Former Minister of Foreign Affairs, Bolaji Akinyemi, has accused some individuals in the Nigerian military of sabotaging an attempt by the American government to rescue Chibok girls after allegedly leaking the plan to Boko Haram. Mr Akinyemi disclosed this during an interview on Arise News on Tuesday while discussing the recent threats made by American…
The World Health Organisation has called on governments to significantly increase taxes on sugary drinks and alcohol to save lives. WHO warns that beverages like sugary drinks and alcohol are too accessible and cost too little in most of the world, helping fuel obesity, diabetes, cancer, and injury. āHealth taxes have been shown to reduce…
Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) on Wednesday night, through the chief corporate communications officer, Olufemi Soneye, has disclosed that the company has not commenced bulk sales of petrol and has not opened the purchase portal for Port-Harcourt refinery. He explained that the company is finalising necessary processes, noting that it currently sells products…
The Nigeria Police Force says its operatives arrested 23 robbery and kidnapping suspects targeting fun seekers during the Christmas celebrations in different parts of the country. The Police said this on Friday through a statement by its Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi. He said, āOn the 25th of December 2024, at about 1am, the police…
Supporters of both rival factions of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) engaged in a violent confrontation at Wadata Plaza, the partyās national secretariat in Wuse, Abuja, on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, as each side sought to assert control of the premises. Photos from the scene as shared by Daily Trust captured chaotic scenes of men…
The 36 state governors of Nigeria, under the aegis of the Nigeria Governorsā Forum (NGF), have acknowledged the widespread hunger and hardship faced by Nigerians. The governors made the acknowledgement during an emergency meeting in Abuja on Wednesday. Rising from the meeting, the governors sympathized with Nigerians and expressed support for President Bola Tinubuās reforms….
Former Vice President and 2023 presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has criticized President Bola Tinubuās policies, accusing him of failing to address the needs of ordinary Nigerians. In a statement issued on Tuesday through his media adviser, Paul Ibe, Atiku condemned the Presidentās recent remarks during a media chat, particularly his plans to continue borrowing loans…
āIn the evolving political landscape of Osun State, one fact remains clear and undisputed: Governor Ademola Adeleke stands as the only duly recognized governorship candidate of the Accord Party in Osun State. This position is not only lawful but also firmly rooted in the overwhelming support of the people, whose voices continue to shape the…
Nollywood actress, Mercy Aigbe is devastated as fire has razed one of her buildings, but luckily, no life was lost. The actress took to her Intagram page to upload a video of the burnt edifice and captioned it āDevastated! Thank God no life was lost! It is well.ā Aigbeās post has drawn an overwhelming response…
The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Lagos State Command, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, has called on members of the public not to pay any money while filing complaints at any police station in the state. Hundeyin told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday in Lagos that police extortions should be reported to the Complaint…
