Forget Whatever Happened in Last Election; Let’s Support Tinubu to Succeed – CAN Urges Nigerians
Despite the killings, hooliganism and other electoral violence that characterized the last presidential elections, the Christian Association of Nigeria leaders have urged Nigerians to move on and forget whatever transpired during the polls while drumming support for Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The leaders said this during a courtesy visit to the State House on Monday, extending…
US, UK Launch Fresh Air Strikes Against Yemen’s Houthi
Forces of the United States’ Central Command, in collaboration with the United Kingdom Armed Forces and support from Australia, Canada, Bahrain, and the Netherlands, launched coordinated strikes on eight Houthi targets in Yemen on Monday night. The operation, revealed in a statement by the US Central Command on X (formerly Twitter) early Tuesday, aimed to…
‘One Chance’: Wike to Ban Unpainted Taxis, Buses
The Federal Capital Territory Administration has disclosed its intention to prohibit unpainted taxis and buses from operating on Abuja roads. FCT Minister Nyesom Wike revealed this during a press briefing in Abuja on Monday. Mr. Wike clarified that the decision is aimed at tackling the ‘one chance’ criminal activity prevalent in the city. ‘One chance’…
Intense Prayer Will Deliver Nigeria from Insecurity—Remi Tinubu Advocates While Moving in Bulletproof Cars, Armed Security
Oluremi Tinubu, who travels securely in bulletproof vehicles accompanied by a heavily armed security detail, has called on citizens to consistently pray for Nigeria to conquer the security challenges afflicting numerous states. “Let us intensify our prayers as it is prayers that would bring us out of this conundrum we find ourselves as a nation,”…
Senators Kick Against Tinubu’s 2024 Budget ‘For Being Unfair to Northern Region’
A total of 58 senators affiliated with the Northern Senators Forum (NSF) have opposed the N28.7 trillion 2024 budget presented by Bola Tinubu. They argue that the budget’s projections and allocations display bias and inequity, particularly disadvantaging the northern region. This was articulated on Monday through a statement signed by Senator Suleiman Kawu Summaila, the…
Tinubu, Man of Integrity Can Never Support Looting of Public Assets – Adeleke to Osun APC Leaders
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has restated that Bola Ahmed Tinubu would never endorse the embezzlement of public assets. He made this declaration in response to accusations from the Osun All Progressives Congress (APC) regarding the recently released White Paper. Leaders of the APC in the state had urged Bola Tinubu and law enforcement agencies…
Akeredolu’s Burial to Hold February 23
The burial ceremony for the late Governor Rotimi Akeredolu is scheduled to take place on February 23, as revealed in an announcement made by his eldest son, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, on Monday. Governor Akeredolu passed away on December 27, 2023, after a prolonged illness at a German hospital. The statement further outlined that the burial rites…
Wike Laments Bad Economy Under Tinubu, Says Poverty Worsening Insecurity
FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has said that Bola Tinubu’s administration is actively engaged in enhancing the country’s economy to tackle poverty, a key contributor to insecurity. Wike, speaking during a media session in Abuja on Monday, emphasized the interdependence of poverty and the economy, drawing a parallel with the link between poverty and criminal activities….
Economic Crisis, Unemployment, Insecurity Behind Mental Illnesses in Nigeria—Psychiatrists
Experienced mental health professionals have warned that the prevailing economic crisis in the country is likely to exacerbate the incidence of mental illnesses. Presently, an estimated 60 million Nigerians are grappling with mental health issues. Despite their reluctance to quantify the expected increase, mental health experts have affirmed that the prevalence of mental illnesses is…
BREAKING: Super Eagles Defeat Guinea-Bissau 1-0, Advance to Round of 16
The Super Eagles of Nigeria secured a 1-0 victory against Guinea-Bissau in the African Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast on Monday, advancing to the round of 16. The decisive goal came from an own goal by O. Sangante, triggered by a dangerous pass from Moses Simon. Peseiro maintained the successful 3-4-3 lineup used in…