Mr Maren Aradong, the Village Head of Hurti in Manguna District of Bokkos Local Government Area (LGA) of Plateau State has explained how gunmen killed 40 people and looted foodstuffs in a gruesome attack on his community on 2 April, 2025. The yet- to- be identified gunmen had April 2 attacked Hurti, Josho, Daffo, and…
The convoy of the Secretary to the Plateau State Government, Mr. Samuel Jatau, narrowly escaped an ambush by suspected terrorists on Sunday in Bokkos Local Government Area of the state. The terrorists, believed to be planning fresh attacks on local communities, laid an ambush near Hurti community in the Monguna district. The SSG was on…
Fresh controversy has trailed the recent incarceration of popular crossdresser, Idris Okuneye, also known as Bobrisky, as a traditional ruler in Lagos has accused officials of the Nigerian Correctional Service of aiding the socialite’s alleged bribery scheme to secure VIP treatment during his stay in prison. The Baale of Kirikiri Town, Chief Babalola Shabi, popularly…
A longlist of notable politicians including former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and ex-presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) Peter Obi are in talks to join the Social Democratic Party (SDP). This is according to the SDP presidential candidate in the 2023 election Adewole Adebayo. Adebayo said Atiku and Obi’s men are in talks for…
I am deeply saddened by the passing of His Excellency, Dr. Victor Omololu Olunloyo, the former Governor of Oyo State, who left us today, just days shy of his 90th birthday. As a statesman, mathematician, engineer, and renowned technocrat, Dr. Olunloyo left an indelible mark on Nigerian public life. A Life of Service and Dedication…
Details have emerged as to why popular gospel singer, Tope Alabi, allegedly refused to perform at the birthday of Nigerian actress, Liz Anjorin. A filmmaker and author, Oreofe Williams PhD who was privy to the matter disclosed that Ministers Soji and Tope Alabi and their team were not given the endeared privilege of a choice…
Senator Neda Imasuen, who represents Edo South Senatorial District on the platform of the Labour Party (LP), has praised President Bola Tinubu for his courageous leadership, saying the south deserves to retain the presidency in 2027. Speaking during an interactive session with journalists over the weekend in Benin City, the Edo state capital, Imasuen said…
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun has withdrawn the earlier invitation extended to Alhaji Aminu Sanusi, the emir of Kano in connection with the unfortunate incident that occurred in Kano State during the Sallah celebration on March 30, 2025. Police explained on Sunday that the invitation was initially issued to enable Alhaji Sanusi to…
Fifteen persons, including children, sustained various injuries following a gas explosion in Ijora-Badia, Lagos State, on Sunday. The incident occurred at approximately 4:20 pm on Amosu Street, Ijora Badia, within the Apapa Iganmu LCDA. A leaking 25kg gas cylinder in a mini shop ignited due to naked flames, triggering the explosion. The resulting fire spread…
A 90-year-old woman has pleaded with former First Lady Patience Jonathan to help secure the release of her daughter, Deborah Erema, who she says has been held in custody for over five years. In a video published by SaharaTV on Friday, the frail nonagenarian cried out, saying she was starving and had no one else…