His death was confirmed by fellow Senators Orji Uzor Kalu, APC – Abia North, and Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, PDP – Kogi Central, who issued separate statements from Abuja. Senator Kalu, in a heartfelt condolence message, expressed his deep shock and sorrow at the loss. “I received with profound shock and deep sorrow the heartbreaking news of […]
Turaki had appealed to former U.S. President Donald Trump and other international leaders to “save democracy in Nigeria” amid escalating tensions within the opposition party. His plea came after a violent leadership clash within the PDP, which has further deepened the party’s internal divisions. In a statement issued in Abuja, APC National Publicity Secretary Felix […]
The PDP headquarters at Wadata Plaza on Wednesday, was covered with barbed wire been used to create a barricade around the premises, preventing public access. The area remained under heavy security, though only a small contingent of police officers was visible. None of the leaders from the rival factions were seen at the secretariat. However, […]
The assault targeted multiple locations, including a parish of the Christ Apostolic Church, where one worshipper was shot dead. Another victim’s body was later discovered in the nearby bush. The attack occurred around 6:00 PM on November 18, 2025. In a statement, the State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Adetoun Ejire-Adeyemi, confirmed that police and […]
The girls were kidnapped early on Monday morning when gunmen stormed the Government Girls Comprehensive Secondary School in Maga town, Kebbi State. School principal Musa Rabi Magaji confirmed that one of the girls managed to escape and returned home late on Monday. Additionally, another student fled immediately during the raid and was not taken. “They […]
She said this year’s theme, which focuses on data-driven policymaking, highlights the need for action grounded in research and effective implementation rather than sympathy. Tinubu stressed that protecting children requires deliberate, well-informed measures across homes, schools, communities, and places of worship. Read Also: UNGA: Oluremi Tinubu joins first ladies at Jill Biden’s farewell She urged […]
The faction also removed former BoT chair Adolphus Wabara, ex–national vice chair Bode George, and recently elected national chairman Kabiru Turaki. The action followed a contentious national convention in Ibadan, where Wike and his loyalists were themselves expelled. Tensions escalated at the PDP national secretariat in Abuja, where both factions attempted to hold parallel NEC […]
Essien told reporters that officers fired tear gas at party members, journalists and even some PDP governors, despite earlier security briefings held between the party leadership and the Commissioner of Police. He alleged that security operatives gave access to individuals expelled from the party while blocking legitimate members, including governors and the national chairman, from […]
In a statement by the Media Information Officer of Operation FANSAN YANMA, Captain David Adewusi, the COAS gave the directive during an operational tour of Kebbi State. Addressing frontline commanders and troops, Gen. Shaibu charged them to conduct intelligence-driven operations and maintain relentless, day-and-night pursuit of the abductors. “We must find these children. Act decisively […]
The 22-year-old, a two-time Wimbledon champion and six-time Grand Slam winner, shared the news onsocial media “I am very sorry to announce that I will not be able to play with Spain in the Davis Cup in Bologna. I have swelling in my right hamstring, and after medical advice, it is best not to compete,” […]