Former Niger State Governor, Dr. Mu’azu Babangida Aliyu, has said that Nigeria’s founding father, Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe (Zik), made profound political sacrifices to preserve the nation’s unity—an attitude he believes is lacking among today’s political class. Aliyu spoke in Abuja during the 6th Annual Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe Award Lecture...
Tom Chiahemen
All Progressives Congress (APC) has no choice but to accept ”displaced politicians” from other parties in the wake of rising defections, Sen. Ali Ndume, representing Borno South, has said Ndume said this at the Dr Nnamdi Azikiwe’s 6th Annual Award Lecture 2025(121-Posthumous Birthday Celebration)themed “The Power of Pan-African unity,...
A pre-dawn raid by armed bandits on Monday threw Kebbi State into panic after dozens of schoolgirls were seized from Government Girls’ Comprehensive Secondary School, Maga, in Danko/Wasagu Local Government Area. According to the Police Command’s spokesperson, CSP Nafi’u Abubakar, who issued a statement in Birnin Kebbi, the attackers...
It was difficult to miss the trending videos, photos and reports of Nigeria’s Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister Nyesom Wike and Naval Officer Lieutenant A. M. Yerima staring each other down at a property site in Abuja, the Nigerian capital, recently. The full picture may never be known, but there are...
Federal High Court in Abuja has slated November 26 to hear a motion seeking to compel the Nigeria Police to investigate and prosecute Mr. Chijioke Nwankwoeze over allegations that he used a forged academic certificate. Nwankwoeze, who currently serves as Director of Lands Administration in the Federal Capital Territory...
As the killing of Benue people by herdsmen continued unabated, the Benue State Chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has sought for divine intervention to end the incessant killings. Speaking during the three hour prayer, thanksgiving and praise at the CAN Secretariat in Makurdi, the Vice Chairman...
Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Benue State Council has called on the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to step up its fight against corruption, particularly among public office holders. Speaking when the Acting Zonal Director of the EFCC, Makurdi Command, ACE Effa Imo Okim, paid him a courtesy...
Speaker, Taraba State House of Assembly, Hon. John Bonzena and 16 other members who were elected under the platform of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) have defected from the party to the All Progressive Congress (APC). The Speaker began by submitting his own resignation letter, formally leaving the PDP...
Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI) has partnered with the Allamin Foundation for Peace and Development (ALFOPED) to train 30 women mediators and community advocates on dialogue, peacebuilding, transitional justice and reintegration in Borno State. The one-day capacity-building session, held over the weekend at the Hajja Mangal Memorial Conference...
Borno State Government has commiserated with the Nigerian Army, CJTF, and the Damboa community over the loss of two soldiers and two CJTF members in the recent Wajiroko ambush. Governor Babagana Zulum sent a delegation led by the Commissioner for Youths Empowerment, Sports and Poverty Alleviation, Comrade Saina Buba,...
Hiive Solutions has officially launched its operation in Maiduguri, Borno State capital to enhance local deliveries and e-Commerce. Flagging off the operation on Monday in Maiduguri, the Commandant of the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) , Maiduguri, Air Force Base, Borno State, Group Captain K.O. Nwachukwu, praised the platform as...
Portugal booked their place at the 2026 World Cup in emphatic fashion on Sunday, overwhelming Armenia 9–1 in Porto despite the absence of suspended superstar Cristiano Ronaldo. Bruno Fernandes and Joao Neves stole the show, each delivering a hat-trick as Roberto Martinez’s side stormed to the top of Group...
At least 32 artisanal miners have died after a makeshift bridge gave way at a cobalt mining site in southeastern Democratic Republic of Congo, officials confirmed on Sunday. The incident happened on Saturday at the Kalando mine in Lualaba Province. Roy Kaumba Mayonde, the province’s interior minister, told journalists...
Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) stalwart Samuel Anyanwu has dismissed the party’s recent convention in Ibadan, Oyo State, describing the entire exercise as a “jamboree” and insisting it lacked legitimacy. Speaking in an exclusive chat with Channels Television—just hours after the PDP announced his suspension alongside several other party figures—Anyanwu...
Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima has described the passing of Hajiya Sutura Shehu Shagari, the last surviving wife of former President Shehu Shagari as a huge loss to Nigeria, saying she will be remembered for her life of compassionate and selfless service to her community and the nation at...
Following are the results of Match Day 13 fixtures in the 2025/2026 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) played on Sunday and dates of the remaining fixtures: El-Kanemi Warriors FC 2-0 Kwara United FC Ikorodu City FC 2-1 Plateau United FC Kun Khalifat FC 1-1 Nasarawa United FC Niger Tornadoes...
Nigeria’s hopes of reaching the 2026 FIFA World Cup ended in painful fashion on Sunday, as the Super Eagles lost 4–3 on penalties to the Democratic Republic of Congo after a tense 1–1 draw. The showdown in Rabat, Morocco, had been billed as a heavyweight clash, especially after both...
Emadeb Petroleum Exploration & Production Company Limited (Emadeb E&P) , has announced the achievement of first oil from the Ibom Field (PPL 236), marking another milestone in Nigeria’s upstream oil and gas industry. In a statement issued in Abuja on Sunday, the management of the company disclosed that following...
Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, has said the North possesses sufficient human capital to address its long-standing development problems if its elites work together with shared purpose and renewed commitment. The governor stated this when the leadership of the Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF), led by its Board of Trustees...
Nigerian Army has transported 348 troops in and out of the Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK) area as part of the second Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Welfare Flight for November. A reliable Army Headquarters source told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that the airlift took place on Saturday...