At least 19 soldiers, including a commanding officer, lost their lives in a deadly attack on a military base in Malam-Fatori, Abadam Local Government Area of Borno State. The border town, located about two kilometers from Bosso in Niger Republic, came under siege on Friday, January 24, 2025, in a coordinated assault believed to have been carried out by the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP). Sources disclosed that the attackers, arriving in multiple gun trucks, launched a sustained onslaught on the 149 Battalion, leaving several soldiers dead, others injured, and many unaccounted for. Survivors reportedly fled for safety as…
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Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has pledged to take bold and decisive actions to address challenges and drive progress in Rivers State and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Governor Fubara made this declaration on Saturday during a condolence visit to Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, at the Government House in Bauchi. The visit was to commiserate with Governor Mohammed over the loss of his stepmother, Hauwa Duguri, who passed away earlier this year. Speaking during the visit, Fubara emphasized the enduring strength of his relationship with Governor Mohammed and their shared commitment to addressing pressing issues, despite a slight delay…
The Delta State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has criticized the state government’s claims of improved infrastructural development under Governor Sheriff Oborevwori. The condemnation follows comments by the Commissioner for Information, Charles Aniagwu, who stated that the governor would respond to critics by showcasing his “legacy projects.” In a statement, APC State Publicity Secretary Valentine Onojeghuo urged the commissioner to adopt a more constructive approach to criticism instead of dismissing legitimate concerns with what he described as “empty assurances.” Onojeghuo argued that the government had access to significant financial resources but had failed to deliver tangible benefits for…
Bauchi State Governor, Senator Bala Mohammed, has called on the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, to resign from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) due to alleged anti-party activities. Mohammed accused Wike of serving the interests of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and suggested it would be better for the minister to officially join the APC. He dismissed Wike’s alleged attempts to tarnish his reputation, describing them as desperate and ineffective, adding that Nigerians could see through the minister’s “facade.” This development comes after Bala Mohammed, on Thursday, referred to Wike as a “transactional politician” whose…
Bandits have abducted 22 locals in separate attacks in the Kugauta and Kitanda communities of Kumana Chiefdom, Kauru Local Government Area, Kaduna State. According to sources, the attacks took place on Friday night at approximately 10:30 pm, with the bandits targeting both communities. The Twelve people were abducted from the Kitanda community in Geshere, while ten others were taken from Kugauta in Kusheka. The victims, mostly women and children, were forcibly taken away by the bandits. Despite the increasing wave of kidnappings and criminal activity in the area, it was reported that only three police officers were seen in the…
Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force, Imo State Command, have neutralized six suspects and destroyed a stronghold used by unknown gunmen and suspected kidnappers, who have been terrorizing parts of the state. In a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Henry Okoye, it was revealed that the operation led to the recovery of five AK-47 rifles, 552 rounds of live ammunition, and other materials, including Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) and communication equipment. The police operation was part of ongoing efforts to combat criminal activities and restore peace and public safety across Nigeria. According to Okoye, the…
The Sudanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs has called on the international community to intervene and end attacks by the rebel Rapid Support Forces (RSF) militia, which have intensified instability in the country. In a statement issued on Saturday by the Office of the Media Directorate, Sudanese Embassy, the ministry urged for collective global action to restore stability in Sudan and the Sahel region. The statement condemned recent drone attacks by the RSF militia on critical infrastructure, including the Al-Shawak power station and Gedaref water station in Gedaref State, Eastern Sudan. The attacks have caused widespread power outages in Kassala and…
Former President Muhammadu Buhari has returned to Nigeria after testifying in a high-profile arbitration case at the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) Court of Arbitration in Paris, France. A video shared by Bashir Ahmad, former Special Assistant on Digital Communications, captured Buhari disembarking from an aircraft upon his arrival. The arbitration involves a $2.3 billion dispute between Nigeria and Sunrise Power, which filed the case in 2017 over an alleged breach of contract related to the construction of the 3,050MW Mambilla power plant in Taraba State. The $6 billion project, initially planned on a build-operate-transfer basis, has faced delays and…
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has issued a 14-day ultimatum to the Federal Government to address the deplorable condition of the Jalingo-Numan road, warning of mass protests if no action is taken. NANS President, Mr. Lucky Emonefe, made the declaration on Saturday during the 3rd Inauguration Ceremony of the North East Zonal Executive Council of the union, held in Jalingo. Describing the Jalingo-Numan road as one of the worst in the country, Emonefe referred to it as a “death trap,” especially for students in the North East region. “We are giving the Federal Ministry of Works 14 days…
The Rivers State Police Command has arrested two suspected fake pastors found in possession of fetish items in the Rumuduru community, Obio/Akpor Local Government Area. The Command’s spokesperson, SP Grace Iringe-Koko, disclosed this in a statement on Friday in Port Harcourt. According to Iringe-Koko, the suspects, who operated separate churches within the community, were handed over to the police by residents. “The fake pastors were handed over to the police by youths from Rumuduru, led by their President, Henry Worlu, on January 20. The youths raided the area and arrested Bassey and Elijah from their respective churches,” she said. During…
A Chief Magistrate’s Court in Akure has remanded a 32-year-old man, Sunday Abilewa, for allegedly killing his 68-year-old father, Abu Abilewa, over the refusal to buy him a motorcycle. The incident reportedly occurred on December 31, 2024, at the residence of the deceased in Eberi Quarters, Isua Akoko, Akoko South East Local Government Area of Ondo State. According to the prosecutor, Inspector Abdulateef Suleiman, the suspect had requested a new motorcycle from his father, but the refusal led to an argument. In the heat of the altercation, the defendant allegedly strangled his father to death. “The defendant allegedly approached the…
Russian President Vladimir Putin has expressed readiness to engage in discussions with the U.S. President Donald Trump on resolving the Ukraine conflict, raising expectations of potential contact between the two leaders. Speaking on Friday, Putin reiterated Russia’s openness to negotiations on the Ukraine crisis. “As for the issue of negotiations, we have always said, and I want to emphasise this once again, that we are ready for these negotiations on Ukrainian issues,” he stated. The Russian leader also suggested that the 2022 Ukraine crisis, marked by Moscow’s large-scale military offensive, might have been avoided if Trump had been in office…
Activist and politician, Omoyele Sowore, has accused the All Progressives Congress (APC)-led Federal Government of being responsible for the premature deaths of Nigerian politicians, citing poor governance and harmful policies as the root causes. Sowore made this assertion during a consultative meeting between the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and political parties in Abuja. Sharing details of the meeting on his X page, Sowore highlighted the alarming frequency of bye-elections necessitated by the deaths of political officeholders. He wrote: “Today, I participated in a consultative meeting between @inecnigeria and political parties in Abuja, where an unexpected issue emerged concerning the…
Veteran journalist and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chieftain, Dele Momodu, has accused the All Progressives Congress (APC) of instigating crises within opposition parties, including the PDP, Labour Party (LP), and New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), with the aim of weakening them. In an interview with Arise Television, Momodu claimed that the APC is actively working to destabilize the opposition to pave the way for a one-party state in Nigeria. He said, “Nigeria is obviously moving in a direction of a one-party state. The ruling party, APC, is so scared of opposition that right now, crises are being orchestrated from party…
A fatal road accident on Wednesday in Ebonyi State claimed the life of a prospective member of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) and left several others injured. The deceased, a female corps member, was among 12 prospective corps members traveling in a 14-seater bus en route to the NYSC orientation camp in Afikpo, Afikpo Local Government Area, for their three-week orientation course as part of the 2024 Batch C Stream II. The accident occurred when the Enugu North Mass Transit bus reportedly rammed into a parked truck in Amenu village, Okposi, along the Amasiri-Okigwe route. Eyewitnesses said the impact…
Justice Binta Dogonyaro of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court, Apo, has issued a bench warrant for the arrest of Jubrin Buba, an officer of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), after he failed to appear in court despite being granted bail. The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) had earlier arraigned Buba before Justice Asma’u Akanbi of the FCT High Court, Kubwa, on charges of forgery and providing false statements. Akanbi had granted the defendant bail, but following her elevation to the Court of Appeal, the case was reassigned to Justice Dogonyaro for…
The Nigerian government, through the National Universities Commission (NUC), has approved the establishment of Ebonyi State University of ICT, Science, and Technology, Oferekpe. The institution becomes the 278th university in Nigeria and the 66th state-owned university in the country. The Executive Secretary of the NUC, Prof. Abdullahi Ribadu, announced the approval on Thursday while presenting a letter of recognition to Governor Francis Nwifuru of Ebonyi State. According to Prof. Ribadu, a copy of the recognition letter will be sent to the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund), the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), and…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Delta State has called on the Delta State Board of Internal Revenue (DBIR) to provide clarity and transparency regarding its claim of achieving a 143% revenue generation performance. In a statement issued by the APC’s Publicity Secretary, Valentine Onojeghuo Esq., the party expressed skepticism over the DBIR’s assertion, describing it as a desperate attempt to mask the shortcomings of Governor Sheriff Oborevwori’s administration. “We find it troubling that the administration continues to boast of inflated figures without any verifiable data or tangible proof to substantiate such claims,” the statement read. “These claims appear to…
The legal adviser to the Julius Abure-led faction of the Labour Party, Kehinde Edun, has alleged that the party’s presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi, is now back working with the embattled national chairman. Edun made this statement on Wednesday during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today programme. “I believe so. He hasn’t made any categorical statement about that. He hasn’t said he has left the party,” Edun said when asked about Obi’s status within the party. “Yes, he’s with us, and I believe he’s speaking with Abure. That’s what I know and believe.” The Labour Party has been mired…
The Abeokuta High Court on Wednesday sentenced 22-year-old Jamiu Malomo to death by hanging for the murder of a sex worker, Asisat Akande, following a dispute over payment. The court heard that Malomo, who was 18 at the time of the incident, stabbed the deceased to death on July 18, 2021, around 9:30 p.m. in the Ori-Apata community, Oke-Aregba, Abeokuta. Dispute Over Payment According to the prosecution, Malomo picked Akande from a bar in the Panseke area and took her to his residence for sexual activity. Their agreement was for a payment of ₦10,000, but Malomo only paid ₦8,000 after…