Atiku Condemns Airstrike on Jilli Market
Atiku Abubakar has condemned a Nigerian Air Force airstrike that struck Jilli Market along the Borno State–Yobe State border, describing the incident as tragic and raising concerns about civilian protection during military operations. Reports indicated that at least 30 people were feared killed when the strike hit the busy weekly market between Gubio and Geidam […]
Tinubu Felicitates APC Spokesman Felix Morka at Birthday
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Felix Morka, National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), on his birthday marked on April 12. In a goodwill message, the President joined members of the party’s National Executive Council and National Working Committee in celebrating Morka and wished him continued good health. Tinubu praised Morka’s background as […]
Yusuf Denies Knowledge of Deputy’s Resignation Plot
Abba Kabir Yusuf has said he is yet to receive any formal resignation letter from his former deputy, Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, amid reports of the latter’s exit from office and rising political tension in Kano State. Speaking at the Government House while receiving a political support group, the governor stated that he was unaware of […]
Iran: Pope Leo XIV Condemns Strikes on Iran
Pope Leo XIV has condemned ongoing military strikes on Iran, warning that religion should not be used to justify violence and stressing that war cannot bring lasting peace. In a message posted on his official X account on Friday, the pontiff said armed conflict undermines coexistence among nations and contradicts Christian teachings on peace. “God […]
FG Orders Withdrawal of Passports After Citizenship Renunciation
The Federal Government has directed the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) to withdraw and deactivate passports belonging to individuals who have formally renounced their Nigerian citizenship. The directive was issued by the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, who said the measure applies only to persons whose renunciation requests have been duly approved by the President in […]
AbdulRazaq Mourns Forest Guards Killed in Kaiama Attack
AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, the Governor of Kwara State, has expressed condolences over the killing of five forest guards who died while repelling a midnight attack on a security outpost in Nuku community, Kaiama Local Government Area. In a statement issued by his media aide, the governor commended the guards for what he described as bravery and […]
Junior Pope’s Widow Recounts Day She Died
Jennifer Odonwodo, wife of late Nollywood actor JohnPaul Odonwodo, popularly known as Junior Pope, has shared an emotional account of the day she received news of his death. In a post on her Instagram page on Friday, she described the moment as the most devastating phone call of her life, recalling how she was preparing […]
Akwa Ibom Youths Protest APC Senate Ticket Plan
Some youths from Ikot Abasi Federal Constituency on Friday staged a protest at the Ikot Abasi Council Headquarters in over what they described as moves by the All Progressives Congress (APC) to reserve an automatic ticket for the Senate seat in the Akwa Ibom South Senatorial District. The protesters, drawn from Mkpat Enin, Eastern Obolo […]
Outrage Over Death of Student at FGC Ikot Ekpene
Public concern has grown following the death of 12-year-old Federal Government College Ikot Ekpene student, Ufokobong Edwin Godwin, who reportedly died after an alleged bullying incident involving a senior student. The Junior Secondary School student was said to have been assaulted in the hostel by a Senior Secondary School (SS3) student shortly before the Easter […]
Protest Disrupts Funeral in Jos Over Youths’ Arrest
Tension erupted on Tuesday during a funeral service for victims of a recent attack in Angwan Rukuba, Plateau State, after residents protested the arrest of three youths accused by security agencies of involvement in the violence. The protest took place at ECWA Gospel Church, where mourners had gathered for a mass burial of victims killed […]
