Troops of Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK), in collaboration with the Air Component, Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF), and local hunters, have neutralised 24 Boko Haram/ISWAP insurgents in a series of coordinated ambushes and clearance operations conducted across parts of Borno and Adamawa States between July 4 and July 9. Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that…
The leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party in Osun State has said Governor Ademola Adeleke may no longer be interested in seeking the nomination of the party for the 2026 governorship election. The party, however, said Adelekeâs decision may change with the resolution of crises ravaging the party, which must be recognised by the Independent…
Former governor of Rivers State, Rotimi Amaechi, has cleared the air on the meeting with the then opposition figures, held with American officials, saying it was only to press for a free and fair election. There were allegations that the then political opponents of former President Goodluck Jonathan had pressured the Americans to ensure that…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has defended its decision not to reveal the identity of the owner(s) of 753 duplexes seized by the agency, saying it is following legal procedures. On Monday, the agency said it had seized the duplexes and other properties in an estate in Abuja, the nationâs capital. It did…
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has claimed that a former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Babachir Lawal, turned against President Bola Tinubu after he was allegedly overlooked for the position of vice president. âWhen Mr President chose his vice-presidential candidate, I was one of those Babachir Lawal…
A former aide to ex-President Goodluck Jonathan, Reno Omokri, has revealed the role he and Senator Murray Bruce played in the selection of a former Anambra State governor, Peter Obi, as Atiku Abubakarâs running mate. Four years before Obi defected to the Labour Party from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in 2023, he was selected…
The Vice Chancellor of University of Mkar, Gboko, Benue State, Professor Zacharys Anger Gundu, has been given a seven-day ultimatum to retract allegations he made against Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State. Governor Sule is threatening to take action against the VC if he fails to retract the allegations within the period. The VC had…
Former governor of Oyo State and Olubadan-designate, Oba Rasidi Adewolu Ladoja, will be officially crowned as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland on Friday, September 26, 2025. It was gathered that Governor Seyi Makinde has approved Ladojaâs nomination as the next Olubadan, paving the way for the formal coronation ceremony scheduled to hold at the historic…
Spainâs Supreme Court has upheld a fine of 1,080 euros imposed on a man who turned up at a police station naked and refused repeated requests to dress. Public nudity has been legal in Spain since 1988 but people can be prosecuted under laws against public disturbance if their state of undress provokes or disturbs…
Rampaging Katsina United fans attacked Barau Football Clubâs player, Nana Abraham, leaving him with a cut on his neck during their Nigerian Professional League encounter on Saturday. Barau Football Club confirmed the attack on its player, posting a photo of him with a bleeding neck on X. Barau Football Club wrote, â70âČ The match is…