The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has said its main goal in politics is to ensure the overall interest of Nigerians first, then Africa, before the rest of the world. It noted that its Pan-Africanism ideology was not accidental but is rooted in the vision of the party’s founding fathers determined […]
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21 dead, dozens missing as flood sweeps Mokwa community in Niger State.
A devastating flood hit Mokwa community in Niger State late last night, sweeping away scores of residents and submerging over 50 houses, in what locals have described as the worst flooding incident in recent memory. So far, 21 corpses have been recovered, while search and rescue efforts continue amid fears […]
Mix reactions trail Tinubu’s two years in office as reforms hit northerners
On May 29 that’s yesterday, the nation pauses to reflect on the mid-term mark of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration. Two years in, the sweeping economic and structural reforms introduced under his leadership have left Northern Nigeria at a crossroads—grappling with hardship, yet clinging to hope for a better future. […]
2027: Obidients give conditions as coalition gathers momentum
With the official birth of the opposition coalition spearheaded by the former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, there are permutations over how the movement would transform into a force within the next one year. The coalition came to limelight at a time when Nigeria is experiencing a gale of defections to […]
Police kill notorious kidnapper in Rivers
The Rivers State Police Command said its men had neutralised a notorious kidnapper and murder suspect, identified as David Uzoma Kamalu, during a raid on his hideout in Rumuodogu 1 Community, Emohua Local Government Area of the state. The police said the suspect, who was responsible for various high-profile crimes […]
Examination hall collapses on WASSCE candidates in Taraba.
Dozens of students sitting for the ongoing West African Senior School Certificate Examination at Government Secondary School, Namnai, in Gassol Local Government Area of Taraba State narrowly escaped death on Wednesday evening after their classrooms collapsed during a downpour accompanied by a windstorm. The students, along with teachers, corps members, […]
Anambra Police Command vows to confront separatists
Police in Anambra State have vowed to tackle any threat to peace arising from separatist elements who plan to mark the Biafra Day celebration on Friday. Already, some schools in Anambra have declared Friday lecture-free day, because of threats from separatists. The state police command said it has also made […]
SERAP Tells NASS To Reject Tinubu’s New $24bn Loan Request
SERAP Tells NASS To Reject Tinubu’s New $24bn Loan Request By Olalekan Adigun The civic group, Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP), has called on the National Assembly to immediately reject President Bola Tinubu’s fresh $24 billion loan request. This was contained in a post on the organisation’s X (formerly […]
FG Declares Monthly Stipends For Students Of Technical Colleges Nationwide
FG Declares Monthly Stipends For Students Of Technical Colleges Nationwide The federal government has announced that students attending technical colleges nationwide will receive monthly stipend of N45,000. Executive Secretary of the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE),Abuja, Prof. Idris Bugaje, who disclosed this during an interview with journalists in Abuja, […]
Ogun Govt Reaffirms Commitment to Athletes’ Welfare, Condemns Protest
Ogun Govt Reaffirms Commitment to Athletes’ Welfare, Condemns Protest The Ogun State Government has described as regrettable the protest staged by some athletes representing the state at the ongoing National Sports Festival over delayed allowances. The Special Adviser to the Governor on Media and Strategy, Hon. Kayode Akinmade, who stated […]