The Nigerian Army has assured the public that there is no leadership vacuum despite the current official leave of the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt. Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja. In a statement issued on Saturday, the Director of Army Public Relations, Maj. Gen. Onyema Nwachukwu, confirmed that Maj. Gen. Abdulsalami Ibrahim, the Chief of Policy … Read more
Serial businessman and philanthropist, Chief (Sir) Kessington Adebukunola Adebutu, popularly known as Baba Ijebu, has completed the construction of a 350-seater facility at the Nigerian Institute of Journalism (NIJ), Lagos. Adebutu donated the facility to the institution for the training of communication students in Nigeria. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the large auditorium, now named … Read more
The Medical and Health Workers Union of Nigeria (MHWUN), NAFDAC Branch, has vowed to continue its ongoing strike action till their demands are met. The Chairman of the chapter, Adetoboye Ayodeji, who made this vow in Kaduna said it is left for the agency’s management to call the union for negotiation in order to see … Read more
The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), on Saturday, said it had rescued a truck driver involved in a multiple accident at Cele Bridge, along Oshodi/Apapa Expressway. The Permanent Secretary of the agency, Dr Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu,who made this known in a statement, said that the accident happened late on Friday night. “LASEMA in response to … Read more
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kaduna State has debunked reports that the party was boycotting Saturday’s local government elections in the state. Mr Edward Marsha, the state PDP Chairman, gave the hint while speaking with newsmen in Kafanchan, headquarters of Jema’a Local Government Area. “It is not true that we are boycotting today’s local … Read more
A drone launched from Lebanon exploded near Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s private residence in Caesarea on October 19. According to Reuters, there were no casualties as Netanyahu and his wife were not at home during the incident. The drone attack occurred amid ongoing conflicts in the Middle East, heightening security concerns in the region. … Read more
Nigeria’s national grid has experienced yet another collapse, marking the third incident in just one week. The latest failure occurred early Saturday morning, plunging numerous states into complete darkness. Data from the Nigerian System Operator’s portal (niggrid.org) indicated that as of 9:20 AM today, the grid recorded zero megawatts (MW), exacerbating the ongoing power crisis … Read more
Powerful political figures from northern Nigeria are intensifying efforts to draft former President Goodluck Jonathan into the 2027 presidential race. Their strategy is grounded in the understanding that Jonathan, who served as president from 2011 to 2015, is eligible for one more four-year term under the 1999 Constitution, which allows a maximum of two terms … Read more
The peaceful coastal town of Idado in Ibeju-Lekki came alive with grace, joy, and a strong sense of community as the Epe Division Professional Women Association (EPWA) hosted its Annual General Meeting (AGM) and three-day retreat. The event celebrated the conclusion of President Opeluwa Balogun’s successful tenure and marked the beginning of a new chapter … Read more
Nigeria’s Flamingos are focused on clinching another victory against Ecuador at the 2024 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup. The West African team will face the debutants in their second match of the tournament at CFC Stadium, Santiago de los Caballeros, today (Saturday). EDITOR’S PICKS BBNaija: It Was All Part of the Game – Kassia Apologies … Read more
Operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) have reportedly arrested journalist Edna Ulaeto, a staff member of OrderPaper, following a raid on her residence early Friday morning. According to a statement from the management of OrderPaper, a group of armed men identifying themselves as DSS officers from the Office of the National Security Adviser … Read more
Rivers State has been overwhelmed by political crisis since the coming on board of Governor Siminalayi Fubara on May 29, 2023. Rivers remains one of the most strategic states in the country. It is the cosmopolitan home base of the nation’s oil and gas industry and is also home to the nation’s second most important … Read more
Barcelona has reportedly fallen victim to a sophisticated fraud scheme, losing €1 million (£830,000) to a scammer posing as someone affiliated with star striker Robert Lewandowski’s agent. Lewandowski, who joined Barcelona from Bayern Munich in the summer of 2022 for an initial fee of €45 million (£37 million), has become a key player, netting 71 … Read more
Ibrahim Gusau, the president of the Nigeria Football Federation, has pledged to take strong action to uphold the dignity of the nation and safeguard the welfare of the players. This commitment follows the mistreatment of Nigeria’s senior men’s national team by Libyan authorities during their recent trip for the second leg of the 2025 Africa … Read more
Former world champion Carl Froch has advised Anthony Joshua to avoid rushing into an immediate rematch with Daniel Dubois. Froch, a well-regarded figure in the boxing world, emphasized that Joshua should take time to recover and regroup after his unexpected fifth-round knockout defeat to Dubois on September 21 at Wembley. EDITOR’S PICKS BBNaija: It Was … Read more
An Israeli airstrike has reportedly killed at least 33 people, including 21 women, in a northern Gaza refugee camp, according to Gaza’s Hamas-run authorities. Israel has yet to comment on the attack in Jabalia, a camp that has been under siege for weeks. Although the death of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar sparked hopes for a … Read more
The reinstated deputy governor of Edo State, Philip Shaibu, has announced a financial reward of ₦1 million for anyone who can provide credible information regarding the alleged looting of government property. During a press briefing in Benin City on Friday, Shaibu stated that he possesses evidence supporting claims of looting in certain sectors, as well … Read more
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has reported the vandalism of two towers along its 330kV Shiroro-Kaduna transmission lines, resulting in power outages affecting parts of Kano and Kaduna states. In a statement signed by TCN’s General Manager of Public Affairs, Ndidi Mbah, the company confirmed that the damage occurred on both transmission lines, with … Read more
Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has revealed that Reece James will be limited to playing just one match per week. The England international, who has recently recovered from another hamstring injury, is available for Chelsea’s upcoming trip to Liverpool. EDITOR’S PICKS BBNaija: It Was All Part of the Game – Kassia Apologies to Toby Forge Has … Read more
The Kano State Hisbah Board confirmed on Friday the arrest and detention of Auwal Danladi Sankara, the Jigawa Commissioner of Special Duties, for allegedly engaging in an affair with a married woman, Tasleem Baba Nabegu. According to the Hisbah, a Sharia police force, Sankara was caught in the act with the married woman in an … Read more