The leader of Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria in Kwara State, Alhaji Idris Abubakar Sakaina, has been shot dead by gunmen. The incident, it was gathered, occurred around past 10:00 pm on Saturday when his attackers accosted and shot him dead in front of his residence in Oke Ose, Ilorin. “His attackers left…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) yesterday described as unfounded the allegation by the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) that the Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio has engaged a section of the media to smear the image of former governor of Akwa Ibom State, Udom Emmanuel, in the ongoing Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) trial….
The Federal Government, through the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority, has announced the approval of licences for the construction of three new refineries. The NMDPRA, in a post on its official X handle on Friday, said the new facilities will add 140,000 barrels per day to Nigeria’s domestic refining capacity. It was noted…
The Governors’ Forum of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has denied speculations to the effect that five of its members are supporting a potential Nasir El-Rufai/Peter Obi presidential ticket for the 2027 election. A statement issued by the Director General of the Forum, Dr. Emmanuel Agbo, condemned the rumour as “unpleasant and provoking publications” pushed…
Tears flowed freely in Uga, Aguata Local Government Area, Anambra State, as the remains of Chikaima Ejezie (9), Chimziterem Ejezie (8), and Chimdirim Ejezie (5)—siblings brutally murdered and stuffed inside a freezer—were laid to rest on Saturday. The tragic incident occurred on February 1, 2025, in Nnewichi, Nnewi North Local Government Area, when unidentified assailants…
The Adamawa State Police Command has arrested a 34-year-old man, Tahamado Demian, for allegedly kidnapping two Catholic priests — Reverend Father Abraham Samman of the Jalingo Diocese and Reverend Father Matthew Dusami of the Yola Diocese. Police spokesperson Suleiman Nguroje confirmed the arrest in a statement shared on X.com on Saturday night. According to the…
A video of a man confronting his wife in a hotel room in Lagos after allegedly catching her with a driver has surfaced. The incident occurred two days after Christmas in 2024, according to Chiemeka Okoro, who recently shared the video. In the footage, the husband, identified as Ifeanyi, is heard confronting his wife after…
National Agency for Foods, Drugs Administration and Control, (NAFDAC) has arrested over 40 suspects and destroyed banned pharmaceutical and other products worth N100 billion. This was disclosed by the Director General, NAFDAC, Professor Christiana Mojisola Adeyeye during the destruction exercise which held at the Dumpsite, Moniya in Akinyele Local Government area of the state. Represented…
The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has recalled how he nearly died seven years ago during one of his church’s evangelism programmes. According to Adeboye, he fell critically ill due to bad road conditions. For the first time, Adeboye said he was eventually forced to spend Christmas…
Controversial singer, Portable has slammed social media critic Martins Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM) for requesting his participation in a diss track targeting gospel singer Mercy Chinwo. VDM had announced plans to release the track titled ‘Body of Christ’in retaliation to Chinwo’s N1.125 billion defamation lawsuit against him. This lawsuit came after VDM accused…