Nigerian troops arrest woman transporting ammunition to terrorists in Zamfara
Nigerian troops have arrested a woman in possession of ammunition intended for delivery to a terrorist hideout in Zamfara State. The woman, identified as Shamsiyya, was apprehended at a checkpoint…
Hamas police chief among 11 killed in Israeli airstrike on Gaza
The chief of Gaza’s Hamas-run police force, Mahmoud Salah, along with his deputy Hussam Shahwan, have been killed in an Israeli airstrike that targeted a tent camp sheltering displaced families…
Two LG chairmen impeached in Edo as another kicks
The political crisis in Edo State’s local government areas intensified on Wednesday as two chairmen were reportedly impeached by their elected councillors in Uhunmwonde and Orhionmwon local government areas. Meanwhile, the chairman of Owan East Local Government Area, Aminu Okodo-Kadiri, has vehemently stated that his “purported impeachment” and that of his deputy, Clement Ojebuovbo, were
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The political crisis in Edo State’s local government areas intensified on Wednesday as two chairmen were reportedly impeached by their elected councillors in Uhunmwonde and Orhionmwon local government areas. Meanwhile, the chairman of Owan East Local Government Area, Aminu Okodo-Kadiri, has vehemently stated that his “purported impeachment” and that of his deputy, Clement Ojebuovbo, were
Woman, child rescued from flooded car in Shropshire
Firefighters rescued a woman and a child after their car became stranded in floodwaters near Melverley on New Year’s Day. The incident occurred at 19:46 GMT on the Crosslanes to…
Zambian music icon Dandy Krazy dies after New Year’s Eve crash
Wesley Chibambo, popularly known as Dandy Krazy, one of Zambia’s most beloved musicians, has died following a tragic road accident on New Year’s Eve. He was 47. Dandy Krazy was…
NRM disowns online registration for fee
The National Rescue Movement has distanced itself from the viral online registration of members into the party for a fee. The National Chairman, NRM, Isaac Udeh, clarified in a statement issued in Abuja on Thursday. He said, “The national leadership of the National Rescue Movement is unaware of this. We don’t know anything about it.
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The National Rescue Movement has distanced itself from the viral online registration of members into the party for a fee. The National Chairman, NRM, Isaac Udeh, clarified in a statement issued in Abuja on Thursday. He said, “The national leadership of the National Rescue Movement is unaware of this. We don’t know anything about it.
Kebbi PDP rejects defection rumours, says party indivisible, intact
The Peoples Democratic Party’s chapter in Kebbi State has assured its members that the party remains an indivisible entity. This followed a report that prominent party members may defect to the All Progressives Congress in the state. The state’s party Chairman, Usman Bello-Suru gave the assurance while briefing newsmen in Birnin Kebbi, the state capital,
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The Peoples Democratic Party’s chapter in Kebbi State has assured its members that the party remains an indivisible entity. This followed a report that prominent party members may defect to the All Progressives Congress in the state. The state’s party Chairman, Usman Bello-Suru gave the assurance while briefing newsmen in Birnin Kebbi, the state capital,
Kebbi spent N79bn on projects in 2024 —Commissioner
The Kebbi State Government has said it expended N79 bn on capital projects in 2024 to ensure rapid growth and transformation of the state. The state Commissioner for Works and Transportation, Abdullahi Umar-Muslim, made this known while briefing newsmen in Birnin Kebbi on Thursday. “These projects are designed to create a multiplier effect across various
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The Kebbi State Government has said it expended N79 bn on capital projects in 2024 to ensure rapid growth and transformation of the state. The state Commissioner for Works and Transportation, Abdullahi Umar-Muslim, made this known while briefing newsmen in Birnin Kebbi on Thursday. “These projects are designed to create a multiplier effect across various
PICTORIAL: Kogi gov’s parents visit Yahaya Bello
Ahmed Sani and Habibat Sani, parents of Governor Ahmed Ododo of Kogi State, have visited a former governor of the state, Yahaya Bello, at his residence in Okene. The spokesman for the ex-governor, Muhammed Onogwu, made this known in a post on his Facebook page on Thursday. According to Onogwu, the visit of the governor’s
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Ahmed Sani and Habibat Sani, parents of Governor Ahmed Ododo of Kogi State, have visited a former governor of the state, Yahaya Bello, at his residence in Okene. The spokesman for the ex-governor, Muhammed Onogwu, made this known in a post on his Facebook page on Thursday. According to Onogwu, the visit of the governor’s
Ekiti gov cautions against negative comments about Nigeria
Ekiti State Governor, Mr. Biodun Oyebanji, has urged Nigerians to refrain from making negative comments and confessions about the country. In a statement made on Thursday during the 2025 Inter-faith Thanksgiving Service in Ado Ekiti, Oyebanji emphasised that Nigeria was on the right path to economic recovery and prosperity. He called on Nigerians to support
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Ekiti State Governor, Mr. Biodun Oyebanji, has urged Nigerians to refrain from making negative comments and confessions about the country. In a statement made on Thursday during the 2025 Inter-faith Thanksgiving Service in Ado Ekiti, Oyebanji emphasised that Nigeria was on the right path to economic recovery and prosperity. He called on Nigerians to support