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The World Health Organisation has called on the United States to release any intelligence it possesses regarding the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic, even after Washington formally exited the UN health agency. Speaking at a press conference on Wednesday, WHO Director General, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said the organisation had previously written to senior US officials […]
Stakeholders in Nigeria’s digital transport sector have called for enhanced safety measures and stronger legal protections for app-based drivers, citing concerns over victimisation, misclassification and workplace harm. The call was contained in a statement issued on Wednesday and signed by the President of the African Forum for Restorative Justice, John Omole. According to the statement, […]
By 𝔸bdulrazak Tomiwa Former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai believes his arrest by security agencies is imminent. Speaking with BBC Hausa, he noted that current political actions suggest he is a primary target. El-Rufai revealed that the apprehension stems from several of his former Kaduna associates already being taken into custody. He […]
By 𝔸bdulrazak Tomiwa A suspected Improvised Explosive Device (IED) was detonated early Wednesday morning at the Bayelsa State Secretariat Complex in Yenagoa. The blast, which occurred around 6:00 am, caused panic among residents and workers, leading to a temporary disruption of official activities as security forces rushed to secure the area. Providing […]
By 𝔸bdulrazak Tomiwa The Nigerian Senate has demanded the immediate execution of the national defence budget, warning that funding delays weaken the fight against insecurity. This call was made during a Wednesday session where the Ministry of Defence presented its 2026 proposal. Senator Ahmed Lawan, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Defence, […]
By 𝔸bdulrazak Tomiwa Celebrity socialite Pascal Okechukwu, known as Cubana Chief Priest, has declared he will not support Peter Obi’s 2027 presidential bid. This marks a major shift for the “celebrity barman,” who was a visible supporter of the Labour Party candidate during the 2023 election cycle. The announcement came during a […]
By Momodu Favour Security operatives in Kwara State have arrested a suspected bandit who allegedly disguised himself as a beggar to infiltrate communities, amid fresh intelligence reports warning that terrorists are adopting new tactics, including posing as mentally unstable persons, to gain access to unsuspecting settlements. Sources within the local security network disclosed that […]
By Momodu Favour The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Council, has initiated a strategic partnership with the African Centre for Leadership, Strategy and Development (Centre LSD) aimed at enhancing the professional competence, leadership capacity and strategic thinking of its members. The collaboration was formalised on Tuesday during a courtesy visit […]
By 𝔸bdulrazak Tomiwa Farmers and herders in Bokkos and Riyom, Plateau State, have signed 25 peace pacts to end years of deadly conflict. These agreements aim to stop the recurring violence and property destruction that have long plagued these rural communities. The reconciliation effort involved residents from Sha, Bum, and Sopp, focusing […]
