Sokoto Boat Mishap: One Dead, Nine Rescued As NEMA, Others Begin Search
Tragedy struck in the state on Friday after another boat accident occurred in the Shagari Local Government Area of the state, leaving many passengers feared missing. The Special Adviser to Governor Ahmed Aliyu at the Sokoto State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA), Aminu Bodinga, who confirmed the development to journalists, said the incident occurred on Thursday….
WCQ: Boniface Omitted As Super Eagles Name Final Squad For South Africa, Rwanda Games
Bayer Leverkusen forward Victor Boniface was the biggest name missing as Super Eagles coach, Eric Chelle, named the final squad for Nigeria’s 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and South Africa. The 23-year-old has had a turbulent summer following the collapse of his move to AC Milan due to medical concerns. However, regulars such as…
Iran Has Executed At Least 841 People This Year -UN
At least 841 people have been executed in Iran since the start of the year, the UN said Friday, decrying “a systematic pattern of using the death penalty as a tool of state intimidation”. The United Nations’ human rights office said there had been a “major increase in executions” by Tehran during the first half…
Polytechnic Workers Issue FG 21-Day Ultimatum Over Unpaid Arrears
Members of the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Polytechnics have issued a fresh 21-day ultimatum to the Federal Government to address all lingering issues with the workers, or risk a nationwide industrial action. The 21-day ultimatum, which began on August 27, 2025, was contained in a communique issued at the end of the association’s 77th…
Turkey Bars Israeli Ships, Flights
Turkey’s top diplomat said Friday that Ankara had closed its ports and airspace to Israeli ships and planes, with a diplomatic source telling AFP the ban applied to “official” flights. “We have closed our ports to Israeli ships. We do not allow Turkish ships to go to Israeli ports…. We do not allow container ships…
Again Several Feared Missing As Boat Capsizes In Sokoto
Tragedy has struck in Sokoto State following another boat accident that occurred in the Shagari Local Government Area of the state, leaving many passengers feared missing. The Special Adviser to Governor Ahmed Aliyu at the Sokoto State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA), Aminu Bodinga, confirmed this to journalists on Friday. He said the incident occurred on…
Tinubu Is A ‘Use-and-Dump’ Leader, Former APC Stalwart Declares
Former Zamfara Central Senator, Kabiru Garba Marafa, who served as the Zamfara State Coordinator of the Tinubu/Shettima Campaign Organisation in the 2023 Presidential Election, has announced his resignation from the All Progressives Congress (APC). Marafa, who represented Zamfara Central in the Senate from 2011 to 2019, said his decision to quit the party was borne…
Jonathan Has Not Pulled Out Of 2027 Presidential Race – Cousin
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has denied reports suggesting he has stepped aside from contesting the 2027 presidential election. The rebuttal follows claims in a news report that the Otuoke-born statesman had opted not to run so as not to disrupt Southern unity. READ ALSO: VIDEO: Suspension Of Fubara, Lawmakers Dents Nigeria’s Image — Jonathan Although…
Two Borno Tricycle Riders Languish In Prison Over Alleged Attempt To Expose Govt Atrocities
Families of two commercial tricycle operators in Maiduguri, Borno State, have accused the state government, led by Governor Babagana Umara Zulum, of ordering their arrest and prolonged detention after they allegedly planned a peaceful protest over the alleged mismanagement of funds contributed by riders. The detained operators, identified as Muhammed Bukar and Ibrahim Muhammed—both members…
Over 150 Elderly, People Living With Disabilities Stranded As Lagos Govt Fails To Release Approved Fund
A Foundation for People Living with Disability and the Aged has accused a Lagos State government agency of failing to release funds promised for its 2025 Annual Sustainability Fundraising Initiative—an alleged setback that left over 150 elderly and disabled beneficiaries stranded. The event, held last Thursday, was intended to provide essential support to elderly individuals…