The Lagos State Police Command has refuted a report published by Punch Newspaper today, claiming the arrest of hundreds of suspected Boko Haram members within the state. Commissioner of Police, Olohundare Jimoh, launched an immediate investigation following the publication, and the findings indicate the report is entirely unfounded. According to a statement released […]
In a move that will help alleviate the financial burden on students and parents, Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani has slashed tuition fees at all state-owned tertiary institutions by up to 50%. The move comes as the country is facing increased economic pressure following the ending of fuel subsidies. The decrease in the tuition […]
Highly decorated football coach, Jurgen Klopp has revealed he is “very happy” in his current role at Red Bull, even as there has been persistent speculation about returning to the task of coaching Real Madrid. Klopp’s agent, in a statement issued on Friday, called the rumors baseless and asserted that the former coach of […]
Popular Nigerian comedian, Seyi Law, has once again stirred the political waters with his strong stance on the nation’s leadership, declaring his unwavering support for President Bola Tinubu while dismissing the capabilities of opposition figures such as Labour Party’s Peter Obi and former Vice President Atiku Abubakar. In his recent appearance on the Teju […]
Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State has declared his support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election in 2027, asserting the decision is a matter of principle and not a shift in political allegiance. Addressing a rally in Ikot Ekpene on Thursday, Eno, a member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), stated he believes […]
Demonstrating his dedication to the welfare of workers and the economy, Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has initiated the early payment of April salaries and pensions for state civil servants and retirees. This initiative, as confirmed by the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Fred Itua, is intended to enable residents, especially Christians, to […]
A troubling trend has surfaced in Nigeria, with a recent survey indicating that many households are facing challenges in accessing food, leading numerous families to rely on borrowed food or assistance from friends and relatives to manage their needs. Conducted in 2023/2024, the survey shows that the proportion of households seeking food support varies […]
A 24-year-old man, Shamsu Yakubu, has been arrested by the Kano State Hisbah Board for allegedly engaging in an obscene act with a goat, which was captured in a viral video on TikTok. The video, which has sparked widespread outrage, shows Yakubu instructing someone to film him as he allegedly licks the […]
He aimed for the presidency in 1993 while Tinubu sought a Senate seat. While he was unsuccessful, Tinubu won his election. In 2007, he ran for president again under the AC party, with Tinubu managing his campaign in Lagos and the Southwest. Tinubu secured Lagos State, garnering 599,300 votes and contributing 70% of the 2 […]
The Kano State branch of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has issued a clear ultimatum to Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, insisting that he must apologize without reservation to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima if he wishes to return to the party. This demand arises amidst rumors of Kwankwaso potentially rejoining the […]
