The United Nations Children’s Fund says 3.5 million children in Nigeria are suffering from severe acute malnutrition. Speaking at a press briefing in Abuja on Tuesday, UNICEF’s Chief of Field Operations, Judith Leveille, warned that 400,000 children could die in just over a month if urgent action is not taken. […]
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Wike Backs Edo Governor’s Caution To Peter Obi on Security Grounds
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has backed Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, over his warning to Labour Party’s Peter Obi regarding security protocols. Speaking on Tuesday in Benin City during the launch of Edo Line Transport, Wike supported Okpebholo’s call for Obi to seek security clearance […]
Sokoto: Bandits kill three, abduct scores in night raid
Armed bandits on Sunday night invaded Dabagi community in Dange-Shuni Local Government Area of Sokoto State, killing three residents and abducting others. The attackers stormed the area under the cover of darkness, shooting sporadically and causing panic among locals before fleeing with their captives. A resident who confirmed the incident […]
NiMet forecasts three days thunderstorms, rains across Nigeria
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency, NiMet, has predicted three days of thunderstorms and moderate rainfall across several parts of the country from Monday to Wednesday. In its daily weather outlook released on Sunday, the agency said northern states will experience sunny skies with patches of clouds in the morning, chances of […]
All of Nigeria came out for Buhari – Family expresses appreciation
The family of the late former President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed deep gratitude to President Bola Tinubu, top government officials, and Nigerians from all walks of life for their support before and after Buhari’s death. In a statement signed by Garba Shehu on Sunday, the eldest member of the Buhari […]
Police begin investigation into attack on Anambra PDP Guber candidate.
The Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Police Command has begun a probe into the attempted assassination of the Peoples Democratic Party candidate for the November 25 Anambra State governorship election, Jude Ezenwafor. Kpakpando recalls that Ezenwafor was reportedly shot by gunmen near Wuse 2, Abuja, while returning from an engagement. Spokesperson […]
Kogi: Scores of APC members defect to PDP in support of Senator Natasha
Scores of members of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Kogi State have defected to the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in a show of support for Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. Natasha received the defectors at Ihima in Okehi local government area of Kogi State. The defectors include former Okehi LG chairman, […]
Sowore, others shun warnings, lead retired police officers in protest.
Presidential candidate of African Action Congress, AAC, in the 2023 elections, Omoyele Sowore and other activists are currently leading retired police officers in protest in Abuja. Kpakpando reports that the protest aimed to demand improved welfare for personnel of the Nigeria Police Force. The Nigerian Union of Retired Police Officers […]
Federal govt job application portal remains inaccessible despite July 21 reopening date.
Many Nigerians hoping to apply for jobs with the Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB) have expressed frustration as the recruitment portal remained inaccessible on Monday, July 21, 2025, the date it was supposed to reopen. The board had earlier announced that applicants who had already started […]
ESUT Female Student Fakes Own Kidnapping to Finance Boyfriend’s Business.
The Anambra State Police Command has arrested a student from Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT) for faking her own kidnapping in an attempt to collect ransom from her parents to fund her boyfriend’s business. The two suspects, identified as 28-year-old Chinecherem Okonkwo and 30-year-old Chinecherem Aronu, allegedly […]