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Prominent Kaduna-based cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi has once again defended bandits terrorizing northern Nigeria, stating they were motivated by a desire for revenge rather than sheer criminal intent. In an interview on Trust TV, Gumi emphasized that while the killings carried out by these groups are “wrong and obnoxious,” they are largely reacting to […]
At least three people died and several others injured on Saturday after a multi-vehicle crash occurred at Powerline Junction inward Aleje, in Ikorodu, Lagos State. The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) confirmed the incident in a statement, saying the collision involved a tipper truck, three tricycles, a Toyota Corolla, and a multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) […]
The Labour Party (LP) suffered a setback on Saturday as it lost in the polling unit of its national leader and 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, during the ongoing Anambra governorship election. At Polling Unit 019, Agulu Ward 11, Anaocha Local Government Area, the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, Nicholas Ukachukwu, secured 73 votes, defeating […]
The Kwara State College of Arabic and Islamic Legal Studies (CAILS), Ilorin, has engaged local vigilante groups to take over campus security duties from its former night guards, in a renewed effort to safeguard school property and curb theft. The Acting Provost, Dr Saad Hadi, said the management decided to deploy vigilantes as part of […]
Super Eagles head coach, Eric Chelle, has announced a 24-man roster for Nigeria’s 2026 FIFA World Cup playoff campaign. The lineup features key players including captain William Troost-Ekong, Napoli striker Victor Osimhen, and first-choice goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali. Defenders Bright Osayi-Samuel and Calvin Bassey also made the list, alongside experienced midfielder Alex Iwobi. Other notable inclusions […]
Renowned American geneticist and Nobel laureate, James D. Watson, one of the scientists credited with discovering the structure of DNA, has died at the age of 97. Watson’s groundbreaking work, carried out in 1953 alongside British researcher Francis Crick, unveiled the double-helix structure of DNA, marking a defining moment in 20th-century science. Their discovery revolutionized […]
The All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate in the ongoing 2025 Anambra governorship election, Nicholas Ukachukwu, has raised concerns over alleged vote buying and harassment of his party’s agents across the state. Ukachukwu, who cast his vote at Osumenyi Ward 2, Polling Unit 012, described the situation as a major setback for Nigeria’s democratic progress. “If […]
Labour Party (LP) governorship candidate, George Moghalu, has lost his polling unit to the incumbent governor and candidate of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), Prof. Charles Soludo, in the ongoing Anambra governorship election. The result, declared by the presiding officer, Okonkwo Ebere, around 2:50 p.m. on Saturday, showed Soludo emerging victorious at Uruagu Ward […]
Nigeria has intensified its push toward a sustainable energy future with the signing of a fresh bilateral agreement with Germany worth €21 million to support renewable energy expansion and efficiency improvement. The pact, formalised through a Joint Declaration of Intent on Bilateral Energy Transition Dialogue and Cooperation, underscores both nations’ commitment to advancing Nigeria’s low-carbon […]
Three years after the United States completed its military pullout from Afghanistan, the country has re‑emerged as a fertile ground for terrorist groups, according to a comprehensive analysis by the Middle East Institute and corroborated by recent U.S. congressional reports. The Taliban’s de‑facto rule, while offering a degree of predictability, has failed to curb […]
