Governor Umar Bago of Niger State has ordered the immediate closure of Badeggi FM, a privately owned radio station in Minna, citing allegations of inciting violence and broadcasting unethical content. The directive was issued on Friday, August 1, during a meeting with All Progressives Congress (APC) stakeholders at the Government House in Minna. According to…
The High Court of Zimbabwe has rejected a legal claim by Tonderayi Gabriel Mugabe, who asserted he was the biological son of the late former President Robert Gabriel Mugabe and sought to reopen the estate of the national figure. On August 1, 2025, Justice Fatima Maxwell ruled that the application lacked merit, citing an unjustified…
Prominent lawyer and governance expert, Dr. Joe Abah, has refuted claims linking the Igbo ethnic group to Israeli ancestry. In a statement shared via social media, Abah emphasized his stance on the matter: “I am not a Jew. I am Igbo. We didn’t migrate from Israel or anywhere else.” His comment counters a widely circulated…
President Bola Tinubu has urged young Nigerians active in the digital media space to use their influence to promote unity and national development, rather than division. Speaking at the opening of the Progressives Digital Media Summit, themed “Unveiling the Critical Role of New Media in National Development,” President Tinubu emphasized the responsibility that comes with…
Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State has firmly stated that no one can genuinely claim to stand for justice or advocate for the poor while simultaneously funding or negotiating with bandits. In an interview on Arise Television’s Prime Time programme, the governor emphasized that his administration is committed to supporting victims of violence—not rewarding those…
The Presidency announced on Thursday, July 31, that President Bola Tinubu has extended the tenure of Mr. Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, the Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service. Originally set to expire on August 31, 2025, Mr. Adeniyi’s tenure has been extended by one year. In a statement by presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga, the extension was…
Troops from the 6 Brigade Nigerian Army and operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) have successfully apprehended a suspected high-profile gunrunner in Taraba State. Lieutenant Umar Muhammad, Acting Assistant Director of Army Public Relations for the 6 Brigade, disclosed in a statement on Thursday, July 31, 2025, that the coordinated operation took place…
The Lagos High Court in Ikeja has granted Ahmed Kuru, former Managing Director of the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON), permission to travel abroad for urgent medical treatment. Justice Mojisola Dada approved an application for the release of Kuru’s international passport, allowing him to travel to London, United Kingdom. While the specific illness was…
President Bola Tinubu has appointed Deputy Controller-General Olumode Samuel Adeyemi as the new substantive Controller-General of the Federal Fire Service (FFS). The announcement was made on Wednesday, July 30, by Major General Abdulmalik Jibril (rtd), Secretary of the Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB), acting on behalf of the President. The…
In a landmark diplomatic development, Arab and Muslim countries — including Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt — have, for the first time, publicly called on Hamas to disarm and hand over control of the Gaza Strip. The move is part of a broader international effort to end the ongoing conflict in Gaza and revive momentum…
