US Senator Jim Risch of Idaho has condemned Nigeria over the recent abduction of schoolgirls in Kebbi State, saying the country has repeatedly failed to protect its students from attacks by jihadists and criminal gangs. In a statement posted on X on Tuesday, Risch highlighted that schoolchildren, particularly girls, remain prime targets for enslavement, forced…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested a radio host, Favour Ekoh, in connection with an alleged N700 million Ponzi scheme. Ekoh, who anchors the “Prime Time” program on Urban Radio 94.5FM Enugu, is accused of luring unsuspecting investors into a fraudulent investment scheme, promising exorbitant returns. This was contained in a statement…
Nigeria’s external reserves have surpassed the $42 billion mark, rising to $42.225 billion as of Thursday, September 25, 2025, the highest in over six years. According to the latest data from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), the country’s external reserve has increased by over $692 million in 18 days. It also shows that the…
The All Progressive Movement (APM) of Ido local government has set to holds there monthly meetings today, Saturday August 17th, 2024. Under the leadership of Hon. Dada Toyinbo. The meeting which is slated to holds as schedule below, with the _Theme: Towards building a better Progressive community and institutionalize our people at the helms of…
The Delta State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Joseph Onojaeme, has ordered the immediate withdrawal of a disciplinary query issued to Osato Edobor, a nursing student at the Delta State College of Nursing Sciences, Agbor. Edobor had been queried after allegedly recording and posting a TikTok video during the official visit of Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator…
Timi Dakolo, the singer, has reacted to comments by Femi Lazarus, lead pastor of Light Nation Church in Abuja, regarding the commercialisation of gospel music. In a video circulating on social media, Lazarus criticised the high fees some gospel musicians charge to perform in church. “Many of the worship meetings in Nigeria have become performances….
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has officially joined the African Democratic Congress (ADC), marking a major twist in Nigeria’s political landscape ahead of the 2027 general elections. The announcement was made earlier today via a post on X, where Abubakar shared photos of himself receiving his ADC membership card alongside a customised “Waziri 01” jersey….
The Tinubu Support Group (TMF) has declared total support for All Progressive Congress, APC, House of Representatives candidate, Hon. Wale Olatunji Murphy ahead of By-election. Speaking with newsmen on Friday, TMF Coordinator in Oyo state, Hon. Adeyemo Abdullateef Alao said Ibadan North should shun any sugarcoated politician and vote for the right candidate. He said,…
The Kano State Hisbah Board has confirmed the arrest and detention of the Jigawa State Commissioner of Special Duties, Auwal Danladi Sankara, in an uncompleted building with a married woman. The board’s Director General, Dr. Abba Sufi, confirmed the arrest of Sankara with the married woman on Friday evening. He said the arrest was made…
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has again declared that a “Christian genocide” is ongoing in Nigeria, calling on the federal government and the international community to act decisively to end the relentless killings and displacement of believers, particularly in the North and Middle Belt. CAN President, Archbishop Daniel Okoh, made the declaration on Tuesday…