Insecurity: Tinubu Not Interested In Stopping Killings, His Words Meaningless — Lawyer
Human rights lawyer, Inibehe Effiong, has accused President Bola Tinubu’s administration of being uninterested in addressing the rising tide of insecurity sweeping across the country. Effiong claims the Tinubu-led government has not done enough to resolve the security challenges, accusing it of choosing instead to keep a keen eye on politics ahead of the 2027…
BREAKING: Terrorists Storm Ekiti LGA, Kidnap Pregnant Woman, 10 Children, Others
Unidentified gunmen have attacked the Isapa community in the Ekiti Local Government Area of Kwara State, kidnapping a pregnant woman, 10 children, two nursing mothers, and several others. It was gathered that an estimated 20 to 30 armed bandits invaded the community, advancing with a large herd of cattle and firing sporadically. A stray bullet…
Wife Allegedly Stabbed Husband To Death Three Days After Wedding
A community in Tashar Aibo, Jibia Local Government Area of Katsina State is in shock after a young man was reportedly stabbed to death by his wife just three days after they got married. Residents said the man, known locally as Dan Gaske Mai Masara, was resting at home on Sunday afternoon when the incident…
Abductions, Setback For Education In Northern Nigeria – Amnesty International
Amnesty International Nigeria says the recent wave of mass abductions of pupils and students from schools will cause a serious setback to education in Northern Nigeria. The Country Director, Isa Sanusi, raised this alarm on Monday while responding to questions in an interview on Channels Television monitored by Hifox news. Sanusi pointed out that the…
Insecurity: Sanwo-Olu, Other South-West Governor Meet In Ibadan
Governors of the South-West states on Monday held a closed-door meeting in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital. The meeting was attended by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State, who is also the Chairman of the regional forum. Others included Lucky Aiyedatiwa (Ondo), Ademola Adeleke (Osun), Dapo Abiodun (Ogun), Biodun Oyebanji (Ekiti), and the host governor,…
Nnamdi Kanu’s Transfer To Sokoto Prison Threatens Ability To File Appeal, Says IPOB Leader’s Ex-Counsel, Ejimakor
Barrister Aloy Ejimakor, former Special Counsel to the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has raised concerns that transferring Kanu to a correctional facility in Sokoto, hundreds of kilometres from Abuja, poses a serious threat to his right and ability to file and pursue an appeal in his case. Speaking on…
Atiku Abubakar Officially Joins ADC, Says ‘Real Opposition Has Begun’
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar officially collected his African Democratic Congress (ADC) membership card on Monday, ending months of speculation and confirming his highly anticipated move to the party. Atiku was registered at his Jada 1 Ward in Adamawa State by Senator Sadiq YarAdua, National Secretary of the ADC Registration and Mobilisation Committee. Moments after…
Pogba Set For Long-Awaited Comeback As Ligue 1 Returns
Paul Pogba is expected to make his long-awaited return to action after over two years out of the game when Monaco travel to Rennes this Saturday in Ligue 1. The 2018 World Cup winner has made only 12 appearances across the last three seasons due to injuries, a doping suspension and an extortion case in…
Breaking: Terrorists Kidnap Students From Niger Catholic School
Terrorists have reportedly abducted students and teachers at St. Mary’s School, a Catholic institution in Papiri community, Agwara Local Government Area of Niger State. The incident was said to have occurred around 2am today. Secretary to the Niger state government, Alhaji Abubakar Usman who confirmed the incident said the number of pupils abducted cannot be…
W/Cup: DR Congo To Play Jamaica/New Caledonia In Intercontinental Playoffs (FULL FIXTURES)
The Leopards of DR Congo have been drawn against Jamaica/New Caledonia in the final of the intercontinental playoffs for the 2026 World Cup. DR Congo defeated Nigeria’s Super Eagles via penalties on Sunday to book their ticket for the playoffs. In the draw held on Thursday in Zurich, Switzerland, Coach Sebastien Desabre’s men were drawn…