Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State has said that poverty and economic exclusion are the root causes of insecurity in northern Nigeria, warning that unless they are addressed holistically, the region will continue to face unrest. Speaking to newsmen on Sunday, the Governor stated, “I came from the trenches. IContinue Reading
Alhaji Usman Bello Kankara ‘mni’ BY GODWIN OBI In a dazzling tribute to unwavering dedication, the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has bestowed a distinguished honour upon one of Katsina State’s most revered traditional leaders, Alhaji Usman Bello Kankara, the Kanwan Katsina. His steadfast support for the media has earnedContinue Reading
Several people died Saturday when two helicopters carrying a total of five collided mid-air in Finland and crashed to the ground, police said “The accident has resulted in several fatalities. The exact number of victims and the identities of the passengers are still being determined,” the police said in aContinue Reading
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) says it has transported 20,515 Nigerian pilgrims to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for the 2025 Hajj in one week. NAHCON disclosed this in a statement by its Principal Information Officer, Malam Shafil Mohammed, in Abuja on Friday. The News Agency of NigeriaContinue Reading
The Naira wrapped up the trading week on a positive trajectory, closing bullish on Friday at the official foreign exchange market. The local currency appreciated to N1,598.72 against the U.S. Dollar, marking a modest gain that underscores ongoing efforts to stabilise the currency. According to data published on the CentralContinue Reading
The Anambra Police Command has recovered a dead body found hanging on a tree in a bush at Amichi, Nnewi South Local Government Area of the state. Spokesperson, Tochukwu Ikenga said the discovery was made following a call through the deceased phone by unidentified person. He said the body ofContinue Reading
There was some drama in Port Harcourt on Friday when supporters of the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike and those of the suspended governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, clashed in Port Harcourt The incident occurred during a town hall meeting which had supporters of both sides as well as otherContinue Reading
The Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, on Friday assured Nigerians that the military is committed to addressing the recent surge in insecurity. He disclosed that President Bola Tinubu has approved the acquisition of additional air assets to strengthen the fight against insurgency. General Musa made this known whileContinue Reading
A total sum of ₦1.681 trillion, being April 2025 Federation Account Revenue, has been shared to the Federal Government, States and the Local Government Councils. The revenue was shared at the May 2025 Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) meeting held in Abuja, according to a statement released by FAAC spokesperson,Continue Reading
The 2023 governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State, Tonye Cole, has stated that Nigeria must reconsider its current presidential system of government, insisting that the system is not suitable for the country. Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Friday, Cole stated that most peopleContinue Reading