Written by The Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has arrived in Kebbi State on an official visit. During the visit, the IGP is expected to meet with Governor Nasir Idris and later address officers and men of the Nigeria Police Force. His visit comes at a time when rescue operations are ongoing for the … Continue reading “BREAKING: IGP Visits Kebbi After Maga Schoolgirls’ Abduction”
Brazil’s Supreme Court on Monday voted to uphold the imprisonment of former president Jair Bolsonaro, who was detained over the weekend for tampering with his ankle monitor using a soldering iron. Bolsonaro was taken into custody on Saturday from his home, where he had been under house arrest after a judge declared him a … Continue reading “Brazil Court Votes To Uphold Bolsonaro Jailing After ‘Attempt To Flee’”
The Zamfara State Government, through the Zakkat and Endowment Board, has sponsored the mass wedding of 200 female orphans, widows, and less-privileged women as part of its 2025 social intervention programmes. The event, held on Monday, also marked the conclusion of the board’s annual activities, which included business grants, debt relief support, poultry production … Continue reading “PHOTOS: Zamfara Govt Sponsors Mass Wedding Of 200 Orphans, Widows”
A newly released factsheet by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has indicated that only an average of 5,506 megawatts of installed capacity of 13,625MW electricity was distributed to electricity consumers by utility firms in October this year. According to the electricity market regulator, this translated to just 40 per cent power plant availability … Continue reading “DisCos Wheeled Only 5,506MW Out Of 13,625MW To Consumers In October— NERC”
Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, has defended his push for a non-kinetic approach to insecurity in Nigeria, saying he will lead the calls for the release of the convicted leader of the Indigenous Peoples of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, if the latter shows remorse. Kanu was convicted of seven counts of terrorism by the … Continue reading “I’ll Champion Nnamdi Kanu’s Release If He Shows Remorse, Says Gumi”
The senator representing Edo North, Adams Oshiomhole, has taken a swipe at former Vice President Atiku Abubakar for joining the African Democratic Congress (ADC), saying he lacks the capacity to fix Nigeria. Speaking as a guest on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Monday, the ex-Edo State Governor mocked Atiku. He claimed the former VP’s … Continue reading “Oshiomhole Mocks Atiku’s Defection To ADC, Says He Can’t Fix Nigeria”
Resurgent jihadist attacks and instability in northern Nigeria are pushing hunger to unprecedented levels with thousands facing “famine-like conditions”, the World Food Programme (WFP) said on Tuesday. Nearly 35 million people in northern Nigeria are “projected to face severe food insecurity during the 2026 lean season”, which stretches from May to September, the UN … Continue reading “Terrorist Attacks Fuel Record Hunger In Nigeria’s Volatile North — UN”
Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane returns to north London on Wednesday to face old rivals Arsenal, arguably in the best form of his career after dropping into a deeper position. Always a consistent goalscorer, the England captain has become a more complete player at Bayern, shouldering more creative and defensive duties. The 32-year-old’s form … Continue reading “Kane Relishing New Bayern Role Before Arsenal Clash”
The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), Ekperikpe Ekpo, has warned against unauthorised gas retail operations across the country, stating that the Federal Government would not hesitate to take action against them. The warning comes on the heels of the reported gas explosion incident at the Biodun Alaadun area of Ona Ara local … Continue reading “Ibadan Explosion: Illegal Gas Operators Must Immediately Vacate Sector, FG Warns”
Actor Daddy Billy has recounted his last moment with his colleague, Odira Nwobu, who passed away in South Africa in the early hours of Monday, November 24. In a video recorded and shared on social media, Billy saidIt is unfortunate that he struggled for his life. Three days ago, Odira had that attack where the heart … Continue reading “He suffered palpitation three days before his de@th and was on BP medication which he did not take on Sunday- actor recounts last hours of Nollywood actor Odira Nwobu before his sudden demise in South Africa”