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target=_blank>Kwankwaso warns Nafiu Bala, recalls how he shunned peace meeting
Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso, a chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has accused Nafiu Bala, factional chairman of the party, of working against democracy. In an interview with DCL Hausa, on Tuesday, Kwankwaso said he had invited Bala so as to resolve the crisis amicably, but Bala refused to show up. “We had scheduled to meet
target=_blank>PHOTOS: 9 months after inauguration, Rain destroys Bus Terminal built by Wike
There was gridlock along the Nyanya–Keffi Expressway in Abuja after the Kugbo Bus Terminal inaugurated by Nyesom Wike, Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), in June, got damaged. The roof of the terminal, which has not been put in use, was pulled down by the wind. The debris spread to the major road further compounding
target=_blank>Middle East Crisis: We have capacity to supply Nigeria, Africa, says Dangote
Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, has said his refinery has the capacity to supply petroleum products to Nigeria and across Africa despite ongoing disruptions linked to tensions in the Middle East. Dangote stated this during a tour of the refinery in Lagos, noting that the facility was already ramping up exports to cushion the impact
target=_blank>Trump threatens to wipe out Iran civilization
President Donald Trump has threatened severe consequences for Iran, saying its civilization could be wiped out if the country continues to reject his order on reopening Strait of Hormuz. Trump’s call for international support to reopen the water passage had failed. In a social media post on Tuesday, Trump sent yet another warning saying “a
target=_blank>Cancer survivor: How Blessing CEO forged my Medical Report
A fresh twist has emerged in the controversy surrounding social media personality Blessing Okoro, popularly known as Blessing CEO, as a breast cancer survivor, Deborah Mbara, has strongly denied any involvement in a viral fundraising claim linked to her medical records. Mbara accused the influencer of allegedly manipulating her diagnosis report without consent and using
target=_blank>Alt Bank pushes for electric vehicles financing amid fuel price surge
The Alternative Bank (AltBank) has officially commenced a major push for the penetration of electric vehicles (EV) into the country amid rising price of fuel occasioned by crisis in the Middle East. It stated that EV financing push would position the transport sector as a key growth opportunity, saying it seeks to bring Nigeria’s largely
target=_blank>Plateau: Varsity student shot dead
Gunmen on Monday night ambushed and killed a 300-level student of Federal University of Education, Pankshin, Dum Village, Bachi District of Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State. The student identified as 29-year-old Badung Sunday Alamba, was killed Monday, when the attackers, who reportedly positioned themselves at the entrance of the village, opened fire on two
target=_blank>Residents flee as bandits kill 3, injure others in Niger
Bandits have attacked Lanta, Tunga and Bagna communities in Erena Ward of Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger State, leaving three people dead and several others injured. The attack reportedly began around 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday in Bagna, the hometown of former Niger State Commissioner for Internal Security, Emmanuel Umar, before spreading to neighbouring villages.
target=_blank>Bandits abduct couple on farm in Kaduna
Bandits have abducted a man, Bitrus Jayawa and his wife, Mrs Martha Bitrus, from a farm in Katambi community in Kachia Local Government Area of Kaduna State. A resident of Katambi, Markus Iliya, said the incident happened around 9:12 am on Monday when the couple were busy clearing farm ahead of cultivation. He said the
target=_blank>FIFA clears Wrexham goalkeeper Okonkwo to represent Nigeria
The Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) has confirmed that goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo has switched international allegiance to represent Nigeria in future matches. The Wrexham AFC first-choice goalkeeper’s change of association from England was approved on April 6 and has been listed on FIFA’s official platform. He is now eligible for selection by Super Eagles
target=_blank>UNIJOS, Nigerian Army dismiss viral report of campus unrest
The management of the University of Jos and the Nigerian military have dismissed a viral report claiming unrest and destruction on campus, describing it as false and misleading. The report, which circulated widely on social media, alleged that “student grievances had escalated into chaos” and suggested there was insecurity within the university. It was accompanied
UNIJOS, Nigerian Army dismiss viral report of campus unrest
target=_blank>Osun 2026: APC unveils Oke as Campaign DG
The All Progressives Congress, APC, in Osun State, on Tuesday unveiled a five-term member of the House of Representatives, Oluwole Oke, as the Director General of the Osun 2026 Governorship Campaign Committee. The party also announced members of its campaign committee across the three senatorial districts ahead of the 2026 governorship election. Other appointments include
Osun 2026: APC unveils Oke as Campaign DG
target=_blank>Police arrest three for disarming female officer in Ondo
Three individuals have been arrested in Ondo State for allegedly attacking and disarming a female police officer in the Agadagba community in the state. The suspects, Amos Ajemigi, Tari Ofoezu and Lots Alonge, forcefully took the service riot gun and other belongings of the police officer identified as Inspector Ige Olayinka. Olayinka, attached to the
Police arrest three for disarming female officer in Ondo
target=_blank>Mourinho confirms club he’ll coach next season as Benfica title hopes end
Jose Mourinho has insisted that he wants to stay with Benfica, even though he admits the team has lost hope of winning the league title. A 1-1 draw with Casa Pia on Monday, means they can no longer catch up in the league standings. Mourinho is currently signed with Benfica until June 2027, but there
Mourinho confirms club he’ll coach next season as Benfica title hopes end
target=_blank>National Police Day: IGP Disu reaffirms commitment to professionalism, security
The Inspector General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu has reaffirmed the commitment of the Nigeria Police towards ensuring professionalism and national security as the force marks the grand finale of the 2026 National Police Day held at the Eagle Square, Abuja. A press statement issued through the office of the Force Relations Officer Headquarters Abuja,
National Police Day: IGP Disu reaffirms commitment to professionalism, security
target=_blank>Imo PDP sets sights on 2027 elections, intensifies membership drive
The leadership of the Imo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has called on the LGA and Ward chapters of the party to intensify efforts to ensure that all members complete the ongoing e-registration, while also driving the enrolment of new members. This formed part of the resolutions reached at the party’s special
Imo PDP sets sights on 2027 elections, intensifies membership drive
target=_blank>Terrorists kill five, set Niger community ablaze, abduct several
Suspected terrorists have allegedly killed five persons, razed homes, and abducted an unspecified number of residents in Baga community, Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger State. Reports from the area indicated that the attackers stormed the community in the early hours of Tuesday, forcing villagers to flee for safety and abandon their homes. A resident,
Terrorists kill five, set Niger community ablaze, abduct several
target=_blank>INEC vs ADC: VDM reveals call from DSS over alleged plan to lead protest, unrest
Popular Nigerian social media critic, Martins Vincent Otse, widely known as Verydarkman, VDM has alleged that he received a call from the Department of State Services, DSS over a purported plan to stage a nationwide protest in respect of the face-off between the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC and the African Democratic Congress, ADC. DAILY
INEC vs ADC: VDM reveals call from DSS over alleged plan to lead protest, unrest
target=_blank>Distribution of empowerment materials not primary duty of lawmakers – APGA chieftain
A chieftain of the All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA, in Anambra State, Chukwudi Oli has faulted the politics of distributing tricycles, mini buses and other empowerment materials as primary duties of lawmakers. Oli who is a House of Representatives aspirant for Njikoka, Anaocha, Dunukofia federal constituency in Anambra State said representative democracy should rather be
Distribution of empowerment materials not primary duty of lawmakers – APGA chieftain
target=_blank>EFCC arraigns businessman over alleged N64m fraud in Anambra
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Enugu Zonal Directorate, has arraigned a 29-year-old businessman, Chizoba Emmanuel Dilo, before Justice S. N. Odili of the Enugu State High Court sitting in Onitsha, Anambra State, over an alleged N64 million fraud. According to the EFCC, Dilo was docked on a two-count charge bordering on stealing, contrary
EFCC arraigns businessman over alleged N64m fraud in Anambra
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