The Speaker of the Borno State House of Assembly, Abdulkarim Lawan, has raised concerns about the safety of Nigeria’s Vice-President, Kashim Shettima, following an incident involving the vice-president’s aircraft in the United States. Lawan claims that Shettima’s life is at risk due to the aging and “faulty” presidential jet he travels with, urging the…
Former Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan opened up about his emotional experience following his 2015 election defeat. Speaking at the inaugural Raymond Dokpesi Annual Diamond Lecture held in Abuja on Friday, October 25, organized by Daar Communications and the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations, the event honored the late media mogul Raymond Dokpesi, who…
In a recent briefing, the Defence Headquarters (DHQ) disclosed that many of the arms and ammunition recovered from terrorist groups in Nigeria were originally seized from the Nigerian Armed Forces and Police during ambushes and surprise attacks. Major General Edward Buba, Director of Defence Media Operations, addressed these revelations on Thursday, aiming to refute…
The House of Representatives on Thursday rejected a bill seeking to expand Islamic law in the 1999 constitution. The bill, which is sponsored by Aliyu Missau, intended to amend sections 24, 262, 277, and 288 of the 1999 constitution by removing the word “personal” wherever “Islamic law” is mentioned. Section 262 (1) of…
Two students were reportedly k!lled near Kurra Falls in the Gashish District of Barkin Ladi Local Government Area, Plateau State. The victims, identified as Obadiah Daryan, 25, a student at the National Veterinary Research Institute (NVRI) Vom, and Ezekiel Monday, 21, of Government Senior Secondary School (GSSS) Gashish, were ambushed and f@tally sh0t by…
Former Real Madrid, Manchester City and Arsenal star Emmanuel Adebayor has described former Nigerian international Nwankwo Kanu as his big brother and best friend. Adebayor, who wore the No. 25 jersey at Arsenal, during his time said that the Atalanta Olympic gold medalist played a big role in his decision to join the Gunners.…
The Senate has established a six-member ad-hoc committee to investigate recent allegations against Senator Ashiru Oyelola, who represents Kwara South. The committee will summon the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) to clarify the accusations involving the senator. The NDLEA recently claimed to have raided Senator Ashiru’s residence in Ilorin, Kwara State, where illicit drugs…
The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, has stated that the Supreme Court’s ruling on local government autonomy is definitive and cannot be overturned. While speaking in Ado Ekiti on October 22, Fagbemi emphasized that the judgment must be respected by state governors and clarified that there is no three-month…
The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining Nigeria’s unity, stating that any attempts to break up the country are unacceptable. This declaration comes amid increasing demands from various groups seeking to leave the Nigerian federation, established in 1914 under British colonial rule. During a peace meeting in Plateau State over the weekend,…
The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has denied issuing a sit-at-home order for October 21 and 22 in any part of Southeastern Nigeria. The pro-Biafra group stated that it always publicly announces such directives and urged the public to disregard commands from criminals allegedly attempting to undermine IPOB’s reputation. Commercial activities in Aba, Abia State,…
