Widespread fear has led to mass displacements in Tureta and Dange/Shuni Local Government Areas of Sokoto State, as relentless bandit attacks continue to ravage communities, forcing hundreds of families to flee their homes in desperation. For months, residents — primarily women and children — have fled under the cover of night, seeking refuge in open…
Osun State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of a chieftaincy title holder identified as Chief Ajibade Gbenga, the Ejimo of Ipetu-Ijesa, for allegedly forcing a young man to drink a poisonous substance over alleged theft. The incident occurred in the Ireti Ayo area of Ilesa a week ago after the 25-year-old man identified as…
cial reporter at the Ministry of History and Culture, Sadiq Gentle, has lost his life after sustaining injuries when he was violently attacked by some suspected hoodlums. It was learnt that the governor’s aide died on Thursday morning, August 7, at the Murtala Muhammad Specialist Hospital, days after he was attacked with machetes at his…
n aide to the governor of Delta state, Ossai Success Ovie, has stirred a fresh debate in the polity by expressing disappointment at music star, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, for heading to Miami, Florida, United States, for his white wedding. According to Ossai, the whole ceremony is a waste of money. Recall that…
Former vice president Atiku Abubakar has condemned the alleged assault and maltreatment of human rights activist and publisher of Sahara Reporters, Omoyele Sowore. Atiku, in a post shared on his X page on Thursday, August 7, described the incident as a “shameful abuse of power” and an act of personal vendetta by the Nigeria Police…
The Central Bank of Nigeria has released the savings account interest rates offered by Nigerian banks. The figures released on its website capture deposit rates across 27 commercial and merchant banks. A savings rate is the interest rate Nigerian banks pay their customers to save money, which varies between banks. Nigerian banks with highest savings…
Bashir Ahmad, a former media aide to the late President Muhammadu Buhari, has got Nigerians talking after sharing the pictures of the 16th Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, visiting the family of the late Nigerian leader in Kaduna. The former president died on Sunday, July 13, in the United Kingdom. Vice President Kashim Shettima…
A Nigerian lady has shared the WASSCE 2025 result of a Nigerian girl whom she convinced to further her education According to her, the young girl, who’s from a poor background, initially planned to get married and forfeit school However, she was able to have a talk with her and convince her about the importance…
Zamfara terrorism kingpin, Bello Turji, has released 32 kidnapped persons and agreed to stop attacking farmers following a series of meetings with some Islamic clerics in his hideout. Turji struck a deal with Islamic clerics Musa Yusuf, a cleric popularly known as Asadus-Sunnah, disclosed this at a religious gathering on Monday, August 4, in Kaduna…
Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Remi Tinubu has donated ₦1 billion to support victims of the recent flood disaster in Mokwa local government area of Niger State. The donation was made under the banner of the Renewed Hope Initiative, Mrs. Tinubu’s flagship humanitarian project. During a condolence visit to the state on Tuesday, the First Lady…
