New Security Unit Targets Rising Violent Crimes The Bauchi State Police Command has reinforced its fight against violent crime and terrorism with the launch of the Violent Crime Response Unit (VCRU). State Commissioner of Police, Sani-Omolori Aliyu, announced the move on Tuesday during the official inauguration of the unit in Bauchi. He said the initiative…
Star Wars Returns to Cinemas With Mixed Results The Mandalorian and Grogu pulled Star Wars fans back to theaters after a seven-year break. The film claimed the No. 1 spot during the Memorial Day weekend. It earned an estimated $100 million across the four-day domestic frame, according to Comscore. However, the opening raised concerns. In…
Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN) in Lagos state on Monday staged a protest over the rising wave of insecurity and killings across the country. The protest was led by Yemi Davids alongside Emmanuel Iren. Reading the address of Wale Oke, Davids said Nigerians have lost the value and sanctity of human life because of worsening…
Students of the University of Jos on Tuesday staged a protest over a prolonged power outage affecting hostels on campus. The students said the blackout had lasted for about one week and disrupted academic and social activities within the institution. Students Demand Immediate Restoration During the protest, several students expressed frustration over the lack of…
Nentawe Yilwatda, national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), says opposition parties are too busy fighting one another instead of confronting the ruling party. Speaking in an interview on Channels Television, Yilwatda said the crisis within opposition parties confirms earlier predictions of internal implosion. “In the last three weeks, APC is not fighting ADC…
Aisha Yesufu, activist and senatorial aspirant of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) for the Abuja senatorial seat, says Peter Obi is her “principal” and not her political godfather. Speaking in an interview on Arise Television on Monday, Yesufu said her support for Obi is based on conviction and not personal ambition. “I don’t have a…
Bolaji Abdullahi, spokesperson of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), says the party remains the only political platform in Nigeria not controlled by a single individual. Speaking in an interview on Arise Television on Monday, Abdullahi said the ADC presidential primary has been highly competitive across the country. According to him, party members turned out in…
Rotimi Amaechi, presidential aspirant of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), says he will accept the outcome of the party’s presidential primary if the process is transparent and credible. Speaking at his ward in Ubima, Ikwerre LGA of Rivers state, after casting his vote in the ADC presidential primary on Monday, the former Rivers governor noted…
Peter Obi, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party and prospective presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), has promised not to make excuses for failure if elected president of Nigeria in 2027. Obi spoke on Monday during the party’s aspirants’ summit dinner in Abuja. The former Anambra governor said Nigeria can no…
Henry Seriake Dickson, national leader of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), has warned party aspirants against defecting after winning elections on the party’s platform. Dickson spoke on Monday during the NDC aspirants’ dinner held in Abuja. The former Bayelsa governor said the party is being built on ideology and long-term commitment, not personal ambition. “We…
