A former governorship candidate of the Action Alliance (AA) in Imo State, Uche Nwosu, has dismissed rumours circulating on social media alleging that he has defected to the African Democratic Congress (ADC), reaffirming his loyalty to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Nwosu put the speculation to rest on Sunday when he revalidated his APC […]
A renowned Zaria-based Islamic cleric, Sheikh Usman Idris Kusfa, popularly known as “Rigi-Rigi,” has died at the age of 57. The death of the respected scholar was confirmed on Monday by one of his senior disciples, Nasiruddeen Umar, also known as Baharu, who spoke to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Zaria. According […]
FMC Jabi Debunks Alleged Negligence over Patient’s Death from Snake Bite The management of the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Jabi, has officially responded to viral social media reports surrounding the death of Ms. Ifunanya Lucy Nwagene. In a press statement released on February 1, 2026, the hospital clarified the circumstances of the tragedy, […]
El-Rufai Defends 2023 Mandate, Vouches “Nigeria Voted for Competence, Track Record” Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has revisited the discourse surrounding the 2023 general elections, asserting that the outcome was a deliberate choice by Nigerians to prioritize proven capability over sentimental politics. Speaking at a recent engagement, the former governor […]
The Speaker of the Niger State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Abdulmalik Mohammed Sarkin-Daji, has praised the Nigerian Army, the Department of State Services (DSS), and other security agencies for notable successes in combating banditry in Mariga Local Government Area and across parts of Niger North. Describing the operations as a significant breakthrough in the […]
The Anambra State Government has announced that the Onitsha Main Market will reopen on Monday, February 2, 2026, following the lapse of its temporary closure ordered by Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo. The announcement was made in a press statement dated February 1, 2026, and signed by the Commissioner for Information, Law Mefor. According to the […]
The Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa, has disclosed that he was among those targeted in an alleged coup plot and was expected to be shot if he resisted arrest. Musa made the disclosure during an interview on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics, coming days after the military announced that some officers arrested last October would […]
The Federal Government has announced plans to arraign suspects linked to the recent killings in Yelwata, Benue State, as part of efforts to ensure accountability and justice. The suspects, who were arrested following investigations into the violence in the community, are scheduled to be arraigned on Monday, February 2, before Justice Joyce Abdul-Malik of the […]
The Federal Medical Centre, Abuja, has given details on the death of Abuja-based singer Ifunanya Nwagene, popularly known as Nanyah, who died on Saturday after suffering complications from a snake bite. The hospital said its medical personnel made extensive efforts to save the singer’s life after she was brought to the facility but the attempts […]
Bokkos LG Chairman Suspends Mining, Imposes Curfew over Attacks The Chairman of Bokkos Local Government Area in Plateau State, Amalau Samuel Amalau, has officially ordered the immediate suspension of all mining activities. This directive, which targets both legal and illegal mining operations, was issued on Sunday following a series of violent attacks […]
