Politics
Tinubu Mourns As Former American President, Jimmy Carter Passes Away
President Bola Tinubu has expressed condolences over the death of former United States President Jimmy Carter, who passed away at the age of 100. In a…
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Warri Refinery Commence Operations at 125,000 bpd
The Warri Refining and Petrochemicals Company (WRPC), with a processing capacity of 125,000 barrels per day, has resumed operations. Mele Kyari, the Group Chief Executive Officer…
I’m ready for war’ – Dele Farotimi dares Afe Babalola
Embattled human rights activist, Dele Farotimi, on Sunday said he is ready to face his ongoing trial. Farotimi said his battle axes have been sharpened, and…
Abuja/FCT
I brought you back to life politically, Wike blasts Odili
Federal Capital Territory FCT minister, Ezenwo Nyesom Wike has hit back at a former Governor of Rivers state, Dr Peter Odili who he said was politically…
“Don’t marry from other churches else’… Apostle Suleman warn members
Apostle Johnson Suleman, the General Overseer of Omega Fire Ministries has warned his members against marrying outside the church. He gave the warning while highlighting the…
Politics
Ohanaeze Ndigbo drops Peter Obi, crowns Dave Umahi 2024 Igbo Man of the Year
Senator Dave Umahi, Nigeria’s Minister of Works, has been crowned 2024 Igbo Man of the Year by the Ohanaeze Ndigbo. In a year marked by intense…
Politics
“Not yet time” – Gbajabiamila reacts to rumours of his Lagos governorship ambition
Femi Gbajabiamila, the Chief of Staff (CoS) to President Bola Tinubu, has dismissed speculations about his potential bid for the governorship of Lagos State, stressing that…
Politics
BREAKING: Kwara State Governor’s Chief of Staff Confirmed Dead
The Chief of Staff to Governor AbdulRaman AbdulRazaq, Prince Mahe Abdulkadir, has passed away after a brief illness at age 73. According to a statement by…
Security
Gunmen kidnap Ondo Pastor, wife, children, demand N75m ransom
Gunmen have abducted a cleric, Rev. Canon Olowolagba, on Ise Akoko/Iboropa Road in Akoko North-East Local Government Area of Ondo State. Olowolagba attached to the Akoko…
Security
Nigerian Army arrests woman supplying arms to wanted terrorist Bello Turji
The Nigerian Army has apprehended a 25-year-old woman, Shamsiyya Ahadu, who is accused of supplying arms and ammunition to notorious terrorist leader Bello Turji. Lieutenant Colonel…