Two members of the United States parliament, Gregory W. Meeks and Sara Jacobs, have condemned President Donald Trump’s recent threat to cut off aid and launch military action against Nigeria. Mr Trump had recently threatened to take military action against Nigeria over alleged persecution of Christians. But Mr Meeks, a ranking member of the House…
At least two civilians have reportedly been killed after a security force helicopter opened fire on civilians in Kurgi, Maria LGA of Niger state. The incident, which occurred on January 25, was also said to have left several people, including children, injured. According to a report by Aldebaran Threat Consultants, the aircraft hovered the area…
The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, on Friday, conducted a visit to troops wounded in action currently receiving treatment at the 44 Nigerian Army Reference Hospital in Kaduna. This was disclosed in a statement released by the Acting Director, Army Public Relations, Lieutenant Colonel Appolonia Anele, on Friday. Anele noted that the…
The abductors of a former Director General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), General Maharazu Tsiga (retired) have demanded that a ransom of N250 million be paid for his release. A close family source said the gunmen who abducted the retired General had made contact with relatives. According to the source who pleaded anonymity,…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has defeated the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) in the Ghari/Tsanyawa supplementary re-run election in Kano State. Announcing the result on Sunday, the Returning Officer, Prof. Muhammad Waziri of Bayero University, declared APC’s Garba Gwarmai winner with 31,472 votes, ahead of NNPP’s Yusuf Maigado, who polled 27,931 votes. The supplementary…
Barely 24 hours after an attack on a church in Eruku, Ekiti Local Government Area, another incident has occurred in Bokungi Village, Edu Local Government Area of Kwara State. Armed men, on Wednesday, evening attacked rice farmers working on their fields, killing two and abducting four others. The incident happened during peak harvest hours, with…
The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has suspended its nationwide strike after 29 days following the signing of a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Federal Government, aimed at addressing long-standing demands affecting doctors across government hospitals. NARD President, Dr. Mohammed Usman, announced the decision late Saturday night via his X handle, saying…
The member representing Obokun/Oriade Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Mr Oluwole Oke, said on Sunday that ex-governor Rauf Aregbesola remains a factor in Osun State politics. Oke, elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party, however, said if he were in Aregbesola’s shoes, he would make peace with President Bola Tinubu. A…
Governor Mohammed Bago of Niger State has terminated the appointments of 30 special advisers as part of efforts to restructure governance in the state. The decision was announced on Tuesday by the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Bologi Ibrahim, who said the move was aimed at revamping the administration to enhance efficiency and effectiveness in line…
The North-Central All Progressives Congress (APC) Forum has warned President Bola Tinubu that dropping Vice President Kashim Shettima as his running mate in the 2027 presidential election could cost him 80% of northern Muslim votes. The forum’s Chairman, Alhaji Saleh Zazzaga, advised Tinubu to maintain the status quo and retain Shettima, citing the success of…
