In a notable operation under the initiative known as âOperation Udo Ga Chi â Zero Kidnapping,â Anambra police operatives from the Rapid Response Squad and the Anti-kidnapping Unit have apprehended two suspects linked to a kidnapping case. A statement from SP Tochukwu Ikenga, Police Public Relations Officer for the Anambra State Police Command, revealed that…
The Executive Committee of the Nigeria Football Federation has endorsed the recommendation of its Technical and Development Sub-Committee for the appointment of Mr. Ăric SĂŠkou Chelle as Head Coach of Nigeriaâs senior men national football team, Super Eagles. At its meeting held in Abuja on Thursday, 2nd January 2025, the NFF Technical and Development Sub-Committee…
Afrobeats sensation David Adedeji Adeleke Jr., better known as Davido, has officially been announced as the sole Nigerian artiste to perform at the 2026 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, marking a remarkable achievement in his global journey. Joining him in this stellar lineup are global stars such as Sabrina Carpenter, Justin Bieber, Karol G,…
A powerful explosion shook the city of Jos on Tuesday morning, sending shockwaves through surrounding communities. Eyewitnesses reported that the blast occurred around 10:30 am near the densely populated Terminus market area. Initial reports indicate that several people were injured in the blast, with some sources suggesting there may have been fatalities. The extent of…
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have arrested Mrs. Ifeoma Henrietta Ezewuike, a 50-year-old widow and fashion designer, for attempting to traffic 1.3 kilograms of cocaine disguised as a fake pregnancy. The agencyâs Director of Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday, noting that Ezewuike, a mother…
A 28-year-old photographer in Yobe state, Saidu Abdulrahaman, has been officially recognized as a Guinness World Records title holder for the headshot photographs taken in one hour. In an attempt to break the World Guinness Record for the most head shot photographs taken in one hour, Abdulrahaman snapped 897 pictures of students in September 2024….
Members of the house of representatives are locked in a heated exchange as the green chamber prepares to debate the emergency rule in Rivers state. The shouting match began as the legislators entered the chamber â way before the commencement of plenary. Recall that on Tuesday, President Bola Tinubu declared a state of emergency in…
An Ado-Ekiti Chief Magistratesâ Court, on Thursday, remanded a 52-year-old man, Idowu Omodaratan, in a Correctional Centre in Ado-Ekiti for allegedly defiling an 8-year-old girl. The Chief Magistrate, Dolamu Babalogbon, who did not take the plea of Omodaratan, ordered that the case file should be sent to the Director of Public Prosecutions for advice. The…
A fresh controversy has erupted in Katsina State after the Member representing Bakori Constituency, Hon. AbdulRahman Ahmad Kandarawa, and the Chairman of Bakori Local Government Area were seen at a hostage-release site in the company of armed men. The officials were captured in videos standing close to gunmen during the return of 37 kidnapped residents….
A group of prominent political actors and civil society leaders has launched a new citizensâ movement seeking far-reaching reforms to Nigeriaâs electoral system ahead of the 2027 general election. The initiative is part of the resolutions reached at the national political summit on credible elections and political stability, convened in Abuja on Tuesday by the…