment, Says EFCC Chairman
The chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has spoken out strongly against the…
FCCPC Summons Air Peace Over Flight Cancellations, Unpaid Refunds
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has called on the leadership of Air Peace to appear…
BREAKING: IGP Egbetokun Arrives Benue, Deploys More Officers to Stop Killings
The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, landed in Benue State on Monday, June 16, 2025, following the recent…
JUST IN: Tinubu Orders Probe Of Benue Killings
President Bola Tinubu has ordered the security agencies to fish out the perpetrators of the recent killings in…
PSG thrash Atletico Madrid 4-0 in Dominant Club World Cup Opener
Newly crowned European champions Paris Saint-Germain made a bold statement in their opening match of the 2025 FIFA…
Messi’s Inter Miami Settle for 0-0 Draw Against Egypt’s Al Ahly in Club World Cup Opener
Lionel Messi and his Inter Miami teammates kicked off their FIFA Club World Cup campaign with a goalless…
“I Know I Can Still Do This” – Kamaru Usman Celebrates First UFC Win Since 2021
Former UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman got back in the win column on Saturday night, securing his first…
UFC: Kamaru Usman Ends Losing Streak With Impressive Win Over Buckley in Atlanta
Former UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman returned to the win column in emphatic fashion on Saturday night, defeating…
Inter Milan Striker Taremi Stuck in Iran, Will Miss Club World Cup in U.S.
Inter Milan striker Mehdi Taremi has been left stranded in Iran and will not be able to take…
Bayern Munich Crush Auckland City 10-0 in Club World Cup Opener
Bayern Munich wasted no time making a statement at the FIFA Club World Cup as they overwhelmed New…
2027: I Will Contest and Win Oyo Governorship Election – Oriyomi Hamzat
Popular broadcaster and founder of Agidigbo 88.7 FM in Ibadan, Oriyomi Hamzat, has stated that he will contest…
APC Controls All Opposition Parties in Nigeria – Sowore
Human rights activist and former presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, has claimed that almost all of Nigeria’s opposition parties…
Tinubu Not First President To Borrow, Oshiomhole Defends Loan Request
The lawmaker representing Edo North, Senator Adams Oshiomhole, has spoken out in support of President Bola Tinubu’s recent…
Don’t Blame Tinubu Alone for Nigeria’s Economic Woes – Oshiomhole
Former Edo State Governor and current Senator representing Edo North, Adams Oshiomhole, has urged Nigerians not to put…
Lagos CP Orders Probe into Bribery Allegations Against Commander
The Commissioner of Police in Lagos State, Mr. Olohundare Jimoh, has directed that a full investigation be carried…
Plateau Governor Mourns CAN Chairman Rev Fr Lubo’s Passing
The Governor of Plateau State, Caleb Mutfwang, has reacted to the passing of the state chairman of the…
I Nearly Contested For President After June 12 Struggle — Soyinka
Nobel Prize-winning author and playwright, Professor Wole Soyinka, has revealed that he came very close to entering Nigeria’s…
Terror Kingpins Surrender, Release 16 Hostages in Katsina Peace Agreement
Notorious terrorist leaders operating in Katsina State have surrendered to the Nigerian Army and freed 16 kidnapped victims…
2027: Tension Rises in APC as Zulum Leads Protest Over Tinubu’s Endorsement Without Shettima
Crisis brews in the All Progressives Congress (APC) after Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, openly protested the recent…
JUST IN: Lawmaker Defects to APC, Backs Tinubu
A member of the House of Representatives, Joseph Nwobasi, who represents the Ezza-North/Ishielu Federal Constituency in Ebonyi State,…
Pope Leo Condemns Mass Killing of 200 in Benue, Offers Prayers for Peace in Nigeria
Pope Leo XIV has spoken out against the killing of about 200 people in Benue State, Nigeria, describing…
Okowa, Elumelu Absent as Ned Nwoko Convenes APC Leaders in Delta North
The absence of several major political figures raised eyebrows on Saturday as Senator Ned Nwoko hosted an All…
BREAKING: Dangote Refinery Set to Begin Nationwide Fuel Distribution August 15
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has revealed it will start distributing petrol and diesel across Nigeria beginning August 15,…
Wike Leads Former PDP Governors to Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu hosted a group of influential former governors from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) at the…
One Critically Injured in Utah Shooting During Anti-Trump Protest
A peaceful protest against President Donald Trump’s administration turned violent on Saturday night when a shooting left one…
FULL LIST: Nigeria, Ghana 23 Other African Countries Trump Considering For New Travel Ban
United States President Donald Trump is reportedly weighing the possibility of imposing a new travel ban that could…
Trump Threatens Massive US Military Response if Iran Strikes
Donald Trump has issued a strong warning to Iran, saying that any attack on the United States would…
Tinubu Celebrates Abdulsalami at 83
President Bola Tinubu has celebrated former Head of State, General Abdulsalami Abubakar (retired), as he marked his 83rd…
Special Forces Arrive Benue to Tackle Insecurity
Special forces have started arriving in Benue State following a wave of violent attacks that have left several…
NAF Urges Speedy Delivery of U.S. Attack Helicopters to Fight Terrorism
The Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Hasan Bala Abubakar, has requested faster delivery of 12 AH-1Z…
Tragedy as Groom, Friends Die in Crash on Wedding Day in Bauchi
Tragedy struck in Bauchi State on Saturday morning when a groom and two of his close friends lost…
Democracy, Conviction, and the True Meaning of Honor By Babafemi Ojudu
REACTION OF OJUDU TO JUNE 12 NATIONAL AWARD. It would be unrealistic, especially in the African political context,…
Soyinka Urges Tinubu to Launch Fresh Probe into Giwa, Ige, Kudirat Abiola Killings
Nobel Laureate Professor Wole Soyinka has urged President Bola Tinubu to begin fresh investigations into the unresolved killings…
NiMet Predicts Three-day Thunderstorms, Rain From Saturday
Early morning thunderstorms and rainfall are expected in different parts of Nigeria from Saturday through Monday, according to…
Rivers Crisis: No King Lasts Forever, My Time Will Come – Fubara
Suspended Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has said that no king rules forever and that his own victory…
Engage in Politics to Shape Nation’s Future, Osinbajo tells Nigerians
The immediate past Vice President of Nigeria, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, has urged Nigerians—especially young people and Christians—to actively…
My Visit to Tinubu Not for Personal Gains – Tunde Bakare
Tunde Bakare, the overseer of Citadel Global Community Church, has made it clear that his recent visit to…
IDPs, Soldiers, Women, Children Among 200 killed in Fresh Herders’ Attacks on Benue Communities
About 200 people, including women, children, internally displaced persons (IDPs), and five security operatives, were killed during brutal…
Peter Obi Betrayed Me, Kenneth Okonkwo Alleges in New Interview
Veteran actor and former spokesperson for the Labour Party’s Presidential Campaign Council, Kenneth Okonkwo, has publicly accused Peter…
Senate Considers Increasing Number of Supreme Court Justices
The Nigerian Senate is currently weighing a new bill that would increase the number of Supreme Court Justices…