A deadly Niger market attack has left at least 42 people confirmed dead after bandits invaded Kasuwan Daji market in Demo village, Kabe District, Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State. The incident occurred on Saturday and prompted President Bola Tinubu to order an immediate security operation to hunt down those responsible. The attackers stormed…
NNPP national leader Rabiu Kwankwaso has set firm conditions for any political merger ahead of the 2027 general elections. He said such an alliance must offer him either the presidential or vice-presidential slot. Kwankwaso spoke while addressing supporters at his Miller Road residence in Kano over the weekend. He stressed that the NNPP would not…
The Rivers APC leadership in Ahoada West Local Government Area has declared that it will obey any political directives issued by Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, ahead of the 2027 general elections. Party leaders said they remain firmly aligned with Wike because of his political influence and record in the state. The…
Ghana condemns the United States’ military action in Venezuela, describing it as an unauthorised invasion that violates international law and threatens global stability. The Ghanaian government said the operation breached established international norms and undermined state sovereignty. In a statement issued on Sunday, Ghana said the US action violated the United Nations Charter and disregarded…
Man City suffered a damaging blow in the Premier League title race after conceding a stoppage-time equaliser in a 1–1 draw with Chelsea at the Etihad Stadium. Enzo Fernandez struck in the 94th minute to deny Pep Guardiola’s side a vital win and tighten Arsenal’s grip at the top. Tijjani Reijnders had earlier fired Man…
Nigerian banks shut down 229 physical branches within one year as customers increasingly relied on Point of Sale (POS) terminals for daily transactions. Data from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) show a clear shift away from traditional banking halls toward electronic payment channels. According to the CBN’s 2024 financial sector statistical bulletin, the number…
Brian King Joseph, a performer, says he faced threats after reporting what he described as s*xual misconduct involving Hollywood actor Will Smith. As a result, he decided to speak publicly to resist intimidation and encourage other victims. However, Joseph said legal restrictions stop him from sharing full details. Still, he stressed that no one should…
Islamic scholars and clerics have declared that Islam and terrorism have no connection, urging Nigerians to reject narratives that associate criminal violence with the religion. They said banditry, terrorism, and other violent crimes contradict the core teachings of Islam. The scholars spoke at the 17th Annual Islamic International Conference organised by Daaru Na’im Academy for…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has warned that political defections by governors and other elected officials damage Nigeria’s democracy and should attract criminal sanctions. The party said frequent defections weaken accountability and betray voters’ trust. PDP National Publicity Secretary, Comrade Ini Ememobong, made the call while reacting to the growing wave of defections to the…
The Wike Fubara political feud in Rivers State intensified on Saturday as Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, warned that allowing Governor Siminalayi Fubara a second term in 2027 would spell political ruin for him and his supporters. Speaking at a stakeholders’ meeting in Okrika Local Government Area, Wike said his political camp…
