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The Minister of Defence, Alhaji Badaru Abubakar, has reiterated Federal Government commitment to flush out Lakurawa and other terrorists groups in the country. Abubakar gave the assurance when he inspected newly established Airforce component of military operation against banditry, terrorism and kidnappings ‘Operation Fansan Yamma” on Monday in Sokoto. He said the military had taken … Read more
The Emeritus Archbishop of of Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja, Cardinal John Onaiyekan, says greedy Nigeria politicians select churches they attend and pastors they listen to because they don’t want anyone to challenge their corrupt nature. Onaiyekan stated this on the Sunday edition of Inside Sources with Laolu Akande, a socio-political programme on Channels Television. According … Read more
Virgil van Dijk has been released from the Netherlands squad ahead of their Nations League clash with Bosnia-Herzegovina on Tuesday. The Liverpool captain featured for the full 90 minutes in the team’s 4-0 victory over Hungary on Saturday, a result that secured second place in Group C and a spot in the Nations League quarter-finals … Read more
Brazil’s First Lady, Janja Lula da Silva, made headlines over the weekend after directing a profanity-laced remark at billionaire Elon Musk during a G20 event where she advocated for stronger social media regulation to combat misinformation. As she spoke on Saturday, a ship’s horn blared in the background, prompting her to joke, “I think it’s … Read more
Sir Keir Starmer met Chinese President Xi Jinping during the G20 summit in Brazil, highlighting the significance of a “strong UK-China relationship” for both nations. This marks the first face-to-face meeting between a UK prime minister and the Chinese president since 2018. Ahead of the discussions, Sir Keir stressed the importance of engaging with China … Read more
Senator Ned Nwoko has confirmed his wife, actress Regina Daniels’ previous statement about having multiple suitors prior to their marriage. In an October interview, Daniels revealed that she had over 20 boyfriends, each for different reasons, before meeting Nwoko. EDITOR’S PICKS Electricity Meter Costs Rise Again As Deregulation Takes Effect Biden, Harris Set To Congratulate … Read more
The Dangote Refinery and the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) have finalized an agreement for the weekly supply of 60 million litres of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS). This deal coincides with a marginal reduction in fuel prices at IPMAN member filling stations nationwide, according to the association’s spokesperson, Chinedu Ukadike, who provided an … Read more
Communities in Anambra Central Senatorial Zone were thrown into chaos on Monday morning as gunmen allegedly enforcing the outlawed sit-at-home order unleashed violence in Abatete, Abagana, and Ukpo. The attacks, which occurred between 8 a.m. and 10 a.m., left at least five people dead, including members of the Anambra Vigilante Services. According to reports, the … Read more
Gunmen have killed a policeman and injured another following an attack on their convoy at Ubakala in Umuahia South council area, Abia State. This happened barely four days after some yet-to-be-identified gunmen also killed two soldiers at a checkpoint in Umuopara Umuahia, near the Abia-Imo border. The policemen, said to be attached to one of … Read more
The Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on information and strategy, Bayo Onanuga, has slammed former Vice President Atiku Abubakar. Onanuga urged Atiku to purge himself of petty politics, saying he is peddling economic fantasies. Over the weeks, there has been exchanges between the presidency and Atiku after he proposed solutions to the country’s economic … Read more
The Pan-Yoruba socio-cultural organisation, Afenifere, says President Bola Tinubu’s short stay in office has shown signs of outperforming former President Olusegun Obasanjo’s record. The National Organising Secretary of the organization, Mr Kole Omololu, said this in a statement on Sunday, adding that the emerging gains of the president’s economic reforms gave hope that the nation … Read more
The New Nigeria People’s Party, NNPP, presidential candidate in the 2023 general elections, Rabiu Kwankwaso, has alleged that Lagos State is planning to colonise the north with the controversial tax reform bill. Kwankwaso urged the National Assembly to reject any attempts to cheat the north with the proposed bill. The former Kano State Governor made … Read more
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has called for the appointment of new, credible leadership at the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) with short tenures to combat corruption and restore public trust in Nigeria’s electoral process. Speaking at the Chinua Achebe Leadership Forum at Yale University in Connecticut, USA, Obasanjo delivered a keynote address titled “Leadership Failure … Read more
Israel secured a late 1-0 victory over Belgium, but it was not enough to avoid relegation from the Nations League’s top tier. Debutant Yarden Shua scored the decisive goal in the 86th minute, tapping in a loose ball into the bottom corner after good work from Dia Saba. EDITOR’S PICKS Electricity Meter Costs Rise Again … Read more
Erling Haaland netted a stunning hat-trick as Norway hammered Kazakhstan to secure promotion to the top tier of the Nations League. The Manchester City striker, who set a new record as Norway’s all-time top scorer last month, has now scored 38 goals in 39 appearances for his country. EDITOR’S PICKS Electricity Meter Costs Rise Again … Read more
During a meeting with House Republicans on Wednesday, President-elect Donald Trump made a remark that seemed to hint at the possibility of him serving a third term in 2028. According to audio shared with newsmen, Trump jokingly suggested, “I suspect I won’t be running again, unless you do something,” adding, “Unless you say, ‘He’s so … Read more
Vice President Kashim Shettima has stirred social media reactions after referring to Muhammadu Sanusi II as the 16th Emir of Kano in a Facebook and X post. The Vice President’s statement, shared after attending the wedding of Dr. Aishatu Kwankwaso, daughter of former Kano State Governor Rabiu Kwankwaso, initially included the phrase: “The wedding, which … Read more
Sir Keir Starmer is set to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping during the G20 summit in Brazil, marking the first in-person meeting between a UK prime minister and the Chinese leader since 2018. The UK government has emphasized a commitment to maintaining “stable and pragmatic engagement” with China. Sir Keir plans to highlight areas of … Read more
President Bola Tinubu has arrived at Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, to attend the 19th Heads of State and Government Summit of the Group of 20 (G20). The President, who arrived on Sunday at 11.03 p.m. local time, (Monday 3. 03 a.m. Nigerian time), was received by Amb. Breno Costa in the Ministry of External Relations … Read more
A Department of State Services (DSS) officer attached to the Kebbi State Command, identified as Dauda Auwalu Taura, has been accused of assaulting a journalist, Mallam Shuaibu Zubair, a correspondent for Authority newspaper, following a disagreement over an unpaid electricity bill. The conflict reportedly began when Taura, who owed ₦5,000 for electricity but paid only … Read more