Russia launched a large-scale air attack on several Ukrainian cities early Wednesday, unleashing one of the most intense bombardments in recent months. The overnight assault caused widespread power outages, destroyed residential buildings, and left at least six people dead, including a six-month-old baby, according to Ukrainian authorities. Ukraine’s Air Force reported that the strikes […]
The Convener of the BAT Ideological Group, Comrade Bamidele Atoyebi, has congratulated Alhaji Murtala Kademi on his recent turbaning as the first Dan Jarman of Gaya by the Emir of Gaya, Alhaji (Dr) Aliyu Ibrahim-Gaya. Comrade Atoyebi described Alhaji Kademi as a humble, generous, and community-minded leader whose unwavering commitment to the progress of others […]
Brigadier-General Nicholas Rume has officially assumed duty as the 23rd Commander of the 22 Armoured Brigade, Nigerian Army, Ilorin, with a promise to intensify operations against banditry and other security threats across Kwara and neighboring states. His appointment followed the recent posting and redeployment of senior officers within the Nigerian Army, as approved by the […]
Armed policemen on Thursday arrested human rights activist and publisher of Sahara Reporters, Mr. Omoyele Sowore, within the premises of the Federal High Court in Abuja. Sowore was reportedly at the court to show solidarity with the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, who appeared for the continuation of […]
Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, has unequivocally stated that Nigeria will not accept deportees from the United States, declaring the matter is permanently closed in Nigeria-U.S. bilateral relations. Speaking at a fireside chat during the Reuters Next Gulf Summit in Abu Dhabi, Minister Tuggar emphasized the finality of Nigeria’s position: “That ship […]
In a major breakthrough against terrorism in the Northeast, Nigerian troops of Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK) have recorded a decisive victory, killing more than 50 fighters of the Islamic State of the West African Province (ISWAP), including five notorious field commanders, during coordinated counterattacks across Borno and Yobe States. According to credible military sources, […]
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Enugu State has declared its readiness to bounce back stronger and win all elective positions in the 2027 general elections, despite the recent wave of defections to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The party made this known on Tuesday during a media briefing at its state secretariat in […]
A pro-Tinubu political group within the All Progressives Congress (APC), Renewed Hope Advocates for Tinubu 2027, has cautioned the party’s National Chairman, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, against any move allegedly aimed at frustrating efforts to woo Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, into the ruling party. In a statement issued on Thursday in Abuja by its […]
Senator Adams Oshiomhole, former Governor of Edo State and current Senator representing Edo North, delivered a statement criticizing the role of politicians in fueling electoral violence and highlighting the need for character reform among elected officials. His remarks connect the conduct of elections to subsequent criminal activity. Senator Oshiomhole asserted that elected officials, […]
A viral claim circulating across Nigerian social media platforms, including Facebook and Instagram, alleging that a Finnish court has released pro-Biafra agitator Simon Ekpa and awarded him $50,000 in compensation for unlawful detention, is false. The Viral Claim The widely shared, copy-and-paste post, attributed to an unnamed judge, claimed: * The Finnish court officially […]
