A dramatic yet humorous moment played out during the #FreeNnamdiKanuNow protest in Abuja when human rights activist and politician, Omoyele Sowore reportedly dashed for safety as police fired tear gas and gunshots into the air to disperse demonstrators. Videos circulating on social media show protesters scattering in different directions amid chaos, with Sowore allegedly […]
Relief and jubilation filled the community of Oro-Ago in Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara State following the release of Mr. Tunji Olaoye, a prominent resident who was abducted by gunmen several weeks ago. Olaoye, popularly known as “Egbon Tunji,” was reportedly freed after the payment of an undisclosed ransom to his captors. Sources within […]
Ex-militant leader and prominent Niger Delta figure, Government Ekpemupolo, popularly known as Tompolo, has openly declared his support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election bid, pledging to mobilize nationwide support to ensure the President secures a second term in office. Speaking during a community event in Delta State, Tompolo said he and his supporters […]
A peaceful protest calling for the release of the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, turned chaotic on Monday after security operatives from the Nigeria Police Force reportedly assaulted and arrested demonstrators, including Kanu’s brother and his lawyer, Barrister Aloy Ejimakor. The protest, held under the hashtag #FreeNnamdiKanuNow, took […]
Saudi Arabia has opened its real estate sector in Makkah to Nigerian investors following the launch of the King Salman Gate project, a landmark urban development initiative designed to transform the Holy City and attract global investment. Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, who also serves as Prime Minister and Chairman of […]
The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) says the implementation of President Bola Tinubu’s 2024 directives is driving measurable progress in Nigeria’s oil and gas sector, improving local participation, cutting project delays, and creating new jobs across the value chain. In a review of recent outcomes, the Board described the policy as a turning […]
Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, has ruled out support for separatist movements, insisting that the South-East’s progress depends on its unity with Nigeria rather than secessionist pursuits. Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Sunday, Soludo said while he respects the right to peaceful protest, he does not share the Indigenous People of Biafra […]
The Presidency has downplayed concerns over Nigeria’s delayed ambassadorial appointments, insisting there is no vacuum in the country’s diplomatic representation. Senior Special Assistant to the President on Foreign Affairs, Mr. Ademola Oshodi, said on Sunday that President Bola Tinubu has personally led Nigeria’s foreign engagements, describing him as “the country’s number one ambassador.” Speaking on […]
The United States has carried out another deadly strike against a suspected drug-smuggling vessel linked to Colombia’s leftist National Liberation Army (ELN), in what appears to be a widening of its controversial maritime operation off South America’s coasts. U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth confirmed on Sunday that American forces attacked the boat in international waters […]
Former presidential aide Reno Omokri has praised Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, for his humility, discipline, and modest lifestyle despite his vast fortune. Omokri, in a post shared on X (formerly Twitter) on Sunday, described the billionaire industrialist as a man of focus and simplicity who treats everyone with respect. “He is the wealthiest black […]
