Barely two months after the suspension of emergency rule in Rivers State and the reinstatement of democratic structures, tensions have resurfaced between Governor Siminalayi Fubara and members of the State House of Assembly led by Speaker Rt. Hon. Martins Amaewhule. During its 31st Legislative Sitting, the House condemned the vandalisation of property at the Township…
At least two soldiers and two police officers were involved in a physical clash at a popular market in Jos, the Plateau State capital, causing tension among traders and residents. The incident reportedly occurred at the GSM centre in the Hamaz area. Although the exact cause of the altercation is yet to be officially confirmed,…
In every functional democracy, the principles of fairness, balance, and inclusive representation are not up for debate. Leadership is never meant to be the inheritance of a select few, nor should public office become a perpetual entitlement. That is why conversations around power rotation are not only legitimate but essential for any society that seeks…
Senator Abdulaziz Yari representing Zamfara West, has cautioned Nigerians against seeking help from US President Donald Trump on the country’s security challenges. Speaking on Wednesday in Abuja at the flag-off of the One Nigeria Project organised by the National Association of Former Local Government Council Chairmen (NALGON), Yari said no foreign leader can solve Nigeria’s…
In marking this year’s International Day of Persons with Disabilities, the Honourable Member representing Ibadan North State Constituency 1, Hon. Olufunke Comforter Adeniyi-Olajide, joins the global community to celebrate the strength, resilience, and remarkable contributions of persons with disabilities. Hon. Comforter particularly acknowledges the vibrant disability community in Ibadan North, Oyo State, and Nigeria at…
The Theatre Commander, Sector 2 Joint Task Force, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, Major General Idris Warrah, has issued a stern and uncompromising commitment to intensify military pressure against bandits across the North West and the nation at large, declaring that no haven will be left for criminals to thrive. Major General Warrah vowed that no stone…
A 17-year-old boy simply identified as Amir has been arrested for allegedly killing his neighbor’s wife. Resident of Layin Shagon Harun, Shuwarin II, in Borno State capital, Maiduguri, said the incident occurred around 10:45pm on Tuesday. Spokesman of the Police, Borno State command, ASP Nahum Kenneth Daso, confirmed the incident, saying the suspect is in…
Victor Fajemirokun, the manfriend of the late officer of the Federal Road Safety Corps, Lasisi Funmilayo, and her daughter, Sewa, has explained why he lured the deceased to their death in the hands of some herbalists in Osun State. Fajemirokun, aged 40 years, was paraded alongside two herbalists, Gboyega Daramola and Sunday James, at the…
Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria, Yu Dunhai, met with Foreign Affairs Minister, Yusuf Tuggar, on Wednesday to discuss bilateral relations and ongoing cooperation between the two countries. This was contained in a statement issued by the Chinese Embassy in Abuja. Dunhai said, “Through the joint efforts of both sides, the China-Nigeria comprehensive strategic partnership has entered…
The Senate on Wednesday approved the appointment of former Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa (retd.), as Nigeria’s new Minister of Defence. The confirmation rounded off a lengthy and highly scrutinised five-hour session that placed national security concerns at the centre of debate. Lawmakers subjected the nominee to probing questions on a series of…