The Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, has formally joined the All Progressives Congress (APC) after resigning from the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP. Mr Mutfwang received his APC membership card on Friday at a stakeholders’ meeting in Jos, the Plateau State capital, marking a major shift in the state’s political alignment. The governor said his decision…
Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court, sitting in Maitama, Abuja, on Friday, January 2, 2025, further remanded former Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, SAN, his son, Abubakar Abdulaziz Malami, and his wife, Hajia Bashir Asabe, in the Kuje Correctional Centre, Abuja, till January 7, 2026, for ruling…
As Nigerians welcomed 2026, millions resolved to turn over a new leaf, focusing on personal development, better health, and stronger financial footing. Here are 10 practical tips to help you prepare for a successful year ahead: 1. Show appreciation: Express gratitude to loved ones, colleagues, and friends for their support in the past year. A…
Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have neutralised three terrorist suicide bombers during an intelligence-led operation along the Guduf–Pulka axis in Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State. Sources told Zagazola Makama, a counter insurgency reporter that the operation was conducted following credible intelligence and involved close collaboration between troops and local volunteer forces, leading to…
The killing of at least seven farmers in Bum community, Chugwi area of Vwang District, Jos South Local Government Area (LGA) of Plateau State, late Wednesday, has been widely interpreted as the latest link in a rapidly escalating chain of reprisal violence that has gripped several parts of the state since early December 2025. Sources…
Popular TikTok star Peller has revealed that his N100 million Mercedes Benz SUV, damaged in ‘deliberate’ road accident, would cost a whopping N11 million to be fixed. The streamer made the disclosure during a live session on TikTok, where he opened up about the accident, which occurred after his breakup with his lover Jarvis. “They…
Former Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, has asked Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, to return ₦30 billion released by the Federal Government for victims of the Bodija explosion in Ibadan. He said the money should be sent back to Abuja if it has remained unused since it was received. Fayose spoke after Governor Makinde admitted…
Over 50 armed bandits attacked three communities of Kaiwa, Gebbeband Gelawa in Shanghai local government area of Kebbi State and killed eight people. According to a source, the attackers were on motorcycles, in large numbers and launched the attack innocent souls simultaneously. He explained that some residents were able to flee to the nearby bushes…
A United States Congressman, Riley Moore, has raised alarm over reports of threats against Christians in Nigeria, citing statements attributed to an Islamic State–affiliated group and calling the situation religious persecution. Moore said on X on Thursday night that the debate over the motives behind attacks on Christian communities in Nigeria should be settled. “If…
A political economist, Prof Pat Utomi, says anybody above the age of 70 years should not contest for either presidency or governor. Prof Utomi made this statement on Thursday while responding to questions in an interview on ‘Politics Today’, a programme on Channels Television. He was speaking on running for public office in Nigeria. “I’m…
