In a major breakthrough in the fight against armed banditry in Nigeria’s northwest, Kachalla Harisu, one of the most wanted bandit leaders in the region, has been killed along with ten of his gang members following a violent intra-gang clash in Katsina State. The deadly confrontation occurred in the early hours of Tuesday, within […]
In a decisive move to cleanse Nigerian football of corruption and restore integrity to the sport, the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) has announced a 10-year ban for referees found guilty of match-fixing, with additional plans to prosecute offenders through the appropriate legal channels. This declaration follows the recent expulsion of two referees Temitope Fadojuto and […]
Amid growing political re-alignments in Kano State, Senator Kawu Samaila, who represents Kano South Senatorial District, has officially defected from the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). The announcement, which comes after days of speculation, was confirmed by the senator in a public statement shared by political analyst Imran […]
STATEHOUSE PRESS RELEASE President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has urged world leaders to demonstrate unity, courage, and sustained commitment in addressing the worsening global climate crisis. Speaking on Wednesday during a high-level virtual dialogue on climate and the just transition, President Tinubu reaffirmed Nigeria’s dedication to forging a paradigm shift in which climate action and economic […]
In a surprise move, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, the National Leader of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), and Senator Datti Baba-Ahmed, the Labour Party’s 2023 presidential running mate, paid a visit to Senator Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko, a close ally of President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, at his Asokoro residence in Abuja. […]
The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced the release of ₦50 billion for the settlement of earned academic and non-academic allowances in federal universities, in a move aimed at addressing lingering industrial tensions in the nation’s higher education sector. Minister of Education, Dr. Yusuf Tunji Alausa, made the disclosure during a press briefing in Abuja, […]
Former governor Ifeanyi Arthur Okowa and the current Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, and all members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the state have defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The announcement was made on Wednesday by Senator James Manager, a prominent PDP stalwart, at a press conference held at the Government House […]
A 13-year-old disabled girl, who is a chorister at a local church, has been allegedly impregnated by a pastor in the Odigbo Local Government Area of the state. According to reports, the incident occurred at a church in the Odigbo area, where the victim was a member of the choir. The pastor, whose […]
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is currently holding a high-level security meeting with the National Security Adviser (NSA), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, and the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa, at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. The emergency session, taking place at the President’s official residence, comes in the wake of worsening insecurity across several […]
PRESS RELEASE The BAT Ideological Group warmly welcomes all former members of the PDP who have transitioned to the APC in Delta State, including the previous Vice Presidential candidate under PDP in 2023 general election (Okowa), the current Governor Oborevwori, along with commissioners and other political figures. We are thrilled to have you join […]
