Governor Dikko Radda of Katsina State has reaffirmed the importance of traditional institutions in promoting peace, security, and grassroots development across the state. Dikko made this known during a high-level meeting with the Emir of Katsina, HRH Abdulmumini Usman; the Emir of Daura, HRH Umar Umar; alongside district heads and village heads from across the…
Two brothers have died after a tipper truck hit motorcycles and vehicles in Akure, Ondo State. The crash happened near the Vehicle Inspection Office and led to tension in the area. The accident took place along Pa Reuben Fasoranti Road, in front of the VIO office. Officials were carrying out routine checks when the truck…
Afrobeats singer FOLA has gifted his mother a car, completing the two things she asked for after his music career began to take off. Afrobeats singer FOLA has gifted his mother the specific car she asked for as his music career began to take off. The car completes the two things she asked him for,…
Boko Haram terrorists have released a video daring the Nigerian government to attempt a forceful rescue of 416 abducted victims in Borno State. This is as it was warned that if their demands are not met within 72 hours, the victims will be taken to different locations where they may never be seen again. Our…
VDM leads ‘Bring Them Back’ action, Makinde vows to rescue pupils, teachers safely By Oluseye Ojo Popular social media activist, Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), yesterday, led a peaceful ‘Bring Them Back’ protest in Ibadan, Oyo State, demanding urgent action to secure the release of 39 pupils and seven teachers abducted from Ahoro Community…
Several parts of Port Harcourt, Rivers State, have been affected by flooding following about three days of persistent rainfall across the city. Floodwaters have been observed in areas including New G.R.A., sections of the Eliozu–G.U. Ake Road, Eneka, Elimgbu, Odili Road, SARS Road and parts of Rupokwu, among others. The prolonged rainfall has left water…
The Senate has passed a ₦68.323 trillion budget for the 2026 fiscal year, approving an increase from the initial ₦58.47 trillion proposed by President Bola Tinubu. The upward revision of over ₦9.09 trillion followed a fresh request by the President to accommodate legacy commitments, particularly in the transportation and health sectors, as well as additional…
Their protest is against the continued inclusion of the Nigeria Police Force in the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS), which they described as fraudulent, illegal, inhumane, and obnoxious. Some retirees of the Nigeria Police Force under the aegis of the Police Retired Officers Forum of Nigeria (PROF) have staged a protest at the Presidential Villa in…
President Bola Tinubu has assured Nigerians that the series of economic reforms will surely lead to better days.Tinubu gave the assurance in his address to the nation on Thursday, October 1, as the country marks its 66th Independence Day anniversary. Tinubu noted that the reforms did not weaken the economy as widely believed. He assured…
The traffic gridlock along the Benin-Agbor Road has continued for days, leaving motorists, commuters and residents stranded for hours as the situation worsens. The prolonged gridlock, which is being attributed to the deteriorated condition of the road and failed portions along the route, is disrupting commercial activities and making daily commuting increasingly difficult. Motorists who…
