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The Federal Government of Nigeria has rejected claims of religious persecution, insisting that insecurity in parts of the country is driven by terrorism and criminality rather than state policy or religious bias. Minister of Information Mohammed Idris made the clarification on Monday while responding to a report submitted to President Donald Trump of the United […]
Governors elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and other party leaders on Tuesday reaffirmed their commitment to deepening grassroots mobilisation to advance President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda. The pledge was made in Abuja at the PGF Renewed Hope Ambassadors Summit 2026 held at the State House Conference Centre, Presidential Villa. […]
Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno, has warned that village heads in communities where government property is vandalised risk losing their certificates of official recognition. Mr Eno issued the warning on Saturday during the monthly prayer service at the Government House in Uyo, as part of measures to curb the destruction of public infrastructure across […]
A small dog survived a military helicopter crash in southern Peru that killed 15 people, including its owner, Colonel Javier Nole, authorities have confirmed. The caramel-coloured dog was discovered by rescue workers among the wreckage of the Russian-made Mi-17 helicopter that crashed on Sunday in the Arequipa region. It was found lying beside the body […]
By 𝔸bdulrazak Tomiwa Uduak Etim Udo, 39, was sentenced to life imprisonment on Tuesday by a Cross River State High Court. Justice Blessing Egwu delivered the verdict in Calabar following a trial for the sexual assault of a minor. The crime occurred in March 2025 in the state capital. The swift legal process […]
By 𝔸bdulrazak Tomiwa Police in northwestern Uganda have arrested two women in their 20s for kissing in public. Neighbors reported them and provided photos as evidence of the act. The women have been held in custody since February 18 without legal counsel. The arrest follows Uganda’s 2023 Anti-Homosexuality Act, which carries harsh […]
By 𝔸bdulrazak Tomiwa Dr. Ola Awakan, Director-General of the Nigerian Tourism Development Authority, has been named Board Chairman of the African Travel Commission. The appointment, announced Tuesday in Abuja, places Nigeria at the helm of continental tourism leadership. Awakan’s new role follows the ATC’s inaugural summit in Lagos and builds on Nigeria’s […]
By 𝔸bdulrazak Tomiwa Nigeria and the UK are updating their migration MoU to ensure lawful and efficient travel. The deal aims to boost security and economic ties between the two nations. It refreshes a long-standing partnership on international standards. Interior Minister, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo and British High Commissioner Dr. Richard Montgomery finalized the […]
By 𝔸bdulrazak Tomiwa Lagos authorities arrested 46 people for open defecation during a three-day sweep across Lagos Island. From February 20 to 22, the Anti-Open Defecation Squad targeted busy hubs like Marina, CMS, and Obalende. The move is part of a strict campaign to clean up the state’s commercial centers. The operation focused […]
By 𝔸bdulrazak Tomiwa The ADC has asked the Federal Government to clarify reports of a ₦10 billion ransom and the release of two Boko Haram commanders to free the Papiri school victims. This follows international media claims that contradict the government’s “no-ransom” stance. The party warned that such a deal would violate […]
