The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has declared a nationwide protest on Wednesday, July 2 over the continued closure of public primary schools in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). In a statement, signed by its president, Olushola Oladoja, on Monday, NANS expressed serious displeasure at the closures that have lasted over two months, affecting…
The ruling All Progressives Congress has boasted of wooing at least five more governors to its camp amid a wave of defections by opposition bigwigs, federal lawmakers, and endorsements for President Bola Tinubuās re-election.ā The move comes in the wake of Fridayās resignation of the immediate past National Chairman of the APC, Dr Abdullahi Ganduje….
An Upper Area Court sitting in Ganmo, Kwara State, has ordered the remand of well-known Islamic preacher, Alhaja Kafilat Kaola, at the Oke Kura Correctional Centre in Ilorin, over defamation suit filed against her. The case was instituted by another prominent Islamic cleric, Alfa Taofeek Akeugbagold, who alleged that Alhaja Kaola made defamatory statements against…
Sheik Zakariyah Yusuf Ageshin has been conferred as the Mufty Diyar of the Tijaniyat Faedot Ibrahimyat, Oyo Central Senatorial District. In a notification letter sighted by our correspondent, the Islamic group said the conferment is due to Sheik Ageshin’s antecedent and immeasurable contributions to Islamic affairs. “It’s with praise to Almighty Allah, the above named…
Multiple credible sources have revealed that notorious bandit kingpin Bello Turji is allegedly making overtures for peace in the aftermath of the death of his top field commander and cousin, Kachalla Yellow Danbokolo, who was recently neutralised by security operatives. Turji, one of the most wanted terror leaders in Nigeriaās North West, is said to…
A 92-year-old man has been found guilty of the rape and murder of a Bristol woman in a case that remained unsolved for nearly six decades. DNA helped crack the rape case. Louisa Dunne, 75, was found strangled on her living room floor by a neighbour on Britannia Road in Easton, Bristol, on 28 June…
The National Executive Committee (NEC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has affirmed Senator Samuel Anyanwu as the partyās National Secretary. Acting National Chairman, Umar Damagum, made the announcement on Monday shortly after the NEC meeting held at the partyās national headquarters in Abuja. Damagum stated that the decision reflects the position of the partyās…
Security operatives have forcefully dragged out individuals from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National Caucus Meeting at the partyās headquarters in Abuja, causing damage to party property. The incident occurred at the National Executive Committee (NEC) hall, where the meeting was scheduled to be held. Trouble began when two individuals, reported not to be official…
ā Dynamic Leader with Proven Track Record Aims to Elevate Student Welfare and Unity Moshood Abiola Polytechnic (MAPOLY) is abuzz with excitement as Afolabi Temitope, widely known as BIG AFO, officially declared his candidacy for the Student Union Government (SUG) presidency. The former SUG Social Director, celebrated for his vibrant leadership and student-focused initiatives, is…
Former Senate President Bukola Saraki, along with key leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), have arrived at the partyās National Secretariat (Wadata Plaza) for a meeting amid deepening internal crisis. Saraki, who chairs the PDP reconciliation committee, arrived alongside Bauchi State Governor and chairman of the PDP Governorsā Forum, Bala Mohammed, and other prominent…