Barely 24 hours after his mother’s demise, Governor Umar Namadi of Jigawa State has freshly been bereaved following the death of his eldest son, Abdulwahab. Abdulwahab died in a motor accident on Thursday, December 26, 2024, a day after his grandma, Maryam Namadi, died after a brief illness. According to reports, the accident occurred while…
In a heartfelt and candid open letter to her younger self, seasoned Nollywood director Jade Osiberu shared the story of her bold leap into the film industry. Through the letter, she offers a reflection on her journey, a glimpse into her fears, and the tenacity that shaped her path to becoming one of the most…
A 200-level undergraduate of Confluence University of Science and Technology (CUSTECH), Osara in Kogi, Usman Tijani, has been attacked and brutally injured by his friend, Abdulmuqeet Musari, Police have said. The Kogi Command’s Spokesman, SP Williams Aya, confirmed the incident and detention of the suspect by the command to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)…
Nigeria’s budding alliance with France, under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration, has sparked debates about the implications for the nation’s sovereignty and leadership in Africa. Critics argue that the relationship could position Nigeria as a strategic tool in France’s bid to maintain its influence in West Africa amidst its declining dominance in the region. For…
Nigeria has rejected allegations made in a viral video by the military leader of Niger Republic, Gen. Abdourahamane Tchiani, claiming collusion between Nigeria and France to destabilise his country. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, said in a statement in Abuja on Thursday that the claims exist solely in the realm of…
The Police Command in Anambra says it has recovered the vehicle belonging to the kidnapped lawmaker, representing Onitsha North Constituency 1 in the House of Assembly, Justice Azuka. The command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, confirmed the recovery in a statement issued in Onitsha and made available to newsmen on Thursday. Ikenga stated that…
A former presidential spokesman Dr Doyin Okupe says opponents of the proposed Tax Reform Bills are enemies of the country, saying the bills are pro-poor and pro-development. Okupe, in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos, said that no right-thinking person would stand against the reforms meant to protect the poor…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kano State has dismissed former Governor Rabiu Kwankwaso’s recent claims that the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) will significantly reduce the APC’s influence in the state during the 2027 elections. In a statement issued on Thursday, December 26, Abdullahi Abass, APC’s Kano chapter chairman, described Kwankwaso’s assertions as “laughable”…
Sports betting is one of the most popular activities in the United Kingdom, and it generates a huge revenue for the government. However, it has also led to the emergence of GamStop, a self-exclusion program designed to reduce the rate of gambling addiction in the country. The emergence of the self-exclusion scheme saw the rise…
On Christmas Day, a tragic incident occurred in Gombe, leaving at least 22 people injured when a Sharon vehicle loaded with bags of rice lost control and crashed into a procession of Christian worshippers. The accident took place around 2:00 p.m. along Bauchi Road, as members of the Tumfure Christian community were participating in their…
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