Retirees Appeal to Governor Otti for Immediate Implementation of Committee Report on Outstanding Gratuities and Pension Arrears

Retired workers in Abia State, under the umbrella of the Abia Pensioners’ Forum, a recognised advocacy arm of the Nigeria Union of Pensioners (NUP), have renewed their call for the prompt settlement of their unpaid gratuities and long-overdue pension arrears. Speaking in Umuahia on Wednesday during a briefing with journalists, the forum expressed deep frustration […]

Rising Violence: Osun Gov Adeleke Warns Politicians, Establishes Mobile Courts

Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, has issued a strong warning over the increasing wave of political violence emerging in various parts of the state. He urged political actors across Osun to respect the will of the people, refrain from inciting chaos, and completely abandon any acts linked to thuggery, provocation, and bloodshed. The governor’s […]

Insecurity: I’m Confident Tinubu Will Overcome Terrorists — Atus

The Director-General of the Atum Humanitarian, Anti-Corruption and Charitable Initiative (AHACCI), Ismaila Atus, has reaffirmed his firm belief that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s government will successfully tackle terrorism, banditry, and the wider national security issues troubling the country. Atus made this known during a media engagement on Wednesday, where he emphasized that the current administration […]

BREAKING: Tinubu Declares Nationwide Emergency on Security

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has officially announced a national security emergency, marking one of the most decisive actions of his administration toward addressing Nigeria’s growing insecurity challenges. The announcement, which came through a detailed communication from the State House on Wednesday, reveals a new directive aimed at strengthening security operations across all regions of the […]

Why Don Jazzy Can’t Reconcile with His Ex-Wife: Insights from the Nigerian Music Icon

Nigerian music producer and industry mogul, Michael Collins Ajereh, widely recognized as Don Jazzy, has opened up about why he cannot reconcile with his former spouse, Michelle Jackson. The music executive, known for shaping Nigeria’s music scene, recently shared the personal reasons behind the permanent split from his estranged wife. Don Jazzy first publicly revealed […]

2027 Elections: “No One Can Rig Us Out, We Understand Their Tactics” – Aregbesola

The National Secretary of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Rauf Aregbesola, has boldly declared that the ruling government will be unable to manipulate or rig the upcoming 2027 general elections in Nigeria. Speaking with conviction, Aregbesola emphasized that he is well-acquainted with the strategies often employed by those in power to influence election outcomes. Aregbesola […]

Insecurity: Tinubu Has Lost Grip of His Administration — SDP Leader Adewole Adebayo

The presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) in the 2023 elections, Prince Adewole Adebayo, has voiced strong concerns over Nigeria’s rising insecurity, stating that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has lost control of his government in the face of escalating violence across the nation. Adebayo expressed his views during an interview on Politics Today, […]

Why Governor Otti Sealed the Tinubu Campaign Office in Abia

Governor Alex Otti of Abia State has addressed the growing public conversation surrounding the closure of the Renewed Hope Agenda office located along Ojike Street in Umuahia, the state capital. The governor clarified that the sealing of the building was not rooted in political rivalry, as circulated by some opposition voices, but was instead an […]

No ransom paid – Kebbi Government Confirms Freed Students Are Safe

The Kebbi State Government has announced that the schoolchildren recently rescued from armed bandits are in stable condition and will soon reunite with their families. Governor Nasir Idris made this known during a press briefing held at the Government House in Birnin Kebbi, where he expressed deep gratitude to the security forces and the Federal […]

Tinubu Orders 24-Hour Aerial Surveillance Across Kwara, Kebbi, Niger Forests to Combat Rising Insecurity

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed an uninterrupted 24-hour aerial security surveillance across key forest zones in Kwara, Kebbi, and parts of Niger State in response to the growing wave of kidnappings and violent attacks challenging safety in the region. This decisive order marks one of the strongest federal interventions aimed at addressing insecurity in […]

‘It’s a phase that will end soon’ – Gov. Sule Speaks on Northern Insecurity

Nasarawa State Governor, Abdullahi Sule, has expressed strong confidence that the persistent insecurity troubling several parts of Northern Nigeria will not last forever. He described the situation as a passing phase that will gradually come to an end. Governor Sule shared this hopeful outlook during a conversation on Arise Television, a programme closely followed by […]

Niger: Parent of Abducted Schoolchildren Dies of Heart Attack – CAN Chairman

The Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) for the Northern Region and the Federal Capital Territory, Rev. John Hayab, has revealed that a grieving parent of one of the abducted schoolchildren in Niger State has passed away after suffering a heart attack. According to Rev. Hayab, the deceased parent, identified as Mr. Anthony, […]

EPL: Arteta Says It Was “Off-Limits” to Approve Sale of Key Arsenal Star

Arsenal head coach Mikel Arteta has disclosed that allowing Leandro Trossard to leave the Emirates Stadium last summer was completely “off-limits.”The manager’s revelation came after the Gunners’ impressive 4-1 victory over Tottenham, a match that showcased their growing dominance and tactical focus. Speaking after the convincing Premier League win, Arteta emphasized that parting ways with […]