At least seven children were killed and 26 others injured Friday after part of the roof and walls of a government-run school collapsed in western India, police said. āSeven children have lost their lives so far and 26 others are injured,ā Nand Kishore, a police officer in the state of Rajasthan, told AFP. There were…
Bolaji Abdullahi, the national publicity secretary of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has accused the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its chieftains of neglecting their role and targeting smaller parties instead of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Abdullahi questioned the PDPās silence in the face of recent…
Suspected Fulani militias have attacked a commercial bus conveying passengers from Bokkos Market, killing eight people and injuring six others in Plateau State, the police have confirmed. According to Zagazola Makama, a counter insurgency reporter, the incident occurred on Wednesday at about 5:00 p.m. along the Mangor village road in Bokkos Local Government Area. The…
In a major breakthrough against insurgency in the North-East, troops of Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK), in collaboration with the Air Component, Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) and local hunters, have dismantled several terrorist supply networks and neutralized scores of fighters in a series of ambushes, raids and fighting patrols. The Director of Defence Media Operations,…
The Emir of Gusau in Zamfara State, Dr. Ibrahim Bello, on Friday passed on at the age of 71 after a protracted illness in Abuja. The 16th Emir succeeded his father who died on March 16, 2015. Bello, a civil servant who rose to the highest position of Permanent Secretary during his service in old…
Unlike what it did in 2023, when it threw its presidential ticket open, the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has zoned its 2027 ticket to the South. This is in tandem with Wednesdayās decision of founding fathers of the party. The PDP also announced that its Elective National Convention would now take place in Ibadan, Oyo…
TikTok has emerged as a thriving platform for creatives, entrepreneurs, and entertainers in Nigeria, offering numerous opportunities to turn content creation into a profitable venture. With millions of active users and growing influence, here are five effective ways Nigerians can earn money on TikTok: 1. Get creative with brand partnerships: Imagine partnering with your favorite…
Since assuming office two years ago, Hon. Dikko Salami has steered Pacesetter Transport Services (PTS) through a period of unprecedented growth and modernization. Under his leadership, the agency has expanded its intra-city routes from just 2 to an impressive 39 within Ibadan Metropolis, while also pioneering inter-state operations with 20 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) buses…
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has accused President Bola Tinubu of overseeing a rudderless foreign policy, describing the administrationās failure to respond to the latest United States travel advisory as a ānational embarrassment.ā In a statement on Thursday, Bolaji Abdullahi, national publicity secretary of the ADC, said the U.S. governmentās decision to place Nigeria on…
Veteran Nollywood actor Pete Edochie has stirred reactions across Nigeria with his outspoken comment on the political fate of Igbo men in national positions. In a recent interview with Afia TV, the veteran actor argued that Igbo men are unsuitable for political leadership due to their unwillingness to tolerate betrayal. Edochie, emphasised that politics requires…