Kwara Fire Service Warns Against Encroachment on Mandate Market Station
The Kwara State Fire Service has warned against further encroachment, unauthorised occupation and conversion of its fire station at Mandate Market, Adewole, Ilorin, saying the development could hinder emergency response and endanger lives and property. The warning was contained in a statement issued on Monday by the service’s spokesperson, Hassan Adekunle, on behalf of the […]
Troops Kill Two Suspected Terrorists, Recover AK-47 in Plateau
Troops of Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP) have neutralised two suspected terrorists and recovered an AK-47 rifle during an operation in Plateau State. The operation took place on Monday, August 10, at Nwur village in Langtang North Local Government Area, according to an operational report made available to the News Agency of Nigeria on Tuesday. The […]
Judy Austin Sues Rita Edochie for N1bn Over Alleged Defamation
Actress Judy Austin has sued veteran actress Rita Edochie before the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, over alleged defamatory statements, demanding N1 billion in damages. Austin disclosed the development in a post on her verified Instagram account, where she shared a copy of the writ of summons filed against Edochie. According to […]
Jingir’s ‘Infidels’ Remark Sparks Condemnation Ahead of 2027
Islamic cleric Sheikh Sani Jingir description of Christians as “infidels” while advocating a Muslim-Muslim presidential ticket ahead of the 2027 elections has drawn condemnation from former Kano State governor Rabiu Kwankwaso, Northern Christian Association chairman Rev. Joseph Hayab and human rights lawyer Deji Adeyanju. Jingir made the remarks at a political gathering organised by the […]
BREAKING: NLC Protest Grounds Air Peace Flights Nationwide
Flight operations of Air Peace have been disrupted nationwide after members of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) reportedly shut the airline’s terminals in protest. The disruption affected operations at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos, where an Air Peace flight scheduled to depart at 6:30 a.m. was unable to take off. Reports indicated that […]
Funke Akindele’s ‘The Four’ Set for December 2026 Cinema Release
Award-winning Nigerian filmmaker and actress Funke Akindele is set to return to cinemas with her latest feature, The Four: No One Fights Alone, scheduled for release on December 11, 2026. According to a statement made available on Monday, the film was produced by Funke Akindele Network and will be distributed exclusively by FilmOne Entertainment in […]
APC, PDP, SDP, NDC Complete 2027 Candidate Upload
The parties confirmed the development on Monday, as the commission’s deadline for candidate submission approached. The ruling APC said it completed the process ahead of the original deadline. Its National Chairman, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, said the party had successfully uploaded candidates for all elective positions, from state Houses of Assembly seats to the […]
BREAKING: MRS, AA Rano Cut Petrol Prices Again in Abuja
Dangote Refinery-backed MRS filling stations and other petroleum retailers have further reduced the pump price of petrol in Abuja and surrounding areas. A market survey on Monday showed that MRS stations lowered their petrol price from N1,260 to N1,210 per litre, representing a N50 reduction. Similarly, AA Rano and other filling stations along the Kubwa […]
Rufai Oseni Challenges NRS Boss Over Fuel Subsidy Claims
Arise Television anchor Rufai Oseni has challenged the Executive Chairman of the Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS), Adedeji, to provide a broader assessment of the economic impact of fuel subsidy removal under President Bola Tinubu. Adedeji had, while appearing on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics, defended the subsidy removal, saying the policy had prevented a much larger […]
CAN Leader Urges Moderation Over Religious, Political Statements
The Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in the 19 Northern States and the Federal Capital Territory, Joseph Hayab, has called for moderation and respect in public discourse, particularly on sensitive religious and political issues. Hayab made the call on Monday while speaking as a guest on Channels Television’s The Morning Brief, where […]
