Police operatives in Katsina have successfully thwarted two kidnapping attempts in Jibia and Faskari Local Government Areas (LGAs), rescuing 20 hostages in a series of intense operations. This was disclosed in a statement from ASP Abubakar Sidiq Aliyu, Police Public Relations Officer, Katsina State Police Command. Part of the statement read: “The first incident occurred … Read more
As Nigeria approaches the 2027 general elections, the All Progressives Congress (APC) is facing serious internal challenges that could jeopardize its chances at the polls. Deep-seated crises in key states such as Benue, Adamawa, Delta, Osun, Rivers, Zamfara, and Bayelsa are currently rocking the ruling party. Critics warn that if urgent and decisive steps are … Read more
The apex Igbo socio-cultural organization, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, has announced the launch of comprehensive consultative meetings with key stakeholders across Nigeria, intensifying its campaign for the creation of Anioma State. The initiative, according to the group, is deeply rooted in historical significance, economic promise, and the vision of unifying the Igbo Nation. In a statement signed … Read more
The leadership crisis within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has intensified, with mounting pressure on the party’s embattled acting National Chairman, Ambassador Umar Damagum, to step aside. Party insiders reveal that factions loyal to various power blocs are at loggerheads, threatening to deepen the cracks within the opposition party. At a recent Board of Trustees … Read more
The internal crisis within the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has escalated, with the faction loyal to former Rivers State Governor and Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, intensifying efforts to sideline supporters of the party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar. Sources within the party revealed that Wike’s camp is gearing up to … Read more
President Bola Tinubu has expressed optimism about Nigeria’s future, assuring citizens that despite current challenges, progress is being made under his administration. Represented by National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu at the graduation ceremony of the Executive Intelligence Management Course 17 at the National Institute for Security Studies in Abuja, Tinubu acknowledged the hardships faced by … Read more
Days after the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) issued an ultimatum mandating banks to ensure cash availability at Automated Teller Machines (ATMs) and banking halls, many Nigerians still struggle to access cash. The cash scarcity has pushed Point of Sale (PoS) operators to seek alternative sources of cash, such as markets and fuel stations. A … Read more
Following the panic caused by reports of the detection of a new variant of the Coronavirus (COVID-19 Variant XEC), the Federal Government has debunked the claims. A statement by the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare on Saturday, December 7, said that there is no evidence to show that the disease was detected anywhere … Read more
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun Central Senatorial district has called on every Nigerian to keep faith with President Bola on the controversial Tax Reform Bills. Tele Oyegoke said the bill is aimed at reducing poverty across Nigeria boosting the nation’s productivity. He also urged every citizen of the country to … Read more
The 2024 Zuma International Film Festival (ZIFF) in Abuja launched with unparalleled glamour on December 1st, marking the highly anticipated premiere of Mai Martaba. As Nigeria’s official submission for the 2025 Academy Awards (Oscars), the film has already generated significant local and international buzz, solidifying its place as a landmark achievement in Nigerian cinema. The … Read more