APGA Chieftain Urges Soludo to Sack Non-Performing Commissioners, Advisers Ahead of Second Term
A chieftain of the ruling All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) in Anambra State, Ben Obi, popularly known as Igwe APGA, has urged Governor Prof. Chukwuma Soludo to remove non-performing commissioners and political advisers as he prepares to begin his second term in office. Obi alleged that more than 80 per cent of Soludo’s current cabinet […]
Nigerian Army Honours 10 Retired Generals with Colourful Pull-Out Parade in Lagos
The Nigerian Army has formally pulled out 10 senior retired officers in Lagos, marking the end of distinguished military careers with a colourful valedictory parade organised by the Army Finance Corps. The ceremony, held on Friday at the Nigerian Army School of Signals Parade Ground in Apapa, Lagos, celebrated decades of dedicated service, leadership, and […]
Shettima Visits Kwara Community After Deadly Extremist Attack Kills 75 Residents
Vice President Kashim Shettima on Saturday visited Woro village in Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State following a deadly extremist attack that killed at least 75 residents, in one of the deadliest incidents in the state in recent years. Shettima’s visit was carried out on the directive of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, according to […]
NEDC Condoles NUJ Bauchi as Journalists Injured in Auto Crash During Project Inauguration
The North East Development Commission (NEDC) has expressed deep condolences to the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Bauchi State Council, following a road accident involving journalists covering the commission’s project inauguration in Bauchi State. The incident occurred on Friday, February 6, along the Yashi–Yelwan Duguri Road in Alkaleri Local Government Area, while media personnel were […]
Abia Gov’s Wife Empowers FGM Survivors, Demands Action
The Wife of the Governor of Abia State, Mrs Priscilla Otti, has empowered five survivors of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) with cash support and called on the Federal Government to introduce stronger, enforceable mechanisms to permanently eradicate the practice across Nigeria. Mrs Otti made the call on Friday in Umuahia, the Abia State capital, during […]
Bill and Hillary Clinton Push for Public Testimony in Jeffrey Epstein Probe
Former US President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton are demanding that their upcoming congressional testimony regarding ties to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein be held publicly, rather than behind closed doors. The couple says this approach would prevent political exploitation of the high-profile investigation. The House Oversight and Government Reform Committee […]
Syria and Saudi Arabia Sign Landmark Airline and Telecom Deals Worth $1 Billion
Syria and Saudi Arabia signed major agreements on Saturday, marking a new chapter in post-war reconstruction. The deals include the launch of a joint low-cost Syrian-Saudi airline and a $1-billion telecommunications infrastructure project, signaling growing investment ties between the two nations. The agreements were announced by Syrian Investment Authority chief Talal al-Hilali, who highlighted the […]
Iran Foreign Minister Condemns Israel After Renewed Nuclear Talks With US
Iran’s Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi, has sharply criticised Israel following renewed nuclear talks between Iran and the United States, accusing Tel Aviv of enforcing a regional “doctrine of domination” that undermines neighbouring countries. Speaking on Saturday at the Al Jazeera Forum in Qatar, Araghchi argued that Israel is allowed to expand its military power unchecked […]
Ohio Man Charged for Threatening to Kill US Vice President JD Vance
A federal grand jury has charged a 33-year-old Ohio man for allegedly threatening to kill US Vice President JD Vance during the vice president’s visit to the state in January, according to the US Department of Justice. The suspect, Shannon Mathre, a resident of Toledo, Ohio, is accused of making a direct threat to take […]
Family, Dignitaries Hold Prayers for Murtala Mohammed at 50th Anniversary in Kano
Family members, Islamic scholars and prominent dignitaries on Friday gathered in Kano for special prayers marking the 50th anniversary of the death of Nigeria’s former Military Head of State, General Murtala Ramat Mohammed. The prayer session, organised by the Murtala Mohammed Foundation, formed part of activities commemorating five decades since the assassination of the former […]